Fortunately RMJ (said he as he waved his bat to the crowd in celebration of another half century) young Mr. Flintoff seems to be as good a bowler (if a little less dangerous) as all the other England pace boys, and he does seem to be able to bat a bit. So whether or not he's a good enough bat, he should stay in the side because his bowling's pretty useful.

His action is more natural than Craig White's (which at his fastest, included a huge delivery stride, that would certainly put a hell of a strain on his back...it did, and he can't do it now). Alex Tudor, according to one of his MANY physios, isn't really built for the five day game...so probably won't make it back, and Chris Lewis wasn't big on the work ethic...too pleased at just making the International scene, we will see his like again, sadly. But we won't see him.

Lehmann and Bevan never bowl do they? I think you might point out to the professor that there are quite a few top ranks bats who bowl a bit. I still think that if Trescothick runs back into form and he is retained for the forseeable...I still think he should bowl MORE.