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Originally Posted by Rachael  Anyone NOT backing Rashid might want to suggest an alternative batting all-rounder (or find some evidence from somewhere that Bopara has potential to be a genuine 5th bowler in Test cricket).. |
First what I know of Rashid is that he will come of age when Yorkshire let him, it has been of late the policy of Yorkshire to shield Rashid from press interviews.
This alone says that if Yorkshire don't believe he is mentaly up to the big time yet, then who are we to ague.
Second Rashid when he is picked should be picked for his bowling, in yoor post to date Rachael you have shown shades of Fletcher.
Read kept out of the England side by G O Jones supposed better batting.
keedy kept out the the England side by Giles supposed better batting.
Just to name a couple.
We have Swann who is capable of taking the spinner role, and Bopara deserves his chance after his experience under pressure in OZ - that leaves no room for Rashid (this year), he will force his way into the side when he gets more experience - and exposure.
In fact we know very little about Rashid, don't rely on raw stats - temperment also counts, as does mental toughness.