In fairness... the ball was swinging as much in the morning session as any bowler could ever want: CMJ noted that Sidebottom was getting so much swing early on that he was finding it almost-impossible to control - he was just about unplayable at times. IN those conditions, Broad is of limited use: the alternative to Hoggard would have had to be Anderson, simply because he's a genuine swing bowler.

In fairness... Hoggard's fitness was more than adequate for bowling cutters, and in that mode he is very effective: Mike Selvey reckoned Hoggard was being a bit tentative with the new ball... but all concerned seemed agreed that Hoggard's second spell was excellent and seemed to be delivered without any obvious discomfort.