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Originally Posted by Aurelius  Someone like Flintoff who can contribute at 6 and bowl well is far more valuable IMO than a specialist batsman like Shah or Bopara or anyone else who'll just fail when everyone else does. |
The problem is that Flintoff's form with the bat has been so patchy, I wonder if contribute is the right word, and as far as the injury goes, I would like to see how he copes in County Cricket first.
Please read what I am saying -
1. I am saying that at 30 Flintoff still has a long career ahead of him
2. He is the best all rounder we have
3. I would like him back in the team
4. But I feel he needs to spend a few months in County Cricket - probably for the NZ series - to prove that he deserves his place in the team
As for Rashid, I am still to be convinced that he is the better spin option, let alone all-rounder.