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I'm not sure that's a useful example: there was a lot of pad play against Ramadhin and Valentine, something that's not possible these days thanks to the change in LBW law and DRS

Yes, that's a true: tail-enders in those days were genuine tail-enders and, yes, keepers are expected to bat now. Look at the way that Les Ames was lauded for his ability to bat - he'd be run of the mill these days. But good batsmen of that era were good batsmen. It's not just Bradman, any...

Yeah, I think batsmen from a previous era would do fine. Not only have modern cricketers got more protection, they're also batting on covered wickets and have much better bats. The idea that someone like Bradman would struggle in modern cricket is laughable. Bowlers of about 40+ years ago may...

I'd like to see Wells push on as well. As he's bowled more, his batting form has declined, I wonder if there's a connection there. I really rate Hildreth - he's a class act, I'd love to have seen him in test cricket but his face clearly didn't fit, for some reason.

Wells wouldn't score against the Dog and Duck Seconds right now - he's horribly out of form, Sam Northeast has been knocking on England's door for some time and is having a good season. Personally, I've always been staggered that James Hildreth has never played internationally; he scores runs...