For all this talk of a 'new team', the decision making around Trott smacks of the worst of the Andy Flower-style autocracy. They like his character, so they pick him regardless of his ability. No-one doubts that he can make runs in the middle order if his heads in the right place, but they've...
I agree on Lyth, but not sure it's so clear cut for the other two. The accounts I've read said that Rashid arrived on tour not looking ready for international cricket, but that he's been working in the nets (against international batsmen) at upping his pace while maintaining spin and accuracy...