Leekbrookgull
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For all but the squad and England management, this whole topic is subject to rumour, inference (at best) and plain old speculation, but there is enough consistency in the rumours to suggest that KP’s presence unsettles others in the team.
I certainly don’t have any inside info, but don’t think it’s as simple as having to pick a guy because he has the highest average. Even if that one player will get you 15 more runs per innings than the next best batsman, if his presence means the rest of the team (or a significant part of it) is just 10% off their game, the net result is detrimental to the team as a whole.
I’d personally favour getting rid of both Flower and KP – a fresh start all round. If a suitable replacement can be found, I’d also be in favour of a new captain. Cook just seems too conservative and, frankly, too nice. However, I don’t really see a viable alternative right now – Broad would be the obvious contender with his T20 role, but I don’t think he’s ready.
Tend to share alot in what you say as to K/Ps batting you will never change that for me it is the man himself,his dispute with Moores his behaviour towards Andrew Strauss,when Hampshire no county really wanted him and he wanted to stay near London to remain part of the 'Up west set' (i believe Surrey had him forced on them ?) and when Hampshire won T20 with a young side of up and coming players Dominic Cork did not want him around ?