Stuart Broad

[cib]

Pattinson did OK ....but OK isn't enough, unfortunately there is a dearth of wicket taking bowlers at the moment.  Getting the batting right has to be the main priority.....the poor first innings, is what cost in the last test.  OK losing the toss didn't help, but we didn't play the situation.

No OK isn't good enough, but did the bowlers as a unit do OK? Perhaps. So the whole scapegoating of Pattinson is unnecessary. The batting is the biggest concern, then a strike bowler who'll get wickets.

Whoever mentioned Mahmood - quick yes, good, no.

[Spencer_White]

Have to agree with Iffys Onion Bhaji. If they promote him too early he'll crumble under the pressure and never look the same again. Leave the pressure off. We need a decent number 8 who commands some respect from the opposition.

Have to say I think Pattison is the worst England selection since Aftab Habib.

For me it should have been Tremlett. If only for one game.

Batsmen lost the game for England. Vaughan needs a big score, he keeps limping on, shadow of his former self, and keeping a much more reliable batsmen (Owais Shah) out of the team.

[ronnie21]

Well, According to how Vaughan was talking today Broad is likely to be relegated to 12th man or dropped altogether.  Shame really, his batting should ensure he plays and acts as fourth bowler.  Biggest problem is the balance of the side, Ambrose is an adequate wicket keeper but is not a no. 6 test batsman.

[alanmayes]

The talk now is that Collingwood will return to bat at No.6 and that we'll play 4 bowlers.
As a result of this Broad is likely to be left out,because first and foremost he was selected
as a bowler.Very hard on the guy if this happens.