tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post4121171438347288634..comments2024-02-11T10:15:25.794+00:00Comments on Third Umpire: Flintoff muddies the selectorial watersTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09215417891130654291noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-88023045215192015342011-09-14T12:13:31.097+01:002011-09-14T12:13:31.097+01:00Shop smart for the best car deals online. When you...Shop smart for the best car deals online. When you are shopping for a car online beware of fraudulent vehicle sales. Use trusted car buying sites like eBay Motors. Don't pay for a vehicle online using a wire service. Get more tips to protect yourself and your money.Engine Coolant Is A Year Round Concern so make sure you check your car's coolant levels on a regular basis. Antifreeze/coolant keeps your engine's cooling system from boiling over in the heat and freezing in the cold.Underground Racing is all about speed and supercars. Find out more about this Charlotte, NC based tuner shop that specializes in custom-built turbocharing and supercharging systems.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carsteering.com/steeringmodels/GMC/Topkick/Power_Steering_Gear_Box.html" rel="nofollow">GMC Topkick Power Steering Gearbox</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-3967829597158649522009-07-15T22:03:14.355+01:002009-07-15T22:03:14.355+01:00I agree with your view on Flintoff, Tim. Though he...I agree with your view on Flintoff, Tim. Though he has been a talismanic figure at times, he has not been anywhere near his best since 2005. In fact, his selection causes England problems as other bowlers seem to defer to him, where they would step up if he was not in the team. Also, Captains rely on him, which limits their thinking.<br /><br />I would still pick five bowlers, though, including Broad, who had improved this summer, until the last Test. He, more than most, suffered from Flintoff's return and the lack of clarity this brought to his role. Given the responsibility I think he would bowl better, as would Anderson.<br /><br />We should not forget that the pitch at Cardiff was ridiculous - another horrendously flat track that had draw written all over it. Australia realised this and batted accordingly. If England had shown the same resolve they would have scored 550+ and it woul have been the dullest of draws. Therefore, all the bowlers can be forgiven somewhat for their lack of penetration.<br /><br />I just hope that Lord's serves up a better pitch than the last few it has produced. If not, another high scoring draw could be on the cards.Nick Gammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078764238948971216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37251922.post-72326211376333996222009-07-15T16:07:09.475+01:002009-07-15T16:07:09.475+01:00Interesting thoughts Tim. I think the selectors wa...Interesting thoughts Tim. I think the selectors want Harmison in regardless - they dropped Broad against SA at Edgbaston last year and might well do again. He is not opening bowler material yet.Philip Olivernoreply@blogger.com