Durhamfootman wrote:KingOttis wrote:Durhamfootman wrote:bad boy Smiffy, too
The absence of Smith was the first thing I noticed from that touring party, so presumably he won't be the capt for the year
I can only imagine that Eckersley is hoping to fill the gap vacated by Davis as the sister's eventual replacement
Why "bad boy Smiffy, too"? Surely he hasn't blotted his copybook? In any case, I wouldn't have him as a definite starter in the first team anyway. The choice as skipper comes down to Rushworth, Steel, or Lees for me. I also reckon Eckersley is well worth a punt as an alternative to Poynter.
sorry KO, the first line was in reply to the comment about Warner playing in the IPL and I was noting that Steve Smith was too
Rather unfortunate then that I began the next line talking about the absence of Will Smith from the touring party
Lots of scope for confusion
Can't think of 2 more contrasting characters than Will Smith and Steve Smith.
Probably wise to exclude Will from 1st team plans in what is surely the final year of his career but he'd be a superb choice as captain and mentor in the 2nds.
Notice Rimmington is also absent from the touring squad. Can't see him being a CC regular. Wander if they've paid him off?