Bopara’s exclusion came as a major surprise to me, says Ashley Giles

"He's been a good utility cricketer but it's probably showing England's hand in that they probably need to play four frontline seamers and a spinner"

“He’s been a good utility cricketer but it’s probably showing England’s hand in that they probably need to play four frontline seamers and a spinner”

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Former England coach Ashley Giles has revealed that he was hugely surprised by the national selectors’ decision to exclude all-rounder Ravi Bopara from the ODI squad for the upcoming five-match series against India.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Monty Panesar is the perfect bowling partner for me, says Graeme Swann

Swann believes bowling in tandem with Panesar will make his life easier

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that left-arm spinner Monty Panesar is the perfect bowling partner for him since they both grew up together and he added that it will also take the immense pressure off his shoulders as the go-to man when the Indian batsmen are starting to look comfortable at the crease.

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