Readers’ letters England’s need for a specialist keeper and praise for ECB
Dropping selection clanger
There is much discussion of our batsmen’s records after England’s latest one-day match against Australia. Why does no one question the fact that, of the three wicketkeepers in the side, the worst of them was behind the stumps and yet again dropped a chance that effectively lost us the match? Is Jos Buttler above criticism as a keeper?
Richard Holroyd, Cambridge
Once again the adage proves true: when will England learn that a specialist spinner needs a specialist wicketkeeper, even more so in ODIS where runs are key. Brian Strand, Aylesbury
Holding calls it wrong
Michael Holding’s criticism of the England and Australia teams for not taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement is inappropriate. Such an action is a matter for the individual conscience, not a duty. The letter in last Friday’s Telegraph about the lost art of commentary also struck a resounding chord in relation to Holding, whose commentary invariably consists of continuous
chatter. Oh, my Arlotts and my Benauds long ago! Malcolm Hamer, London
Cricket shows the way Respecting Lawes
Sportsmen and women often get into hot water when they start expressing views far removed from their day job. But what a load of refreshing common sense from rugby forward Courtney Lawes (Sept 17).
Dr Martin Henry, Good Easter, Essex
Driven to distraction
When I was taught to play golf very many years ago, my teaching pro placed great emphasis on plotting a way round the course and learning how to shape the ball to get out of tricky situations, arts negated by modern layouts lending themselves to simply smashing a driver off the tee without drastic penalty. For this reason, I look forward to the US Open – I’m sure the best “golfer” will win. Andrew Barratt, Bellingdon, Bucks
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