By Jon Couch
NATIONAL Selector Ed Smith made a huge statement of intent this week as he set about solving England’s Test batting woes.
In his first ‘day’ in office, Smith gave a clear indication of his positive approach by recalling big-hitting Jos Buttler to help revitalise England’s ailing middle-order for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord’s starting next Thursday.
Described by Smith as “one of the outstanding talents in world cricket”, Buttler etched his name in the Indian Premier League record books last weekend by smashing a record-equall...