ED’S GAMBLES HAVE PROVED A MIXED BAG

Derek Pringle analyses the work of the new national selector and offers some observations on his picks this season

Derek Pringle

Leading the way: England selector Ed Smith with captain Joe Root
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England’s Test team remained unbeaten at home over the summer, drawing the series against Pakistan in the first half and beating India 4-1 in the second. But as most teams are undefeated at home these days it is difficult to know whether to praise the selectors or not for the teams they picked.
Ed Smith took over as national selector in April this year, so has been f...

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