Broad Replaces Lewis

[AussieDominance]

Fast bowler Stuart Broad is to replace seamer Jon Lewis in England's World Cup squad.

Lewis - who has not played in the tournament proper - is set to return home to be with his wife, who is experiencing complications in pregnancy, an England team spokesman said.

Broad, 20, has played five one-day internationals since making his England debut last year.

The son of former England opening batsman Chris and the current Young Cricketer of the Year in England, Leicestershire's Broad was involved in England A's recent tour of Bangladesh.

 

[Prince EWS]

I officially write England off.

 

[Perm]

Broad has big wraps on him, but he's too young IMO, especially for a fast bowler who should take a bit more time to mature. We'll see how he goes, if indeed he does play any part in the tournament.

 

[Ash_A55]

That move should have been made before the group stages, the experience Broad could gain may prove to be priceless in the long run!

 

[Goughy]

Good luck to Lewis, wife and family.

There are more important things than cricket and I hope all is well.

 

[Richard]

Fast bowler Stuart Broad is to replace seamer Jon Lewis in England's World Cup squad.

Lewis - who has not played in the tournament proper - is set to return home to be with his wife, who is experiencing complications in pregnancy, an England team spokesman said.

Broad, 20, has played five one-day internationals since making his England debut last year.

The son of former England opening batsman Chris and the current Young Cricketer of the Year in England, Leicestershire's Broad was involved in England A's recent tour of Bangladesh.

Last edited by Jack

I thought this was a well-written piece!!!!!!!!!

 

[_Ed_]

Good luck to Lewis, wife and family.

There are more important things than cricket and I hope all is well.

Seconded.

Good to see Broad given a chance, from what little of him I've seen he looks a good prospect.

 

[AussieDominance]

I thought this was a well-written piece!!!!!!!!!

I wrote it ?

 

[Richard]

But Jack edited it...

 

[Richard]

Good luck to Lewis, wife and family.

There are more important things than cricket and I hope all is well.

Seconded.

Yeah, thirded, TBH. Not a Dad meself, but I've made my feelings on similar matters abundantly clear many times.

 

[pasag]

I wrote it ?

Hmmmm.

 

[alternative]

Hmmmm.

Saggers seems to be in with the detective work these days

 

[Richard]

Oi altoz, you think this Rodgie-written article is funny... try the other one in CC!

 

[Barney Rubble]

Good luck to Lewis, wife and family.

There are more important things than cricket and I hope all is well.

Seconded. Hope all is okay.

Best of luck to Broad, has a lot of talent. Much prefer him to Saj, TBH.

 

[Richard]

Seconded. Hope all is okay.

That'd be fourthed.

Surprised at you not commenting on Rodgie's latest wannabe trend, mind...

 

[Ash_A55]

Best of luck to Broad, has a lot of talent. Much prefer him to Saj, TBH.

I agree

 

[Barney Rubble]

That'd be fourthed.

Surprised at you not commenting on Rodgie's latest wannabe trend, mind...

I'm not commenting on Rodgie any more, TBH. I'm waiting for the next time he comments on me and I have justification to rip into him again. Won't be long, I'd say.

 

[Richard]

True, I have the excuse near enough every day.

 

[Ash_A55]

So Broad in for Lewis a good move?

 

[Prince EWS]

So Broad in for Lewis a good move?

Well, it's not so much a good move as a required one as Lewis has family matters to attend to. Lewis is infinitely better than Broad at one day cricket at this stage though, so it's an unfortunate occurance if anything.

England could actually draw a positive out of it though - the management were reluctant to play Lewis for whatever stupid reasons, and they might - just might - be more inclined to play Broad. Lewis is better than Broad, yes, but they're both better than Mahmood, so Broad being there could actually help matters.