Man, I've seen some harsh things written about Bell on here, but in terms of cricket related comments, this takes the biscuit. I'm seriously struggling to see how you expect Wright to be a better option than Bell. Bell's not got a great Test record, but down the order he's put in some very good performances, and at 4, 5 and 6 has more than respectable averages. Bell's also been a far better performer than Wright in ODi cricket, where Wright's looked nothing more than a hack on a pitch with any life in it. Then there's the fact that although Wright had a good season last year, Bell scored more championship runs, with double the amount of hundreds at an average 10 runs higher.
Sure Bell's not performed particularly well since he came back into the side, but to suggest that Wright's a better option is very bizarre. I fail to see how Wright is superior in any way, bar possibly mental strength. Bell's superior technically, has a better international record, is more experienced and performed better than Wright in the Championship last season. I wouldn't pick him in my XI if I got to pick the squad, but there's no doubt in my mind that Bell is the far superior batting option in this squad.
As for the game today, nice result for the lads. Wasn't expecting to come home to a draw, after seeing us crawling alone at 1.85 runs an over when I turned on before work this morning, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was nice to see KP finally get some runs of note, been a while since he looked remotely convincing at the crease, just a shame he was run out before he could make a ton. Nice few runs from Trott, and a typically gritty knock from Colly as well. Good result, was expecting a loss in the first game.
