Most unceremonious exits from international cricket

[Yeoman]

Rescued his effectiveness?

I know England was already suffering from 'next Botham' syndrome even during this period, but I wonder what there was to make them think he was worth recalling, especially as late as 1992. Did he put in some domestic performances, or was it simply a vain hope that he'd rekindle the old magic when it should have been clear he couldn't? His post 86/87 performances were dreadful.

Meant to say ‘reduced his effectiveness’.

in addition to what I said above, English selection was more than usually scattergun in the late 80s, most notably in the summers of 88 and 89 when the number of players picked for the tests was in the high twenties in each year. In this context, it was almost inevitable that they would go back to Botham a few times.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Rescued his effectiveness?

I know England was already suffering from 'next Botham' syndrome even during this period, but I wonder what there was to make them think he was worth recalling, especially as late as 1992. Did he put in some domestic performances, or was it simply a vain hope that he'd rekindle the old magic when it should have been clear he couldn't? His post 86/87 performances were dreadful.

He had a decent world cup in 92 but other than that he was basically dreadful by his own standards after the 86/87 ashes. The fact his figures matched up to the numerous replacements they tried is probably why they kept picking him. Dark days.