There seem to have been really good crowds at the Tests
I are are a good draw but What a shame other Countries don't also have such support for Test cricket
Beefy likes James Vince, so I'm not sure his taste is all that good . I jestI wouldn't take him. But they may feel they should as he has a little experience.
I would take Rory Burns and Phil Salt of Sussex who has a decent average and is getting good reviews. Beefy likes him so he can't be bad!
Cook knew this was his final test, so could delve one final time into the well knowing that was it. I can't see him going back on his word, regardless of Root's opinion. It sounded like a decision that was 18 months in the making and he's a happy man not playing test match cricket any longer.