England's squad announcement for the Ireland Test contained all manner of subplots... among them, the omission of Ben Foakes in favour of the returning Jonny Bairstow, and the desperate news of Jofra Archer's latest injury setback. Alan Gardner, Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah digest the implications, both short- and long-term. There's also a snippet from our new women's cricket segment, as Valkerie Baynes and Firdose Moonda reflect on the retirement of the mighty Katherine Sciver-Brunt.
Switch Hit: That's all, Foakes?
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to reflect on England's Test squad announcement, and Jofra Archer's injury woes
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May 17, 2023, 12:34 PM
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VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: That's all, Foakes?: Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vithushan Ehantharajah to reflect on England's Test squad announcement, and Jofra Archer's injury woes — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Tactical Context:England's squad announcement for the Ireland Test contained all manner of subplots...
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