Vaughan quits as one day captain...

[Red Chilli]

It's a shame but I think you (no doubt inadvertently) do a disservice to the great West Indies teams of the seventies and eighties. They didn't just shine because the other teams were unprofessional (I don't even think that's true, according to the standards of the time at least) but because they were probably the best cricket team ever.

I wouldn't ever doubt their greatness, indeed I think I used the word "greatness".

All I mean is, their talent is swamped by the state of their administration these days and they are not on the level playing field they were on in the past.

[captainfog]

It's a shame but I think you (no doubt inadvertently) do a disservice to the great West Indies teams of the seventies and eighties. They didn't just shine because the other teams were unprofessional (I don't even think that's true, according to the standards of the time at least) but because they were probably the best cricket team ever.

agree. I only witnessed the tale end unfortunately, but they were amazing to watch. They weren't just good but they were all characters too. IMO Australia are brilliant but they are like machines. Windies had flair.

[Colemere]

Colly for captain








and keeper

I was wondering if you had posted that yet.

[Shaggy]

Kevin Pietersen has ruled himself out of the running to be England's one-day captain, saying the "time is not right" for him to accept the job.

He said: "It's something I've thought about long and hard but it's not the right time for me to do it.

"Now is the time for me to be doing team stuff - playing and supporting."

England will name their new one-day captain on Friday, with all-rounder Paul Collingwood now clear favourite to take over from Michael Vaughan.

Pietersen is ranked the number one batsman in the world in one-day internationals.

The Hampshire man was considered by some pundits as the more progressive choice of captain after Vaughan resigned from the role on Monday.

But the 26-year-old, the choice of both Darren Gough and Geoffrey Boycott, said: "At this stage of my career, I've only played 50-odd one-day internationals and 20 or 30 Tests.

"I would be humbled in future to be given the opportunity to captain my country but not now.

"Whoever does get the job will get my full support. It's a new era, with new coaching staff and a good time for England cricket to go forward."

Asked at a Vodafone event if he had spoken to England's selectors about the captaincy, he said: "It's something that's been mentioned, but I've pretty much answered it."

He said he hoped the one-day game would assume more significance within English cricket after 15 years of failure.

"We haven't won too many one-day trophies and the one-day game has been neglected.

"It's been Test match, Test match, Test match. It's very important that everyone buys into winning and it's going to be a heck of a job."

[DeeGame]

Big shame KP - think you would be good captain

[Shaggy]

Nah, he knows it's far too soon for him. He's not daft.

I read Darren Gough this morning advocating Pietersen as captain.

"England must not make the same massive mistake as Australia made with Shane Warne."

FLMAO. Yeah, big mistake appointing Ponting.

[Shaggy]

So Collingwood it is then!

[dww]

Intresting squad too. No Strauss, Vaughn or Cook. Two new comers.

[Shaggy]

Mascheranas or whatever his name is deserves his call-up. Seen him play a couple of times on TV this season and he's been outstanding, particularly with the ball.

[dww]

Mascheranas or whatever his name is deserves his call-up. Seen him play a couple of times on TV this season and he's been outstanding, particularly with the ball.

I've only ever heard Warne say he is great. What sort of bowler is he?

[Colemere]

What is the squad, i can't find it?