Barath relieved by James Anderson’s omission – Cricket News Update
With the English management resting http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-Barath-c886 spoke of his relieve after hearing that the premier pacer will be sitting out the third and final Test, which begins from June 7, 2012.
Anderson will be a notable absentee from the game as England seek to shore up their bowling combination for a hectic home summer, where they will tackle the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760.
The decision has been scrutinized by many, including former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 legend Ian Botham, who described the omission as madness. The English Player of the Year has had an eventful time with the bowl in the first two tests, where he claimed nine wickets at 26.88. However, his effectiveness is more than just statistics – having troubled his opponents consistently with both, old and new ball.
His ability to swing the ball both ways has been a major worry for the Windies’ top order, including Barath, who feels that Anderson brings additional fire power to the English bowling lineup. He also compared Anderson to his new ball partner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465 – the leading wicket-taker in the series – claiming that the 29-year-old has been more of a threat.
"Any opener would say the same," Barath said, admitting his delight at Anderson's absence. "He's bowled well. He is deservedly England's cricketer of the year. There is no doubt in that when you face him. At Lord's he was swinging the ball all over the place - both ways - and bowling the best deliveries, but just not hitting the edge. Broad took seven wickets but Anderson looked like he was the one who would have taken seven wickets. He was unlucky."
The exclusion was further confirmed by England’s head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flower-c44362, as well who clarified that the upcoming schedule demands rotation and the team needs to give its fringe players a chance to perform.
It gives the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Onions-c1449 a deserved opening in the national team, both of whom have been in good form during the ongoing English domestic season.
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