England Captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 to play for Somerset in a warm-up match against India – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, which is scheduled to be played from Friday, July 15, 2011, at the County Ground, Taunton.
The English skipper wanted to have some extra practice against the opposition so that he can regain his lost form and get over his weakness against left-arm pacers, considering that the Indians will have the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379.
The Poms leader originally plays for Middlesex but Somerset have agreed to let the player be part of their team when they play against the Men in Blue.
English Coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843.
“It's a good indication of how the counties can work together. We knew it was a challenge about how http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-Muchall-c1499 cricket he will get before the Test series. We were looking for opportunities for him to play. We approached Somerset and they've been wholly positive,”
said Flower.
The 34-year-old Strauss seconded his head coach’s comments. The left-handed batsman said that he is always looking for any chance he can get to the face opposition’s bowling attack before the series commence.
Strauss said, “Andy Flower and I looked at the schedule in the three weeks leading up to the first Test against India and looked at what opportunities there might be for me to play cricket. We saw that Somerset had a tour match and we decided to approach
them and see if they would be willing for me to play.”
English Cricket Board’s managing director, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Middlesex-c817 and Somerset, for their cooperation. He believes that a chance to see the Indian bowling attack prior to the series will be beneficial for the skipper.
Strauss was optimistic for a good show against Indians and deems it be of great assistance for England as well for the club.
India and England will collide four times in Test matches during the months of July and August.
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