England v http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 2011: Graeme Swann asks critics to spare Stuart Broad
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, who, he thinks, should not be criticised for not taking a single wicket in the ongoing NatWest One Day International (ODI) series against Sri
Lanka.
Swann believes that Broad’s aggression and struggle for betterment are sufficient for the team.
Swann has expressed these views ahead of the high-voltage fourth ODI that is set to be played today, July 6 at Trent Bridge, the home ground of Broad.
The spinner said:
“People do need to lay off him a little bit. He seems to be the scapegoat at the minute - if it's not KP [http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, still certainly
in my top two, and I love his aggression and streak of nastiness about him - because you definitely need that as a bowler. I don't want to see our fast bowlers opening a kitten sanctuary; I want to see them running up and bowling bouncers and breaking people's
fingers”.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Alastair-Nathan-Cook-c42852, the ODI captain of England, also expressed full confidence in Broad’s bowling skills and asked him to unleash more aggression two days back.
Broad has been experiencing a severe dip in his bowling since the last few months. The current series has proved to be very unlucky for the pacer as he has conceded many runs but not taken any wickets.
Moreover, he has been penalised 50 percent of his match fee for showing dissent to a field umpire during the last ODI.
The critics are even questioning Broad’s newly held captaincy of England’s T20I wing as they claim that the bowler is immature and incapable to lead a http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Griffith-c919 team.
Today’s game is going to be of sea importance for the home team and especially for Broad, who will have to produce some key wickets, to avert further criticism.
Sri Lanka lead the 5-match series 2-1.
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