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Sir Alistair Cook

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Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

But listening to Rory Burns, the Surrey captain, talk about this last week, and I think he was one of those players who might think the way that I play wouldn't put me in the frame for this England team regardless of how many runs I score.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

He said, well, actually...

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Flip it the other way and they might see you bowling over on social media or play a couple of shots and you could thrust yourself right into the mix, regardless of the number that you're putting next to your name.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

So he said, you know, it could actually widen the pool.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

I don't know if Jacks, I would say.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

I think England will be looking for a spinner.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Jacks' name is in there, but are they going to find a spinner in April?

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

I'm not 100% sure between now and June.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Yeah, that's right.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

But of the players that could line up against New Zealand on the 4th of June,

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

an opener I think Jamie Smith needs a good start to the season they're trying to find a spinner and just because of how fast bowling works with Archer and Kars at the IPL and the final of that is the Sunday before that first test there's not a very long turnaround I think Steph they need to find the best tone setter with the brand new ball

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

And I think that could be Tom Mills, Sam Cooke.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Well, I think it was proven that the bowling in the ashes over consistency wasn't good enough.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

And there's a huge amount of room for improvement to become.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

If you want to become the best side in the world, which Michael said this side should aim to be, there's a massive improvement just there or then in simple terms.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Can they hold lens better?

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

A new era.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

Hear every race live on BBC Sounds.

Test Match Special
The state of English men’s cricket

In 15 years, he's a billionaire.

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