Does County Cricket Still Matter for England?
Does county cricket still matter for England selection?
We discuss whether England now pick on talent over performance, the role of county cricket in developing players, and who is under pressure ahead of the summer.
In this episode of Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and Ashes winner Geraint Jones debate whether county cricket still produces England players, or whether selectors are now prioritising raw talent over performance.
From Ben Stokes and Division 2 to the ECB’s financial support of counties, we ask the big question: is the system still fit for purpose?
We also build a potential England…
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