David Graveney Quotes

Darren asked the selectors not to consider him for the tour of Pakistan for personal reasons and we respected his wishes. With Liam Plunkett and James Anderson performing well in Pakistan and Simon Jones now available for selection again, the selectors feel the priority is for these players to gain as much experience of one-day cricket as possible ahead of the World Cup.

- David Graveney

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He is a very good spinner. He gives the ball a good twist and has a very bright future. - David Graveney

Liam Plunkett has made a promising start to his international career and is an emerging player with great potential. Ian Bell has also been named in both squads as we believe his ability to bat in the top order will give us another option as we continue to plan for the World Cup in 2007. - David Graveney

We also look forward to England A hosting Pakistan at Canterbury later in the summer. [They] will become an important yardstick for the selectors in measuring how our best young players shape up against top quality opposition. - David Graveney