England face bowling dilemma
- 8 Dec 07, 09:00 AM
England are steadfastly refusing to give any hints about the final make-up of their team for this vital second Test in Colombo, other than to rule out Matthew Hoggard and the possibility of playing a second spinner.
The first option open to them is to drop James Anderson, who was expensive at Kandy, and bring in both Steve Harmison and Stuart Broad.
Many people feel that this is the time Harmison really has to stand up and deliver - he is, after all, supposedly the leading strike bowler, and England badly need his pace and bounce. But there is an element of risk in playing a man who is struggling for form and confidence and giving Broad his debut in a four-man attack.
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