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Unlucky, discarded and overlooked: Remembering those who slipped through England's net

HUW TURBERVILL: From Graham Roope and Clive Radley to Sam Northeast and Chris Rushworth, selections for England have not always followed a logical path

Huw Turbervill | 10/04/2024 at 11:30

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Posted by Nick on 11/04/2024 at 18:19

Roope was one of the more elegant batsmen I've seen play for Surrey - his straight drive was a thing of beauty. And I'd say he was more than a "fine" slip fielder, he was quite sensational and as good as the legendary Phil Sharpe in my opinion. But yes, in tests a bit like Mark Ramprakash, never really fulfilled his potential sadly.

Posted by Huw Turbervill on 10/04/2024 at 17:22

Good one Alan, yes

Posted by Alan Higham on 10/04/2024 at 12:26

Glen Chapple 985 first class wickets at 26 along with almost 9000 runs at 24, including a century from 27 balls. Add to that 388 white ball wickets including the memorable demolition of Essex at Lords in 96 of 6 for 18.