England may turn to Gary Ballance again but bowling remains the problem | Vic Marks

Jun 30, 2017

Joe Root will have some input for the first Test with South Africa but the new captain will not be the only one finding it hard to name an able-bodied paceman

A captain is seldom more powerful in selection than before his first Test in charge. On Saturday morning Joe Root’s squad for the opening Test against South Africa, which starts at Lord’s on Thursday, will be revealed and it will surely have the imprint of the new leader.

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