Priorities!

I don't claim to have any great knowledge of cricket, but I cannot understand why there is even any discussion about whether or not Mark Ramprakash should be included in the team for the forthcoming test match - indeed, the question is why hasn't he been there all along? How you can ignore a batsman who has a first class average this season of over 100 is beyond me.The only counter-argument would appear to be his age. But you have to decide - are you looking to build a team for the future, or are you choosing a team to win a match? To me the answer is obvious - this is the Ashes - winning this match is all that matters for the moment. Building for the future can wait.