Strauss contemplates change in bowling attack

England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that an extra bowler could be brought in for the final Test against the West Indies in Trinidad, which begins today.With the tourists trailing 1-0, a victory is needed to prevent defeat in his first series in charge.And having looked strong in the last two matches before ultimately having to settle for draws, the skipper is considering dropping a batsman in favour of a fifth bowler."The exact balance of that bowling attack is important and also whether we have got enough batting capability to get the runs we need to win the game," said Strauss.One of the decisions the selectors face will be whether to include paceman Steve Harmison, who was left out of the fourth Test, but they have been boosted by the return of wicketkeeper Matt Prior from paternity leave.England's chances of tying the series are currently rated at 7/4 in the online cricket betting market, while the West Indies are given odds of 2/5 to clinch it with a draw or victory in Trinidad.

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Posted on:- 06/03/2009 - 13:40 PM
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