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    Benning for England

    By Will 2 years ago, at the end of July, 3 Comments »

    Despite twisting his knee while fielding against Kent yesterday, James Benning again proved what a maverick opener he is - the new Ally Brown? - in smashing 71 from 51 balls. Kent were admittedly woefully wide with the new ball, but Benning times the ball so well and has the ability to play unorthodox shots from the off. The chant, after Surrey had completed their win, of “Benning for England” from the Surrey faithful doesn’t seem too fanciful. This guy can play; he and Trescothick opening, Strauss at No.3 and Kevin Pietersen at No.4 would make for an explosive first half of the innings, with Andrew Flintoff and Chris Read in the lower-order.

    Just my thoughts.

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