I see this as a good move.
The lad's still only 27, which I think is about how old strauss was when he made his debut, so there's still time for Ravi to have a very good test career, if he's good enough.
Good luck to him, I say
Bopara selected for SA Test series
posted on 15/7/12
Bopara will be just fine. Anyone seen the Kent openers slapping Steyn, Morkel and Kallis all over the ground today. 105-0 off 22 overs
Can't wait to cement our position as the best team in the world. I have had to wait decades and decades to enjoy this kind of domination and it has arrived.
I love KPs tattoo
posted on 15/7/12
SA will smash England and take back whats ours, Number 1 spot.
posted on 15/7/12
England are much better than Kent. You have gathered that much?
WHITEWASH
posted on 15/7/12
Funny that Hope uses,Bell in hus point about Bopara.
I feel both are very similar in their batting careers. Both hugely talented youngsters who excelled in the CC and also promised for England before extremely bad spells.
Bell came back in for England and cemented his place around 27 or 28.
Now Bopara can do the same. Some players mature and gain confidence. I feel this is make or break for Bopara and the last 6 months has been the making of yim.
posted on 15/7/12
I'm not sure that Bopara is as stable a character as Ian Bell but he's surrounded by Essex and ex Essex people to help him. What more could you want.
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posted on 18/7/12
are indian fans just confused about why bopara hasn't played more test cricket as they would love to have someone who can bowl at his pace ?
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