Yahoo News Sport Letters: 'Is Jos Buttler above criticism as a wicketkeeper?'
Keeper question
There is much discussion of our batsmen's records after England's ODI. Why does no one question the fact that, of the three wicketkeepers in the side, the worst of them was behind the stumps and yet again dropped a chance that effectively lost us the match? Is Jos Buttler above criticism as a keeper?
Richard Holroyd, Cambridge
Once again the old adage proves true: when will England learn a specialist spinner needs a specialist keeper, even more so in ODI where runs are key.
Brian Strand, Aylesbury
Holding court
Michael Holding's criticism of the England and Australia cricketers for not 'taking a knee' in support of the Black Lives Matter movement is inappropriate. Such an action is a matter for the individual conscience, not a duty. The letter in last Friday's sport section of the Telegraph about the lost art of commentary also struck a resounding chord in relation to Holding, whose commentary invariably consists of continuous chatter. Oh, my Arlotts and my Benauds long ago!
Malcolm Hamer, London
Glorious summer
The ECB deserves the highest praise for surmounting massive logistical challenges to stage international cricket this summer. The players have responded splendidly with cricket of the highest quality - edge of your seat stuff at times in all formats, so good the absence of spectators was hardly noticed. Matches were played in great spirit, and we should be enormously grateful to the West Indies, Pakistan and Australia. What a contrast to the posturing of so many organisations, sporting and other, whining and weeping into their begging bowls.
Roger Chappell, Coventry
Respecting Lawes
Sportsmen and women often get into hot water when they start expressing views far removed from their day job. But what a load of refreshing common sense from rugby forward Courtney Lawes.
Dr Martin Henry, Good Easter
Driving distance
When I was taught to play very many years ago, my teaching pro placed great emphasis on plotting a way round the course and learning how to shape the ball to get out of tricky situations, arts negated by so many modern layouts lending themselves to simply smashing a driver off the tee without drastic penalty. For this reason I look forward to the US Open - I’m sure the best ‘golfer’ will win.
Andrew Barratt, Bellingdon
Question time
Well done Jim White for calling the BBC out. A Question of Sport had the perfect presentation mix. And yet the BBC continues its obsession with youth when over 70 per cent of their viewers are over 50.
Rod Pickles, Plymouth
They done what they do
I have been watching football for over 60 years. One of the many joys has been witnessing the evolution of the game, the subtle nuances of which are often explained by TV pundits on Match of the Day. I am therefore most grateful for the insight provided when a nameless expert stated that “Palace done what they do”. That explains it.
Jeffrey Bell, Southend
