England have named their squad — but did they really listen to the fans after the Ashes?

This week on Close of Play, Sanjay Murthy and 2005 Ashes winner Geraint Jones react to the latest England squad and ask whether county form has genuinely been rewarded.

Sam Cook has been left out again, Sonny Baker brings genuine pace, Shoaib Bashir gets another chance, and Jofra Archer’s availability raises bigger questions about England’s red-ball planning.

Plus, the lads discuss Liam Dawson’s red-ball retirement, the England Lions squad to face South Africa A, England Women’s build-up against New Zealand, and another round of Silly Point: Who Am I?

England squad reaction

Sam Cook omission

County form and selection

Sonny Baker and England pace options

Shoaib Bashir v Rehan Ahmed

Jofra Archer and England availability

Liam Dawson red-ball retirement

England Lions squad

England Women v New Zealand

Silly Point: Who Am I?

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