Here is some reaction on Twitter after the England Test squad to tour South Africa in December was announced.
I’m really pissed off – https://t.co/bIDQo3c6AP
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 19, 2015
So England selectors think Ballance is a better bet to combat Steyn & Morkel this winter than KP? The farce is complete.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 19, 2015
As for @Ian_Bell, one word: LEGEND. England’s batting order this winter should be Cook, Hales, Root, KP, Bell, Taylor, Stokes.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 19, 2015
I’m absolutely gutted not to be selected for the tour to SA. I certainly feel I could have contributed out there & have been working…
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 19, 2015
..tirelessly 2 get into the best possible condition for the tour. I’m going2enjoy a winter break with my family for the 1st time in 11yrs..
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 19, 2015
..and come back determined to win my place back. Wishing all the guys selected the best of luck.
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 19, 2015
Think England have done the right thing with Bell. He’s been off the pace ever since the 2013 Ashes. Hope he makes it back.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) November 19, 2015
All eyes on what Eng’s 1.2.3 will be …Would prefer 1 and 3 to be positive players https://t.co/kKsANhEQlp
— David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 19, 2015
Noticed only 2 days between first and second Test …madness https://t.co/kKsANhEQlp
— David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 19, 2015
Cricket selection isn’t hard: pick your best available players in their best positions. Strauss & Cook put politics before common sense.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 19, 2015
Always special being named in an England squad. South Africa a tour of real excitement should be great fun!
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 19, 2015
Eng without @KP24 and now @Ian_Bell… I may be wrong, but I’m feeling a sudden boost of confidence throughout SA fans. #interesting
— mark boucher (@markb46) November 19, 2015
Very surprised England have selected Ballance for tour of SA…. Thinking our fast bowlers might be licking their lips!
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) November 19, 2015
From the Squad picked … My 1st Test Team v SA would be.. Cook,Hales,Comp,Root,Taylor,Stokes,Bairstow,Ali,Woakes,SB & Jimmy… #SAvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 19, 2015
I personally would have taken Bell to SA… Moved Taylor to 3 and Bat Bell at 5… I just don’t like… https://t.co/zWv3Rn7ul9
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 19, 2015
