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Jonathan Agnew

Controversy reigns on opening day (0)

Decent bowling conditions and some reckless batting contributed to the clatter of wickets on an opening day full of controversy. First came the news of Darren Pattinson's debut - something I am still battling to comprehend.

Born in Grimsby and raised in Australia, Pattinson admitted to me before the start of play that he has never harboured any ambition to play for England. So what on earth is he doing wearing an England cap? That should have been where this whole saga ended.

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Graham Gooch

Pattinson selection causes a stir (0)

Today's selection of Darren Pattinson for England is one of the most leftfield decisions I've ever seen.

The chairman of selectors Geoff Miller has clearly studied the form of all the bowlers in county cricket - as he should - and Pattinson came top of the pile.

I've got no problem with Darren (who was born in Grimsby but raised in Australia), but we've got to look at the bigger picture.

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