Blackwell in line for Test debut

Geoffrey Dean argues that Ian Blackwell's fine innings - he also took several wickets - might well seal his place in the squad to face India for the first Test:

If England want balance to their team, Blackwell will make his debut in the first Test, which starts on March 1 in Nagpur. Duncan Fletcher, the England coach, praised Panesar’s performance, singling out his control, but to pick him as the only spinner in a five-man attack would mean Matthew Hoggard batting uncomfortably high at No 8.

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