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ENGLAND SQUAD FOR WEST INDIES England have turned their back on the 'old guard' of David Gower Allan Lamb and Mike Gatting for the winter tour to the West Indies. It was felt by many that a senior batsman was needed in the Caribbean but the selectors have decided to look to the future. Alec Stewart will revert to his old role of opening batsman enabling Jack Russell to return to the team as wicket keeper. There are also places for Chris Lewis Ian Salisbury Andy Caddick and Alan Igglesden. Skipper Mike Atherton said England had made a clean break with the past by choosing players aged 30 or under for the Caribbean trip. It's not necessarily the end for older players but we feel it is the best way to go he added. We wanted to build on what happened at The Oval. We had some good young players there and the side played with a lot of spirit the Lancashire opener went on. David Gower's omission from the squad will increase speculation that he may retire from the game. ==> more Eng winter tour 1994 - West Indies Tour Skipper Michael Atherton has explained the decision to pick a new young England saying: We wanted to build on what happened at The Oval. We had good young players there and the side played with a lot of spirit. We wanted a clean break with the past. Kent's Alan Igglesden Notts all rounder Chris Lewis Somerset paceman Andy Caddick and Sussex leg spinner Ian Salisbury have all won recalls. English cricket's old firm of David Gower Mike Gatting and Allan Lamb have been ignored for this winter's tour. Mike Atherton will lead England's new generation on the toughest mission in Test cricket when the tour begins on January 15. The 17 man party has few surprises though vice captain Alec Stewart is in his old role as opening batsman Jack Russell is the specialist wicket keeper David Gower's Test career looks sure to be over after he was left out of the winter tour to the West Indies. The names of Gower Mike Gatting and Allan Lamb are all missing from England's 17 man squad and it will be a major surprise if any play Tests again. Graham Gooch who ruled himself out of the tour said Gower should go but the Hampshire star said: His comments came two or three years too late. Gloucestershire wicket keeper Jack Russell who had been out of favour for the last 12 months will be in the Test team for the tour. Alec Stewart who has kept wicket ahead of Russell will resume his opening batsman's role with Michael Atherton. Atherton said: The up front positions will be crucial so Alec Stewart will be best employed opening the batting while Jack keeps wicket and bats seven.

ENGLAND A Tour to RSA Glamorgan's Hugh Morris will lead the England A team on tour for the third time when they visit South Africa later this year. He will have Alan Wells of Sussex as his deputy after both were left out of the senior party to take on the West Indies. The 14 man squad includes five men who played in the Ashes series this summer including Mark Lathwell and Peter Such. Rising batting stars John Crawley and Mal Loye will make their first representative overseas trip. ===> more Glamorgan captain Hugh Morris unlucky to miss out on the senior tour will lead an A tour for a third time. Sussex batsman Alan Wells favoured by many for a trip to the Caribbean will act as Morris's number two in South Africa in December and January. Surrey's Martin Bicknell and Kent's Martin McCague will spearhead the bowling attack with Somerset's Mark Lathwell opening the batting. ===> more Morris leads strong squad to South Africa Hugh Morris will lead a potent mixture of youth and experience in South Africa this winter when he captains an England A tour for the third time. Morris led strong batting sides to Sri Lanka (91) and the West Indies (92), with Mark Ramprakash, Nasser Hussain and Graham Thorpe all going on to establish themselves at Test level. But included in the 14-man party, who leave on 29 November for a tough two-month trip, is a powerful bowling line-up as well as solid batting, making this the strongest A-tour squad for years. Morris, rewarded for a superb season in charge of Glamorgan, is joined by the batsman Alan Wells, the fast bowlers Martin McCague and Martin Bicknell and the wicketkeeper Steve Rhodes, all on stand-by for the senior tour of the West Indies. Keith Fletcher, the England manager, also made it clear at Lord's yesterday that younger players like Mark Lathwell could also be called to the West Indies if they strike form and Mike Atherton's side suffer early injuries. Morris, Bicknell, McCague, Lathwell, Mark Ilott and Peter Such have Test experience, while Rhodes and Dominic Cork have played at one-day level. Nine of Morris's squad have A-tour experience. (Thanks: The Indepenent and Muthu) posted by Vicky on r.s.c.

ENGLAND TOUR, QUOTE..UNQUOTE David Gower conceded his Test match career may be over after being overlooked for England's winter tour to the West Indies. As time goes on it becomes harder and harder to convince the powers that be that I'm their man said the Hampshire left hander. He will be in the Caribbean working for the media and mulling over his future in the game. I'm not going to make any rash decision on the spur of the moment. There are options and playing for Hampshire is very much one of them

LANCASHIRE FAITHFUL UP IN ARMS Lancashire chairman Bob Bennett has agreed to meet angry members 24 hours before Sunday's crisis meeting to be held at Old Trafford. Bennett has responded quickly to a threat to call a special general meeting which could have resulted in a vote of no confidence in the committee. The fans are angry about the uncertaincy over the futures of skipper Neil Fairbrother and coach David Lloyd. ===> more Angry Lancashire fans have launched a petition which could force a special meeting of the club and a vote of no confidence in the committee. One hundred signatures are needed and support is strong after the petition was passed around at Lancs' Lord's game Lancs hold a general committee meeting on Sunday to decide the futures of manager David Hughes coach David Lloyd and captain Neil Fairbrother.