Summary
Robert Key today offered support to Mark Butcher, his main rival for a place in England's opening Test line-up against South Africa. Key is the man in possession having taken over just before the start of the home series against West Indies last summer.
But Butcher's record since regaining his place in the summer of 2001 stands comparison with any member of England's line-up and he will be hoping his failure and Key's match-winning innings during the eight-wicket victory over Nicky Oppenheimer's XI at Randjesfontein yesterday are not a major factor in the selection dilemma.See the full content of this document
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Key Sympathises with Rival Butcher
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