Henry Blofeld on bazball, Wood's heroics and the end of the road for Anderson | SpectatorTV

After England beat Australia in the third Ashes test to bring the series back to 2-1, former TMS commentator Henry Blofeld joins The Spectator’s Freddy Gray to discuss the match and the upcoming test. What did England learn from the first two tests? Is Crawley worth the risk? And what was Henry’s reaction to the backlash against his comments on the report into racism in cricket?
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[@DavidHoughton17]

Great Interview ! Please get more of Blowers on the Cricket. I miss his voice.

[@freechordsthetruthmarceden8277]

Blowers knows the 'agenda'. Good on him 4 speaking out...

[@hoisin75]

Well done on sorting Blowers web connection out. Absolutely loving this regular fixture. He’s a complete legend

[@johnhaynes9910]

Totally agree with Henry on Bairstow and thought so from the start, I would have played Foakes not because I don't like Bairstow but because he isn't 'match fit'.

[@therighthonsirdoug]

I couldn't agree more with Blowers about the absurd report into Cricket. The people who wrote it were very definitely not "independent", their jobs rely on them producing a hyper-critical report as it will generate more work.

[@godders7594]

One day we will not have Henry, what a sad sad day that will be

[@orkneyancestor2059]

Where is the backlash to Mr.Blofeld's comments coming from?

[@BillCarrIpswich]

North London journalist class mainly

[@offaofmercia3329]

Well said Blowers!

[@Sreeprayag]

Dear Old Thing Henry Blofeld. Thank you for bringing him in

[@chrisnicholls1112]

Crawley does not cut the mustard, my dear old thing.

[@N330AA]

An exceptionally endearing man.

[@zipzippery]

Wicketkeeper is an offensive position, therefore Folkes should play

[@johnjonesToffeeman]

I spent 40 years in bowls and cricket leagues I never saw any racism or sexism or homophobia.Women had the women's league and the men the men's league .We came together for a cup of tea and a chat but we didn't want to play in the same team. There were very few black or Chinease Asians but if there were there would be no issues.in the past people joked about race or sex or homophobia but not directly and even that has stopped now days

[@BirdingwithNick]

Superb.

[@vladtheimpaler8995]

These 2 teams are ordinary compared to the Ashes opponents of the past . The contest has been improved by the mediocrity of its combatants descending to the same level.

[@timeslidez]

Good job getting Henry's internet fixed this week!

[@tooshlong]

Writing off Jimmy because he had 2 poorntests on poor pitches after an injury. Ridiculous from Blowers. I need a bit more evidence that 2 matches before writing off our best bowler.

[@johnjonesToffeeman]

Crawley gets out by nicking off wide balls or hooking, stop that and he will get centauries

[@joekunt148]

Ali has been poor and so has Bairstow,they should not be in the team.Sokes can't ball so we need a specialist batter and wicket keeper.

[@BillCarrIpswich]

*batsman

[@monkeyboy8424]

Utter silliness. A man throws a ball and another tries to hit it with a piece of wood, while others stand around all day trying to catch it.

[@hoisin75]

It would appear you clicked on the wrong thumbnail then

[@mikespearwood3914]

All sports are silly then by that logic.

[@michaelhussey440]

You appear to lack imagination , a sense of drama and occasion , an appreciation for athleticism , tactical nous and psychological strength , and many other human qualities. Are you an AI robot perhaps ?

[@sue.F]

The weather gods smiled on England in the last test. With Bairstow wicket keeping, I’m picking Australia 4-1.