Peter Hayter is unsure why Glen Chapple, Darren Stevens, David Sales and Peter Trego did not get more England chances

Peter Hayter

They are the ones who got away; the players who impressed in county cricket year upon year, some earning cult status at their clubs, but who, despite frequent mentions in the days leading up to selection meetings, followed by just as frequent messages of sympathy and encouragement to persevere afterwards, never got a proper go with England. If they got a gig at all, that is.
Through the ages, bad timing, bad injury, bad selection and occasion...