Duncan Fletcher
Jun 29 2009, Sreelata Yellamrazu

While Australia cricketers such as Ricky Ponting knew well why Michael Vaughan was not picked for the Ashes, the latter’s absence does create a hole in terms of experience and tactical acumen as former England coach, Duncan Fletcher, believes.
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