Brad Hodge: the prolific nearly man
Why didn’t Brad Hodge play more Tests
Hodge's career is defined by the fact that he played just six Tests. In one, he made a double century, in Perth ... He was dropped because of susceptibility to the moving ball. If held to that test now, half the Australian team would go. Hodge could not suppress a mirthless chuckle yesterday when Marcus North's name was taken, and yes, in vain.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo