Crawley scored massive double ton at 3.
He's not had the chance to cement himself that spot due to burns missing Sri Lanka and then getting injured.
If he then comes back in he's gonna be opening if they play Bairstow at 3
We really need Crawley to get a run in summer, he is a vital part of winning in Australia or even doing well, picked as a player who is good against quick bowling and good off the back foot both sides of wicket
Its a bit of a nuisence this series as if its gonna be played on really spinning wickets, then its gonna get players like Crawley, Sibley etc out of form, when they wont be anything like the series we play in Australia
This is why resting Bairstow for me was so stupid, the only place he plays number 3 is on spinning wickets, its perfect for him, he can open against spin. Rest him in the summer, unlikely he will keep his place
Strange how the batting can go from looking solid to having no idea who will play in a few tests.