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Sibley all but confirmed for NZ, Denly moving to 3, Root in at 4.
1. Burns
2. Sibley
3. Denley
4. Root
5. Stokes
6. Pope
7. Foakes
That is a top 7 for all conditions.
Sibley all but confirmed for NZ, Denly moving to 3, Root in at 4.
What is the logic for foakes over buttler? I get dropping bairstow 100% but buttler At 7 seems a better option than foakes with his current form. The rest of it I would have the same like.1. Burns
2. Sibley
3. Denley
4. Root
5. Stokes
6. Pope
7. Foakes
That is a top 7 for all conditions.
Just on the basis that he's a better gloveman, mate. I'm not entirely sure that Buttlers glovework would stand up to Test level.What is the logic for foakes over buttler? I get dropping bairstow 100% but buttler At 7 seems a better option than foakes with his current form. The rest of it I would have the same like.
Yeah I guess that’s the issue. Foakes is clearly the best gloveman out of him, bairstow and buttler but I think with the fragility of our batting currently we probably need the runs there. I would give buttler a go at 7 with the gloves and if his keeping doesn’t hold up then he has to be out of the side as he has shown to me he can’t play in the top 6 as a specialist batsman.Just on the basis that he's a better gloveman, mate. I'm not entirely sure that Buttlers glovework would stand up to Test level.
That said, if they decided to give Buttler the gloves at 7, I wouldn't grumble - it's worth a go.
Yeah I guess that’s the issue. Foakes is clearly the best gloveman out of him, bairstow and buttler but I think with the fragility of our batting currently we probably need the runs there. I would give buttler a go at 7 with the gloves and if his keeping doesn’t hold up then he has to be out of the side as he has shown to me he can’t play in the top 6 as a specialist batsman.
Possibly harsh from me, just think he looks a far more comfortable player at 7 where he has the freedom to play his shots a bit more. Plus I really want to see pope given a good run at 6.Has he? Hes averaged 39 since he came back into the term as a specialist batter and had a cracking summer last year against good attacks on very bowler friendly pitches last season. His form has tailed off but he looks a good player to me. I would prefer him at 7 to give Bairstow a break but Buttler has done alright.
Personally speaking I don't think Buttler is a Test cricketer, but I'm happy to see someone like Pope in for the sulker, Buttler given the gloves, and see how he gets on - he didn't do bad when he was the Test keeper a few years ago.Has he? Hes averaged 39 since he came back into the term as a specialist batter and had a cracking summer last year against good attacks on very bowler friendly pitches last season. His form has tailed off but he looks a good player to me. I would prefer him at 7 to give Bairstow a break but Buttler has done alright.
Yeah I guess that’s the issue. Foakes is clearly the best gloveman out of him, bairstow and buttler but I think with the fragility of our batting currently we probably need the runs there. I would give buttler a go at 7 with the gloves and if his keeping doesn’t hold up then he has to be out of the side as he has shown to me he can’t play in the top 6 as a specialist batsman.
Personally speaking I don't think Buttler is a Test cricketer, but I'm happy to see someone like Pope in for the sulker, Buttler given the gloves, and see how he gets on - he didn't do bad when he was the Test keeper a few years ago.
I think Foakes should be in the side, especially if the order I posted before came to fruition as I don't think his runs would be THAT vital, but I'd not get out of my pram if Buttler was given a run.
If the ginger crybaby keeps his place though, it'll be a disgrace.
36Has he? Hes averaged 39 since he came back into the term as a specialist batter and had a cracking summer last year against good attacks on very bowler friendly pitches last season. His form has tailed off but he looks a good player to me. I would prefer him at 7 to give Bairstow a break but Buttler has done alright.