I’d like to ask why there seems to be a big push for Travis Head to be opening the batting in Test cricket. He’s such a valuable player and scored all his runs at No 5. Just wondering why, the push to open?
last year
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Brad McNamara
last year
I’ve heard people suggest he be used as opener in sub-continent maybe but not elsewhere. Too valuable counter punching at 5 and no point weakening 2 positions to fill one.
Brad, I agree wholeheartedly. His counterpunching at 5 is too valuable. We need a RH bat to open with Usman for a few years. Warner will be a liability in England, but world-class batsmen can come good at any time. Will he? I do not know, and that will be the major question asked of the selectors prior to the Ashes tour.
Bryan Harper
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Agree. As we well know it is a different game in India.
Brad, I agree wholeheartedly. His counterpunching at 5 is too valuable. We need a RH bat to open with Usman for a few years. Warner will be a liability in England, but world-class batsmen can come good at any time. Will he? I do not know, and that will be the major question asked of the selectors prior to the Ashes tour.
Agree. As we well know it is a different game in India.