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With Chris Rogers retired, and Dave Warner injured, who will be the two openers in Bangladesh"?

Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch

I've gone for Bancroft and Khawaja. They were the openers for Australia A in India recently, and both have good red ball form. Shaun Marsh is lucky to be anywhere near the Test side, and as much as I like Joe Burns, I was a bit disappointed in his form in the ODI side.

You make a good point about Khawaja and Bancroft, FtS, but the selectors have shown a liking for Burns, and may well decide to give him some more chances, and as well as liking Marsh, I think they will opt for a bit of experience.

burns and bancroft

cricketfan90 wrote:burns and bancroft

My choices too. Maybe one of these others at three also, with Smith at four.

Marsh and Bancroft will most probably open. Burns/Khawaja at 4.

Yes, with the Aussies deciding to make a tradition of ennobling the number three position, Smith will probably stay there.

Burns and Smithers Marsh.

well Burns has certainly made a great start at the top of the order..

cricketfan90 wrote:well Burns has certainly made a great start at the top of the order..

He certainly has. Him and Warner together look immense. It'll be a runfest this summer against the Kiwis and the Windies.

Bancroft has also taken the dropping/non-selection in his stride, with a century in the Shield.