sussexpob wrote:Of course, someone like Steve Smith relys entirely on his hand eye coordination, and he isnt bad.
I am about 30-70 in favour that he doesnt play the end of the series, but apart from the fact I wouldnt have dropped Robson and gave him another 10 tests (and subsequently want ENG to try him again) there is no one. I think they will take Hameed, but he needs to find longer term form.
sussexpob wrote:Stoneman for me looks like a player who's feet take a while to get moving. Especially early in his innings, he likes to plant his feet before delivery, and rely on his hands a lot. He might struggle with extra bounce and accuracy of Australia, playing away from his pad. When he settles, he picks up the ball better, has decent hand-eye coordination to pick up the ball. But always looks like a vulnerable player early in the innings.
bigfluffylemon wrote:sussexpob wrote:Stoneman for me looks like a player who's feet take a while to get moving. Especially early in his innings, he likes to plant his feet before delivery, and rely on his hands a lot. He might struggle with extra bounce and accuracy of Australia, playing away from his pad. When he settles, he picks up the ball better, has decent hand-eye coordination to pick up the ball. But always looks like a vulnerable player early in the innings.
I think there are a lot of players to whom that could be applied. You mention Smith - Warner too, up to a point. Just about any batsman is vulnerable early on.
I'd also be in favour of taking Robson. Not only did he do as well as anyone as an opening partner for Cook, he also has experience on Australian pitches. He could potentially bat at 3.
I think they will take Hameed if he makes late season runs. I am not sure it would be a good idea.
Something is very wrong in the England test set up at the moment. We haven't found any new batsmen who've established themselves in the side since 2013 (Bairstow arguably, since he debuted in 2013 but didn't really make the place his own until 2015). On the other hand, there seems a steady stream of limited overs talent that has given England one of the best ODI batting line-ups in the world. Perhaps I've answered my own question - we're so keen now on producing power hitters that we aren't coming up with batsmen with the discipline or the patience to play high quality bowling in the long form.
Arthur Crabtree wrote:Good point. I wonder if the demise of the Lions hasn't helped in identifying who can step up.
Kevin Shine is currently taking over bowling coach duties. He didn't have a happy time about ten years ago when his tenure coincided with some terrible bowling form (Anderson and Harmison come to mind) and he was quickly replaced by Alan Donald.
greyblazer wrote:Jennings was in form during the early season and flopped. Haseeb at his worst is still better compared to the players I have seen who have got the opportunity to play for England in the recent past.
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