Yeah, Boult isn’t much of a loss based on World Cup form. Only becomes an issue if Henry isn’t ready in time.I agree, as great as they have been I think it’s time to start moving on from both him ang Wags.
Surely Phillips especially as he is more of a natural fit there and we don't have an offie in the squad (3 SLAs and a leggie).If Nichols is suspended over this ball tampering issue would Young or Phillips come in at number 5?
Perhaps if Nichols is out then they could move Latham to 5 and open with Ravindra. I don't think there is any chance they would actually drop Latham from the side though - averages 41.5 and seems to be the back-up captain across formats.So are we going to be ruthless and drop Latham from the opener spot for Rachin? I think Rachin has to play, though it's hard to know where he should fit in. Have to take advantage of his blossoming, though also wary that he's still suspect to lateral movement on seamy pitches, which is relevant for the home summer.
I still quite like the idea, in isolation, of him as an aggressive number 3, though that doesn't fit while Williamson there.
Yeah that's another option, would be Nicholls vs Latham for a middle order spot (the other two belonging to Mitchell and Phillips on this tour imo).Perhaps if Nichols is out then they could move Latham to 5 and open with Ravindra. I don't think there is any chance they would actually drop Latham from the side though - averages 41.5 and seems to be the back-up captain across formats.
Wikipedia says there is a 2-dayer vs To be decided (TBD) 23-24 Nov.Is there a tour game? Id be intrigued to see what Santner can offer vs Ajaz and Sodhi.
I thought about it, and if he had more big knocks against the best pace attacks I'd consider it. As it is though his reliable steady 40s are more useful opening. They'd be collapse triggers at 4. He needs to show 40-80 isn't just his level against SA and Aus if he wants to bat 4 imoActually, real outside the box suggestion - what about moving Latham to #4?
Yeah he's technically more suited to #4-5 but temperamentally more suited to opening. I think probably the opposite for Conway.I thought about it, and if he had more big knocks against the best pace attacks I'd consider it. As it is though his reliable steady 40s are more useful opening. They'd be collapse triggers at 4. He needs to show 40-80 isn't just his level against SA and Aus if he wants to bat 4 imo
Mitchell 4 and Latham 5 but same idea yeahActually, real outside the box suggestion - what about moving Latham to #4?