Long time Flem
I actually think typical South African conditions might just suit Guptill's style a little more There is more bounce, but it's generally consistent bounce so he should be able to hit through the line with relative confidence.
Vettori opening with the sort of form he's shown in the last year or two is utterly preposterous. Screwing around Flynn and Watling by making them open is a great way to ruin the development of those players.
You started this series with Franklin at six and when he was exposed you didn't bother picking a number six batsman at all, so lets not pretend the middle order depth is amazing. We don't know if Ryder will be available for South Africa and Vettori has been batting like a clown for the past 18 months so if there are middle order batsmen you're keen to get into the side (Watling, Brownlie, Cachopa, whoever), there will be places there for them without dropping Guptill or moving Flynn.
That's because they're outside the squad and the other reserve was Nicol, which in a roundabout way proves both our points because everyone agrees the reserve openers are a no no.
He'll do well to sort out that technical flaw with his front-pad before he does anything else.
Hah. Now this is funny.
Yes that's right. All other options have been tried and have all failed.
Stop watching, ya curser.
