Woodster
International Captain
I view T20 cricket as the lesser format, I'm happy to see the likes of Buttler, Bairstow, Stokes, Hales, etc get a go in this format just to expose them to international cricket. I agree that you could perhaps have more experience in the middle order but in this format I'd like to see the young guys take this role on and let them learn for a more important format of the game. This wouldn't be the strongest side if it was a must-win game, but just the way I see things in T20 cricket I wouldn't necessarily go that way.I wouldn't say it has everything, there is a real lack of players with both power and experience in that middle order. Especially with Morgan out of nick. I don't think we can hold up the likes of Bopara, Patel and Buttler and say these guys would get games as specialist bats for many other T20I sides.
Part of the reason I want Cook in there is to have more in the way of proven international batsmen.
Cook doesn't need T20 for me, and I don't think T20 cricket needs Cook. He invariably looks awkward in this mode and while I'm sure he could still carve out a decent enough career in T20 competitions, I'd be happy for him to sit these out and concentrate on dominating 50-over and Test cricket.
Ok yes, this side doesn't currently have everything, but imo, it covers most bases that a T20 side should and has the potential to have everything. Of course getting the performances may take time, it inevitably will do as the likes of Buttler will need time and patience to become attuned with the demands of international competition.
Morgan is out of nick but didn't realise your team was selected to play today (especially with Foster not even in the squad). It's very rare your enitre side is going to be in nick at the same time and while I appreciate Morgan is vital in our T20 side, there are still plenty of other players capable of winning us matches.
As for the power issue, I think if you look at KP, Morgan, Buttler, and if you can sneak Stokes in there, I think there should be ample boundary hitters and also enough batsmen in there to get these boys on strike.