England's refusal to bow to conventional cricket logic is a bit baffling. Why is Root in at 4 and not 3? The abject failure of the top order has shown he's fine against the new ball, so why not just go with it? Why isn't Buttler even apparently in contention for Tests when Westley etc are given multiple tries? Buttler has at least shown the ability to take on international attacks. It's such a weird, ornate dance that the selectors are prancing around common sense. Just do the obvious for once, and see if it works.
I'm sure he does, but right now he's practically batting at two and would help sort out a selection conundrum by going in at 3.
Buttler hasn't got enough red ball runs for Lancs. Something he admits himself. Hales asked to bat down the order for Notts, he's scored well and should be in the Ashes squad.
Quote from: Andy Poole on August 26, 2017, 09:10:17 AMButtler hasn't got enough red ball runs for Lancs. Something he admits himself. Hales asked to bat down the order for Notts, he's scored well and should be in the Ashes squad.Need to look at Hales at five in this series really.