The International Cricket Thread

[Rory]

Didn't do Jonathan Trott much harm.

(Speaking of which, I have an indirect anecdote about Trott. My mate happened to be in the changing rooms at the Edgbaston Priory at the same time as him, when a bloke wearing nothing but a towel went over and said, "Mr Trott, I'm a huge fan, it would make my day if you'd sign something for me". Trott apparently said, "sure, as long as whatever you want me to sign involves you keeping your towel on".)

[PaulWinch again]

Trott was different in that his “quirks” were all pre-delivery. Whereas Pope lets it factor into the shots he plays early in his innings.

[Rory]

Granted, but Trott was far from a 'set' batsman as the ball was delivered.

[simboy]

Trott batted at 3 for both county and country. His mannerisms were developed to cope with being a three. Pope, on the other hand has not batted at 3 very much (if at all) at county level.

I rate Pope and think he will be a mainstay in the batting line up. A natural four or five in future years, but he’s learning on the job at 3. I still say if Stokes is not playing the all rounder role then 3 is where he is best suited. He’s calm, builds his scores and, apart from Root, probably the best bat in the England team.