Ireland are supposed to be commencing their first ever test match today. It's raining though (against Pakistan).
Buttler as a batsman? Odd.
Quote from: PaulWinch again on May 15, 2018, 07:02:58 PMButtler as a batsman? Odd.Yep. I have thought for some time now that Bairstow should be encouraged to relinquish the gloves and be given the chance concentrate on becoming a genuine top order batsman. This would have given the chance for another wicket keeper / batsman (like Buttler) to come into the side and bat at 7.
Quote from: tomd2103 on May 16, 2018, 09:46:32 AMQuote from: PaulWinch again on May 15, 2018, 07:02:58 PMButtler as a batsman? Odd.Yep. I have thought for some time now that Bairstow should be encouraged to relinquish the gloves and be given the chance concentrate on becoming a genuine top order batsman. This would have given the chance for another wicket keeper / batsman (like Buttler) to come into the side and bat at 7. That's how i'd have gone about it, and I'd have pushed Bairstow up to open as well (and probably drop Cook down to 3). Bairstow has shown in the short formats that he's a capable fielder I don't think I've ever seen Buttler in the field. I guess it's not a big deal to change them around if needed though.
Quote from: paul_e on May 16, 2018, 10:00:34 AMQuote from: tomd2103 on May 16, 2018, 09:46:32 AMQuote from: PaulWinch again on May 15, 2018, 07:02:58 PMButtler as a batsman? Odd.Yep. I have thought for some time now that Bairstow should be encouraged to relinquish the gloves and be given the chance concentrate on becoming a genuine top order batsman. This would have given the chance for another wicket keeper / batsman (like Buttler) to come into the side and bat at 7. That's how i'd have gone about it, and I'd have pushed Bairstow up to open as well (and probably drop Cook down to 3). Bairstow has shown in the short formats that he's a capable fielder I don't think I've ever seen Buttler in the field. I guess it's not a big deal to change them around if needed though.I'd have gone that way in NZ Paul, and would have given Foakes a chance. Not sure about Bairstow opening though - I would have him at 5 with Malan and Root moving up a place each.
Chris Woakes on his way home from RCB to join up with England.
Is Buttler heading back early as well ?