One of the big problems we have is the batting hopefuls we’ve tried to blood just haven’t worked. I’ll keep Hameed out of that because he emerged, fell back, and then returned and I actually have real hope for him. But -
Sibley - very one paced with an odd technique. Good bowlers worked him out.
Crawley - talent but his technique is too loose. Doesn’t appear to have the ability to get “gritty” runs when things aren’t going his way.
Pope - loads of talent and has shown glimpses, but hasn’t kicked on anywhere near to the level you’d expect him to be. Looks very frenetic at the moment.
Now I don’t know if it’s the specific players, the environment around the England squad, or a bit of both. But it’s hard to deny that recently batsmen who come into the side don’t improve, and if anything go backwards.
