Still doesn't answer how you fluke 1470 runs in a year. I've fluked 4's and 6's before, never tons tho. If you've scored that amount of runs, you've earned em in my book.
Still say going into the 1set test with 4 newbies from 6 top test cricket is crazy talk. Although I agree Bairstow has questions over him, he's still a top 6 pick at present for me.
I'd have like to have seen Sibley given a go in this game though.
Bairstow is a different player in one day cricket than tests. Yes he had a hot streak and played brilliantly for 12-18 months.
He won't give up the gloves because he thinks if he keeps them he has 2 jobs and is harder to replace. England just caved in after Sri Lanka when Foakes did so well
Your spot on we should of had a look at a new batsman, Sibey was worth a try I would have Malan....either way we need to look at someone and hope they come thru.
The problem is our batting and has been for ages. Foakes should be our keeper it's farcical - miles ahead of anyone else and a decent bat.
After Sri Lanka they should of said to bairstow you're a specialist bat now just like Butler. Live or die by runs like everyone else.
England fudged the problem and kicked the can down the road. All they did is make it harder to pick the team.
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