Foakes currently averaging 15 for this series?
Foakes has been batting far too low. He’s been left with the tail in the previous games so that explains his average
Not sure that’s true barring the 2nd test first innings where he was left not out.His role in the team is to bat with the tail, as he does at Surrey, isn’t it?No doubt he has looked comfortable against spin but does he not need to score runs at the same time?Can’t remember a dismissal where he hit out playing with the tail.
I've been impressed with Lawrence. He's grown in confidence and is starting to look like he can play at this level, especially now batting 5/6. I think he's done enough to merit a run in the team.
Definitely looked better down the order a bit. Not sure how he fits in at 5/6 though with Stokes and Buttler presumably back.
Our problem no.3 spot won't go away!