Countdown to Test cricket: Number five batsman

Post by **brmtaylor.com admin** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:40 am

So far:

1. Taylor
2. H Masakadza
3. Williams
4. Sibanda

...

7. Chigumbura
8. Cremer
9. Price
10. Rainsford
11. Mpofu

Who should bat at number five?

bayhaus · Post by **bayhaus** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:26 pm

I voted for Tibba but I also see Ervine as a five and for him to come at 6 in my teams means that we have a fairly good top order.

hhm · Post by **hhm** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:07 pm

My vote goes to Craig Ervine. Seems like 6 is a forgone conclusion - Taibu. Apparently, Chakabva did ok in the ghost training games, but even if he were to be selected & get a century against Aus A on Wednesday, surely we won't need a poll for that one now would we? Of course with him improving plus Waller & Mutizwa in the picture now, proper batsmen in comparison to Elton (regardless of his allrounder status), it wouldn't hurt to reopen the number 7 slot, especially now that he's no longer captain.

Lostart · Post by **Lostart** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:43 am

I totally agree, lets reopen the number 7 slot now that Elton is not guaranteed a spot cause he is captain.

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