On this number 8 debate I do think really we need to have confidence in our top 6 as batters. If you are batting number 8 then realistically you need to be in the team for your bowling. If you can bat, then its a great and important bonus in that position. But your bowling needs to be excellent, especially if we are only playing 3 seamers.TapsC2 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:49 pmMumba really is fighting for that number 8 spot. Its going to be an interesting season when it comes to that position. Something tells me Tiripano is in trouble. Evans, Jongwe and Mumba can play in his position.
With BT gone and Myers still not having made made appearance, Burl will probably move up to number 7. The number 9 will need to help out because Jongwe is still a bit inconsistent. Wellington is consistent but Williams can do his job. On the right pitch Evans and Mumba will come into play.
Whilst Mumba's batting has clearly improved a lot, which is great; has his bowling? He seems to have lost a bit of pace over the past couple of years which is concerning. If he can get some consistency and start taking bag fulls of wickets this season then I'd have him in the team for sure.
At the moment though Jongwe has proven he can contribute very well with the ball at international level and it's going to be tough for Evans or Mumba to displace him. It's good to have this competition for places though.
Tiripano way way way way down the list and we really need to move on from him now.