So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

by Henry Sun 21 Mar 2010, 07:56

That's what he suggested a couple of weeks ago in an interview. he said something like "The pitches in Australia are great. I'll bat at three there no worries." And now he's at three in this match. Are England hoping he'll bat there permanently?

by Guest Sun 21 Mar 2010, 08:27

He dropped down to #5 in Australia before, hiding behind Colly. I agree that he should be the #3 - that's where Lara and Ponting play.

by skully Sun 21 Mar 2010, 08:37

KP is good enough and is the sort of attacking player that can take a game away from the opposition. He should be Eng's no. 3 in the Ashes next summer.

Chef-Straws-KP looks a pretty formidable top 3.

by beamer Sun 21 Mar 2010, 12:55

It's always seemed the logical move but if he doesn't really want it then it could be counter-productive. I still believe you should generally go with either an out-and-out specialist in that position or if you don't have such a player then pick three openers.

by taipan Sun 21 Mar 2010, 16:37

Not sure if KP was the technique for 3.

Personally I preferred Kallis at 3 for SA.

by Guest Tue 23 Mar 2010, 21:17

taipan wrote:
Personally I preferred Kallis at 3 for SA.

I have always been curious as to why Shark dropped down to #4, especially now he doesn't bowl so much.

by Basil Tue 23 Mar 2010, 21:23

KP at 3 is fine if you can guarantee that he won't come to the crease until the score is 150!

However, back in the real world, the reality is that it would be a huge gamble and I would rather he stayed put at 4.

by DJ_Smerk Tue 23 Mar 2010, 21:25

KP is fine at 3 if the opposition doesn't open with a left-arm spinner.

by Guest Tue 23 Mar 2010, 21:26

Basil wrote:KP at 3 is fine if you can guarantee that he won't come to the crease until the score is 150!

However, back in the real world, the reality is that it would be a huge gamble and I would rather he stayed put at 4.

The English have usually put the main middle-order batsman at #4 - that's where Gower most often batted, and Robin Smith, and Thorpey.

by Sponsored content

So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?

Re: So do England want KP at three for the ashes?