Who would you select to replace Matthew Hayden as a Test Opener

[Evermind]

If Jaques weren't fit, I could see the possiblity of them picking Rogers over him because they believe that he'd be more effective from the get-go; being a temporary solution.

Though aren't Jaques, Clark, MacGill all temporary solutions? When was the last time Australia debuted a < 25 year old out of genuine optimism and not desperation (therefore Bollinger, Hilfenhaus, Siddle etc don't count)?

 

[NUFAN]

Though aren't Jaques, Clark, MacGill all temporary solutions? When was the last time Australia debuted a < 25 year old out of genuine optimism and not desperation (therefore Bollinger, Hilfenhaus, Siddle etc don't count)?

On Sunday, David Warner.

 

[morgieb]

Jaques - assuming he's fit.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Though aren't Jaques, Clark, MacGill all temporary solutions? When was the last time Australia debuted a < 25 year old out of genuine optimism and not desperation (therefore Bollinger, Hilfenhaus, Siddle etc don't count)?

Michael Clarke would be the last one.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Michael Clarke would be the last one.

Watson disagrees.

 

[greggyb]

Next opener for Australia?

Has to be my little brother, not dismissed in 23 innings, scored more runs then the rest of his team combined, developing dangerous legspinner.

Is 9yrs old too young?

 

[howardj]

Jaques Delays Comeback

Does not bode well for his tour prospects or immediate playing future.

 

[James90]

Michael Hussey opening in this ODI is a good indication, I reckon.

 

[Mister Wright]

Michael Hussey opening in this ODI is a good indication, I reckon.

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Permanent move in both forms for Hussey.

If not. I'd go Jaques, Rodgers & Huges in that order.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Though aren't Jaques, Clark, MacGill all temporary solutions? When was the last time Australia debuted a < 25 year old out of genuine optimism and not desperation (therefore Bollinger, Hilfenhaus, Siddle etc don't count)?

I was referring to him as a temporary solution, because he'd only be keeping the seat warm for Jaques.

And why doesn't Siddle count? Because someone else got injured for him to get a game?

 

[vic_orthdox]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Permanent move in both forms for Hussey.

If not. I'd go Jaques, Rodgers & Huges in that order.

If Hussey does move to open, who will take the middle order spot? Between D. Hussey, North and wh o else?

 

[Mister Wright]

Not sure. Probably North. Another candidate? Maybe White could come back into calculations, as a batting all-rounder rather than a bowling one.

 

[vic_orthdox]

I'd really doubt White will get a guernsey, unless it's in place of McDonald (going from the last Test). Can't see them going with White and Symonds/Watson/McDonald.

 

[pup11]

Jaques if he is fit and scoring runs for Blues, otherwise it has to be Hughes, Rogers is 32 and i really don't think he is a long term option, feel bad for him though as he has been a consistent performer but i think he has missed the bus.

Shaun Marsh seriously doesn't have the technique to be a test opener, so he should stop trying to convert himself into one, he should rather concentrate of getting into the middle-order of the Aussie test side.

 

[Sanz]

Why so little vote of confidence for Marsh ? Looking at his performances in recent times, I think he should be the first one in the consideration Q.

 

[pasag]

Why so little vote of confidence for Marsh ? Looking at his performances in recent times, I think he should be the first one in the consideration Q.

Has an FC average in the mid 30s overall and one in the 20s for this season.

 

[pup11]

Has an FC average in the mid 30s overall and one in the 20s for this season.

And he is not a test opener...

 

[inbox24]

And he is not a test opener...

Not an international cricketer, period.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Why so little vote of confidence for Marsh ? Looking at his performances in recent times, I think he should be the first one in the consideration Q.

 

[vic_orthdox]

Not an international cricketer, period.

You the same bloke pushing for Warner to get blooded into the side ahead of White?