Yes in terms of numbers, Foakes didn't exactly press his case, but you can understand him being a little disillusioned with the selection policy. Just a shame that such a highly-skilled gloveman is being penalised for his batting, when actually, he's a very decent number 7.
Pretty sure he batted five for most of the season, which is probably fair enough in county cricket, certainly not out of his depth at seven in the Tests.
Domestically you're dead right of course, but his overseas test performances haven't inspired confidence that he's a genuine 3rd seamer at this level. Nor his performances in the ashes a few months ago, although I don't think that Root handled him brilliantly tbf.
Foakes had a pretty mediocre season with the bat; not enough to make like trickier for the selectors. That and Buttler's improving form as the ashes progressed mean I understand why he wasn't picked.
Buttler, by his standard, was poor in the Ashes and he really couldn't complain if he was left out. I like Buttler, I really do, but Foakes was extremel;y unlucky to be dropped from the Test side in the first place.
This is why watching from work with the mute on is so beautiful.
Couldn’t agree more, it could go either way, I’m probably edging towards NZ based on their form at home. The toss should hopefully help, we need a big first innings to set us up here.
At Man City isn't he?
