As he said, "a better option than Hughes and Smith"Not averaged over 40 in a season since 07/08. Is averaging 20.41 this season, only managed an average of 31 in England last year.
From what I have gathered, it's Rogers personality is what gets held against him.Jaques' form has been particularly poor for a man of his ability. Would be unfair on him, perhaps as it has been on Hughes, to be selected for Test cricket when your confidence must be pretty low. I have always regarded Jaques as one of Australia's best options since Langer retired, but he simply hasn't backed up his talent with anything like good enough consistent performances in Australia or here in England.
Chris Rogers is another genuine opener of some talent, but has been overlooked despite a succession of very good seasons. A man that knows how to build an innings, to score big runs and concentrate for very long periods of time. Had he not injured his knee earlier this year and got a few runs under his belt in the Sheffield Shield, maybe he'd have got the nod ahead of Hughes.
Would have thought they may have turned the other cheek in this case, but who knows. Would have been an ideal man to fill in for the series while Katich is out and Hughes could have remained with NSW to try and find some form.From what I have gathered, it's Rogers personality is what gets held against him.
Chris Rogers got injured early this Shield season and hasn't yet made a return. He would've been in the frame otherwise.Would have thought they may have turned the other cheek in this case, but who knows. Would have been an ideal man to fill in for the series while Katich is out and Hughes could have remained with NSW to try and find some form.
But of course, if as you say, there are issues with his personality and certain people don't want him in then he may have been kept out in the cold anyway.
They were talking about Rogers.What's wrong with Jaques's personality, ooc? There's been 'different' characters playing for Australia in the past.
Yes mate, that's exactly what I said in an earlier post, before his perceived personality problem was alluded to.Chris Rogers got injured early this Shield season and hasn't yet made a return. He would've been in the frame otherwise.
The poor guy is in a form freefall since that injury, at one stage there was a cue of openers ready to go, now there appears to be none in form. Klinger must be kicking himself.As he said, "a better option than Hughes and Smith"
Unfortunately I don't think he would have. Hughes is the next great white hopeJaques' form has been particularly poor for a man of his ability. Would be unfair on him, perhaps as it has been on Hughes, to be selected for Test cricket when your confidence must be pretty low. I have always regarded Jaques as one of Australia's best options since Langer retired, but he simply hasn't backed up his talent with anything like good enough consistent performances in Australia or here in England.
Chris Rogers is another genuine opener of some talent, but has been overlooked despite a succession of very good seasons. A man that knows how to build an innings, to score big runs and concentrate for very long periods of time. Had he not injured his knee earlier this year and got a few runs under his belt in the Sheffield Shield, maybe he'd have got the nod ahead of Hughes.
Yes but the timing would have suited a batsman of experience, oodles and oodles of proven calibre behind him in the form of thousands of first-class runs, even if it was a short-term measure till Katich returns and Hughes could have attempted to find some form.Unfortunately I don't think he would have. Hughes is the next great white hope