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Patrick's avatar

As an Australian outsider, Ben Brown from Sussex seems to have a good record. Could he be an option for England? Also, what do you think of Josh Bohannon?

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Jarrod Kimber's avatar

Brown bats six and seven, and I think there is a perception that his runs wouldn't translate to Test cricket. They feel the same with Foakes. Brown has only batted less than 20% at 5 or higher. Bohannon will get a shot soon, assuming he'll come in to bat three if Malan struggles. They have ease him in around number six though if they can.

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Patrick's avatar

Thanks for the reply. I didnтАЩt realise that Brown batted so low, but it makes sense for a wicketkeeper. Has Malan opened much in First Class cricket? HeтАЩs coming in so early that England could potentially open with him.

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Jarrod Kimber's avatar

No, opened about 20 times out of nearly 400 innings. Mostly he has batted four. A little at five, and some at six.

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Ed's avatar

Bohannon is very inexperienced, would be a bit soon for him in my opinon but he is technically sound and is a good thought for the future.

Ben Brown has been ignored for years and I don't have a clue why, thousands of runs averaging 40 and usually bats at 3.

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Jarrod Kimber's avatar

He usually bats six or seven. Only batted at three in six matches.

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