That's what I'm thinking too

Root will ultimately open... but do we want his first 10 tests as an opener to be against the Aussies? I'm not sure.

Thing is though, the selectors will want to make a decision now and stick with it.

Posted By: norway on May 26th 2013 at 17:44:11

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Compton goes (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 17:31:13
- Root has to open (General Chat) - Pragmatist, May 26, 17:34:06
- Strange innings wasn't it, but can't see him being in the ashes team. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 26, 17:32:30
  - I can see him keeping his place (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 17:34:40
    - I'm not sure the selectors think Root's ready to open, although that could change after.. (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 26, 17:40:40
      - That's what I'm thinking too (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 17:44:11
        
        Yes we do... 2 hundreds over a series (General Chat) - Pragmatist, May 26, 17:48:57
        
        2? (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 17:55:35
        
        Bound to get another in this match the way NZ are bowling atm. :) (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 26, 17:57:11
        
        He may not get in! (n/m) (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 18:01:10
        
        Bet he does (General Chat) - Pragmatist, May 26, 18:03:20
        
        What do we reckon then? (General Chat) - norway, May 26, 18:07:12
        
        could get his ton tonight, playing until 7 again :D (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 26, 18:06:27
        
        Best batsman I have seen for ages... (General Chat) - Pragmatist, May 26, 18:07:33
        
        Cook that is, not root - that would be quite something mind. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 26, 18:06:44
      - Quality (General Chat) - Pragmatist, May 26, 17:43:23

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