Caesar
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Who should keep wicket for England?
Simple question.
I don't like Prior as a custodian, but his batting talent is undeniable and if he could improve his glovework over the winter I'd consider him. He's a lot younger than the other options as well. Maybe his batting wouldn't be as necessary if England could fix their middle order, but that's another thread.
Foster has had decent batting form recently, and he's an experienced head behind the stumps who knows how to keep.
Personally though, I think Chris Read has to be the immediate future. Yeah he's 31, but I really think he needs an extended run in the Test side to let him find his feet and convert good county form into being a solid contributor at the top level. Maybe it would give Prior some incentive to improve his keeping, as well.
P.S. - Anyone who suggests Geraint Jones will be shot.
Simple question.
I don't like Prior as a custodian, but his batting talent is undeniable and if he could improve his glovework over the winter I'd consider him. He's a lot younger than the other options as well. Maybe his batting wouldn't be as necessary if England could fix their middle order, but that's another thread.
Foster has had decent batting form recently, and he's an experienced head behind the stumps who knows how to keep.
Personally though, I think Chris Read has to be the immediate future. Yeah he's 31, but I really think he needs an extended run in the Test side to let him find his feet and convert good county form into being a solid contributor at the top level. Maybe it would give Prior some incentive to improve his keeping, as well.
P.S. - Anyone who suggests Geraint Jones will be shot.