stan wrote:whufc wrote:The Dark Knight wrote:According to Mark Waugh Pat Cummins could be a good number 7 or 8 batsman for Australia. Yeah right mate.
Does have a first class batting average close to 30.
Its an interesting one. Instead of looking for thr all rounder that really we just dont have at the moment, perhaps having a guy like Cummins in at 7 is the answer to the additional seamer.
Starc can bat as well. Lyon is a pretty reason no.11 and Hazelwood wood can also bat. If Cummings could show this consistently at first class level it could be worth a look.
I recall South Africa having Pollock develop over the years to bat at no.7. Just needs a strong and consistent middle order.
Agree if you have both Starc and Cummins bowling well you could have them at 7 & 8 and give the gloves to Hansdcomb so you can play 5 genuine bowlers