Cowan, Quiney reap benefits of extended domestic run – Cricket News Update
Despite talks of his place being under threat owing to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rob-Quiney-c2340’s inclusion, Australian Test opener, Ed Cowan, has simply expressed his admiration for the Victorian batsman, claiming that he too has reaped the benefits of playing regular first-class cricket.
A calf injury to premier all-rounder, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 series forced the Aussie management to include Quiney as a replacement and the left-hander is most likely to become the 429th baggy green holder.
Having impressed with consistent scoring over the last two seasons, where a tally of 724 at 42.58 in the 2010-11 Sheffield Shield competition was followed by an even impressive 938 at 49.36, ensured that the Down Under giants preferred his batting prowess, instead of a like-for like replacement for Watson.
He further enhanced his reputation with a solid 85 against the South Africans in the only warm-up game, and a good showing in the upcoming series will surely go a long way in helping him cement a permanent place. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan’s place in the team after the left-hander was criticised for his one-dimensional, defensive approach.
Cowan’s own elevation came after strong domestic displays for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823, the 30-year-old moved south and since then has managed to find the boost his career required.
While admitting that his place remains under threat, the Tasmanian opener had encouraging words for Quiney, who he feels has benefitted from the extended opening run for Victoria.
"It's another win for people who can add to the culture of teams and not detract from it," Cowan said. "Talking to any domestic player you'd know how talented http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robin-James-Boyd-Moss-c86323 is, and it was just a question of him finding consistency. It probably came about through getting a job, which in his case was opening the batting for an extended period of time.
"He was one of those guys who batted at six or five, opened for a game and was then back to six, and I saw it myself moving to Tassie, how much that can improve your game just knowing that you're playing and you've got a job to do. I don't think anyone was surprised by his last 12 months or so. He's been a good player for a very long time."
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