Ed Cowan keen to retain his place even if Shane Watson is fit– Cricket News Update
Australian opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 Cowan has stated his desire to retain his place in the side which to him will only be possible through weight of runs in the coming days.
The left-hander has been impressive in his debut series at home against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, scoring 2 crucial half-centuries in the opening berth, while earning praise for his application as a composed player in the longer version.
He was included in the side after injury to vice-captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558, who missed all of the home summer due to serious hamstring complaints. The 30-year-old is considered the most valuable player of the country due to his all-round abilities and is most likely to retain his spot in the side when fully fit.
This means a threat to the opening position for Cowan, especially with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301 rising in stature with a few whirlwind knocks. The Tasmanian left-hander feels that in order to prolong his association with the Kangaroos, he needs to score plenty of runs which in turn will push Watson down the order.
"How I see my job is to make it so difficult for the selectors that Shane Watson has to bat somewhere else in the batting order. That's simply done by me going out and making runs and the rest takes care of itself. If they're having a discussion 'should Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 be opening the batting', then I'm not doing my job," said Cowan.
The idea of Watto coming down the batting lineup has been on the look, especially when the all-rounder himself admitted of failing to match the rigours of having to contribute as a bowler and then as an opening batter.
For now, Cowan wants to ensure that he remains amongst the consistent run getter for his team. With the hosts 3-0 up in the series, the left-hander is keen to turn his fifties into three figure scores when the hosts play in the final Test at Adelaide, looking to inflict a 4-0 series drubbing.
“I pride myself on being able to score the big score once I'm set so that's been a disappointing aspect but I am trying to rectify that this week,” added Cowan.
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