http://www.senore.com/Cricket/IJL-Trott-c1576 not interested in opening – Cricket News Update
Promising England batsman Jonathan Trott has reiterated that he is not interested in moving up to the openning slot, alongside skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026, and would rather see either Nick Compton or Joe Root drafted for the spot.
England’s opening slot in Test side has been vacant since http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862 top-order batsman however, stated that he prefers batting one-down, but is willing to move up if required.
“I'd bat there if required but I'm really happy at No3 and I want to be here or at No. 4,” the Cape Province born right-handed batsman told the London Evening Standard on Wednesday.
Nick Compton and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 in the forthcoming four-match Test series against India, if Trott keeps his No. 3 position. The right-hander urged the newcomers’ duo to make the most of the opportunity given to them.
“We’ve two new batsmen … on tour, and it's always interesting to see how they operate, how well prepared they are for international cricket, and success and failure in this environment,” said the 31-year-old Warwickshire batsman, who has to date played 34 Tests and averages above 50 with the bat.
“People talk about 'talent' and 'potential' but I’m very sceptical about those words ... You have to produce the goods ... You don't get many lives in international cricket. You have to start well and kick on ... It's always a bit different in international cricket from the county game,” the gangling right-hander added further.
About his own form, the former South African said that he needs to, and can improve on his batting, without which he would be overtaken soon.
The four-match Test series between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 since Tuesday.
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