http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kepler-Christoffel-Wessels-c71006 advises against axing Phil Hughes from 2nd Test – Cricket News Update
Former South African opener, Kepler Wessels, wants Oz selectors to retain Phil Hughes, despite the fact that the Australian opening batsman has been struggling with his form these days.
In his seven Tests during the last 12 months, Hughes scored just 317 at an ordinary average of 24.38. His misery with the bat continues in the ongoing series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, as he collected just 18 runs in two innings of the opening Test at Cape Town,
which ended on November 11, 2011.
The strong Aussie batting department performed awfully in the first Test and collapsed on a measly 47-run total – Australia’s fourth lowest total in the history of traditional cricket.
Following a shameful eight-wicket loss in the first game, the Kangaroos are expected to make radical changes to the line-up for the Johannesburg contest, to be started on November 17, 2011.
Due to his recent poor run, Hughes’ place in the final playing XI is at stake, however, Wessels advised the Australian selection panel not to exclude him from the side, saying that the classy left-hander has the temperament to regain his touch at any time.
“I rate him, I think he’s good. I’ve seen him play well. He hits the ball in awkward areas, but that’s good to see. It’s a good idea to persevere with him and see where he goes; it’s a bit like Dave Warner in the one-dayers. I think he’s up to Test cricket,
it’s hard to say he’s solid because he’s a bit different, but he does a good job in my eyes,” Wessels said in an interview.
Due to a back injury, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362’s substitute, may replace Hughes at the
opening position.
Yet, the former Proteas opener does not want http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 and Hughes. He lauded Hughes’ batting skills and cited the 23-year-old as a capable competitor to perform long-term responsibilities at the top-order
for his country.
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