Quote Originally Posted by 9goals2hattricks3pen View Post
His current label would be 'England batsman with the highest average (44) in 2018' which is 14 more than 3rd best Bairstow. Perfect batsman to come in at 6 if we have a good start and his record of scoring runs with the tail is excellent when needed.

I’d never thought about this until I read this post but it’s an interesting one.

Given his sublime talent it is something of a misnomer that he’s coming in at six whilst not the keeper.

Would you not think 923 that as soon as Denly is ditched that number 4 is his natural spot?

With Stokes then at 5 the 6 spot becomes the natural home for Bairstow or for Foakes if they both play?