time for 2 metre Peter?

Some of us have never played test cricket.

We probably aren’t good enough.

Some of us have played test cricket, and still aren’t good enough.

James Marshall is one of those.

I don't know alot about James Marshall, and it's not like I did research to find out details about his dairy farming parents.

His technique is not particularly bad.

His temperament is ok.

And he usually tucks in his shirt.

I have played with club cricketers who have that pedigree, and they have better hair do's.

He has now played 7 tests.

His test average was is 19, his first class average is 30.

He is not a test number 3.

At 29 he is not a project player.

He is a journeyman, the ICL will offer him a contract soon, and he will be off.

New Zealand need more.

For New Zealand to win the third test, which I can only assume is their aim, they need a change at number 3.

England assume they can get him out.

Their assumptions are based on facts.

How is the only one of the top 3 who can actually bat.

Redmund is a shine reducer, and Marshall is a night watchman.

Perhaps it’s time to let two metre Peter Fulton out of the shed.

He may not have the hair do of James, but he has shown more than Marshall in his career and is worth a go.

Either that or bring in Hamish.www.cricketwithballs.com

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