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Message: [QUOTE="Coxy, post: 2349924, member: 1764"] Openers: Have to have excellent defence, ability to handle the ball moving around a lot, and to score runs whenever a loose ball is given. Once they see through the opening bowling barrage, they need to be able to go on with it and put on a big partnership. As Browny said, Hayden and Langer were consummate professionals in this area. No 3: Effectively the same skillset as an opener. Need to be able to cope with the moving ball and defend and see it through, as well as putting the loose balls away and then going on with it. No 4: Similar to No 3, but probably needs to be able to score more freely. Generally you'd hope to come in at around 2/100 in Test cricket, and you want to continue and lift momentum. But if you do come in at 2/10, you need the ability to put your head down, hang around, and see your team through. Clarke is one of the worst number 4s I've ever seen. No 5: typically a real strokemaker IMO. Someone who can come in and keep the scoreboard ticking over. No 6: Even more of a strokemaker, but also capable of playing a support role if a 1-4 batsman is on a roll, as well as being prepared to work with the tail if wickets fall. No 7: traditionally the keeper, who could bat a little bit, but since Gilchrist people seem to think your wicketkeeper needs to be able to score 100 every innings. Defence isn't usually a big deal for them, they're all about scoring runs. No 8-11....well, you just hope you have some bowlers that have some ability to bat! [icon_lol1. [/QUOTE]

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