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Originally Posted by Ninjaman So you are saying he gets high praise due to the deficiencies of his counterparts.
I'm not denigrating Read. I agree is a good wicketkeeper. But an outstanding candidate for England #7?
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First off; I wasn't trying to suggest he's a good Test #7. What I am suggesting is that he is the best gloveman playing international cricket at present.
As far as his ability with the bat is concerned perhaps we should consider that he only played TWO Tests against the best side in the world. Other, supposed better, batsmen than Read will have failed against Australia. I don't suspect there has been a Test #7 batsman under as much pressure as Read for a long time. How many others play a Test with the words of your own coach ringing in everyones ears? This is the same Read who averaged 40 against the 3rd best side in the world only a few months ago.
I would rather see England playing the additional batsman and Read at 8. That fifth bowler is so rarely used. Read at 8 would be perfectly acceptable.