These are fair points. But name me one test batsmen that doesnt struggle against lateral movement on May greentops, and Ill name you twenty who do. Crawleys average in tests is moderate because of some of the attacks he payed agaisnt - Donald/Pollock/De Villiers, Wasim/Waqar/Shoaib, McGrath/Gillespie/Flemming. These have gone, or are injured/misfiring.

I admit he could have been more agressive at times, especially with the tail, but I dont think he should have the door shut on him.