It could, but Bairstow is doing fine where he is, and they do seem to be keen to give the newer players a fair crack. Pope looked okay in his one innings too.
They could even ask YJB to open (he's done it for Yorkshire?) and drop Jennings (or even Cook...)
Tough selection call.
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