He is a really good batsman and I actually think he is one of our best. Concerning opening I think we should give Lyth the last test and I wouldn't have Ali opening against South Africa....I would choose a specialist opener, but if no one can cement the opening position (eg Lyth, Carberry...
I do wonder if Moeen Ali might not be the answer to our opener problem...he opens for Worcester and also in our one day side? It would also really free up 8, allowing us to play a specialist spinner, seamer or batsman as the conditions require.
I heard that yesterday, driving home. Utterly useless....he's bowled him.....no it's LBW.....big appeal though....it actually wasn't a good one (According to Glenn McGrath) there was an inside edge, too high and missing leg.
We seem to have gone a long way from.....bowled him.
He also called...