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Batting at Number 3! - Googley - 02-29-2016
http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/917891.html
Ian Chappell: Unless you're a born opener, No. 3 is the best place to bat.
Do you agree with Chappell's opinion?
Re: Batting at Number 3! - ketchim - 02-29-2016
No ...Openers are not Born
and we all know of the many instances where # 3 actually opens
Re: Batting at Number 3! - Googley - 02-29-2016
"going in early is no bad thing. The bowlers are still working their way into a spell and you are mentally fresh."
I prefer to open or bat at 3. I don't like batting down the order.
Re: Batting at Number 3! - Googley - 02-29-2016
btw - loved the tribute to the Babu!! 8)
Quote:Kanhai was one of the best right-hand batsmen I've seen. Largely overlooked because he played in the shadow of Sir Garfield Sobers, Kanhai was a dominant player, possessing all the shots and not afraid to launch a calculated but furious counter-attack after the loss of an early wicket. He was the ideal No. 3.
Re: Batting at Number 3! - dillinger10 - 02-29-2016
Interestingly, the majority of todays best batsman prefer batting at 4 - Root, Smith, Kohli, Younis Khan, Ross Taylor, ABdV and Chandimal.
Kane Williamson, Bravo and Amla do bat at 3. Smith also, though he admitted to preferring to bat at 4.
Re: Batting at Number 3! - ketchim - 02-29-2016
My preference as well .
IF not opening , bat at 4 !