If, as predicted, batsman Peter Handscomb is dropped from Australia’s Test side once again, then it’s hard to see much of an international future for the twenty-seven-year-old. That said, teammate Shaun Marsh has had more lives than a suicidal cat, so maybe PH will be back again in time to be dropped again this time next year!
India have kept ‘Pistol Pete’ down just as England have before them. At 27, Handscomb is no pup. He’s acquired plenty of experience playing in both his homeland (Australia) and his motherland (England). In truth, it would seem a sensible move for elitely honest Australia to bring in Mitchell Marsh. MM’s contribution could help alleviate some of the strain on the hosts’ pace bowling attack. As for his potential output with the willow, despite an inauspicious start, Marsh has previously stepped up at crucial times but Australia desperately need an entire batting order that can contribute as is the case with the England side. India, whilst having non-existent openers but a respectable lower order have, most crucially, a number of middle order batsman for whom scoring a century is not as rare as a lunar eclipse! What Peter Handscomb would give to score a ton… or even another chance!
Disclaimer: You Watch, he’ll play and score a hundred!
Seems ridiculous that Maxwell is not even seeming to enter discussions. He is undoubtedly the most talented player available and has shown commitment to earning a test place. Plus, his bowling is handy and his fielding is worth plenty!
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Yeah, the hierarchy just don’t seem too keen on getting the maximum out of Maxwell!
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