Robson has done his chances no harm, and we have to remember he is the incumbent, Trott opening would have the issue of genuine quicks bouncing him, this isnt something the lions tour will give him, nor early season for us bears, where he will bat 3 or 4 amway. Lees is too raw, Lyth was the red hot favourite but always difficult to come in at the top.
That aside its something id like to see given a go, as experince will be key in the ashes.
Plunkett also seemingly getting his role as the enforecer 4th seamer down imo, for home games, with broad anderson and woakes.
The issue is rashids bowling hasnt been great in this game, so what do we do in the windies, where ali will probably need another spinner, so the attack is ali @6. woakes@8, broad anderson and a spinner. Considering riley isnt getting a game, rashids bowling will be key if he is to get a gig.
Thoughts?
Home series team/not windeis/subcont
Cook
Trott
Balance
Root
Bell
Ali
Buttler
Woakes
Plunkett
Broad
Anderson
with above changes for other conditons.
Talyor has to be the next batsman of the rank, one other solution is root to open with taylor sliding in at 5. PErosnally Id leave root where his is atm