Interesting column from McMillan today, which i have to agree with a lot of
Elliott should not be playing over Fulton in Adelaide, Ryder can take those overs that Elliott bowls. Fulton into 5, Flynn 6 and McCullum 7 looks far better to me
He also says that although Redmond is a nice bloke, test cricket is 1 step to far, again, i must agree with him
His last point was in regards to the fact that Bell should be NZs opener, and even though i was calling for his head, i sort of agree with that as well.
Of Bell, Papps, Remond, Cumming, McIntosh etc, the 1 i hold most confidence in would have to be Bell. Wouldn't be expecting miracles but he would be the bloke who knows his game best and would be the best chance of success imo. I wouldn't throw a young bloke in the deep end, although i would look at Watling after another 3-4 years of solid F/C play. I don't rate McIntosh that highly, and i have heard about an incident that occured a few years back that i would guess would count against him as well
