I think he has been a bit fortunate hitting the ball in the air through covers
Hughes looks pretty solid though, he normally looks like he can get out at any time but looks like he has worked hard on changing his technique
He's gone a long way from the batter he was 2 years ago.
And this is another example of why I've been in the minority calling for him to be given a proper go. Yes he has some minor technical issues that flare up at times, but he has more talent than any young batsman we've produced since at least Clarke. His eye and his timing are incredibly good and he has an ability to punish bowlers when they stray more often than most batsmen.
He's way way way too talented to drop after one poor test like some were calling for. And we don't have the depth to make young players wait until they're 30 to debut like we did a few years ago with Hussey and others.
This era is much more like the 80s and early 90s. Players like Hughes, Khawaja and Cummins have to be thrown in before they're ready like Langer , Warne and co were all those years ago.
The payoff will be in a couple years when all that young talent will mature at the same time and help us get back to where we belong. Number one.
Edit: As for the Test itself, lets not get too excited. Last test we were in an even more commanding position and it all went to shit.
