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Donald Bradman, the prolific young talent of his era, made his Test debut at number six. So did other prolific young talents like Neil Harvey, Greg Chappell and Allan Border.
Ian Chappell made his debut at seven and for Ricky Ponting it was five.
All of this group were hailed as the greatest of new talents and potentially number three batsmen.
Bradman , Harvey, Ian Chappell and Ponting were great number threes and the others made their mark at four. Allan Border was everywhere but those times were tough.
What is batting at three? It’s where batsman with the toughest fighting qualities and the ability to still hit runs quickly play.
It’s earned.
Usman Khawaja was touted as a potential regular Test player in 2010. Although not compared to any of the above names he made his Test debut at three.
For some unexplained reason it was decided that Ponting, Clarke and Hussey could stay at four, five and six while a new talent can debut at three. Khawaja never had a chance to prove himself because he thrown it a three.
I don’t know if he was really Test quality, I assume that he is. Not only was he thrown in the deep end, he was the victim of some cruel umpiring decisions.
Alex Doolan is a very possible selection for South Africa and everyone is talking number three.
He might be good. But, if he is good, start him at number six.
Number three is where you put the best once they have attained the mantle of being the best.
It may also be noted that if he does debut at three, it will be against Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel on their home turf.
South Africa are number one and as far as we know they don’t have the internal problems that England had when touring Australia. It’s unlikely.
The retirement of Jaques Kallis at 38 will probably not mean a let up for Australia, as it may provide an opening for a new young star.
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