Next generation open for opportunities
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
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Australia’s next rung of batsmen are putting pressure on Matthew Hayden and Peter Lalor, writing in the Australian, looks at the candidates, including Phillip Hughes, Shaun Marsh and Chris Rogers.
The fresh-faced cricketer speaks of his wizened seniors with respect but eyes his position and status with envy. Australia's band of opening batsmen with an eye on a trip to South Africa or the Ashes seems to grow every day. Their braying increases with every faltering Test partnership.
New South Wales opener Hughes celebrated his 20th birthday by producing perhaps the most outstanding pair of innings played in Sheffield Shield cricket this year ... Hughes has hardened himself by leaving home at 18. He has the talent and the temperament to go a long way.
Hughes’ performance in Hobart also gained him a couple of marks once held by Don Bradman, AAP reports.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo