Re: Top order performance .. solved or not
I agree with Faisal, we can't judge our top and middle order batting performances on Ind/Pak's flat tracks. Their real test would come in one month time, when they visit carabeans. Its not that in WI the wickets are WACA like, but the conditions are different and they have some life in them. A little difficult than sub-contenant.
Salman has sure gained more confidence with this ODI series and will stay for another two seasons atleast before we reserve this slot for him for next 10 years. On the other hand, I would say either Hamid or Younis Khan should be tried out in Test matches on opener position. A good player can play at any number if he is eager to do so. Inzi and Yoyo have different nakhray, but they do their job on their prefered positions so nobody can raise the finger on those two. But if Younis has signalled Woolmar to open the innings, as it was reported before 5th ODI, than he should be tried at that position in WI atleast.
And yes, Afridi must not open for Pak, outside sub-contenant. We already ruined some good 6 years of his career as a forced opener. Let him play his natural game at No. 7