It looks like Australia have found a player who can occupy the number 6 slot. Yes, he has played only a few tests, but he has already already shown he can be a fine cricketer in the future.
In his first test against SA he did score a fine hundred against Steyn and co. on a track that did help the quicker bowlers. One also has to consider the fact that he did score a hundred in SA at a time when Australia had lost a few wickets in the first innings, and there was pressure on Australia after losing the series at home against the same team.
In this series too he has played well, and that can be seen by the fact that he scored a hundred at Cardiff. The pitch at Cardiff may have been flat but he did show good application to get a hundred, and at Edgbaston he played really well under pressure to help Australia get a draw.
He has a habit of coming half forward and going hard at the ball, and Anderson did exploit that weakness in the first innings at Edgbaston. His habit of going hard at the ball may not help him against the spinners, and he is a bit of instinctive puller but for all his weakness he seems to be a tenacious player who plays well when his team is in trouble!
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It seems that Marcus North can be Aussies No:6 for years to come. The only thing he should make sure is his consistancy in the batting. No doubt about his abilities
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North is at his best when he doesn't try to play too many shots but plays within his limitations.
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