debut: 4/6/05
4,684 runs
All three Layne, Pitman and James were on the Academy team a couple of years ago. They all have different approaches. Layne have always been ahead just because he like Seales can keep pressure on batsmen for over after over. Pittman seems the quickest while James is improving. This past game on a fast bowlers wicket he was great. Hopefully he continues to stay more focused and he have experienced fast bowlers around him.
I guess many was not really watching the Academy team because they were all there developing. Just like Anderson, Imlach, McKenzie nd Wickham were the middle order of 2023 Academy team.