BJ Watling averages 38.05 in his 52 tests with six centuries. Photo: GettyNew Zealand would "absolutely" consider injury-plagued test wicketkeeper BJ Watling as a specialist batsman, according to national coach Mike Hesson. Hesson has an open mind on Watling returning to where his test career began, as a specialist batsman, and won't scratch the idea. To suggest his days as a test wicketkeeper are coming to an end was "a bit dramatic" he added. Break that down and in eight tests as a specialist batsman, he averages 28, the most recent New Zealand's 199-run win over England at Leeds in 2015.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2017 01:52 UTC