The guy belongs where he is. There are very few batsmen in bd who can just play by pure placing, and he is one of them. He is a very trustworthy player in the middle orders, and can hold the innings together. Very often in bd lineup we will need that stuff. He may be put a spot or two higher, but not as an opener, definitely not. There is a HUGE difference between playing when the fielders are spread, and playing in the power plays. It is perfect the way it is.
As for people who are saying that he is slow, I would just like to mention that he may not hit a lot of boundaries, but his strike rate has been ... well not just reasonable, but HEALTHY in almost all occasions till now.
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