also i don't like the idea of selecting an opener for the #3 slot because there aren't any openers pushing for national selection and besides, if any opener should be batting at #3 it should be anamul since that's his preferred position and it's where he scored most of his runs in domestic cricket. also those saying middle order batsmen shouldn't be considered, well plenty of middle order batsmen face the new ball when it gets changed so those batting around 5-7 are options at #3, and #4's are also good options for #3 because often they'll basically be playing as #3 when the #3 gets out early.
kallis isn't and wasn't an opener, he was a middle order batsman but he's batted plenty at #3 and done a good job there.
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