Has a test team ever had a top 6 where each batsman had opened the innings at least once?
Clarke is the only batsman in the side who hasn't been used as a test opener, and Hughes, Warner & Cowan have only ever played as openers.
How about:
Cowan
Watson
Hussey
Warner
Hughes
Clarke
LH/RH opening combination, dependable Hussey at 3, dependable Clarke the last dedicated batsman. Warner & Hughes at 4 & 5 don't fill me with confidence, but if we have Watson, Clarke & Hussey at 4/5/6 in whatever order the top order becomes predictable being all left handers and Cowan is the only one who looks reliable.
Clarke is the only batsman in the side who hasn't been used as a test opener, and Hughes, Warner & Cowan have only ever played as openers.
How about:
Cowan
Watson
Hussey
Warner
Hughes
Clarke
LH/RH opening combination, dependable Hussey at 3, dependable Clarke the last dedicated batsman. Warner & Hughes at 4 & 5 don't fill me with confidence, but if we have Watson, Clarke & Hussey at 4/5/6 in whatever order the top order becomes predictable being all left handers and Cowan is the only one who looks reliable.

