Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has given the strongest hint that hard-hitting Tristan Stubbs will play at No 3 during the two-match series against the West Indies next month.
Earlier in the year, Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad said it was unfair to pigeonhole Stubbs as only a limited-overs batter as he has the capabilities to play at No 3 in red-ball cricket.
This is a position previously held by legendary players such as Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla, who were known for their patience and solidness at the crease.
Coach Shukri has been unequivocal on his stance about Tristan Stubbs. He sees him coming in at the No 3 role and he will probably do that in this series, Bavuma said before the teams departure to the Caribbean on Friday.
From a technical point of view, he is one of the guys who are sound. The more opportunities he gets, he will get to understand how it is to go out there and score big runs at international level.
