Phil Salt's bat does the talking as second century strengthens case for permanent top order role

GEORGE DOBELL: Salt's strength is not so much an ability to play flash strokes as a complete commitment to taking on the bowling whatever the circumstances. He doesn't appear at all compromised by milestones or self interest

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