FaaipDeOiad
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Lee! What a stunner.
Where did I downplay them? As I've said, it was patently obvious he could play destructive innings in ODIs, just not very often and not very consistently. One series in which he made three scores should hardly be enough to charge my opinion - given my criticism was based on consistency - should it?haha, nicely downplay his batting feats in this series there Prince. Admittedly his bowling hasn't been great.
I'd have sent in Dalrymple instead of Flintoff to be honest. I know it isn't the done thing to promote above recognised batsmen but I'd rather Flintoff came in for the last ten overs.Before this series, I'm sure everyone would be saying the exact opposite. His ability as a "biffer" has only really come out in this series - before then, he had the rep as a mentally strong player capable of seeing out pressure situations and getting England out of trouble. His quick scoring down the order has surprised me quite a bit actually, even though I rate the guy.
There's Brett Lee when you need himwhere's Jono when you need him
Where did I downplay them? As I've said, it was patently obvious he could play destructive innings in ODIs, just not very often and not very consistently. One series in which he made three scores should hardly be enough to charge my opinion - given my criticism was based on consistency - should it?haha, nicely downplay his batting feats in this series there Prince. Admittedly his bowling hasn't been great.
Yes, actually. The alternative is Arjuna Ranatunga.As opposed to the quality avatar you have at the moment?
Would have been the perfect time to bet on Australia I reckon..Currently on bet365:
Australia: 2.37
England: 1.53
Paul Collingwood.1) How the hell have England managed to change from being the worst side ever to tour the antipodies to being in a position to beat Australia in the finals of this series? What do you put it down to?
He doesn't need another reason.2) Why does Brett Lee have to carry on like a pork-chop when he gets a wicket? (Aside from the fact he's a knob)
Hard to tell them apart IMO.Yes, actually. The alternative is Arjuna Ranatunga.
Gee you're a hard taskmaster Prince. He's never shown the capacity to big the ball all over the park for extended periods like he has in this series. Why can't you just say "yeah, wow, I didn't see that coming, didn't realise he could do that?"Where did I downplay them? As I've said, it was patently obvious he could play destructive innings in ODIs, just not very often and not very consistently. One series in which he made three scores should hardly be enough to charge my opinion - given my criticism was based on consistency - should it?
Yes, yes he has actually. Never for that many runs, although that didn't surprise me. What would surprise me, was if he did it for the next two series running as well!Gee you're a hard taskmaster Prince. He's never shown the capacity to big the ball all over the park for extended periods like he has in this series. Why can't you just say "yeah, wow, I didn't see that coming, didn't realise he could do that?"
Twelve.How unlucky has Hogg been?
The Artist Once Again Known as Prince and Arjuna? Unkind...Hard to tell them apart IMO.