Fair enough. He's done it on a consistent basis in domestic cricket though, which is why he's getting this chance - also handy with the ball, though that hasn't been too apparent thus far at this level.
Yeah, again, I think "absolutely clueless" is about five levels harsher than it needed to be for how he has looked this innings. He's looked okay at worst. I'm not a fan of him opening (or in fact, playing) ODIs at all, but he hasn't looked bad here for mine. Just seemed like a stock-standard "Oh Prior's batting, better get on CW and make some derogatory comments about how he looks" post.
Well, dunno about the pitch, but the scorecard is looking extremely similar at this stage
Which begs the question, why not have him in in the first place?
And how exactly is that?
Against Zaheer & Munaf that is how he looked especially when you consider England England needed to score @ 6 an over & he had the field restrictions. I think he only managed to hit 1 boundry in the 1st 8 overs.
By certain posters here, he has been one of the best bowlers for the last 18 months in ODIs (statiscally that is). I must admit though, I think I am here with the haters when I say that he has suprised me/us. In saying that, he still isn't a complete bowler, he is still relatively expensive.Going back a few pages, not getting the Broad hate. He has been a good ODI bowler for a while now, surprised to see Richard and EWS bemoaning his getting of wickets, almost as if they are confusing Tests with ODIs
Anyhow, saw about 10 overs whilst enjoying marmalade on toast, we looked quite sharp in the field, I saw the two run outs which both came during very good overs from Flintoff and Broad. Feel confident that we can at least be in this until the end.
This isn't backyard cricket. In saying that, they really need to take into account the RRR; its getting close to 7 now. But if they can maintain what they are doing for a little longer, the rest of the batsmen can have a hit.
I really don't think they should let Yuvraj get away with going at 4rpo though. Fair effort to try to play Harbhajan around for a little while but Yuvraj should be going the distance - the way RP Singh bowled, it'd really put the pressure back on to India if they only had three bowlers to reply upon.
Haha, and he takes a wicket just as I say it. Good innings from Shah though.
long way yet build up the game.
