Flem274*
123/5
Aussie were on **** all last game after 10 too.
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Burgey
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What's happened to the flier in ODIs this Aussie summer? I know we've been crap, but both the other sides haven't often got a 0 or 1/90-100 off 15-17 start either.
I suppose we've batted 1st a lot which hasn't helped given we're playing crap, but are the teams thinking more of having wickets in hand when they have their batting PP at the expense of quicker runs up front? It's not like all of a sudden there's been a bowling renaissance is it?
I suppose we've batted 1st a lot which hasn't helped given we're playing crap, but are the teams thinking more of having wickets in hand when they have their batting PP at the expense of quicker runs up front? It's not like all of a sudden there's been a bowling renaissance is it?
Prince EWS
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Yeah I think it's a strange move given McCullum's fit. If Hopkins was playing the batting would've needed strengthening but if Patel had to be dropped in the context of this team, it should have been for Franklin IMO (and yes I know he's not in the country
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KiWiNiNjA
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Yeah, agreed.Yeah I think it's a strange move given McCullum's fit. If Hopkins was playing the batting would've needed strengthening but if Patel had to be dropped in the context of this team, it should have been for Franklin IMO (and yes I know he's not in the country
The fact that we haven't lost early wickets makes it an even worse decision.
Not to mention bowling last with only 5 bowlers.
Flem274*
123/5
I'd consider Jimmeh now actualy. His batting is improved and we can cover his pie throwing innings with Elliott and Ryder.Yeah I think it's a strange move given McCullum's fit. If Hopkins was playing the batting would've needed strengthening but if Patel had to be dropped in the context of this team, it should have been for Franklin IMO (and yes I know he's not in the country
JBH001
International Regular
Agreed. Dont really know how Elliott will go bowling a full 10, he could get smashed but if the Aussies come at him, it also gives him an opportunity for wickets - if he is good enough. Still think it was a bad call though, Jeets and Dan were working well together. Also I dont rate Cumming, wasted at 6 in any case.Yeah I think it's a strange move given McCullum's fit. If Hopkins was playing the batting would've needed strengthening but if Patel had to be dropped in the context of this team, it should have been for Franklin IMO (and yes I know he's not in the country
Prince EWS
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Yeah he's obviously still not quite completely rmatch-fit yet as far as his bowling goes but he certainly adds a lot more with the ball than Cumming. He's been one of the leading batsmen in both forms of domestic cricket this season as well and he's well-suited to batting #7.
I probably would have just stuck with Patel TBH, even though I don't really rate him that highly, but if Vettori didn't have faith in him for this game I think Franklin would suit the balance of the team the most.
Prince EWS
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TBH, I actually thought he'd get a go in this game if McCullum played. I have low expectations but I thought he'd play.
Prince EWS
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Yeah better call than the extra bat.
Flem274*
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He's handy, might even end up half an Elliott (rated them about the same before Elliotts tour of England).
EDIT: sounds like I'm rating him. He's crap, but he'd be handy this match.
Zinzan
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Your rationale?
KiWiNiNjA
International Coach
Yeah, indeed.
Now this decision shows that its a stupid squad selection.
Why pick Boult and Diamanti if you had no intention of playing them.
Did the selectors think we wouldn't be competitive, and now its come back to haunt them?
Seriously, if you dont replace Patel with Diamanti then why is he in the squad. Would have loved to see Thompson playing instead.