DIRK-NANNES
U19 Vice-Captain
Yes, his economy did decline at the death but it wasn't 'near identical' prior. His econ hovered around similar rates to Ryder/Elliott before the death, with the Lankans crusing at around 5 RPO from overs 20-40.Patel was expensive in this warmup at the death when the Sri Lankan A team slogged out, his figures were near identical to McCullum (who was bowled out very very early) and his economy to Tuffey's before both bowled the death and were made to pay for it. The fact that Patel was bowled at the death here may indicate more where the selectors head is at than the end figures of the bowlers.
And Nathan did bowl during the Powerplays.
His bowling at the death wouldn't be to do with the selectors, I imagine it was because Baz didn't have other quality seamers outside of Tuffey to call upon.
Yeah I know, but when you say it on CW, I think of those on CWAnd far more Kiwis than you are calling for Nath to be played.
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