Yeah, it'll go down once he becomes a regular again thoughHughes averages around 50 still though doesn't he? And Southee probably will get close to that minus 30 average eventually. Pretty knee jerk picks there from you though.
I'll put this one.
I've been of the opinion for a while that Ricky Ponting will not catch Sachin Tendulkar in a total tally of test runs.
Wish there was this 3 years ago, because I remember a few people (Marc in particular, who is no longer around) saying that when Sachin was going through his trough, he would never catch Lara.
I also believe Kallis will eventually take the mantle, but am less confident to 'bet' on that.
NO. He will not catch Sachin. I am wiling to take a bet on that.
Reckon you're in some strife Evermind.We're on.
Disregarding the minnow scores, I believe Ponting will overtake Sachin. SJS and Jono think otherwise.
Lol you are on bitch.Virat Kohli will average lower than 45 in Test cricket after 10 matches and will get pwned in seam friendly conditions.
Just for clarification here; you're saying that he'll never average under 35 at any time, and that after 10 Tests, his batting average will be under 45? Would take that bet re: the batting.Also,
Steve Smith will never average under 35 as a bowler or over 45 as a batsman after 10 test matches.
Morne Morkel will never average under 28 as a bowler.
Broad and Sharma will never average below 30 as bowlers.
I meant his batting average will never hit 45 and his bowling average will never go under 35 after he plays his 10th test, using it is the point of beginning for the bet.Just for clarification here; you're saying that he'll never average under 35 at any time, and that after 10 Tests, his batting average will be under 45? Would take that bet re: the batting.
And I hate to inform you, but he already does average under 35 as a Test bowler
I'd take this for sure. Could so easily do it in Dubai over the next month or so against Pakistan's "batting" lineup.Morne Morkel will never average under 28 as a bowler.
Hmmm, I'd definitely take these two. Ryder's the type of batsmen bowlers will work out rather quickly (if they haven't already). He has enough talent to do well enough in international cricket but he wont average anymore then 40-43 imo. I can't see Vettori pushing that average up over 35 either, he'd need to score rather heavily for at least two-three more years for that to happen and I just think he's due for a form slump with the bat.-Ryder to average >45 in test cricket
-Vettori to finish with a batting average of 35 or higher
Ryder will be all right I reckon as long as we don't have any genius ideas and make him open or something. His technique is nice and simple and he has a fantastic eye. Batting down at number five will really suit him.Hmmm, I'd definitely take these two. Ryder's the type of batsmen bowlers will work out rather quickly (if they haven't already). He has enough talent to do well enough in international cricket but he wont average anymore then 40-43 imo. I can't see Vettori pushing that average up over 35 either, he'd need to score rather heavily for at least two-three more years for that to happen and I just think he's due for a form slump with the bat.
I'll take that, because I think the record will be Taylor or possibly Ryder's, not Crowe's, by the time Williamson is eyeing it up. Also willing to bet Taylor will inherit the captaincy in a few years once Vettori bows out, and they'll give him a fair crack. Though if you mean Taylor will miss a game and Williamson will step up from vice skipper, then that is quite possible.- Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand before his 25th birthday, he'll also go on to break Martin Crowe's record for the most test centuries scored by a New Zealander.
- Tim Southee will be a top five test bowler by his 26th birthday.
- Ben Hilfenhaus to be test cricket's leading wicket taker from 2011 - 2013
- Shane Watson will not score more then ten test match 100's.
- Fidel Edwards will finish his test career with less then 150 wickets.
:-oin 2013, both rahul dravid and sachin tendulkar will still play test cricket.