Martin Crowe has Mid Life Crisis (and may well pull it off)

[Hurricane]

Ridiculous choice, and if he does pull it off, I take it he isnt concerned about taking the place of a middle order batsman who actually has a future in the game?

He'll probably get munro's spot.

 

[Top_Cat]

Yeah agreed. It's a pretty selfish move. He's had his career (and a fine one at that) and now it's time to move on.

Not that I don't agree with the sentiment but in fairness to Crowe, his career was cut down somewhat by injury. Would surely have rankled a bit to have retired at 32.

 

[Athlai]

He could have halved the time necessary to get himself into the team if he had've handled it right, anyways - just my view Athlai.

Cheers

Not really meaning to attack you, just your view on Crowe's intentions and how he conducted himself. The media has beated it up a bit more than anything else.

 

[GGG]

Ridiculous choice, and if he does pull it off, I take it he isnt concerned about taking the place of a middle order batsman who actually has a future in the game?

Could say that, I personally like to pick a team based on the best players, then again I believe professional sports should be about winning.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Nah, if he wants to play First Class cricket and he can get there on merit then good on him. If somebody is going to lose there spot to a 48 year old who has been retired for 15 years it should be viewed no different to losing your spot to a 19 year old. If you can't make the team you obviously aren't good enough, it's not like he wants to walk into the side.

 

[hang on]

why doesn't he just go and get himself a harley or bang some women (other than his wife)? so much simpler.

 

[benchmark00]

Nah, if he wants to play First Class cricket and he can get there on merit then good on him. If somebody is going to lose there spot to a 48 year old who has been retired for 15 years it should be viewed no different to losing your spot to a 19 year old. If you can't make the team you obviously aren't good enough, it's not like he wants to walk into the side.

No, but the problem is that Crowe may be slightly better than a young player and that young player is not picked, thus stifling his opportunity to improve which you do by facing higher quality bowling.

Crowe is not going to improve. He's going to give Auckland, what - 1/2 seasons of service? Then what? He leaves the team in a worse shape than what they were before he got there because they haven't been able to give game time to young guys.

I'd suggest that this has nothing to do with Crowe looking to keep fit and more an ego thing, or perhaps it is what TC suggested.

If he wanted to keep fit he can just join a gym or bang Voltman's mum like the rest of us do.




When's his next movie coming out btw?

 

[smash84]

Martin Crowe was the best batsmen around in his time - he somehow managed to combine the grace of a Gower with the power of a Richards - can't see him still being able to cut it at 48, and if he can't I sincerely hope he doesn't spoil the memories by trying, but if has still got it then I can't wait to see it

awta

 

[hang on]

why doesn't he just go and get himself a harley or bang some women (other than his wife)? so much simpler.

should have read: why doesn't he get himself a harley or a hurley.

 

[Flem274*]

If Crowe holds a spot in the Auckland side on merit, then instead of worrying about young Auckland batsmen I'd be looking at whether Colin Maiden really is that flat or whether domestic bowlers have lost the plot.

 

[Athlai]

First class cricket isn't a system created just to find guys you might want to play international stuff one day. There is a great deal of merit in a guy like Crowe finding legitimate success in the game, for one it will help pass on things like patience and technique to his fellow Auckland batsman, for another it'll help bowlers think about how to bowl at buggers like him.

Chances are he won't ever get to a level worthy of first class cricket and this won't come up, but to make out like he'll destroy a portion of NZ cricket in his attempt at playing a few more first class games is so very woeful.

 

[benchmark00]

First class cricket isn't a system created just to find guys you might want to play international stuff one day. There is a great deal of merit in a guy like Crowe finding legitimate success in the game, for one it will help pass on things like patience and technique to his fellow Auckland batsman, for another it'll help bowlers think about how to bowl at buggers like him.

Chances are he won't ever get to a level worthy of first class cricket and this won't come up, but to make out like he'll destroy a portion of NZ cricket in his attempt at playing a few more first class games is so very woeful.

Wtf, what is the point of a state system then?? Ofcourse it's designed to find international cricketers.

If he wants to teach all those things to players then become a coach!

He won't ruin a portion of NZ cricket, but he may ruin the career of a potential Martin Crowe...

 

[shivfan]

If at 48 years old, Martin Crowe can push someone out and get a place on a first-class side in New Zealand, then it doesn't say much for the talent available in NZ at FC level....

 

[benchmark00]

If at 48 years old, Martin Crowe can push someone out and get a place on a first-class side in New Zealand, then it doesn't say much for the talent available in NZ at FC level....

No doubt, but think about it.

Say there's a decision between two players who are producing close to equal output. One a young batsman, untested and unheard of. And then Martin Crowe. The administrators are going to push for Crowe for the marketing opportunities he will create, even if they wouldn't admit it.

That would be a travesty itbt.

 

[smash84]

If at 48 years old, Martin Crowe can push someone out and get a place on a first-class side in New Zealand, then it doesn't say much for the talent available in NZ at FC level....

This...........

So Crowe performing well would either mean that Crowe is just too good even now or that the rest are just ****............

 

[zaremba]

Wtf, what is the point of a state system then?? Ofcourse it's designed to find international cricketers.

If he wants to teach all those things to players then become a coach!

He won't ruin a portion of NZ cricket, but he may ruin the career of a potential Martin Crowe...

DWTA.

There's more to domestic FC cricket than trying to groom Test players.

And if there's a young Martin Crowe out there waiting to get his chance, he'll get his chance soon enough, regardless.

 

[zaremba]

No doubt, but think about it.

Say there's a decision between two players who are producing close to equal output. One a young batsman, untested and unheard of. And then Martin Crowe. The administrators are going to push for Crowe for the marketing opportunities he will create, even if they wouldn't admit it.

That would be a travesty itbt.

Marketing opportunities aren't all bad. Raising the profile of the domestic game can only be a good thing. For one thing, it might help to attract the next Martin Crowe to want to play cricket in the first place.

 

[slugger]

cant wait to see mathew sinclair bowl em, and he he walks past and reminds him about the lack of foot work.

 

[Hurricane]

Martin Crowe to pad up once more - Story - 3 Sport - 3 News

couple more details here

 

[Spikey]

benchmark00 is greg chappell and i collect my $10