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I just the England to win this match so that when they lose the final the breakdown of their fans and media would be a sight to watch.
Not to mention the fact that even Crawley has more runs than Smith and Labuschagne at the moment too. If anything, the new ball has been quite a good time to bat in this series.I think it was Geoff Lemon arguing that Warner has actually done well considering how tough it is for openers in England. If that's the case how has someone in Khawaja who had never opened in England prior to this tour (and had a poor record in England) has done considerably better?
Annika Sorenstam likes him & has played with him many timesHahaha I did see that and sent it to quite a few mates. Full blooded shank off a short pitch. Glorious. Would love to have seen and heard the aftermath.
One of the strangest stats of all time is that Mike Brearley has a much better fc record than Crawley and was picked as a specialist captainI agree but as with other strange decisions, the ordinary punters will have to get used to it
I mean Crawley would have disappeared a long time ago back in the 90s and early to mid 2000s
he appears to be batting until illness, loss of limb or death in this current set up
Burns isn’t a test cricketer and probably never will beThe thing is…I’m not sure his average is moving much.
Question is who’s more valuable - someone like Crawley who averages around 30 by hitting fairly consistent scores that are starts and nothing more. Or someone like Burns who averages not much more but does so with much more inconsistent scores eg more likely to get a ton but also more likely to get out for single figures?
Haven’t done the stats work to see if the above is a fair summary but it’s my perception. If said perception is correct I think Crawley is the better option, given the way we play.
Look it upDoubt Crawley has worst record than Brearley as opener. Was a great captain though, '81 headingly proved that
Well one is future while other is past.Also seem like Green is getting the nod over Marsh
Bit harsh you have to say
It’s nonsenseAlso seem like Green is getting the nod over Marsh
Bit harsh you have to say
I did say a few weeks ago that this current lot of selectors are incredibly stubborn about sticking to their preferred pecking order but no one seemed to believe meAlso seem like Green is getting the nod over Marsh
Bit harsh you have to say
I think that's true, but obviously they'd much rather bowl first too.This weather forecast means that the tactics England have used this series (like declaring on the 1st day) would make a lot more sense now.
I reckon they would take scoring 350 in 75 overs over 550 in 140 overs in this context.
There's some pessimism for you. Yes there'll likely be some weather delays but apart from Sunday it doesn't look as bad this far out as you suggest especially considering these two sides don't exactly need 5 completed days for a result...Weekend looks to be a total washout. Might get around 2.5 days play if we are lucky. Will Oz play for the draw?
Qlder may have been talking about test cricket tbf. That being said, Headingley 1981 was a gigantic fluke rather than great captaincy. I think that Brearley himself has said that he deserves criticism for Aus making 400 on that wicket.Look it up
Crawley averages 30 in fc cricket while Brearley averaged 37