Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Rachin played all three games this series - batted 8 twice and 7 once, and bowled a grand total of one over.
Why bother?
Why bother?
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*Official* New Zealand tour of UAE and England 2023
- Thread starter G. S. Kohli
- Start date
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
"Exposure" probably. "Good to have him in the nets with the squad" "around the setup"
I get the feeling nzc recognise his talent but are also afraid to play him in his natural spot - which is the worst of both worlds. Will just ruin his game imo
It's the worst selection I can remember. He is achieving nothing for himself, or the team. If he was a capable hitter but wasn't getting a go, I could understand...but he isn't. Woeful.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Did actually bat well in the first game tbf.
CricAddict
Cricketer Of The Year
which is why I think he should open or play at 3 in a Badrinath role if he is getting selected. Having him at 7 or 8 is of no use to the team or him.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
It would make far more sense for Rachin to be playing 4-dayers as a top 3 bat for NZ A in Australia.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
He's just not very good at T20 cricket yet and probably shouldn't be picked at all, but yeah if they're going to pick him based on talent he should be batting in the top 3.
Socerer 01
International Captain
could be that someone higher up likes him for his potential and influences his selection but the coaching staff don’t rate his talent appropriately enough
G. S. Kohli
International Vice-Captain
Well he is capable Lower order batsman for Wc in india who saves nz In test while batted 85 minutes to draw the test vs likes of Ash & Jadoo.
He always click when it matter most, nz's M. Bracewell give him challenge for # 7 spot, MB very handy in test matches but Not know his stats in ODI
I would pick Rachin in my ODI team
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
England fielding 40 players is itstl.
G. S. Kohli
International Vice-Captain
John Turner who debut in T20 cricket get england call in International t20i vs NZ
Good luck John T
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G. S. Kohli
International Vice-Captain
John Turner ruled out of Eng' s T20Is team vs NZ
Brydon Carse earns call-up
Are you surprise?
when John Turner was in eng team? Last tuesday
i guess
Brydon Carse earns call-up
Are you surprise?
when John Turner was in eng team? Last tuesday
i guess
Socerer 01
International Captain
when you catch up to news belatedly and keep scrolling fast
Socerer 01
International Captain
this is the peak post of mixing formats and confusing players imo
Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
I don't see how picking him as a #7/8 bowling allrounder helps him develop, at all, if he's not bowling. It's just insanity.
Didn't see that...that is his high water mark as a finisher, 21 off 11 v UAE. Again, I don't feel great saying this, and I think he's a decent talent (maybe not as much as others might see). But he's being used in a completely unsuited role. It's nuts he's been used as a specialist hitter.
It doesn't, one bit. His T20 bowling record is actually very good, and he did none of it. EDIT: I mean, it does help a bit, him being in the environment, batting against skilled guys in the nets, feeling more comfortable in the environment etc. But it won't help to build the skills towards the roles he is more suited to, which are opening the batting in Tests/ODIs and being a part-time spin option.
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Personally, I don't think Ravindra will be a T20I regular going forward, certainly not as a top-order guy. Even within his own generation, I think there's too much competition that he can't get past. Tests & ODIs? Yes, perhaps as an heir to Conway. T20Is? No. He could come in occasionally like Latham in 2nd-string sides, but other than that...
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Worst thing is, he deleted a post and my zinger makes no sense
FBU
International Debutant
SA20 going on at the same time, I would rather be playing in that. Better players and standard.
DT headling 'Mark Wood could miss India Tests after signing lucrative UAE T20 contract'.
More likely to be injured from the itstl the reason he would miss India.G. S. Kohli
International Vice-Captain
WORCS vs NZ
Tour Match, Worcester, August 25, 2023, New Zealand tour of England
WORCS
(2/20 ov) 11/0
NZ
New Zealand chose to field.
Worcestershire (20 ovs maximum)
Tour Match, Worcester, August 25, 2023, New Zealand tour of England
(2/20 ov) 11/0
New Zealand chose to field.
Worcestershire (20 ovs maximum)
| BATTING | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 11/0 | ||||
| Yet to bat: Rob Jones, Ben Cox †, Ed Pollock (c), Taylor Cornall, Henry Cullen, Josh Baker, Ben Gibbon, Mitchell Stanley, Pat Brown |
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | ||||||
| New Zealand Team: Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson (c)....... |
G. S. Kohli
International Vice-Captain
Lockie captain?