So NZ is worse than Pakistan and the Windies?Not easy for me
India and Australia at the top, in that order until Australia proves otherwise in the BGT.
Then South Africa, England and Sri Lanka. Not sure how to rank those
then Bangladesh
then Pakistan and West Indies
then the others
thoughts?
No NZ on same level as England, South Africa and Sri LankaSo NZ is worse than Pakistan and the Windies?
Also considering South Africa on the same level as England? I hate England as much as anyone but that’s a ****ing joke
Mate South Africa haven’t won a series against anyone but Windies and Bangladesh for 3 years. They have 1 decent batsman in the entire side. They’ve been crap since de Kock left.No NZ on same level as England, South Africa and Sri Lanka
England performance doesn’t justify a higher ranking than South Africa. 1-1 so far in Pakistan, lost a home test to Sri Lanka, got destroyed in India
this is actually a very fair reflection of quality IMOThe ICC rankings get forgotten a bit now with more interest in WTC standings, but the current rankings read:
1. Australia (124 rating points)
2. India (121)
3. England (108)
4. South Africa (104)
5. Sri Lanka (91)
6. New Zealand (89)
7. West Indies (77)
8. Pakistan (76)
9. Bangladesh (65)
10. Ireland (26)
11. Zimbabwe (4)
12. Afghanistan (0)
Prior to the 1st test vs NZ, India were no 1.
neither of them won a test in aus something a lot of teams above have failed for a long timeOur batting is non-existent.
We belong with AFG and IRE
The recent Eng vs SL series held in ENG finished 2-1 and was relatively close and since then SL has blanked NZ 2-0 at home (which isn't that easy as shown by India). I think SL should be a bit higher and not in a league below ENGMine:
India
Australia
England
South Africa
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Bangladesh
West Indies
Ireland
Afghanistan
Zimbabwe
You have quite a up and bustling pace attack though.Our batting is non-existent.
We belong with AFG and IRE
Probably outside of the top two and bottom 3, the rest are perfectly up for debate (except WI we are complete trash atm) . Now if by some miracle NZ draw the series or even win in India (not going to happen) then all bets are off.The recent Eng vs SL series held in ENG finished 2-1 and was relatively close and since then SL has blanked NZ 2-0 at home (which isn't that easy as shown by India). I think SL should be a bit higher and not in a league below ENG
Honestly, that win in Australia was a complete fluke and won't happen again. Since then I've seen nothing to show the team has turned a corner (especially the comical batting) and could compete with the rest. I am happy though, to at least see Seales maturing into a potential class bowler.neither of them won a test in aus something a lot of teams above have failed for a long time
The supposed leader of the pack can’t even adjust his length to suit a wicket. He always bowls it short pitched.You have quite a up and bustling pace attack though.
Shamar became prime Sir Curtly in that 4th innings. Smudge would have taken AUS homeneither of them won a test in aus something a lot of teams above have failed for a long time
I was talking mostly about Seales, Shamar and Motie as well. A young gun promising attack.The supposed leader of the pack can’t even adjust his length to suit a wicket. He always bowls it short pitched.
Jayden Seales has been so good that I think he’s the leader of the pack now.
Oh yes.I was talking mostly about Seales, Shamar and Motie as well. A young gun promising attack.