Anderson vs Root

[Johan]

Most ATGs/greats seem to retire around the age of 37/38/39. ABD is the only one in recent times that retired very early.

because he was a ***** scared of his average going down. At least people like Amla retired when his batting went to ****, De Villiers retired right after he had his best test series ever perhaps

 

[PlayerComparisons]

ABD wanted that 50+ average. I actually saw him state on YouTube that that was one of his goals.

 

[Johan]

I wonder if Compton also tracked his average, 50.06 is very lucky

 

[Johan]

Hope so. Think we have an SL tour just after the 2027 Ashes. Has a good record and skillset there.

I think he'll have two tough tours soon, Ashes and then South Africa, reckon he's golden if he conquers those challenges.

 

[sayon basak]

16034 @50.02 is what I'll go for

15969 @50.69 would be my prediction.

BTW nice PFP.

 

[Molehill]

I mean we all thought Cook would do something similar for a while.

Cook's position had been in some doubt for a while before he retired. Although, he managed to throw in a couple of double tons amongst a load of mediocre efforts. But Root's position has never been in doubt, he's literally the first name on the teamsheet. He seems to have an appetite for batting and having only just turned 34, hard not to see him playing for at least another 3 years. Maybe his form suddenly turns to ****, but there seems to be no obvious signs of it at the mo.