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Cosgrove-In the team now, or wait until he gets off his ****.
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LongHopCassidy
International Captain
Fatness isn't the major issue - there's just no room for him in the team. He'll command a spot without question when Langer and Hayden both retire, though.
33/3from3.3
International Vice-Captain
who is this guy how do his stats and general coolness rank against whoever he would rep,lace if he were to be selected
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Cosgrove this season:
ING Cup - 3rd in runs, 452 @ 90.40, two 100s, three 50s
Pura Cup - 3rd in runs, 574 @ 82.00, one 100, four 50s
Probably the best batsman this season along with Lehmann and Jaques, all round.
In his career, he averages 41.18 in FC, and 34.70 in List A. And he's only 21.
ING Cup - 3rd in runs, 452 @ 90.40, two 100s, three 50s
Pura Cup - 3rd in runs, 574 @ 82.00, one 100, four 50s
Probably the best batsman this season along with Lehmann and Jaques, all round.
In his career, he averages 41.18 in FC, and 34.70 in List A. And he's only 21.
andyc
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Mark Cosgrove33/3from3.3 said:
Despite what Darren Lehmann says, there is no way Cosgrove should be in the team now. He's only 21! Give him a couple more years in first class cricket and yes, his fitness should be improved.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Cosgrove shouldn't make the team right now, but he should definately make the World Cup squad, and would be an ideal ODI opener when Gilchrist retires.
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Where do you think is his best position, he seems to have batted all over the place for SA. For me i think he would end up opening the batting for Australia once Langer and Hayden retire and also partner Jaques in the ODI side. But i think he is a better middle order batsmen.
To answer the question there isn't a spot for him now, but once some players either loss form or retire there will be a spot for him.
To answer the question there isn't a spot for him now, but once some players either loss form or retire there will be a spot for him.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
He's definately a born ODI opener. I don't know about tests really, it's probably going to be a while before he gets a real shot at the test side, but I'd have him as a middle order player, most likely. Particularly with Langer, Hayden and Jaques likely to have the test opening spots covered for a few years.
Langeveldt
Soutie
He'd be better value than Katich by the sounds of things, if he pulled his weight..
