King_Ponting
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i can see the headlines now " Australia find there long lost all rounder" 
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***Official*** Australia in England (The Ashes)
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FaaipDeOiad
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Notts and Middlesex.Top_Cat said:Two sub-100 ball tons in one season from a guy who hadn't scored one previously in 16 years of FC cricket. Hmmmmmmmmm....................... the first question which comes to mind is, who were they playing?
The first didn't shock me that much, given that Warne has always looked capable of hitting one on his day. I mean, he's got 10 test 50s and plenty of them have been not out, and he's looked like doing it a few times. Two in a season is a good effort though.
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Just to put it into context, Middlesex's only bowler of any note was Scott Styris!FaaipDeOiad said:
Hopefully, Warnie will start fulfilling his batting potential on a more regular basis.
Last season, he should have been batting behind at least Gillespie and all too often he simply has a selfish swipe with no consideration for the team, his partner, or the opposition.
FaaipDeOiad
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Nah. Warne will play at 8 until he retires. Both Lee and Gillespie are better batsmen, but he'll still bat at 8.Hoggy31 said:
King_Ponting
International Regular
Warnie got dropped twice once on 39 and once on 62. That kinda explains it
King_Ponting
International Regular
Yeh i'd say gillespie is a more consistent batsman, and as consistent = better than inconsistent. Gillespie is a better batsman than warne. And by consistency i mean he gets close to his average every time he bats. And i know by what ive just said mcgrath is an extremely consistent batsman but mcgrath is sh*t
BoyBrumby
Englishman
I'd guess Marc maybe talking from an "entertainment" point of view. Warne is the more naturally gifted batter, I have no doubt about that, but Dizzy is far more resolute. Values his wicket more. If there were a recognised batter at the other end (Gilly in all probability) I fancy Dizzy as the better bet to hold an end up, but if Oz were down to the tailenders I think I'd fancy Warne to smack a few quickly ahead of Dizzy.Jono said:
King_Ponting
International Regular
I dont think so.
King_Ponting
International Regular
Yeh he is. But isnt smart enough to utilise it to its full potential, unlike gillespieaussie said: