I would like to see Hamish being given these two ODIs to get it together, if he doesn't, send him back to the State Championship where he would get valuable match practice. Probably bring in Jesse Ryder if Hamish doesn't get any substantial runs at Wellington and Christchurch.
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Tim
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Presuming we lose this series 3-0 and I can't see the Marshall brothers coming out of their run drought either, I wouldn't mind NZ trying this team for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka aren't in the best shape themselves right now so we could take a punt on a few guys & try a different opening combination.
Ryder
McCullum
Fleming
Fulton
Astle
Styris
Cairns
Oram
Vettori
Mills
Bond
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Now some people might disagree with Astle being at #5, but clearly he's struggling against the new-ball..he might well enjoy coming up when he has a bit of time to tick the runs over and then blast at the end.
Im really keen to see a combination of Ryder & McCullum.
Ryder
McCullum
Fleming
Fulton
Astle
Styris
Cairns
Oram
Vettori
Mills
Bond
Supersub: Andre Adams
Now some people might disagree with Astle being at #5, but clearly he's struggling against the new-ball..he might well enjoy coming up when he has a bit of time to tick the runs over and then blast at the end.
Im really keen to see a combination of Ryder & McCullum.
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I like your idea about looking at different options.....however if you look at ODI form in the last few years Fleming has been pretty successful in the opening role. I totally agree about the Marshalls....The more Hamish fails the more damage it will do and James is clearly just not up to it.Tim said:
Tim
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James Marshall looks well below of what is required for international level and it doesn't help when he doesn't really have the statistics to warrant selection anyway. It just baffles me how they can suggest that Peter Fulton has technical problems, when James appears to have his own and averages almost half of what Fulton does.
Now obviously Ryder's OD stats aren't overally great, but he's clearly one of the most talented players seen in NZ over the last 10 years or so and he's not afraid to take the bowlers on.
James Marshall appears to lack talent at times and he seems gun-shy too.
Now obviously Ryder's OD stats aren't overally great, but he's clearly one of the most talented players seen in NZ over the last 10 years or so and he's not afraid to take the bowlers on.
James Marshall appears to lack talent at times and he seems gun-shy too.
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As an outsider, James' selection smacked of a PR exercise.Tim said:
You know, pick the twin to make a nice headline (and show repeated shots of their parents in the stands accompanied by voice-over from Smithy, etc saying that they must be so proud).
Unfortunately, from what Ive seen of him, he's pretty ordinary.
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Bit harsh to include Le Germon, there. He was an excellent captain and did play some significant knocks for NZ. The 70-odd he hit in partnership with Chris Harris in the 1996 WC quarter-final was outstanding even if they did lose the game in the end.
(Actually come to think of it, that knock of Chris Harris was one of the best I personally ever saw. From anyone.)
But yeah agree with the rest, particularly James Marshall. His LBW was just ugly.
AndrewM
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Blaze said:
With all due respect to Murphy Su'a, we aren't that desperate atm..
Bracewell has some weird theory that James Marshall, being a twin brother of Hamish, must have the same ability.
That comparison of Mills and J Marshall's batting average is extremely funny. Actually its quite sad.
We need to bat first today (providing we win the toss again).
Australia have always maintained they love to set the target and then restrict.
Tim
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Scott Styris and Hamish Marshall have come in for critcism over their training routine of just having throw-downs. Ricky Ponting can't believe how that could prepare you for pace bowling..and to some extent I agree.
But the good news for today is that the Basin Reserve is getting a major overhaul with a new stand and everything so at least we're going to have one decent cricket venue with maybe Hamilton (hopefully they'll get the pitch sorted out this season).
But the good news for today is that the Basin Reserve is getting a major overhaul with a new stand and everything so at least we're going to have one decent cricket venue with maybe Hamilton (hopefully they'll get the pitch sorted out this season).
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yeah i gotta agree with Puner there.Tim said:
I disagree to a certain extent. Cricket is 99% mental. especially at that level. So it is about confidence. you gain that by hitting the ball in the middle of the bat and feeling good about it. That is what you do throwdowns for. However i do agree that a net has to be done occasionally just to feel the pace etc
