Agent Nationaux
International Coach
I think his secret delivery will be one where he doesn't chuck, which will please BoyBrumby
Does someone hack your cricketweb?hopefully Ajmal can chuck us to a series win.
No.In fact would you even play 2 spinners?
I'd see him playing more of a part in sub-continental conditions, than Collingwood would in any conditions that may favour his style of bowling. Colly would be relied upon to get through maybe a fair number of overs bowling his cutters and perhaps being relatively economical, while I think Patel would represent a greater threat with the ball.I agree that Patel's bowling is better than part-time, but in Test match cricket I don't think it's enough to make an impact. I wouldn't rate his bowling as better than Collingwood's, for example.
I don't. Subcontinental batsmen would lick their lips at the prospect of Patel being used as a frontline spinner.I'd see him playing more of a part in sub-continental conditions, than Collingwood would in any conditions that may favour his style of bowling. Colly would be relied upon to get through maybe a fair number of overs bowling his cutters and perhaps being relatively economical, while I think Patel would represent a greater threat with the ball.
Yes you're right we do have to take into account the ability of the opposition to play that particular style of bowling. But in general if Patel played in favourable conditions, wherever in the world, I would back him to have more impact than Colly would in any conditions of his choice.I don't. Subcontinental batsmen would lick their lips at the prospect of Patel being used as a frontline spinner.
Patel's ability to bowl left arm filth shouldn't affect his selection in the top 6 whatsoever.
I agree that both Morgan is the one that would likely miss out, and that he'll do well in the UAE. But we do select bowlers for the surface, so should Morgan be the one to miss out on pitches where he's expected to excel ? Should these horses for courses selections extend to the batting unit selected and not just the bowlers ?Bringing in the 5th bowler would mean dropping Morgan, who I'd fancy will go well out there, especially against the spin. Like others have said though if we were ever going to play 5 bowlers, it would be in the UAE and if we do, personally I'm not sure who I'd go with between Panesar or Patel, each has their own advantages and disadvantages . Obviously I think the team will assess things when they get over there and see how the warm up games go and decide from there.