Surprise cricketer/s of 2010

[Uppercut]

Well Joyce was discarderd because overall he himself didn't hold a place as ODI opener based on performances - not because ENG had some policy & picking random Irishmen. After all he wanted to play for ENG. If he was good enough he would still be in the team as Morgan is ATM.

Rankin is just the fast-bowler ENG need in the bowling ranks given how bare the cupboard is right now.

Joyce was picked as an ODI opener though, when he's a quality longer-form middle-order batsman. True to form they'll probably pick Rankin and bat him at 4 then discard him permanently after three unsuccessful ODIs.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

That's what I said-ish. 300 wkts and 7000 runs will be good for the two of em.

Nailed on for all 2010 Player of the Year awards.

 

[aussie]

Joyce was picked as an ODI opener though, when he's a quality longer-form middle-order batsman.

As an ODI opener that was the only role in the ODI team in which he would have made sense in the ODI team. Since as middle-order bat his style of play isn't what the ODI team needed.

He is still an option for the test side i'd say. Its just that an option in the middle-roder really hasn't opened up for him in the last few years.

True to form they'll probably pick Rankin and bat him at 4 then discard him permanently after three unsuccessful ODIs.

Haa dont get outrageous now son..

 

[Craig]

Looks like Peter Roebuck has been coming to CW to get ideas.

Thirteen to watch | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | Cricinfo.com

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Pretty obvious choices.

 

[Craig]

If Mohammed Aamer were Indian, then I would imagine SS would be tempted to bring out his 'Indian wheel of mediocrity' avatar.

 

[Stapel]

Kemar Roach to destroy the Saffies in june!

 

[Howsie]

Pretty obvious choices.

Pretty average I thought. He could of at least named a few guys that hadn't played international cricket yet instead of guys like Stuart Broad who have been playing international cricket for five years now.

 

[aussie]

Kemar Roach to destroy the Saffies in june!

Thats going to be a really excting series i reckon. Steyn/Morkel/De Wet (if fit) vs Taylor/Roach/Edwards/Bravo...

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Thats going to be a really excting series i reckon. Steyn/Morkel/De Wet (if fit) vs Taylor (if fit)/Roach/Edwards (if fit)/Bravo...

Fixed.

 

[aussie]

Haa yea..But it would very disappointing if they aren't fit though

 

[TT Boy]

Haa yea..But it would very disappointing if they aren't fit though

de Wet won't be and Edwards and Taylor unfortunately very rarely survive a series and there is 6 limited overs games before the first test match.

Think pace maybe null and void anyhow, going by recent series in the West Indies. That is why South Africa are banking on getting Tahir through government xenophobia. Though, Jamaica might have some pace and the Windies quicks can take the wicket out of the equation.

In regard to Roebuck’s article, just very obvious. Any knowledgeable cricket fan will be familiar with all of those names even the Australians. Stuart Broad has nearly played 100 times for England!

 

[TT Boy]

Huge call by the look of him

Sri Lanka must have home and away series against Bangladesh.

Edit - According to the FTP they only play 3 test matches this year. At home against the Windies in November/December.

 

[Shri]

Add Pandey() to the list.

 

[Jarquis]

Going to pick Rashid to surprise everyone by not doing what is hoped of him.

 

[aussie]

de Wet won't be and Edwards and Taylor unfortunately very rarely survive a series and there is 6 limited overs games before the first test match.

All true. But i'm staying confident more series where batsman have to be tested againts a quality pace-attack is what is needed ATM.

Dont SA have any other quality young bowler in doemstic cricket?. I was hearing about a bloke by the name about Theron recently?

That is why South Africa are banking on getting Tahir through government xenophobia.

Seems like he is out. Saw on cricinfo the other day he cant play for SA until decemeber now. Stuck with Harris for now unfortuantely

Think pace maybe null and void anyhow, going by recent series in the West Indies.

Though, Jamaica might have some pace and the Windies quicks can take the wicket out of the equation.

Checking the fixtures. I reckon Jamaica & Barbados could be very quick pitches. St.Kitts likely to be a road..

 

[Prince EWS]

Mahmudullah!!!

Mahmudullah!!

 

[bryce]

Corey Anderson, probably in the latter half of 2010. This guy was made for international cricket




Also Neil Broom

 

[GIMH]

Yuck, dont forget Tremlett also.

Usman Khawaja to be on the verge of selection in Test cricket by Boxing Day test.

Good shouts

 

[Jarquis]

Good shouts

Going to pick Rashid to surprise everyone by not doing what is hoped of him.

He didn't even get a gig with the EPP squad, **** you Corrin.