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Close NZ. Played 100ish tests for 'emTANGODANCER wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 10:07 pmBeing honest, not heard of him. Sounds very Oz?Worthy4England wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 9:48 pmBrendon McCullum. No idea whether good or bad pick for mens coach as I think he's only coached short form...wouldn't have been the first name I'd have thought of for Test coach...
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It’s a bit ‘out there’ as an appointment isn’t it? However he’s got character. So that’s a start. And is very enthusiastic.
I’m a bit worried they’ve gone heavy on personality over know how but equally I suspect know how is of limited use when half your batting line up average 10 or something.
So yeah. Interesting to see how it works out. But it’s probably more exciting than some dullard yes man pick like Silverwood.
I’m a bit worried they’ve gone heavy on personality over know how but equally I suspect know how is of limited use when half your batting line up average 10 or something.
So yeah. Interesting to see how it works out. But it’s probably more exciting than some dullard yes man pick like Silverwood.
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Didn't sound like it, did it, mate?
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Interesting first division scores for sides batting first. Lancy were the lowest with 566. Surrey got 671-9 and no one got a ton....a record high. 3rd time Lancy have passed 500, have they set out to make some really flat and lifeless tracks?
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Scores have been crazy this year. I don’t see it as a bad thing. Hopefully it can get some players in the mindset of batting for long periods and not feeling they need to take a few chances as there will be a ball with their name on it before long.Worthy4England wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:49 amInteresting first division scores for sides batting first. Lancy were the lowest with 566. Surrey got 671-9 and no one got a ton....a record high. 3rd time Lancy have passed 500, have they set out to make some really flat and lifeless tracks?
Interesting to see amongst all the runs, Crawley is doing poorly.
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Whereas Jennings has had a ton and a double ton...
As for balance, I think 4 out of 4, over 550, feels a bit too much, but I guess some sunshine helped. You'd probably think 4 of 4 getting between 350-450 was pretty decent..
As for balance, I think 4 out of 4, over 550, feels a bit too much, but I guess some sunshine helped. You'd probably think 4 of 4 getting between 350-450 was pretty decent..
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Yeah just had a peek at averages. CC Div 1, has 47 players over 40. That around 6 per team?
Not sure that's well balanced...
Brook looks in decent nick (Not that it helps with openers)
Not sure that's well balanced...
Brook looks in decent nick (Not that it helps with openers)
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Obviously a bit of an outlier, but over 1100 runs at Edgebaston and only 10 wickets falling in 4 days. Over 100 runs per wicket...
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Perhaps we’ve just discovered a load of people who actually can bat? Haha.
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^^ See notes around Keaton. What's he had a ton and a 250? Get him.in...BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 10:34 amPerhaps we’ve just discovered a load of people who actually can bat? Haha.
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Paging Kev Pietersen….Worthy4England wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 6:24 pm^^ See notes around Keaton. What's he had a ton and a 250? Get him.in...BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 10:34 amPerhaps we’ve just discovered a load of people who actually can bat? Haha.
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Pfft - Keaton is averaging 174.BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 6:03 pmPaging Kev Pietersen….Worthy4England wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 6:24 pm^^ See notes around Keaton. What's he had a ton and a 250? Get him.in...BWFC_Insane wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 10:34 amPerhaps we’ve just discovered a load of people who actually can bat? Haha.
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Apparently, the reason for the recent high scoring is a combination of flatter pitches, a dry spring, and an issue with the new batch of Duke cricket balls whereby they quickly go soft and out of shape.
In other news, Tom Harrison is stepping down as ECB chief executive. The sport's future in this country will be better without him in my opinion.
In other news, Tom Harrison is stepping down as ECB chief executive. The sport's future in this country will be better without him in my opinion.
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Aye could see all those playing a part. I'm still at resulting scores are imbalanced for a 4 day game...
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New Zealand are currently 9/5 in the warm-up match.
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if Ben Compton was added to the list of possible "openers"....He's nearing 1,000 runs in May...
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Wowzers. Bet Stokes daren't have dreamed of this good a start.
Or Matty Potts.
Or Matty Potts.
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