06 Jan 17
Originally posted by weststigersbobWe have to differ on Maxwell.
I think they are looking more at the India tour than this game per se.
Maddinson hasn't played well enough - compare Renshaw and Handscomb.
Let's see how this Cartwright goes. They've tried a few in that 3rd seamer, bat 6/7 position over the years and no one has ever stuck. Maybe he can Buck the trend.
Maxwell is the most overrated cricketer In A ...[text shortened]... all the fancy tricks, flicks and ramps - but his defence is lacking and frankly, he bowls pies.
I just saw some footage from the Aussies recent world cup odi win. His fielding alone is worth a wicket (ran out the last guy )
Sure give the spinners a go but that guy (whassshisname?) can't even turn the ball. May as well just bowl warner or Smith...
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelIf there was a spot purely for fielding, Maxwell would be a walk up start. His batting and bowling though simply aren't good enough.
We have to differ on Maxwell.
I just saw some footage from the Aussies recent world cup odi win. His fielding alone is worth a wicket (ran out the last guy )
Sure give the spinners a go but that guy (whassshisname?) can't even turn the ball. May as well just bowl warner or Smith...
O'Keefe is a good ODI/T20 bowler and he can 'tie down' an end in Test Cricket. Doesn't get Top order players out very often though.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by karoly aczel100% agree
All done v Pakistan. 3 - nil.
I really hope Australia doesn't get carried away with this whitewash.
Seriously I swear I could bowl as well as O'keefe.
That guy will get belted in India. Mark my words.
Thanks for the thread chaps, your insights are interesting
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelPakistan has had the same problems since they day one.
Bit of consistency and Pakistan will rule the world.
1. Cannot find a consistent opening pair.
They can get 1 good opening bat, but have never had 2 together in the same team.
2. Their fielding is atrocious
3. They make simple things look ridiculously hard
Running between wickets, Getting the batting order right, field placements, no balls - 1% things that they always get wrong.
That being said, they usually have at least 1 good quick, a good spinner and some classy middle order players. Their keepers are generally pretty good too, and more often than not handy with the stick. They always have the basis for a top class side, it's all the little things that drag them down.
10 Jan 17
Originally posted by weststigersbobWe got to goto India and get wickets, not tie people down.
If there was a spot purely for fielding, Maxwell would be a walk up start. His batting and bowling though simply aren't good enough.
O'Keefe is a good ODI/T20 bowler and he can 'tie down' an end in Test Cricket. Doesn't get Top order players out very often though.
Maxwell puts more revs on the ball than o'keefe
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Originally posted by karoly aczelyou fellers off to India? Good luck with that!
We got to goto India and get wickets, not tie people down.
Maxwell puts more revs on the ball than o'keefe
An interesting article on Cricinfo recently saying, basically, India are unbeatable on their own wickets at the moment. Would beat a ROW team.
Reluctantly, probably agree with that. Thankfully, last 2 times they toured England, we easily had the upper hand.
You wonder about 'the ratings' when home advantage has such a significant bearing.
Credit to Oz for pulling back from 0-3 in SL, then 0-2 at home to SA, which is almost where my thread started.
Despite a non-cricket fan harping on, England (and no one else) had much chance in India
13 Jan 17
Originally posted by Blood On The TracksI'm glad you started the thread - that's just the kick up the bum the team needed 😀
you fellers off to India? Good luck with that!
An interesting article on Cricinfo recently saying, basically, India are unbeatable on their own wickets at the moment. Would beat a ROW team.
Reluctantly, probably agree with that. Thankfully, last 2 times they toured England, we easily had the upper hand.
You wonder about 'the ratings' whe ...[text shortened]... ted.
Despite a non-cricket fan harping on, England (and no one else) had much chance in India
20 Feb 17
Originally posted by Blood On The TracksAussie cricket woes continues!
you fellers off to India? Good luck with that!
An interesting article on Cricinfo recently saying, basically, India are unbeatable on their own wickets at the moment. Would beat a ROW team.
Reluctantly, probably agree with that. Thankfully, last 2 times they toured England, we easily had the upper hand.
You wonder about 'the ratings' whe ...[text shortened]... ted.
Despite a non-cricket fan harping on, England (and no one else) had much chance in India
24 Feb 17
Originally posted by Blood On The TracksAustralia are absolutely killing them over in India.
you fellers off to India? Good luck with that!
An interesting article on Cricinfo recently saying, basically, India are unbeatable on their own wickets at the moment. Would beat a ROW team.
Reluctantly, probably agree with that. Thankfully, last 2 times they toured England, we easily had the upper hand.
You wonder about 'the ratings' whe ...[text shortened]... ted.
Despite a non-cricket fan harping on, England (and no one else) had much chance in India
Take 7 wickets for 11 runs in a test in India's back yard.
May their woes continue dumbo !!
24 Feb 17
Originally posted by Blood On The TracksThe Aussies are slaughtering them........please keep mocking the Aussies. Since you started this thread we are basically unbeatable.
if you're off to India, will probably be a different type of kick up the bum you are going to get!
The pommies on the other hand..................
24 Feb 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelDude you must be one hell of a bowler.
All done v Pakistan. 3 - nil.
I really hope Australia doesn't get carried away with this whitewash.
Seriously I swear I could bowl as well as O'keefe.
That guy will get belted in India. Mark my words.
Thanks for the thread chaps, your insights are interesting
O'keefe takes 6 wickets in 24 balls for 5 runs against India (ranked no 1 in the world) in their own backyard.
Belted ???? Ummmm.............no !!!