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over a year ago
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"Any cricket fans up here?
Lets talk about who is going to win 2015 world cup??  
i am going to go out on a limb and say "not england!"...... "
That's a bold prediction  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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England got a chance if they win their last few games, but I have feel that New Zealand have higher chance, but I support India but they probably not going to reach semi final... |
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what makes u say India might not.reach semis. all their batsman are in.form ashwin is getting turn.and bounce umesh is bowling with pace u have mohit who can bowl intelligently .their Fielding is even.better than SA. so I bet India will go through to semis. |
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"Dreadlock Holiday"
I was walkin' down the street
Concentratin' on truckin' right
I heard a dark voice beside of me
And I looked round in a state of fright
I saw four faces one mad
A brother from the gutter
They looked me up and down a bit
And turned to each other
I say
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
Don't you walk thru my words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
Well he looked down at my silver chain
He said I'll give you one dollar
I said you've got to be jokin' man
It was a present from me Mother
He said I like it I want it
I'll take it off your hands
And you'll be sorry you crossed me
You'd better understand that you're alone
A long way from home
And I say
I don't like reggae no no
I love it
I don't like reggae oh no
I love it
Don't you cramp me style
Don't you queer on me pitch
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
I hurried back to the swimming pool
Sinkin' pina coladas
I heard a dark voice beside me say
Would you like something harder
She said I've got it you want it
My harvest is the best
And if you try it you'll like it
And wallow in a Dreadlock Holiday
And I say
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her oh yea
Don't you walk thru her words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru her words
'Cause you ain't heard her out yet
I don't like cricket
I love it (Dreadlock Holiday)
I don't like reggae
I love it (Dreadlock Holiday)
Don't like Jamaica
I love her (Dreadlock Holiday)
I hurried back to the swimming pool
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Like I said - South Africa unstoppable  "
India have already stopped them once, I have my doubts England will beat Bangladesh let alone win the world cup, Australia are going to win it they will be fuming they lost to new Zealand |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got to say I've lost a bit of interest in this world cup. it is way to bater friendly, the average score this tournament oust be well over 300, the wickets are too flat and the boundaries are too close, 60 metres shouldn't be a 6 it's ridiculous |
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over a year ago
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""Dreadlock Holiday"
I was walkin' down the street
Concentratin' on truckin' right
I heard a dark voice beside of me
And I looked round in a state of fright
I saw four faces one mad
A brother from the gutter
They looked me up and down a bit
And turned to each other
I say
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
I don't like cricket oh no
I love it
Don't you walk thru my words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
Well he looked down at my silver chain
He said I'll give you one dollar
I said you've got to be jokin' man
It was a present from me Mother
He said I like it I want it
I'll take it off your hands
And you'll be sorry you crossed me
You'd better understand that you're alone
A long way from home
And I say
I don't like reggae no no
I love it
I don't like reggae oh no
I love it
Don't you cramp me style
Don't you queer on me pitch
Don't you walk thru my words
'Cause you ain't heard me out yet
I hurried back to the swimming pool
Sinkin' pina coladas
I heard a dark voice beside me say
Would you like something harder
She said I've got it you want it
My harvest is the best
And if you try it you'll like it
And wallow in a Dreadlock Holiday
And I say
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her
Don't like Jamaica oh no
I love her oh yea
Don't you walk thru her words
You got to show some respect
Don't you walk thru her words
'Cause you ain't heard her out yet
I don't like cricket
I love it (Dreadlock Holiday)
I don't like reggae
I love it (Dreadlock Holiday)
Don't like Jamaica
I love her (Dreadlock Holiday)
I hurried back to the swimming pool
@michaelholding "
The bowler's Holding, the batsman's Willy!
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over a year ago
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"I've got to say I've lost a bit of interest in this world cup. it is way to bater friendly, the average score this tournament oust be well over 300, the wickets are too flat and the boundaries are too close, 60 metres shouldn't be a 6 it's ridiculous"
There's been some fantastic cricket in this world cup - was NZ vs Aus batsman friendly?
I think you're too used to watching bowler friendly cricket here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When as cricket ever really been bowler friendly?
I want to see a good balance between bat and ball,
1 game out of 50 isn't really a basis to judge this world cup, |
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"When as cricket ever really been bowler friendly?
I want to see a good balance between bat and ball,
1 game out of 50 isn't really a basis to judge this world cup, "
The first day of most test matches in England for starters! There's so much lateral movement because of the damp climate, - that's why Anderson for example has by far the most wickets at home in it's unique conditions!!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"When as cricket ever really been bowler friendly?
I want to see a good balance between bat and ball,
1 game out of 50 isn't really a basis to judge this world cup,
The first day of most test matches in England for starters! There's so much lateral movement because of the damp climate, - that's why Anderson for example has by far the most wickets at home in it's unique conditions!!
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sorry should of said 1 day cricket |
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By *he_tykiesCouple
over a year ago
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Pathetic, is the only word to describe the English performance in this world cup. Mind you this has been the case for a few years now in the 1 day game.
My feelings are that the management and coaching team should seriously consider their positions and do the right thing, Resign. Then we can hopefully get in people who actually know the 1 day game, even if they may be Aussies et al!!!.
The players also need to take a long hard look at themselves and ask am I good enough and do I really want to play for England or just take the money.
As for KP no thanks he is toxic history now.
Colin Graves the new ECB chairman has a difficult task ahead, being a Yorkie, I hope he doesn't bottle it and is ruthless to the core of the game. By hell its needed now!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When as cricket ever really been bowler friendly?
I want to see a good balance between bat and ball,
1 game out of 50 isn't really a basis to judge this world cup,
The first day of most test matches in England for starters! There's so much lateral movement because of the damp climate, - that's why Anderson for example has by far the most wickets at home in it's unique conditions!!
sorry should of said 1 day cricket"
oh I see - but one day cricket is always trying to produce a high scoring pitch because that puts bums on seats - catch 22, I guess!
....but even then, the very best bowlers find a way, - remember Wasim Akram? That guy was awesome in all conditions, even the flat slow tracks of the subcontinent, where he obviously played most of his cricket, - the guy's a legend! |
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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago
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There was a contest between bat and ball today because England batted so ineptly.
That was a good track. The Bangladesh score was under and scoring runs was simple with good timing and footwork.
I don't think Jordan was out. I don't know how that decision got made when from one angle he looked a goner and from another he didn't. With any uncertainty it's not out.
However, when you're relying on one decision to save your entire tournament and your only victory is against Scotland....? Good riddance quite frankly. |
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over a year ago
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"Us Bengalis got skills you know 
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Actually you Bangla boys have been improving for years & England had lady luck on their side the last time they were in Bangladesh for an ODI series; I don't quite understand the media uproar right now, - it's not as if no one could see it coming.
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I blame central contracts and wages, cars etc.
Once your in, your in, play how you like and for a while, you wont be dropped.
They all have nice Jag's, its to easy.
I havent got the guts to stand infront of the balls they do, but then they are trained to deal with it and wear the correct gear.
Wrong players, wrong coach, wrong tactics, too much chopping and changing, no heart and not as good as what they think they are.
Get the south africans back in, oh and a welsh guy, that lot used to do ok |
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over a year ago
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"I'm the least sportiest person in the world. I didn't even know the cricket was on today or that a competition is currently taking place.
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That's you and the entire England squad then! |
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"I blame central contracts and wages, cars etc.
Once your in, your in, play how you like and for a while, you wont be dropped.
They all have nice Jag's, its to easy.
I havent got the guts to stand infront of the balls they do, but then they are trained to deal with it and wear the correct gear.
Wrong players, wrong coach, wrong tactics, too much chopping and changing, no heart and not as good as what they think they are.
Get the south africans back in, oh and a welsh guy, that lot used to do ok"
But it's central contracts that got England to world number 1 in all 3 formats of the game for a while, the issue is the currant squad is getting a little bit long in the tooth and nobody is coming through to push them for a place, |
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"I blame central contracts and wages, cars etc.
Once your in, your in, play how you like and for a while, you wont be dropped.
They all have nice Jag's, its to easy.
I havent got the guts to stand infront of the balls they do, but then they are trained to deal with it and wear the correct gear.
Wrong players, wrong coach, wrong tactics, too much chopping and changing, no heart and not as good as what they think they are.
Get the south africans back in, oh and a welsh guy, that lot used to do ok
But it's central contracts that got England to world number 1 in all 3 formats of the game for a while, the issue is the currant squad is getting a little bit long in the tooth and nobody is coming through to push them for a place, "
A coincedance about the contracts maybe?
We played Australia when they were in transistion and the weather played its part too.
Yeah we beat India away but again they wernt who they were and well, look at them since, been brilliant.
The team has changed so much over the last two years I dont see how it has had a chance to get long in the tooth. Bell, Anderson, Broad all offer experience and thats part of the balance it needs. On that basis we cant put KP back in or Trott.
We are playing catch up now, somehow sunk behind West Indies and by the looks, the small nations are catching up. Nick some of their players maybe?
I dont know the answer, we can all offer suggestions but I hope the answer is found, and soon.
Strayer are going to tear us a new one, again  |
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over a year ago
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We have some really bright and talented players coming through. Alongside the likes of Bell, Broad and Anderson let's give them a chance. What is needed is a coach who will instill confidence and allow players to play without fear. Look at what Lehmann has done with Australia. I would look to someone like Michael Vaughan who was a great captain and I'm sure would be a great manager. |
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"Paul Downton defending coach Peter Moores by saying no one could have done a better job. I really have never heard such total nonsense."
I've not heard that quote but it wouldn't surprise me. Downton is covering his own arse there, it's because of the restrictions downtown put on the incoming coach that all the best coaches ruled themselves out of becoming England's coach. |
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Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever. |
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at the football world cup england got knocked out after 2 games we did not win any game and came home with the same amount of points as iran, did the management stand up and take responsibility and resign,no. the management of the cricket team will do the same , no accountability. |
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over a year ago
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"I blame central contracts and wages, cars etc.
But it's central contracts that got England to world number 1 in all 3 formats of the game for a while, the issue is the currant squad is getting a little bit long in the tooth and nobody is coming through to push them for a place, "
i guess you're talking about 2005- 2009?
was an unusually good bunch of players though. cc'd or not.
KP,up +coming in 05.
freddie.
strauss,
bell
harmy etc
prob the best team we've had for years
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever."
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up. |
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"I blame central contracts and wages, cars etc.
But it's central contracts that got England to world number 1 in all 3 formats of the game for a while, the issue is the currant squad is getting a little bit long in the tooth and nobody is coming through to push them for a place,
i guess you're talking about 2005- 2009?
was an unusually good bunch of players though. cc'd or not.
KP,up +coming in 05.
freddie.
strauss,
bell
harmy etc
prob the best team we've had for years
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Yeah, it was like an Era. The T20 success aswell. Wouldnt it be amazing and is just whats needed to get back to then.
Think back to Duncan Fletcher too, maybe we dont have a good enough coach from england. 2005 got a lot of interest back in cricket and it saw anhuge influx of kids and females into the game. |
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever.
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up."
I dont think Finn is quick, he was on par for pace with all of the Glammy boys that night, perhaps Finn was on the way back from injury?
Ive always been impressed with stokes, someone you'd think we could bring the best out of with bat, ball and in the field.
What happened with Boyd Rankin? We nick him and then he's not good enough? Any decent spinners out there other than Ali?
As you say it needs a huge shake up from top to bottom.
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever.
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up.
I dont think Finn is quick, he was on par for pace with all of the Glammy boys that night, perhaps Finn was on the way back from injury?
Ive always been impressed with stokes, someone you'd think we could bring the best out of with bat, ball and in the field.
What happened with Boyd Rankin? We nick him and then he's not good enough? Any decent spinners out there other than Ali?
As you say it needs a huge shake up from top to bottom.
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Finn has had injuries but is capable of 95mph when fit and in form, just needs to have the backing of a coach and captain to say let it rip. I suspect he is too damaged now to make it at the top level, but remember how Mitchell Johnson got pummelled for years before becoming the force he is today.
Ravi Patel is a good young left arm spinner coming through at Middx who was in the England A squad. Spins it miles and may provide the variation we are missing. Think there is a decent young leggie at Kent (name escapes me) who looks a good prospect as well. Hopefully we will see a few of them in the coming years. |
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever.
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up.
I dont think Finn is quick, he was on par for pace with all of the Glammy boys that night, perhaps Finn was on the way back from injury?
Ive always been impressed with stokes, someone you'd think we could bring the best out of with bat, ball and in the field.
What happened with Boyd Rankin? We nick him and then he's not good enough? Any decent spinners out there other than Ali?
As you say it needs a huge shake up from top to bottom.
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Finn has had injuries but is capable of 95mph when fit and in form, just needs to have the backing of a coach and captain to say let it rip. I suspect he is too damaged now to make it at the top level, but remember how Mitchell Johnson got pummelled for years before becoming the force he is today.
Ravi Patel is a good young left arm spinner coming through at Middx who was in the England A squad. Spins it miles and may provide the variation we are missing. Think there is a decent young leggie at Kent (name escapes me) who looks a good prospect as well. Hopefully we will see a few of them in the coming years. |
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By *UNCHBOXMan
over a year ago
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever.
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up.
I dont think Finn is quick, he was on par for pace with all of the Glammy boys that night, perhaps Finn was on the way back from injury?
Ive always been impressed with stokes, someone you'd think we could bring the best out of with bat, ball and in the field.
What happened with Boyd Rankin? We nick him and then he's not good enough? Any decent spinners out there other than Ali?
As you say it needs a huge shake up from top to bottom.
Finn has had injuries but is capable of 95mph when fit and in form, just needs to have the backing of a coach and captain to say let it rip. I suspect he is too damaged now to make it at the top level, but remember how Mitchell Johnson got pummelled for years before becoming the force he is today.
Ravi Patel is a good young left arm spinner coming through at Middx who was in the England A squad. Spins it miles and may provide the variation we are missing. Think there is a decent young leggie at Kent (name escapes me) who looks a good prospect as well. Hopefully we will see a few of them in the coming years."
The names you should be looking out for are Sam Billings(wk batsman), Jason Roy(surrey explosive batsman) and Adam Riley(right off break slow bowler from kent. Not sure England would select though because they have a fixation that spinners should be able to bat(never seemed to bother other countries with their spinners) |
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"Who are these players?
I can suggest Jim Allenby (will be at Somerset now after leaving Glamorgan) but other than that Im stuck. Qualifies but is Australian.
I've never rated Steve Finn, its harsh to single him out but having watched him in a Glam v Middlesex game I thought he farted the ball out for a tall lad. No aggression what soever, its just an example.
If we have some sharp rapid lad, get him in as thats what I think we need aswell as a few more batters. Proper batters. Looking back its as if we have coached it out of them. We could do with another Andy Flower now more than ever.
I think Finn is a classic example of how we have got it wrong recently. He is quick, and has the ability to be really quick. But his confidence has been shot to pieces by being part of the England set up. You could say the same about Stokes, incredibly talented but somehow not part of the world cup squad. There is talent out there, we need to accept the one day game has changed enormously and inevitably that will filter through to the 5 day game, so we need to adapt.
There have been so many mistakes made in terms of selection, batting line up and tactics in this World Cup that you do have to look at the management and say we need a big shake up.
I dont think Finn is quick, he was on par for pace with all of the Glammy boys that night, perhaps Finn was on the way back from injury?
Ive always been impressed with stokes, someone you'd think we could bring the best out of with bat, ball and in the field.
What happened with Boyd Rankin? We nick him and then he's not good enough? Any decent spinners out there other than Ali?
As you say it needs a huge shake up from top to bottom.
Finn has had injuries but is capable of 95mph when fit and in form, just needs to have the backing of a coach and captain to say let it rip. I suspect he is too damaged now to make it at the top level, but remember how Mitchell Johnson got pummelled for years before becoming the force he is today.
Ravi Patel is a good young left arm spinner coming through at Middx who was in the England A squad. Spins it miles and may provide the variation we are missing. Think there is a decent young leggie at Kent (name escapes me) who looks a good prospect as well. Hopefully we will see a few of them in the coming years.
The names you should be looking out for are Sam Billings(wk batsman), Jason Roy(surrey explosive batsman) and Adam Riley(right off break slow bowler from kent. Not sure England would select though because they have a fixation that spinners should be able to bat(never seemed to bother other countries with their spinners)"
I would like to add tyrone mills. Genuinely fast bowler and is capable of throwing the bat.
I hope he progresses well. |
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By *he_tykiesCouple
over a year ago
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There are lots of good talent coming through, and its about time they started getting this new blood in....stuff the central contracts and get rid of Peter Moores, he doesn't know his a** from his elbow!
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"They said England are light years behind rest of the world on news in cricket lol."
We are so far behind I don't think we are even playing the same game anymore,
Peter Moore's has been sacked once why bring him back? There must be something going on within the England squad every single person looks out of form and and low on confidence, even in test cricket |
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Do England have one bowler who can consistently bowl a Yorker? That's such an important tool to have in limited overs Cricket yet I haven't seen one since Simon Jones.
England's bowlers have been equally as bad as the batsmen! |
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It has been a disaster for England: who can honestly say that we are confident now of even beating Afghanistan??
There are many reasons why we have failed - the draw has been about as unkind as it could have been. Opening up with defeats against Australia and New Zealand were always likely - and always likely to erode fragile confidence quickly. Hardly any of the squad play T20 under the current system - either at home or in the IPL - at a time when the skills learned in that format are increasingly important in the 50 over game. Look how amazing Maxwell is. All his skills have been refined in the IPL. Key players like Anderson look too old for the ODIs now and where is the flair in our batting line up?
The main reason, I think, however, is mismanagement: Tredwell hasn't figured, yet would have offered an economical mid-innings option to the captain and would have given much needed variety - four right arm seamers of very similar pace and type just enables set batsmen to profit. Spinners have been the most economical bowlers in most games, so why aren't we playing a specialist spinner?
Hales was not long back the top T20 batsman in the world, yet can't get a game. Buttler, our most inventive batsman, often can't get a bat till it's too late. Why not bat him higher? Playing Bell, Balance and Root shows the lack of ambition: they have their merits in the longer format but aren't explosive enough for the modern game. The decision to move Taylor from three to six on the eve of the tournament was incomprehensible as he had done well there. As was the decision to not give Woakes the new ball. The decision to also play an ODI series in Sri Lanka prior to the tournament also made no sense: wickets there are as different to Australia as you can get.
In short, get rid of Moores and Downton. Whitaker too: poor selection led to the Ashes debacle and poor selection continues to be a problem. Open up the regime to enable top players to play in the IPL and establish a franchise competition mid-season in England too. And abandon the English mindset of rejecting flair.
Ultimately we had a good enough team to be favourites (eventual runners up) in the Champions Trophy just a couple of years back. Our selection, preparation and mindset has let us down this time. Moores to go |
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