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Thats the problem - i dont want him dropped - i want him to change his attitude when batting
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Thats the problem - i dont want him dropped - i want him to change his attitude when batting
Kellfire
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I get your point about him getting out but I disagree entirely with your reasoning for thinking he should go. He can't change the player he is.
Guess who had England's second highest average, after Stokes, in this Ashes?
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I never actually said i wanted him gone
And the last bit isnt exactly something to shout out loud when none of his innings actually meant anything
Kellfire
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Neither did Stokes' so we can, by your logic, say he had a crap Ashes.
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Scoring a century always means something - Stokes was the best of a very poor bunch - very poor.
Scouser
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An average of 30 does not make you the best player... And for a start it's only one batsman you need to name not 6....And are u saying he is only good enough for batting at 7
Personaly he should be no where near any England side
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
No Im saying he is by a country mile in the best 6 batsmen available to England and without doubt should be on the team sheet imo. If you wouldnt have him anywhere near the side what top 6 are you picking (that hes not good enough to get in)? (I really dont get why you only need 1 batter better than him?)
Scouser
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Because you are only looking to replace 1 batsman... He is not an opener so you are not replacing them (for him). You ate replacing middle order for middle order. Nothing else. Hence only one person needed.
As for him being a batsman a MIDDLE order batsman has many roles. Score quick... Take your time... Get in play sensible build an innings then speed up... Or DIG in and STOP a collapse.
Certain words have been highlighted for easy reference. IF he was a true middle order batsman and a decent one he would play for the team
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Answer the question, whats your top 6 without him? (mine would be Cook, Compton, Bell, KP, Root, Stokes fwiw)
Scouser
Tour Winner
Like I have said you are only replacing one... And like for like give James Taylor another shot.... Out with the old and in with the new (ish) Fwiw I have no issuewith your other selection
Scouser
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Oh and by the way you may like to give examples of why he is such a good middle order batsman
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Taylors an odd one, some days looks like he could be top class and other days wouldnt look out of place in club cricket. Think he needs runs for notts to get another look in, ultimately asnyone who gets a stack in the first 6 weeks of the season should get a crack this year
Scouser
Tour Winner
Justva slight change
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
If KP is as good as all the hype, he should be capable of batting to a strategy, which he doesn't seem to be able to do. He is one dimensional, thrash it and see what happens. If he tries to play a strategic game, he gets bored, and reverts to form. When on form, he is unplayable. When he isn't, he is dire. I'm not sure about picking him, but then I know naff all about cricket.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Kevin is a great batsman. He has 8100 odd test runs at an average of 47. Stacks up well over 104 tests.
Whether or not he continues is apparently down to the selectors overruling Flower who wants him out.
Whether or not he continues is apparently down to the selectors overruling Flower who wants him out.
Bring back Ramps,Hicky and Creepy for good measure:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Scouser
Tour Winner
Omg crawley... There's a blast from the past... great shouts.
And has for GH what an absolute class player the best test player never to be!
mikee247
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KP's biggest issue is he massive ego.... its been said before and he's desperate to be one of "greats" but at the moment hes just seen as a great pain in the arse. Hes a massive talent and I like him but bloody hell he can be so frustrating sometimes when all he seems to be thinking about is a personal agenda and this shows in his shot selection.
I strongly believe there are major issues in the changing room and KP is no doubt involved in this. Swans early exit whilst appalling was an insight into the lack of team togetherness. I dont see Cook as a leader at all Im afraid. Hes a quality player but not a Captain in my eyes. Even when we won last year he looked a little weak in front of all those characters. In sport the best player doesnt always mean the best Captain.....
I strongly believe there are major issues in the changing room and KP is no doubt involved in this. Swans early exit whilst appalling was an insight into the lack of team togetherness. I dont see Cook as a leader at all Im afraid. Hes a quality player but not a Captain in my eyes. Even when we won last year he looked a little weak in front of all those characters. In sport the best player doesnt always mean the best Captain.....
