Quote from: PaulWinch again on June 25, 2017, 05:39:27 PMIt's beyond just these two T20s though, whenever he's played he's struggled. Hopefully he'll come good but thus far he's not performed.For me he's had 3-4 good knocks across T20is and ODIs but his appearances seem to be 1 game in 3-4 so he's never settled into the side.Anyway, good win for England, some great bowling after a brilliant 15-16 overs with the bat.
It's beyond just these two T20s though, whenever he's played he's struggled. Hopefully he'll come good but thus far he's not performed.
I think we now have a big squad of international quality players in all 3 formats just need to win some tournaments now and become the top ranked test side.
Quote from: Richard on June 25, 2017, 10:16:35 PMI think we now have a big squad of international quality players in all 3 formats just need to win some tournaments now and become the top ranked test side.Still need to find a quality spinner for the test team
I think with Livingstone it was down to liking something about him and wanting to see if the step up lifted him or weighed him down. As it looked like the latter I suspect he'll get a year or 2 more at county level before they try again unless his county game shows a clear reaction to this. The first game was poor but understandable but yesterday it was a truly horrific shot that would only be attempted by someone inexperienced and trying too hard to impress.
Quote from: paul_e on June 26, 2017, 02:32:10 PMI think with Livingstone it was down to liking something about him and wanting to see if the step up lifted him or weighed him down. As it looked like the latter I suspect he'll get a year or 2 more at county level before they try again unless his county game shows a clear reaction to this. The first game was poor but understandable but yesterday it was a truly horrific shot that would only be attempted by someone inexperienced and trying too hard to impress.Bit harsh Paul as he came in at the end of the innings and pretty much had to go for it straight away. It's tough to judge anyone on T20 to be honest due to the nature of the game.
Curran impressed me.
Quote from: tomd2103 on June 26, 2017, 03:33:23 PMQuote from: paul_e on June 26, 2017, 02:32:10 PMI think with Livingstone it was down to liking something about him and wanting to see if the step up lifted him or weighed him down. As it looked like the latter I suspect he'll get a year or 2 more at county level before they try again unless his county game shows a clear reaction to this. The first game was poor but understandable but yesterday it was a truly horrific shot that would only be attempted by someone inexperienced and trying too hard to impress.Bit harsh Paul as he came in at the end of the innings and pretty much had to go for it straight away. It's tough to judge anyone on T20 to be honest due to the nature of the game. I agree had to go for it but to play a shot like he did is too risky for the first ball you face.
Tom Curran looks twice the bowler of his younger brother Sam from what I've seen of both so far, really can't see the fuss around Sam, think he'll turn in to a very average cricketer.
Quote from: AVH87 on June 30, 2017, 10:11:29 AMTom Curran looks twice the bowler of his younger brother Sam from what I've seen of both so far, really can't see the fuss around Sam, think he'll turn in to a very average cricketer.Yep, I can't understand the fuss over a 19 year old with nearly 150 wickets across all forms either, it's especially weird given he's a leftie.