Happy for Curran, I thought he had a decent series in the tests given how it came about without really getting the rewards so a 5fer in the ODIs will help him a lot.
Quote from: paul_e on January 29, 2018, 11:13:42 AMHappy for Curran, I thought he had a decent series in the tests given how it came about without really getting the rewards so a 5fer in the ODIs will help him a lot.I think the limited over formats are going to be his opportunity for a while. I still think he looks a fair way short at test level at the moment.
Oh I agree as well, remember he was 4th/5th choice for that role behind Stokes/Finn/Overton/Wood so that alone suggests that they knew he wasn't quite ready and he was there as cover but we just didn't have much choice but to play him. That doesn't change the fact that he bowled better than his figures would suggest and just didn't really get any luck in the tests so I'm really pleased for him to have a good memory to take home from the trip.
Bit more about the kid who has been discussed a bit on here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42828735This seems a bit harsh to be honest:"Under ECB rules, introduced in 2012, Archer, who has an English father and British passport, is not eligible to play for England until the winter of 2022 when he will have completed the seven-year residency period required for players who arrive in England after their 18th birthday".I think lengthy residency periods are necessary in sport, but surely they shouldn't apply if you have a parent who comes from the country you want to play for?
Quote from: tomd2103 on February 01, 2018, 12:17:26 PMBit more about the kid who has been discussed a bit on here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42828735This seems a bit harsh to be honest:"Under ECB rules, introduced in 2012, Archer, who has an English father and British passport, is not eligible to play for England until the winter of 2022 when he will have completed the seven-year residency period required for players who arrive in England after their 18th birthday".I think lengthy residency periods are necessary in sport, but surely they shouldn't apply if you have a parent who comes from the country you want to play for?I agree and wouldn't be surprised if something changes to let him come in sooner. For people like Pietersen this sort of change makes sense but when you're legally British it seems strange to not be eligible to play for England.