Should Nixon get the WK place in England's test side?

dcnstntn · 22-04-2007, 06:45 AM

Nixon is the man occupying the WK position in England's ODI side, and he has really impressed me with not only his WK, but also his leadership and batting. He is a big personality and is proving he isn't a mug with the bat. Personally despite his age, I'd like to see him given a run in the TEST side.

The other guys I would suggest are Read again, but more than him James Foster of Essex. He is still young enough, and is proving at Essex with his much improved batting that he has the potential to be a WK who scores runs at International level.

Scaly piscine · 22-04-2007, 06:53 AM

I'd pick someone else for the Tests, I think this would be a good time to give someone a run given these *should* be some of the easier Tests England will play and they're at home. I'd retain Nixon in the ODI side tho, given the Twenty20 World Cup takes place later his year.

gettingbetter · 22-04-2007, 06:54 AM

Theres no doubt that Nixon will give England stability in the w/k position that they need, but the age factor is definetly against him, also the fact that he hasn't played Tests before.

I'm still supporting Read, he didn't go all too badly in Australia.

ramkumar_gr · 22-04-2007, 07:05 AM

i feel Nixon should play tests for England for next 2 years. Players like Loye and Nixon, really do bring some freshness to the otherwise depleted England team.

DCC_legend · 22-04-2007, 07:09 AM

Yes. He should at least be given a look in against the West Indies and if he is reasonbly successful, then continue on.

STRAIGHT BREAKS · 22-04-2007, 07:21 AM

Read should be the test keeper. The Ashes only added to the evidence that he is the premier English glovesman. And the fact remains that he still scored well against Pakistan at home just prior.

I'm sure he's capable of getting runs against the lowly Windies, and more to the point...he should be given the chance to.

It's chalk and cheese compared to Australia away. He shouldn't solely be judged against the far and away #1 team in a 5-0 drubbing in which so many batsman failed for prolonged periods at times.

James · 22-04-2007, 07:38 AM

He's only 36.

Alec Stewart played until he was 40 didn't he.

As long as you're still performing, I don't see the issue with a players age personally.

BoyBrumby · 22-04-2007, 07:41 AM

I was certainly anti his promotion to the international ranks, but you can't deny he's performed decently enough & has shown a bit of old-fashioned British pluck too.

I actually think Moores might quite like him as a player in his own image (limited natural ability, fitness fanatic, works incredibly hard) so I think he's a real chance.

I'd still like Pothas if he's qualified, mind. He's a relatively youthful 33.

steds · 22-04-2007, 08:15 AM

Let's look at the other contenders.

Chris Read - Most overrated wicketkeeper in the local group of galaxies.
Geraint Jones - ...
James Foster - Off the radar for so long the selectors have probably presumed him dead.
Nic Pothas - I don't like the ****. End of story.
Steve Davies - Too young.
Dire Prior - 'nuff said.

That leaves what? Nixon, Batty, Sutton, Mustard and a load of South Africans? Spoilt for choice aren't we? Yeah. Give it to Nixon.

grant28 · 22-04-2007, 08:37 AM

i agree he has done very well and although he would probably deserve a place i think i would rather give it to prior, pothas or davies. i would go for prior

pup11 · 22-04-2007, 10:46 AM

Read deserves a longer run in test matches before he is axed and even if he fails i won't pick Nixon for tests as he is a short-term solution due to his age.

Bob Bamber · 22-04-2007, 10:49 AM

Nic Pothas , end of.

social · 22-04-2007, 11:07 AM

No - not good enough and too old

Bob Bamber · 22-04-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by social

No - not good enough and too old

Any better ideas , Read . Foster?

STRAIGHT BREAKS · 22-04-2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bamber

Any better ideas , Read . Foster?

Read.

22-04-2007, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
dcnstntn Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 26	Should Nixon get the WK place in England's test side? Nixon is the man occupying the WK position in England's ODI side, and he has really impressed me with not only his WK, but also his leadership and batting. He is a big personality and is proving he isn't a mug with the bat. Personally despite his age, I'd like to see him given a run in the TEST side. The other guys I would suggest are Read again, but more than him James Foster of Essex. He is still young enough, and is proving at Essex with his much improved batting that he has the potential to be a WK who scores runs at International level.

22-04-2007, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,519	I'd pick someone else for the Tests, I think this would be a good time to give someone a run given these should be some of the easier Tests England will play and they're at home. I'd retain Nixon in the ODI side tho, given the Twenty20 World Cup takes place later his year. __________________ National Scrabble Champion 2009, 8th in 2009 World Championships, gold medal (team) at Causeway, 2011 Masters Champion 24 Hour Scrabble World Record Attempt for Charity, in aid of Daisy Chain and End Polio Now Countdown Series 57 Champion King of the Arcade Reply from mods to my prank bans in public: Reply from mods to my prank bans in private: MSN - evil_budgie @ hotmail.co.uk

22-04-2007, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
ramkumar_gr U19 Vice-Captain Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: INDIA Posts: 553	i feel Nixon should play tests for England for next 2 years. Players like Loye and Nixon, really do bring some freshness to the otherwise depleted England team. __________________ Rohit Sharma is the most hyped cricketer ever...

22-04-2007, 07:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
DCC_legend International Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,069	Yes. He should at least be given a look in against the West Indies and if he is reasonbly successful, then continue on. __________________ Where's my money?

22-04-2007, 07:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
James Cricket Web Owner Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 22,290	He's only 36. Alec Stewart played until he was 40 didn't he. As long as you're still performing, I don't see the issue with a players age personally. __________________ Follow Cricket Web on Facebook Follow Cricket Web on Twitter Email - james.nixon@cricketweb.net Moderators - moderators@cricketweb.net (will go to all moderators) Skype - nixonja@hotmail.com Google Talk/Facebook - cricketweb@gmail.com

22-04-2007, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
gettingbetter State Vice-Captain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Down By The River Posts: 1,458	Theres no doubt that Nixon will give England stability in the w/k position that they need, but the age factor is definetly against him, also the fact that he hasn't played Tests before. I'm still supporting Read, he didn't go all too badly in Australia.

22-04-2007, 07:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
STRAIGHT BREAKS Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oxshot Posts: 56	Read should be the test keeper. The Ashes only added to the evidence that he is the premier English glovesman. And the fact remains that he still scored well against Pakistan at home just prior. I'm sure he's capable of getting runs against the lowly Windies, and more to the point...he should be given the chance to. It's chalk and cheese compared to Australia away. He shouldn't solely be judged against the far and away #1 team in a 5-0 drubbing in which so many batsman failed for prolonged periods at times.

22-04-2007, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,629	I was certainly anti his promotion to the international ranks, but you can't deny he's performed decently enough & has shown a bit of old-fashioned British pluck too. I actually think Moores might quite like him as a player in his own image (limited natural ability, fitness fanatic, works incredibly hard) so I think he's a real chance. I'd still like Pothas if he's qualified, mind. He's a relatively youthful 33. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

22-04-2007, 08:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
steds Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Riding public transport back and forth Posts: 16,914	Let's look at the other contenders. Chris Read - Most overrated wicketkeeper in the local group of galaxies. Geraint Jones - ... James Foster - Off the radar for so long the selectors have probably presumed him dead. Nic Pothas - I don't like the ****. End of story. Steve Davies - Too young. Dire Prior - 'nuff said. That leaves what? Nixon, Batty, Sutton, Mustard and a load of South Africans? Spoilt for choice aren't we? Yeah. Give it to Nixon.

22-04-2007, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
grant28 School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 146	i agree he has done very well and although he would probably deserve a place i think i would rather give it to prior, pothas or davies. i would go for prior

22-04-2007, 10:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	Read deserves a longer run in test matches before he is axed and even if he fails i won't pick Nixon for tests as he is a short-term solution due to his age.

22-04-2007, 10:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bob Bamber U19 12th Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 218	Nic Pothas , end of.

22-04-2007, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
social International Coach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 11,065	No - not good enough and too old

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