*Official* VB Series Player of the Series Thread

Andre · 23-01-2003, 08:49 AM

Here is the poll where we will vote for the Cricket Web Player of the VB Series Award.

Vote away!

Rik · 23-01-2003, 08:54 AM

Nick Knight has been impressive in this series, tailing off a bit at the moment but he's still one of the top run scorers in the series.

Bazza · 23-01-2003, 11:58 AM

I voted for Brad Hogg.

Out of sympathy.

Anna · 23-01-2003, 12:09 PM

Well I voted for Brett Lee because I think that he's done pretty well without McGrath an Gillespie (who really needs a hair cut!), although I still think he was down right rude to bump Tudor and the rest of the tailenders in the tests.:!(

Bazza · 23-01-2003, 12:38 PM

Yes Lee is an excellent ODI bowler right now.

Anil · 23-01-2003, 01:13 PM

Most of them has had excellent performances so far, but Knight has been the most consistent one.

Anna · 23-01-2003, 01:49 PM

Yeah, at least Knight scored a few, which can't be said for some of the England team!

It's been a bit of a bummer that Blackwell hasn't scored the runs that were expected of him, but his bowling wasn't that bad and I hope Tres'll score in the next (most probably last!) of the VB finals.

PY · 23-01-2003, 02:23 PM

Even though they failed to get through, what about the possibility of Jayasuriya? consistently high scoring while he's seen the rest of his team perform fairly average..(being polite :P)

Rik · 23-01-2003, 02:35 PM

Well Collingwood was left out at the beginning of the series and he's fought his way back into the side and has been very impressive. Not player of the series but still impressive. Bowling needs some more work though, 6 an over is too much.

Jayasuria's been good yes, but Knight's been so consistant...

Top_Cat · 23-01-2003, 04:35 PM

Nick Knight. No contest in my book. Brett Lee has bowled well but with the pressure eased by in-form batsmen, he had the freedom to bowl fast and pick up wickets. Nick Knight has been on the back-foot (figuratively speaking) for most games England have played and he's delivered almost every time.

A real disappointment must be Russel Arnold, though. He played SO well early on and it's a shame he didn't kick-on from the start he had because he looks quite good technically and is a fighter.

The Argonaut · 23-01-2003, 08:09 PM

While Knight has had a very good series, Matt Hayden has been just as good if not better.

Knight 456 @ 57 (HS 111*) 3x50, 1x100
Hayden 389 @ 65 (HS 98) 3x50

Hayden just doesn't stand out because of some good batting performances from Ponting, Martyn and Lehmann. They may take votes away from him.

Talking_Trash · 23-01-2003, 11:52 PM

The most outstanding individual contribution came from the blade of Sanath with his 'almost' triple tons. No doubt in my mind that he is the player of the series.

By the way, shouldnt Darren Lehmann be included in the list ? Made a lot of noise both on and off the field!

And also , how do i activate the bloody signature pic ??

Bazza · 24-01-2003, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Argonaut
While Knight has had a very good series, Matt Hayden has been just as good if not better.

Knight 456 @ 57 (HS 111*) 3x50, 1x100
Hayden 389 @ 65 (HS 98) 3x50

Hayden just doesn't stand out because of some good batting performances from Ponting, Martyn and Lehmann. They may take votes away from him.

Isn't that the point though - Knight has been the only England batsman making runs, whilst for Australia it has been a team effort. OK Hayden was the best of the team, but Knight did it on his own.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 24-01-2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bazzaroodoo
Isn't that the point though - Knight has been the only England batsman making runs, whilst for Australia it has been a team effort. OK Hayden was the best of the team, but Knight did it on his own.

Well, if you look at it that way, then Jayasuriya should be Man of the Series because whilst England did get some good performances by other players on the odd day, SL nearly never had any other performer but Sanath.

Eclipse · 25-01-2003, 04:40 AM

Brett Lee won it. Probably helped by his exellent performances in the final's and the fact Knight faild both times.

View Poll Results: VB Series - Player of the Series?
Nick Knight (England)	7	31.82%
James Anderson (England)	0	0%
Paul Collingwood (England)	1	4.55%
Ricky Ponting (Australia)	1	4.55%
Matthew Hayden (Australia)	1	4.55%
Adam Gilchrist (Australia)	0	0%
Shane Watson (Australia)	1	4.55%
Brad Hogg (Australia)	1	4.55%
Brett Lee (Australia)	4	18.18%
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)	6	27.27%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

23-01-2003, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andre International Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 3,112	Official VB Series Player of the Series Thread Here is the poll where we will vote for the Cricket Web Player of the VB Series Award. Vote away!

23-01-2003, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rik Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, England Posts: 8,353	Nick Knight has been impressive in this series, tailing off a bit at the moment but he's still one of the top run scorers in the series. __________________ "Age is just a stupid number" 20...that's a rather big number :(:(:(

23-01-2003, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bazza International 12th Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hants, England Posts: 1,710	I voted for Brad Hogg. Out of sympathy. __________________ My house is burned down but I can see the sky.

23-01-2003, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anna International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 4,025	Well I voted for Brett Lee because I think that he's done pretty well without McGrath an Gillespie (who really needs a hair cut!), although I still think he was down right rude to bump Tudor and the rest of the tailenders in the tests.:!( __________________ COME ON YOU BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "One day lad, all this will be yours" "What, the curtains?"

23-01-2003, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bazza International 12th Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hants, England Posts: 1,710	Yes Lee is an excellent ODI bowler right now.

23-01-2003, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anna International Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 4,025	Yeah, at least Knight scored a few, which can't be said for some of the England team! It's been a bit of a bummer that Blackwell hasn't scored the runs that were expected of him, but his bowling wasn't that bad and I hope Tres'll score in the next (most probably last!) of the VB finals.

23-01-2003, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
PY International Coach Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,736	Even though they failed to get through, what about the possibility of Jayasuriya? consistently high scoring while he's seen the rest of his team perform fairly average..(being polite :P) __________________ A True Champion - Bob. Rest in peace. 15/04/06 "People today have too big a devil and too small a God" - Stephen Currie "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

23-01-2003, 02:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rik Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, England Posts: 8,353	Well Collingwood was left out at the beginning of the series and he's fought his way back into the side and has been very impressive. Not player of the series but still impressive. Bowling needs some more work though, 6 an over is too much. Jayasuria's been good yes, but Knight's been so consistant...

23-01-2003, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Top_Cat Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 21,186	Nick Knight. No contest in my book. Brett Lee has bowled well but with the pressure eased by in-form batsmen, he had the freedom to bowl fast and pick up wickets. Nick Knight has been on the back-foot (figuratively speaking) for most games England have played and he's delivered almost every time. A real disappointment must be Russel Arnold, though. He played SO well early on and it's a shame he didn't kick-on from the start he had because he looks quite good technically and is a fighter. __________________ Check out my bands! The Colourphonics http://www.youtube.com/user/TheColourphonics http://twitter.com/colourphonics Candice and The Arcade Villains http://triplejunearthed.com.au/Candi...ArcadeVillains

23-01-2003, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Argonaut State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,351	While Knight has had a very good series, Matt Hayden has been just as good if not better. Knight 456 @ 57 (HS 111*) 3x50, 1x100 Hayden 389 @ 65 (HS 98) 3x50 Hayden just doesn't stand out because of some good batting performances from Ponting, Martyn and Lehmann. They may take votes away from him.

23-01-2003, 11:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Talking_Trash Cricket Spectator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bombay, India Posts: 2	The most outstanding individual contribution came from the blade of Sanath with his 'almost' triple tons. No doubt in my mind that he is the player of the series. By the way, shouldnt Darren Lehmann be included in the list ? Made a lot of noise both on and off the field! And also , how do i activate the bloody signature pic ?? __________________ Look ! An angel !!! Naaah !! Its just a mirror ! [img]C:\My Documents\My Pictures\funnies\gulp.jpg[img]

25-01-2003, 04:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Eclipse International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nere a Spoon Posts: 2,873	Brett Lee won it. Probably helped by his exellent performances in the final's and the fact Knight faild both times.

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