100% agree.
Powell, Edwards and Gillespie > Plunkett and Mahmood IMO
Even though Runako Morton has a good first-class record that would probably be at least 5 runs better in Zimbabwe domestic cricket? And that he has a good ODI record, especially by Zimbabwean standards? And look at his record AGAINST Zimbabwe. If he can average 57 (with 4 fifties and a hundred in 8 innings) against the team he can't make, the world is pretty twisted. If any team has been impressed by Morton, it's Zimbabwe.
Think you're slightly overstating their ability, Blackwell certainly wouldn't bat in the top 5 for a Bangladesh Test side (no higher than 8 IMO), I'm not sure Mahmood would really give them that much of an "edge". Mahmood I imagine would share the new ball with Mortaza with Shahadat as back up.
It's probably that their the best of a bad bunch
It happens occasionally, a la Dwayne Smith. But believe it or not, most West Indies players are picked on some sort of merit. It's a bit like New Zealand, where domestic averages have to be taken in conext of the local competition, rather than in the context of the rest of the world. A consistent average over 30 is good. Over 35 is good enough to get selected. Over 40 is unheard of, outside of Chanderpaul and Gayle.
Im not overstating their abilities. They are nothing more than decent professional cricketers with roles they could perform.
Ove whom?
Agree with this. Blackwell would comfortably slip into the top 5 of either team.
Would get into the ODI team at the very least.
Sigh. Again, spinners NEVER walk into West Indies. The rarely even crawl in.
That's ok for he can bowl better than him.
Just cus you never heard of player doesn't mean he is not better then Taylor.
He's quicker than Taylor. And a way better batsman and a fielder too. Can hit lusty blows when needed. Overall Taylor has less chance to get over him (because it will hamper the balance of the side), but with bowling there may be. But we have to wait till how Thushara performs n matches.
No, but the fact that is 27 and hasn't played test cricket in some years means his probably not that exceptional considering the likes of Kulasekara have been playing international cricket in that period. Taylor can bowl at 145kph and swing the ball both ways, that's a pretty good attribute to have.
Taylor's an under-rated batsman. Improving greatly over the last year. And he can certainly hit the long ball when needed. Also, I very much doubt that Maharoof is quicker than Taylor. And Taylor is a pretty athletic guy and a decent catcher.
When people start saying someone should play for every 2nd Test side. After playing two tests with a average FC record. A above par at best ODI record. Then you would think not. Thurshara would have played plenty more Tests and ODIs if it wasn't for injuries. The same applies Amerasinghe. A bit harsh to just say I never seen him play so he must be crap.
Pretty sure he was talking about Thurshara, he bowls a fair bit quicker then Taylor. At full fitness he would Sri Lankans quickest bowler.