Sarah Taylor to (possibly) play County 2nd XI cricket

Chubb · 14-01-2013, 07:58 PM

Apologies if this is already being discussed elsewhere.

Sarah Taylor, the England women's wicketkeeper and probably the best female cricketer in the world (that is debatable), may play for Sussex 2nd XI next year.

News Article

Interview with Taylor

Mike Selvey analyses the challenge she will face

FWIW I think this is a great idea. She has incredible hand-eye coordination and a pretty sound technique, there is no reason why she couldn't perform at that level. I doubt she'd be more than a good keeper who contributes useful runs (mid-20s average at best) but even that would be better than anything most guys could do and a fine achievement.

Dan · 14-01-2013, 10:01 PM

Good on her for having a go at men's cricket. I don't see why she wouldn't be able to perform, especially with the gloves.

I'd even wager that she's #BetterThanWade behind the stumps.

BoyBrumby · 15-01-2013, 12:05 AM

None of the links seem to work for me.

Absolutely no reason why she shouldn't if she's good enough tho.

Think the extra pace will take some adjusting to, having seem the speed international female seamers send 'em down at.

benchmark00 · 15-01-2013, 01:13 AM

Defs wouldn't be explosive enough to take the tough chances. Sounds like a stunt.

Chubb · 15-01-2013, 03:08 AM

Links fixed. Apologies, was posting from work...

smalishah84 · 15-01-2013, 03:28 AM

she'll also have to make sure she wears the crotch and breast guards because men like to aim at the body

L Trumper · 15-01-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by smalishah84

she'll also have to make sure she wears the crotch and breast guards because men like to aim at the body

eh!? Most of the batsmen wear them too.

benchmark00 · 15-01-2013, 08:32 AM

Mark Cosgrove is a big user of breast guards.

Himannv · 15-01-2013, 08:38 AM

I'm a big fan of the women's game so I'm pleased to see this happen. I have a feeling she'll be alright at this level; although as others mentioned, the extra pace might prove to be difficult to handle compared to what she's normally used to.

grecian · 15-01-2013, 08:40 AM

Possible she could 'keep to Amjad Khan who is fairly rapid.

benchmark00 · 15-01-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Himannv

I'm a big fan of the women's game so I'm pleased to see this happen. I have a feeling she'll be alright at this level; although as others mentioned, the extra pace might prove to be difficult to handle compared to what she's normally used to.

How can you be a fan of women's cricket? I really don't understand it. It's such poor quality. It's like saying 'nah not a fan of professional golf, I'd rather go down to my local club and watch people who play off a 25 handicap go round'. Makes no sense to me.

Marcuss · 15-01-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Himannv

I'm a big fan of the women's game so I'm pleased to see this happen. I have a feeling she'll be alright at this level; although as others mentioned, the extra pace might prove to be difficult to handle compared to what she's normally used to.

Obviously it's a bit different but she'll have no doubt faced quicker than 85mph on a bowling machine and I've known girls to fare up to quicker stuff.
The Overton twins were both clocked at 90mph at the U19s WC and this girl has faced up to both of those in Premier League cricket so it's not like it hasn't happened before.

Himannv · 15-01-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by benchmark00

How can you be a fan of women's cricket? I really don't understand it. It's such poor quality. It's like saying 'nah not a fan of professional golf, I'd rather go down to my local club and watch people who play off a 25 handicap go round'. Makes no sense to me.

Yeah, it's obviously of lower standard but I've been rather disenchanted with the men's version of the game for a while now. I think women's cricket is a breath of fresh air in some ways as they always seem to perform better than I expect them to, while I'm constantly left disappointed by the modern version of men's cricket. I admit that this is down to my own high expectations so I wouldn't expect others to share this view.

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Originally Posted by Marcuss

Obviously it's a bit different but she'll have no doubt faced quicker than 85mph on a bowling machine and I've known girls to fare up to quicker stuff.
The Overton twins were both clocked at 90mph at the U19s WC and this girl has faced up to both of those in Premier League cricket so it's not like it hasn't happened before.

Interesting. Wasn't aware that she faced them.

smalishah84 · 15-01-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Himannv

Yeah, it's obviously of lower standard but I've been rather disenchanted with the men's version of the game for a while now. I think women's cricket is a breath of fresh air in some ways as they always seem to perform better than I expect them to, while I'm constantly left disappointed by the modern version of men's cricket. I admit that this is down to my own high expectations so I wouldn't expect others to share this view.

.

So you seem to set very low expectations for women's cricket and hence when you see their low quality cricket you find it amazing? While men's cricket despite being of much higher quality doesn't seem to fulfill your expectations?

cricmahanty · 15-01-2013, 10:19 AM

She's arguably the best batswoman going around. It'll take some time adjusting to the length of the boundaries, the running between the wickets (yes, men on an average run faster) and the height of the incoming deliveries. (which, on an average, will be more than what she has to deal with in women's cricket)

As far as the keeping goes, she'll need to adjust to the pace of the deliveries.

The news still sounds rather unreal to me though, I mean do they really allow that ? Women playing in a men's team ? Not that I have any problems with it.

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Chubb State Captain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,829	Sarah Taylor to (possibly) play County 2nd XI cricket Apologies if this is already being discussed elsewhere. Sarah Taylor, the England women's wicketkeeper and probably the best female cricketer in the world (that is debatable), may play for Sussex 2nd XI next year. News Article Interview with Taylor Mike Selvey analyses the challenge she will face FWIW I think this is a great idea. She has incredible hand-eye coordination and a pretty sound technique, there is no reason why she couldn't perform at that level. I doubt she'd be more than a good keeper who contributes useful runs (mid-20s average at best) but even that would be better than anything most guys could do and a fine achievement. __________________ ZIMBABWE Somebody has to... Last edited by Chubb; 15-01-2013 at 03:07 AM.

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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,642	None of the links seem to work for me. Absolutely no reason why she shouldn't if she's good enough tho. Think the extra pace will take some adjusting to, having seem the speed international female seamers send 'em down at. __________________ *- 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

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Dan Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,101	Good on her for having a go at men's cricket. I don't see why she wouldn't be able to perform, especially with the gloves. I'd even wager that she's #BetterThanWade behind the stumps.

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cricmahanty Cricket Spectator Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: India Posts: 35	She's arguably the best batswoman going around. It'll take some time adjusting to the length of the boundaries, the running between the wickets (yes, men on an average run faster) and the height of the incoming deliveries. (which, on an average, will be more than what she has to deal with in women's cricket) As far as the keeping goes, she'll need to adjust to the pace of the deliveries. The news still sounds rather unreal to me though, I mean do they really allow that ? Women playing in a men's team ? Not that I have any problems with it. Last edited by cricmahanty; 15-01-2013 at 10:30 AM.

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