Michael Clarke Discussion thread - Page 5

Richard · 23-09-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tooextracool

the australian selectors got it wrong its as simple as that....if you ask me bevan should have been moved around according to the situation, usually i would have him batting up the order when they batted first and have him batting down the order when they were chasing....

Personally I'd have had him at four when chasing and six when batting first.

EDIT: Actually, I still would.

Richard · 23-09-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Coco

Of course he was, and that's why Australia kept him at 6 for years, because having him come in at 3 and blaze 145 off 120 balls wouldn't have been to anyone's benefit.

Why on Earth not?!?!?!

tooextracool · 23-09-2004, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Personally I'd have had him at four when chasing and six when batting first.

EDIT: Actually, I still would.

if you think so...... i personally think that at 6 batting first he would only get to bat in the slog overs, when you would in fact want him to bat in the middle overs, thats where he is at his best. chasing of course is a different story, you want to get him in as late as possible so that he can guide the team to victory.
regardless the man is a legend, he could bat anywhere and still get the job done.

age_master · 23-09-2004, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tooextracool

if you think so...... i personally think that at 6 batting first he would only get to bat in the slog overs

he amkes a good point, should have battted at 10 when batting first.

Eclipse · 23-09-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Coco

Of course he was, and that's why Australia kept him at 6 for years, because having him come in at 3 and blaze 145 off 120 balls wouldn't have been to anyone's benefit.

hahah sorry but i think most would take 145 off 120 balls Every time..

marc71178 · 24-09-2004, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by age_master

he amkes a good point, should have battted at 10 when batting first.

Which with that line-up means he wouldn't get a bat.

As one of the best of all time, I think he deserves a hit occasionally!

luckyeddie · 24-09-2004, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by marc71178

Which with that line-up means he wouldn't get a bat.

As one of the best of all time, I think he deserves a hit occasionally!

He might get quite a bit of practice next summer

/just trollin' y'all - don't mean nuthin'

Son Of Coco · 24-09-2004, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Why on Earth not?!?!?!

That was sarcasm Richard and friends.........

age_master · 24-09-2004, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by marc71178

Which with that line-up means he wouldn't get a bat.

As one of the best of all time, I think he deserves a hit occasionally!

Australia dont always bat first

Nnanden · 25-09-2004, 05:14 AM

i definately think bevan should be playing ODIs and probably batting at four.

Waughney · 25-09-2004, 06:30 AM

If he was playing, not at 4 but at 6 or so, run chase master. He was given a go at 4 and it was found that he was much better down the order.

Nnanden · 25-09-2004, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Waughney

If he was playing, not at 4 but at 6 or so, run chase master. He was given a go at 4 and it was found that he was much better down the order.

Ummm.... No.

He averages 59.61 at Number Four (including his best ever 108*) and 56.72 at Number Six helped by 52 not-outs from 105 matches in this position.

Waughney · 25-09-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nnanden

Ummm.... No.

He averages 59.61 at Number Four (including his best ever 108*) and 56.72 at Number Six helped by 52 not-outs from 105 matches in this position.

Cricket is a team sport, and his job was to chase/organise run chases, which he did best down the order. Also his run rate was slowish when batting at no.4.

Richard · 25-09-2004, 04:24 PM

Bevan has proven exemplary at pacing a run-chase, coming in whenever you like.
Personally I'd have him coming in as early as possible, given that no-one has proven as adept.
Maybe he might bat a bit slowly at four when batting first, and that's why I'd have him lower down.
But chasing, he's proved he's capable of scoring at whatever pace the situation demands. With less risk than most need to employ.

tooextracool · 26-09-2004, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Waughney

Cricket is a team sport, and his job was to chase/organise run chases

if that were the case though, then you wouldnt be having bevan in the side when the team batted first....
which is why i said, since he hasnt exactly set the world alight with his ability to smash the ball out of the park, maybe it would be better to get him in at 4 when they bat first, so that he could bat in the middle overs?

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25-09-2004, 05:14 AM	#70 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,186	i definately think bevan should be playing ODIs and probably batting at four. __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

25-09-2004, 06:30 AM	#71 (permalink)
Waughney International Debutant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Outback Aus. Answer's yes, the middle of nowhere Posts: 2,699	If he was playing, not at 4 but at 6 or so, run chase master. He was given a go at 4 and it was found that he was much better down the order. __________________ Member of MSC - Murali Supporters Club I'm not too dissimilar a batsman to Bradman. Both of us have batting averages below 100.

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25-09-2004, 04:24 PM	#74 (permalink)
Richard Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 2005 Posts: 80,407	Bevan has proven exemplary at pacing a run-chase, coming in whenever you like. Personally I'd have him coming in as early as possible, given that no-one has proven as adept. Maybe he might bat a bit slowly at four when batting first, and that's why I'd have him lower down. But chasing, he's proved he's capable of scoring at whatever pace the situation demands. With less risk than most need to employ.

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