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The Black Thread

Neil Pickup

Cricket Web Moderator
The Big Batting Question

Okay, two games in, four openers tried, and still no sign of a solution to who goes in at the top of the order. Kears seems to enjoy the middle order more, whilst Ferd and Buts both struggled.

Mike scored a cracking ton against Bangladesh, but the speed of his scoring (similarly to Mohammad and especially Thompson) also concerns me as to the likelihood of consistency.

I'm tempted to keep Mike at the top of the order (possibly tying in to a little less aggressive approach if he's up for it?), but I'm still well unsure of the second man. Maybe Alex Blackman, or even trying Dave Richards? Thoughts?
 

kears_falcon_9

International Debutant
When were these matches played? what are they for? or dont they count for anythnig?


Also i told you that i prob would do better in the middle but still if injuries come around i will gladly go back up to the top of the order.
 

cbuts

International Debutant
yea i think you should try those two niel. as i said eariler i will open if i have to but i do prefer 4
 

Retox

State Vice-Captain
My first match

I am quite pleased with my first game with Blacks.

My bowling first up was quite bad and I really have to work on that.

I then scored 13 runs which for me I rate quite decent.

YAY I took a catch :)

15 9 14 1 0 0 from me for my second innings bowling. I need to bowl like this more to make it into the Black squad more.

I then got a duck... BOO
 

GotSpin

Hall of Fame Member
Mr Mxyzptlk said:
Dunno. Have you?
Well i thought the season started on the 24th and then this guy is describing his first game and your giving a link to the results of those matches :S


Got Spin should be a seamer.
Yes quite ironic :P
 

Simon

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GoT_SpIn said:
Well i thought the season started on the 24th and then this guy is describing his first game and your giving a link to the results of those matches :S



Yes quite ironic :P
trial matches mate...
 

Buddhmaster

International Captain
Neil Pickup said:
Okay, two games in, four openers tried, and still no sign of a solution to who goes in at the top of the order. Kears seems to enjoy the middle order more, whilst Ferd and Buts both struggled.

Mike scored a cracking ton against Bangladesh, but the speed of his scoring (similarly to Mohammad and especially Thompson) also concerns me as to the likelihood of consistency.

I'm tempted to keep Mike at the top of the order (possibly tying in to a little less aggressive approach if he's up for it?), but I'm still well unsure of the second man. Maybe Alex Blackman, or even trying Dave Richards? Thoughts?
I'll have a go at opening, but I'd prefer 4 or 5
 

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