D
Deleted member 37658
Guest
Hi all,
I am quite interested to know who you think is the best captain, RIGHT NOW, in men's international cricket, you don't have to base your decision on stats, but please respond with your opinions. Below, is my opinion:
3) Tim Paine: Whilst he may not be the person who you'd back to single-handedly win games with the bat, his bravery and leadership skills have to be admired. Having first led the team after the shameful ball tampering scandal, he suffered some pretty harsh comments that many would have struggled to deal with, however, Paine showed resilience that led to many successes of the team. One key example of Paine's resilience was after Ben Stokes' fantastic innings at Headingly, following Stokes' heroics, many questioned Paine's captaincy, for example, wasting a review or not bringing the field in when Stokes was trying to take a single on the last ball of the over. However, Paine's captaincy (alongside the brilliance of Smith, Labuschagne, Hazlewood, Cummins, Starc) helped Australia retain the Ashes at Old Trafford, there were many moments in that match which proved how much of a genius Paine was, for example, when he decided an early declaration on Day 4 that led to the key wickets of Rory Burns and Joe Root. It is no doubt that he helped Australia recover from a pretty dark moment, hence he is on this list.
2) Eoin Morgan: One of England's best-ever white ball batters, Eoin Morgan has helped England win some really famous matches, for example the Cricket World Cup 2019 final, that helped England lift their first ever 50-over world trophy. In addition, Morgan's composure on the field has meant that England have been able to win games from some pretty difficult situations (for example, 2nd iT20 vs Pakistan, 2020; 1st iT20 vs Australia, 2020; 2nd ODI vs Australia 2020). Eoin Morgan also has the ability to produce some fine pieces of fielding that sets a good example for the rest of the team. He is without a doubt one of England's best ever white ball captains.
1) Kane Williamson: Arguably, New Zealand's best ever cricketer, he is considered to be part of cricket's fab four (alongside Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Joe Root) and is someone who cricket fans, all over the globe, respect, due to his composure on and off the field. A key example of Williamson's composure, was after the famous World Cup 2019 final, when New Zealand lost by the 'barest of margins'. Even though England deserved to win the World Cup, we cannot deny the fact that luck swayed in England's direction and swayed away from New Zealand's. Despite this, Williamson refused to moan about the rules and instead decided to congratulate England. His composure sets an example for the rest of his team and helps them to remain calm under tough situations. Often, when a captain seems relaxed, so does the rest of the team, this is often evident through the performance of the players. Williamson is a fine example of this. Williamson is a brilliant ambassador to the sport and a brilliant example that it is possible to beat any team, as long as you work hard and stay calm. Throughout the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Williamson helped his side win some tough games (against West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh). He also utilised the new ball duo of Matt Henry and Trent Boult effectively, this led to the collapse of India's top order in the semi-final. His field settings also restricted the run rates of several other teams. His stroke of genius, batting ability and composure is what makes him the standout contender.
Do you agree? Let me know your thoughts down below.
I am quite interested to know who you think is the best captain, RIGHT NOW, in men's international cricket, you don't have to base your decision on stats, but please respond with your opinions. Below, is my opinion:
3) Tim Paine: Whilst he may not be the person who you'd back to single-handedly win games with the bat, his bravery and leadership skills have to be admired. Having first led the team after the shameful ball tampering scandal, he suffered some pretty harsh comments that many would have struggled to deal with, however, Paine showed resilience that led to many successes of the team. One key example of Paine's resilience was after Ben Stokes' fantastic innings at Headingly, following Stokes' heroics, many questioned Paine's captaincy, for example, wasting a review or not bringing the field in when Stokes was trying to take a single on the last ball of the over. However, Paine's captaincy (alongside the brilliance of Smith, Labuschagne, Hazlewood, Cummins, Starc) helped Australia retain the Ashes at Old Trafford, there were many moments in that match which proved how much of a genius Paine was, for example, when he decided an early declaration on Day 4 that led to the key wickets of Rory Burns and Joe Root. It is no doubt that he helped Australia recover from a pretty dark moment, hence he is on this list.
2) Eoin Morgan: One of England's best-ever white ball batters, Eoin Morgan has helped England win some really famous matches, for example the Cricket World Cup 2019 final, that helped England lift their first ever 50-over world trophy. In addition, Morgan's composure on the field has meant that England have been able to win games from some pretty difficult situations (for example, 2nd iT20 vs Pakistan, 2020; 1st iT20 vs Australia, 2020; 2nd ODI vs Australia 2020). Eoin Morgan also has the ability to produce some fine pieces of fielding that sets a good example for the rest of the team. He is without a doubt one of England's best ever white ball captains.
1) Kane Williamson: Arguably, New Zealand's best ever cricketer, he is considered to be part of cricket's fab four (alongside Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Joe Root) and is someone who cricket fans, all over the globe, respect, due to his composure on and off the field. A key example of Williamson's composure, was after the famous World Cup 2019 final, when New Zealand lost by the 'barest of margins'. Even though England deserved to win the World Cup, we cannot deny the fact that luck swayed in England's direction and swayed away from New Zealand's. Despite this, Williamson refused to moan about the rules and instead decided to congratulate England. His composure sets an example for the rest of his team and helps them to remain calm under tough situations. Often, when a captain seems relaxed, so does the rest of the team, this is often evident through the performance of the players. Williamson is a fine example of this. Williamson is a brilliant ambassador to the sport and a brilliant example that it is possible to beat any team, as long as you work hard and stay calm. Throughout the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Williamson helped his side win some tough games (against West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh). He also utilised the new ball duo of Matt Henry and Trent Boult effectively, this led to the collapse of India's top order in the semi-final. His field settings also restricted the run rates of several other teams. His stroke of genius, batting ability and composure is what makes him the standout contender.
Do you agree? Let me know your thoughts down below.
