After New Zealand failed to select Kane Williamson for the third One Day International against Australia it got me thinking, does anyone really agree with this "saying"? After discussing whether or not New Zealand should select him for a good two/three pages in the tour thread the general consensus was yes, if he's putting up the numbers select him. During that whole discussion I don't think I read a single "He might be too young" comment.
Now, to be fair. If you know the history of Ken Rutherford and Martin Crowe's respective careers who might see why New Zealand are a little apprehensive in picking someone that young (Williamson like Rutherford and Crowe were when they were selected is still only 19). But if you were a national selector, would you have any issues picking teenagers if they were putting up the results?
Your answer would probably depend on whether the said player was a batsmen or bowler and from which country he comes from (playing in a stronger domestic competition would probably make the decision easier).
Now, to be fair. If you know the history of Ken Rutherford and Martin Crowe's respective careers who might see why New Zealand are a little apprehensive in picking someone that young (Williamson like Rutherford and Crowe were when they were selected is still only 19). But if you were a national selector, would you have any issues picking teenagers if they were putting up the results?
Your answer would probably depend on whether the said player was a batsmen or bowler and from which country he comes from (playing in a stronger domestic competition would probably make the decision easier).