^This is probably the 7000th time that has been said about Bell over the course of his career. A bit like watching a cockroach in a nuclear meltdown...everyone thinks he must die off sooner or later. 2005 Ashes was the first time I can remember Bell getting lambasted for technique and mental issues, and yet he's still hanging around. It was only a year or 2 ago that he was an absolute star after playing well against SA, Aus, India, SL. Now he's crap again. Swings and roundabouts for Mr Bell.
Who to open for England?
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puddleduck
Chairman of Selectors
They said he wouldn't score any runs opening up in ODI cricket either. The guy is quite clearly not being replaced in the England team for a while.
Bell's averaged 30 in the Test team in the last year, Strauss retired with a similar record.
He won't be replaced for a while, because of the reputation he has somehow gained for being 'excellent to watch.' Suggesting that he's anything other than a very average International cricketer is madness though. Sure, he'll average 200 or something when the pressure isn't on, but as soon as it is, he folds like a house of cards.
He won't be replaced for a while, because of the reputation he has somehow gained for being 'excellent to watch.' Suggesting that he's anything other than a very average International cricketer is madness though. Sure, he'll average 200 or something when the pressure isn't on, but as soon as it is, he folds like a house of cards.
You wonder how much of that is what the C5 team swoon over constantly. They love him, his technique, probably the taste of his *ahem* they go OTT so much.
Personally I don't care who's in the side as long as they are performing and there is no evidence/suggestion that players are "undroppable". Sadly there is a lot of evidence to suggest some are, took a retirement for Strauss' form to see him out of the side and KP had to throw a major and very public hissy fit.
spooony
Club Captain
Their best left hander.
