2023 ICC Cricket World Cup (October/November) - India

[icyman]

Also, what is the point of carrying Ben Stokes along if he isn't going to be used as a bowler?

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Also, what is the point of carrying Ben Stokes along if he isn't going to be used as a bowler?

You're right. He's never done anything with the bat.

 

[icyman]

He's ill

The last time, the nominated captain gave over the reigns to his deputy, the teams have won

2015- Bailey and Clarke
2016- Chandimal and Malinga
2023- Williamson and Latham & now Bavuma and Markram. So, a joint winner this year, then?

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You're right. He's never done anything with the bat.

I didn't even talk about his batting. The point is if he is an AR, who has been specifically brought back for the World Cup, he better be utilized 100%

Am pretty sure,ECB won't send anymore SOS calls to him in the future for ODIs. At the moment,he seems to be a liability,that England could have done without.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

The last time, the nominated captain gave over the reigns to his deputy, the teams have won

2015- Bailey and Clarke
2016- Chandimal and Malinga
2023- Williamson and Latham & now Bavuma and Markram. So, a joint winner this year, then?

Post automatically merged: Oct 21, 2023

I didn't even talk about his batting. The point is if he is an AR, who has been specifically brought back for the World Cup, he better be utilized 100%

Am pretty sure,ECB won't send anymore SOS calls to him in the future for ODIs. At the moment,he seems to be a liability,that England could have done without.

He was specifically brought back as a batter not as an all rounder.

 

[Supreme General]

The last time, the nominated captain gave over the reigns to his deputy, the teams have won

2015- Bailey and Clarke
2016- Chandimal and Malinga
2023- Williamson and Latham & now Bavuma and Markram. So, a joint winner this year, then?

Post automatically merged: Oct 21, 2023

I didn't even talk about his batting. The point is if he is an AR, who has been specifically brought back for the World Cup, he better be utilized 100%

Am pretty sure,ECB won't send anymore SOS calls to him in the future for ODIs. At the moment,he seems to be a liability,that England could have done without.

That’s complete load of BS. He literally just hit the highest ever score in an ODI by an English player a month ago. He’s a talismanic player and a leader in the dressing room. And England were under no illusions it’s been openly said he’s there a batter only

 

[icyman]

He was specifically brought back as a batter not as an all rounder.

Has it been mentioned anywhere? If we assume he has been brought in the side as a batter, then it comes at the expense of Jason Roy- a foolish decision really

 

[icyman]

That’s complete load of BS. He literally just hit the highest ever score in an ODI by an English player a month ago. He’s a talismanic player and a leader in the dressing room. And England were under no illusions it’s been openly said he’s there a batter only

Hitting the highest ever ODI score doesn't hide the fact that this star player is an effective bowler. His bowling abilities can be better utilized by England. Just baffles me why they would carry someone with the stature of Botham and ask him not to bowl, effectively treating him as a Hick!

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Has it been mentioned anywhere? If we assume he has been brought in the side as a batter, then it comes at the expense of Jason Roy- a foolish decision really

It's been the a large point of discussion since he retired.

He originally picked ahead of Brook. Then they decided to back Malan and Brook at the expense of Roy.

His knee might fall off if he tries to bowl. So, I think the only reason he's in the side is because they know he can win games with the bat. Two World Cup finals for example.

 

[Supreme General]

Has it been mentioned anywhere? If we assume he has been brought in the side as a batter, then it comes at the expense of Jason Roy- a foolish decision really

Jason Roy who’s been in and out of form for 3 years, already dropped in one format and who couldn’t play any warm up games with back spasms. Also Brook was in for Roy not stokes, as shown by the provisional squad

 

[A.P Haux]

Surprised to see Root bowling 6 overs. Also what happened to Reece Topley?

 

[icyman]

Anyhow,of the team, the board and the fans are okay with this, I guess my objections wouldn't matter.

 

[Supreme General]

Surprised to see Root bowling 6 overs. Also what happened to Reece Topley?

Tried to field in his follow through, flicked his bowling finger so he lost all feeling in it

 

[wasteyouryouth]

Anyhow,of the team, the board and the fans are okay with this, I guess my objections wouldn't matter.

I think all of the above would want Ben Stokes the batter instead of no Ben Stokes.

 

[RUDI]

Bavuma's injury a blessing in disguise

 

[icyman]

Bavuma's injury a blessing in disguise

He has been blowing hot and cold. Once he comes back, needs to assert himself via his batting. Hendricks has shown that he can adapt quickly.