aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
The guy that is going to destroy England this year.
Australia in England - 2009 Ashes Tour
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The guy that is going to destroy England this year.
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
Phillip Hughes is averaging almost 69 in first-class cricket. I'm predicting that he will finish his career as the greatest Opening Batsman of alltime.
I'd be willing to say that he will experience Hussey-esque form at best. However, I'm willing to say come out with some rash statements...
1. England should fear Hughes
2. Australia should fear Onions
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
Hughes is only 20 years old. His not entering International cricket at his peak and his already dominated the best fast bowler in the world in bowler-friendly conditions - Most worldclass batsman couldn't do that in their peak and Hughes has done it as a teenager!
If Hughes lives up to his potential then he'll finish his career as the Greatest Opener of alltime and the 2nd best batsman ever. I predicted Peter Siddle and I'm quite confident of Phillip Hughes.
If Hughes lives up to his potential then he'll finish his career as the Greatest Opener of alltime and the 2nd best batsman ever. I predicted Peter Siddle and I'm quite confident of Phillip Hughes.
Precambrian
International Cricketer
He's yet to play a decent spinner.
He's yet to play in the subcontinent, the NZ, Aus, England, and WI.
He's yet to lose his virginity.
So let's give him time.
He's yet to play in the subcontinent, the NZ, Aus, England, and WI.
He's yet to lose his virginity.
So let's give him time.
You didn't 'predict' Peter Siddle. You saw him, saw that he was an international standard bowler and noticed such (tbh, I did that after his first Test in India, but comparing me to you would be unfair on you(
)). You did not predict his career, as you have for Hughes.
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
I predicted that he would rip through International batting lineups, which he has done to South African numerous times and that he would have more International success then Mitchell Johnson. Siddle currently has a lower bowling average then Johnson and is only getting better.You didn't 'predict' Peter Siddle. You saw him, saw that he was an international standard bowler and noticed such (tbh, I did that after his first Test in India, but comparing me to you would be unfair on you(
Has he had more success than Johnson over the same time period? I'd be inclined to disagree. Although he has bowled well, their success has been even, if not Johnson having the edge.
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
At the same stage of their careers, everyone thought Johnson was crap.
At the same stage of their careers, everyone thought Johnson was crap.
That is moot, you said he'd have more success than Johnson (or so you say, you said) and he has had similar success.
I'm sorry but how often is a 20 year old man reffered to as a teenager.
Precambrian
International Cricketer
Rip? Lolz. He had good series against SA, who admittedly possesses perhaps the third best batting lineup in the world. Against India we saw he struggle direly. So did Johnson.
That's partly because of the pitches in India dude. South African pitches have a lot more juice in them to give the quickies some assistance with seam and bounce. Makes a lot of difference.
