more proof of Clarke too slow

[formula1man]

Here is some more proof of slow Michael Clarke in ODIs. 69 is just too slow no on else near the top is anywhere near that slow.

Cricket Records | Records | 2009 | One-Day Internationals | Most runs | Cricinfo.com

 

[TumTum]

He just had a hard time in England ODIs. He was very good against Pakistan.

 

[Iridium]

I never actually realized his scoring rate was so low for 09. Mind you his career SR for ODIs is around 77 which is alright I suppose, but I definitely think he can score faster. Mind you it also depends on the situation in the game when he comes in to bat.

 

[barto123]

I think he's what australia need. Michael Bevans strike rate wasnt exactly spectacular but he did what was nessesary, i think clarke is good in the batting order when we need some solid runs, to avert a total collapse. Australia has plenty of power hitters to call on, i think some good old fashioned grit is always good to have as well, hence why clarke is an important member of the team.

 

[rahuldravidfan]

He's struggling and the problem is, Australia doesn't seem to have enough bench-strength to replace him. The stats make him look downright ridiculous when compared to MS.

Actually, everyone looks ridiculous when compared to MS. MS's average = 70.47. The next best average is 42.78. Sheer dominance there !

 

[TumTum]

The stats make him look downright ridiculous when compared to MS.

Actually, everyone looks ridiculous when compared to MS. MS's average = 70.47. The next best average is 42.78. Sheer dominance there !

 

[mattfb]

The next time you make a thread about Clarke being to slow, I will bomb Western Australia.

Just thought you should know that.

 

[Biggy]

He's struggling and the problem is, Australia doesn't seem to have enough bench-strength to replace him. The stats make him look downright ridiculous when compared to MS.

Actually, everyone looks ridiculous when compared to MS. MS's average = 70.47. The next best average is 42.78. Sheer dominance there !

You should go off topic more..

 

[sifter132]

I think he's what australia need. Michael Bevans strike rate wasnt exactly spectacular but he did what was nessesary, i think clarke is good in the batting order when we need some solid runs, to avert a total collapse. Australia has plenty of power hitters to call on, i think some good old fashioned grit is always good to have as well, hence why clarke is an important member of the team.

I agree. I think that's the role he's been nominated for. The steady guy around whom everyone else can play. Until we can prove otherwise I think it's a bit rich to criticise him too much especially when he's averaging 40+ on the year.

The more I watch Clarke the more I'm convinced that he's a 'partnership player', someone who works extra hard to encourage his partner, to build partnerships and to make sure the innings stays steady. You saw it this summer in the Tests. His individual numbers aren't that great, but he's hanging around and been in as many 50+ partnerships as Watson or Hussey have.

 

[drainpipe32]

MS=Massive shirker. On belters of pitches he comes in at three, and then on harder ones against better attack he comes in later to protect his average.

 

[TumTum]

Clarke can't smash around fast bowlers like others in the squad, however his SR is great when playing against sub-continental teams or NZ's Vettori-jam dominated approach.

 

[shravi]

MS=Massive shirker. On belters of pitches he comes in at three, and then on harder ones against better attack he comes in later to protect his average.

Yeah, I'm sure his batting average is exactly what he's thinking about when he's playing for the country . Seriously...

 

[spaga1994]

Yeah, I'm sure his batting average is exactly what he's thinking about when he's playing for the country . Seriously...

you never know some people are selfish like that....

 

[TumTum]

Gazza has a point, It is a bit strange why he does that...

 

[mattfb]

MS=Massive shirker. On belters of pitches he comes in at three, and then on harder ones against better attack he comes in later to protect his average.

Maybe because he doesn't need to score steady runs on a belter, but on a tough pitch we need him lower to steady the innings.