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WTF is wrong with Blackwood????

 
Larr Pullo 2017-10-23 09:06:56 

Stumped in both innings? Are you kidding me?

 
azadtnt 2017-10-23 09:11:12 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Nothing! This is how he plays wrong style, wrong format. A wasted selection in the test team in my opinion. ODI/T20 is more his style not Test. Selectors think differently.

 
Chally1 2017-10-23 09:12:39 

In reply to azadtnt

yup. Very puzzled he was not in the one day and t20 teams.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2017-10-23 09:13:35 

In reply to azadtnt

He has the best SR in the team among batsmen

 
Devin 2017-10-23 09:39:06 

In reply to Chally1

Why should Blackwood play in limited overs? Is it because he's a cowlasher and he looks more suited to ODI'S?

His List A record is beyond pathetic. Blackwood shouldn't be representing the Waste Indies senior team at any level.

 
Devin 2017-10-23 09:39:38 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Can Blackwood bat?

 
natty_forever 2017-10-23 09:41:15 

Head nuh Good! However, if Kyle stays ...

 
Larr Pullo 2017-10-23 09:41:54 

In reply to Devin

I believe that he can be a useful player in our team. He has some tools...

 
Devin 2017-10-23 09:49:34 

In reply to Larr Pullo

There is some actual talent around the region, I don't look at him as part of that group. If you're playing as a #5 or #6 batsman in this team, and you don't bowl, then you sure as hell better be averaging close to 50.

I haven't seen him bat in a while, but I'm certain that he has made no improvements since his debut. He also doesn't score runs at the domestic level in any of the formats.

 
mittheimp 2017-10-23 09:51:20 

Like to see Hetymer play at 6 instead of Blackwood. Blackwood just looks like a chancer,
i doubt he has much of a long term test future.

 
natty_forever 2017-10-23 09:53:51 

In reply to Devin... guess they had to select a Yaadie.

 
Baje 2017-10-23 09:55:21 

In all fairness to Jermaine, these are very tough conditions. I have no problems with his dismissals in this match. When you are as short as he is, these conditions can be troubling.

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-23 09:55:29 

In reply to mittheimp

I never did see the hype about Hety..but quite frankly..he can be no worse than Blackwood...Blackwood has just been lucky to come in at 6 rather than at 3...where a real top bowling attack exposed Hety badly

 
brians_da_best 2017-10-23 09:56:58 

Blackwood is a good player. A little too aggressive for his own good but has already played some useful innings for us.

 
WestDem 2017-10-23 09:59:35 

In reply to brians_da_best

Hety playing next test and Hety and Ambris going on the next tour!

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2017-10-23 10:03:54 

In reply to WestDem

Unchanged for next match

 
brians_da_best 2017-10-23 10:07:02 

In reply to WestDem

Kyle will be dropped I think. Dropping Blackwood doesn’t make sense.

Ambris for dowrich

 
WestDem 2017-10-23 10:11:22 

In reply to brians_da_best

Why should Kyle be dropped?...on this difficult wicket...the 43 scored in this inning should be enough fuh him to play in the second test.

 
brians_da_best 2017-10-23 10:13:49 

In reply to WestDem

Yes but he’s failed every innings and then a 43 shouldn’t be enough to stay on. Also he didn’t look entirely convincing either

 
Andy99 2017-10-23 10:14:14 

In reply to Chally1

Because he doesn't score runs in those formats!

 
Larr Pullo 2017-10-23 10:24:21 

In reply to brians_da_best

Ambris for dowrich


It's that easy to come in and be a wicketkeeper batsman eh? Alyuh ent learn anything from Dowrich?

Better they had left Ramdin as the keeper and bat him at eleven if necessary!! He would have looked like a real good number 11 bat!!!

 
mittheimp 2017-10-23 10:28:11 

In reply to DIEHARD

you do realise hetymar is just 20?

 
brians_da_best 2017-10-23 10:29:30 

In reply to Larr Pullo

If the criteria is to be a good 11, then dowrich looks the part too

 
natty_forever 2017-10-23 10:32:44 

In reply to brians_da_best... no, Dow look like a old time # eleven. Ramdin would revolutionize the position.

 
spider 2017-10-23 11:25:58 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Silliest thing I've ever seen. I like him. Have been watching him from his school days. But he needs to think some more about his batting.

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-23 11:26:12 

In reply to mittheimp

What does his age have to do with me not seeing anything special in him that's commensurate with how people carry on on this MB.

Shiv debuted at 19..and looked the part...Tendy was 17..I believe.

Kraigg had tons of centuries...Hety played two good shots..and everybody jerking each other off on here...I don't get it

 
jballer84 2017-10-23 11:56:25 

In reply to DIEHARD

Regular played at 16

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-23 12:46:45 

In reply to jballer84

At test level?

 
Andy99 2017-10-23 12:58:43 

In reply to DIEHARD

7 Tests before turning 17.

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-23 13:07:20 

In reply to Andy99

Oh i completely misunderstood jballers post..thanks for clarifying.

Still waiting on the imp to explain why Hety's age is relevant to my observations

 
WestDem 2017-10-23 14:00:27 

In reply to DIEHARD


Kraigg had tons of centuries...Hety played two good shots..and everybody jerking each other off on here...I don't get it


This is not true....speak for yourself!!! lol lol

 
buds 2017-10-23 14:33:01 

Some of you guys are like Drumpf..Zigzagging ..All over the map on Blackwood..Yet again some like a Tick..Just cannot wait to latch on to a player with a low score..What was his average in Hingland?
rolleyes

 
Andy99 2017-10-23 14:38:27 

In reply to buds

37?
With one fifty plus score in 6 innings?

 
doosra 2017-10-23 14:54:20 

no defensive play...nothing to trust when he cannot lash

so this

 
natty_forever 2017-10-23 15:09:44 

In reply to doosra... then laash it, don't run paas it.

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-23 15:28:45 

In reply to natty_forever

then laash it, don't run paas it.


lol lol lol lol lol lol lol mi a dead!!!

lol lol lol lol lol lol

 
methodic 2017-10-23 15:38:18 

In reply to Larr Pullo

He need a good rest. Still haven't learned his lesson.

 
Priapus 2017-10-23 15:49:23 

In reply to methodic

He need a good rest. Still haven't learned his lesson.


I thought he got enough rest for the Pakistan series.

 
Discourse 2017-10-23 15:51:07 

In reply to natty_forever

lol lol lol lol

 
Cleg 2017-10-23 16:04:29 

In reply to Andy99


In reply to buds

37?
With one fifty plus score in 6 innings?



....and KH?

Btw,his 49 was more important than lots of "fifties" and even "tons"

 
jballer84 2017-10-23 16:17:14 

In reply to DIEHARD

Yup.

 
tc1 2017-10-23 19:09:29 

In reply to Cleg


[quote]Btw,his 49 was more important than lots of "fifties" and even "tons"



That quote made sense to u

 
Khaga 2017-10-23 19:19:35 

Keep holding onto your BleakWood while dissing Bishoo..

 
CricketLuva4 2017-10-23 19:56:53 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Why are you surprised. That's how he plays all the time.

 
azadtnt 2017-10-24 06:59:43 

In reply to brians_da_best

A few lucky innings! His mental preparation isn’t in place for test especially at 5 or 6 where he is expected to settle the innings. To be honest he shouldn’t even be in the squad.

 
mikesiva 2017-10-28 05:40:11 

In reply to azadtnt

IMHO, Blackwood doesn't have the defensive technique to forge a long Test career. I think he's a mediocre Test batsmen.

However, I believe he has the potential to be a good T20 player. He didn't get a chance to play in the CPL last season, but next year I hope he plays a full CPL. It could be his break-out year in T20 cricket. I look forward to that....

He might serve us better in the T20 side than in the Test team.

 
buds 2017-10-28 06:05:59 

In reply to Cleg
Yep..way more important

 
JamMack 2017-10-28 09:00:06 

You play forward defensive to a leg break and get stumped? Really! He didnt know where his right toe was based on the initial stance he took? Clueless & brainless! Must be an issue about his education or lack there off. He is smart like the selectors. NOT! redface

 
mittheimp 2017-10-28 09:27:32 

In reply to DIEHARD

he looks like he has a lot of potential to me.

Amir made him look a bit daft - i think he has too much confidence but
from what i have seen he looks a very exciting player.

 
Logic 2017-10-28 09:48:25 

Interesting discussion. Somebody got to give way for Hety soon though. My bets on Blackwood. Less pressure o Hety coming at 6. Can score quickly with the lower order like Blackwood. but unlike Blackwood, this boy can really bat.

Potential future windies cappo to boot.

K.Hope only holding the fort until Bravo get his his together and retake his spot.

Would then have a nice mix of left and right handers throughout the top 9 though i still have a dream that Evan Lewis could be converted to a test cricketer... not sure Powell will go the distance.

If Ambris can actually keep Dowrich days numbered but hard to toss out Dow when i remember his debut innings in Dominica vs Oz...was there for that match and match saving and winning innings vs India and Pak.

 
Baje 2017-10-28 09:50:01 

Maybe he is better suited at # 3. Ball coming on to the bat, he might be able to rustle up a quick 50.

He has good eyesight, good reflexes and can actually bat for long periods.
Poor temperament, poor technique. rushes of blood.

 
tc1 2017-10-28 10:50:22 

In reply to buds

Yep..way more important


Again does the above make sense to u, only 2 yardies would post that shoite.

 
Courtesy 2017-10-28 10:53:36 

In reply to tc1
The same can be said about the post immediately above yours.

A No. 3 batsman with:

Poor temperament, poor technique. rushes of blood.

 
tc1 2017-10-28 11:09:17 

In reply to Courtesy

lol lol lolkeep them honest

 
Courtesy 2017-10-28 11:11:59 

In reply to tc1

big grin

Sometimes you haffi wonder.

 
tc1 2017-10-28 11:19:01 

In reply to Courtesy

lol lol

 
Baje 2017-10-28 11:47:46 

In reply to Courtesy
He is in the side at the moment. He is playing at the moment. When batting at #6, the shine is gone, conditions are easier and even average batsmen can consistently make 40's and 50's.
Now Blackwood doesnt appreciate the advantage of batting at #6, so if you continue to play him, then it might be best to send him at #3, where is adventurousness against the new ball might pay off, and then have someone at #6, who might be able to cash in, in easier conditions.

 
Courtesy 2017-10-28 11:49:28 

In reply to Baje

Why are you attempting to solve a problem with a problem?

You are trying to resolve the consequence of a problem.

Deal with the problem head on mate.

big grin

 
natty_forever 2017-10-28 11:59:39 

Bullshyt bout wrong format. Any format he going out like a clueless one.

 
openning 2017-10-28 12:08:42 

In reply to Logic

Four slots are up for grab;
Opener
#3
#6
Wicketkeeper
Everyone can see Ambris is a batsman, it is up to him if he also want to wicketkeep.

I will not wait for Darren Bravo, Hetty at three
Ambris at six
Ramdin at seven

 
Tagwa1 2017-10-29 18:37:04 

In reply to azadtnt

Uses his feet too much.

Too many on Planed shots.

Been saying that even when he made those few runs.

 
Verstehen 2017-10-31 07:35:42 

In reply to Larr Pullo

He really showed you this time.

Sikandar Raza to Blackwood, OUT, punches this straight to midwicket. The sharp turn has done the trick. Blackwood just checked his shot at the last moment, the ball stopped on him just a little bit. There was a puff of dust as it hit the surface. He should've looked to pull if he wanted to go leg side. Uncertainty has resulted in his downfall. Zimbabwe are fighting back or what
J Blackwood c Cremer b Sikandar Raza 5 (13b 1x4 0x6) SR: 38.46

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-31 08:13:56 

Well...at least he never get stumped

 
natty_forever 2017-10-31 11:32:13 

In reply to DIEHARD

lol lol lol

 
Tagwa1 2017-10-31 21:20:15 

Cyah bat. Has developed a poor habit of planning shots and then trying to avoid getting out.

YOU cyah bat like that. Too mamy risks. He has to play laterq ala the great Lara.

Do these kids look at the masters for videos for extended periods, they are all on you tube.

 
Priapus 2017-10-31 21:43:36 

In reply to Tagwa1

Too many on Planed shots.


What?? shock