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Another one for Boomer to go on about

link jen Joined: Jan 4, 2008
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http://blogs.cricinfo.com/itfigures/archives/2008/08/the_new_unbowlable.php#more

Come in Boomer. Although your boy hasn't been up to match scoring wise lately, here's other statistically greatness to brag about.
big grin

link cricketmygame Joined: Feb 27, 2005
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In reply to jen

Shiv is the man

link Fella Joined: May 3, 2003
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In reply to jen Wow!!! Shiv by a distance!

link Kurt Joined: Nov 14, 2002
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It is a sign of the general weakness of his team’s batting, as well as his defensive nature, that he so often is left unbeaten without making huge scores. It could certainly be argued West Indies are losing out on potential runs because of this; perhaps he should bat higher in the order.


What I and many others have been saying.

link prasad Joined: Apr 15, 2003
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perhaps he should bat higher in the order.

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
Posts: 4931 8/7/08 8:23:29 PM 
perhaps WI should get more CAPABLE batters

What an idea? smile

oh and a TAIL! lol

link thefan Joined: Apr 10, 2005
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In reply to Kurt

Where exactly should Shiv bat in the order considering all possible factors?

Why should he bat there? Can you provide any statistical evidence that batting where you believe he should realistically bat would translate to more runs for WI?

link javed Joined: Jun 3, 2004
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West Indies are losing out on potential runs
Shiv is also losing out on potential runs..... wink

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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In reply to javed
well spotted smile

link Kurt Joined: Nov 14, 2002
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In reply to thefan

Where exactly should Shiv bat in the order considering all possible factors?


#3 or #4 would be the ideal spot for the best batsman in the side. Given the weakness of the WI openers I'd plump for #4.

Can you provide any statistical evidence that batting where you believe he should realistically bat would translate to more runs for WI?


Given that Shiv hasn't batted up the order in 10 years (apart from the 2nd Test with the scabs in SL by memory) there's no statistical evidence to say whether he would be a failure or a success. I am confident though that Shiv would be up to the new challenge.

Do you really think he is incapable of batting at #4?

Oh I understand that some like you are besotted with Shiv's not-outs and their effects on his average. His not-out may well decrease with a promotion up the order with a consequent negative effect on his average. However, his overall run production (runs per match) would go up which is all that counts from a West Indian team (as opposed to a selfish) perspective.

link imusic Joined: Nov 13, 2002
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Where exactly should Shiv bat in the order considering all possible factors?

Seeing that his # 1 priority is to achieve a lifetime careeer test batting average of 50 at a minimum, the best place for shiv in the batting order is #7.

His likelihood of not outs will increase dramatically thereby achieving his ultimate goal. cool

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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In reply to imusic

What about the TAIL? smile

oh right, WI is tailless

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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Why is this a problem about Shiv? He is doing his part..

Why not about the others? lol lol lol

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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I hope you guys AWARE, that when the GREAT MAN comes to the crease ...its REBUILDING time

The dam damage done.. The bwoys back in the dressing room looking ALL KOOL skinning them teeth cool

link FuzzyWuzzy Joined: Jun 1, 2005
Posts: 12539 8/7/08 10:43:32 PM 
In reply to BallOil

all the more reason to come in earlier...dont you think?

But Ah feel music got it right. If he bats at 7 his n.o. will increase and so his average

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
Posts: 4931 8/7/08 10:47:06 PM 
In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Better idea, let Shiv bat both ends razz razz

link FuzzyWuzzy Joined: Jun 1, 2005
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In reply to BallOil

He want to bowl from both ends too????????????? razz razz razz razz razz razz

link sensie Joined: Mar 21, 2004
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Good post Jen. More headaches for the haters and LBL.

link jen Joined: Jan 4, 2008
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In reply to sensie Lol. Just to clear the air, that wasn't my intention. lol

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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In reply to jen
air not clearing... smile you want Boomer do the wook? lol

link jen Joined: Jan 4, 2008
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In reply to BallOil Yeah man, ah do it fo rile up Boomer. The man seem down about Shiv not scoring in county, he disappear off this mb fo some days now. So, ah up this one so he have mo records to talk about with shiv. smile

link CricketLuva4 Joined: Mar 9, 2008
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In reply to BallOil

Where is Boomer?? Is he getting the boat he was planning on purchasing?

link BallOil Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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In reply to CricketLuva4

probably went sailing or jump ova lol lol

link CricketLuva4 Joined: Mar 9, 2008
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In reply to BallOil

I guess now you can be the captain... big grin

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