Courtesy
Joined: Apr 16, 2009
Posts: 34524
3/22/23, 3:35:08 AM
When will diabetes learn to bowl and bat?
His bat is never straight always aiming for cow corner. Has this guy ever cover driven a ball for four?
This man coulda never play cricket.
PalsofMine
Joined: Feb 2, 2023
Posts: 313
3/22/23, 12:33:34 PM
Bish is very diplomatic!!
Narper
Joined: Jan 4, 2003
Posts: 244813
3/22/23, 12:53:58 PM
In reply to Courtesy
One would hope he is still learning....but the evidence suggests otherwise...
buds
Joined: Nov 15, 2002
Posts: 20065
3/22/23, 1:09:11 PM
In reply to Courtesy
A very slow learner. It's as if he is running a 100 metre dash. SMH.
bird
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
Posts: 1660
3/22/23, 1:54:16 PM
In reply to Courtesy
yes Bish said that, but! does he not realize it is embarrassing to continue making these excuses, Smith has been around for years and there is no growth in the skill level and in his mental strength
Drapsey
Joined: Dec 26, 2007
Posts: 32134
3/22/23, 1:58:20 PM
Odean's ODI bowling average is 27.71, and excepting for AlJo, less than any other bowler participating in this WI/Saffie series.
Ave 27 with the bat with SR 170....much more potential here
Drapsey
Joined: Dec 26, 2007
Posts: 32134
3/22/23, 2:18:30 PM
In reply to Narper
Actually, Odean is slotted as a batting allrounder. It amazes me that he batted at #10 during yesterday's game. Coming in to bat at that point only leaves one with the swinging option.
Odean Smith is not as half as good as Franklin Rose and not a quarter of Bernard Julian.
That's how low we have fallen.
PalsofMine
Joined: Feb 2, 2023
Posts: 313
3/22/23, 2:35:16 PM
In reply to Courtesy
more importantly, is he better than Shepherd? or Drakes? or even Greaves? or Primus? In ODIs average per wicket is less important than economy rate. The problem is that no captain will bowl Odean for 10 overs. If he is a batting allrounder, why is he coming in at No 9? Will any captain ever bat him at Nos. 3-5?
Narper
Joined: Jan 4, 2003
Posts: 244813
3/22/23, 2:38:51 PM
In reply to Courtesy
That's how low we have fallen.
That is the reality.
So those with a lil potential needs nurturing....the cupboard bare bare....
However..the bottom line is the players must want to get better...must not be satisfied with where they are...
In my opinion Smith is not getting better...even after playing in the IPL ...rubbing shoulders with best players and experiencing top class professional support systems there
Barry
Joined: Jun 20, 2019
Posts: 13030
3/22/23, 2:39:23 PM
In reply to Drapsey
Stop talking sheet
Drapsey
Joined: Dec 26, 2007
Posts: 32134
3/22/23, 2:41:56 PM
I was wondering what is the value of bowling average when economy rate is more meaningful indicator of efficiency, especially in a scenario when Odean's best bowling figures in ODI are 2/29.
Some fellas go to great lengths...
Narper
Joined: Jan 4, 2003
Posts: 244813
3/22/23, 2:45:15 PM
In reply to PalsofMine
Will any captain ever bat him at Nos. 3-5?
In the CPL...Amazon Warriors used him up the order..
hat is the reality.
So those with a lil potential needs nurturing....the cupboard bare bare....
However..the bottom line is the players must want to get better...must not be satisfied with where they are...
In my opinion Smith is not getting better...even after playing in the IPL ...rubbing shoulders with best players and experiencing top class professional support systems there
Yep.
Barry
Joined: Jun 20, 2019
Posts: 13030
3/22/23, 2:51:12 PM
Puncheon talking- bat he arse at 3 after failing at 9
Drapsey
Joined: Dec 26, 2007
Posts: 32134
3/22/23, 3:00:05 PM
In reply to Courtesy
BTW, I don't pay much attention to Averages either. We leave that to Devin.
WICFan
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
Posts: 8652
3/22/23, 4:28:21 PM
Reminds me of his namesake, Dwayne Smith.
InHindsight
Joined: Feb 24, 2007
Posts: 10387
3/22/23, 6:17:46 PM
Ocean Smith deserves criticism and should be dropped
googley
Joined: Feb 9, 2004
Posts: 20102
3/22/23, 7:47:03 PM
Anyone has the stats before and after he was "benched" by The Lard?
Courtesy
Joined: Apr 16, 2009
Posts: 34524
3/23/23, 11:15:24 AM
If Odean Smith is picked on any West Indies side again, then it still a sad story of the incompetence of our selectors.
Every international team knows now that he is diabetes.
..............
Cariah is now on a watchlist.
nissan
Joined: Dec 1, 2002
Posts: 5589
3/23/23, 11:34:18 AM
In reply to Courtesy
Some fellas go to great lengths...
You just hit on one of Smith's problems - lengths
Courtesy
Joined: Apr 16, 2009
Posts: 34524
3/23/23, 11:44:58 AM
Does Odean Smith have an IPL contract/
I would love to see him play in this year's IPL.
Seechy
Joined: Jan 30, 2009
Posts: 1671
3/23/23, 11:48:38 AM
In reply to Drapsey
His stats may be decent for an allrounder, but he has a lot of work to do if he wants to be a permanent fixture in the ODI setup. He needs to work on bowling economy, no ball issues, and batting time instead of trying to lash everything.