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A glimmer of hope in Athanaze

imusic 1/19/25, 7:07:29 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
79,600 runs

Compared to our overall showing with the bat, well done young man

Keep going
PalsofMine 1/19/25, 11:19:21 PM
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debut: 2/2/23
1,849 runs

Well done indeed but even better if you can back it up with a decent second test performance so that you are consistent over the series.
anthonyp 1/20/25, 12:49:21 AM
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debut: 11/2/09
12,565 runs

In reply to imusic

Couple series ago I posted that Athanaze is the only player in that squad that could actually bat de others are survivors/pokers.

De longer he spends in that squad you will see it more... yes he is inconsistent but the potential is there to be a good batsman.

Wickham and Anderson are two young players that I think could do the same too.
openning 1/20/25, 1:46:55 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
44,538 runs

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There seems to be a group of youngsters to build the team around.
This is the last tour for Kraigg and Roach, I would not play Roach in the next test, that role should be Phillips.
Looking forward;
Mikyle Louis
Tage/Campbell/Performing opener with more than one year of performing at the regional level.
Keacy Carty
Alick Athanaze

Justin Greaves /Kaven Hodge/Jangoo?? Stats just below par
Tevin Imlach
Kevin Sinclair /Jomel Warrican /Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie/ Jomel Warrican /Kevin Sinclair
Jayden Seales
Alzarri Joseph
Shamar Joseph

This is the beginning of rebuilding, Jangoo's selection will be based on performance during this year's regional.
Da'silva's batting and keeping left much to be admired.
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imusic 1/20/25, 1:56:54 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
79,600 runs

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Gangoo's selection will be based on performance during this year's regional.


Gangoo????

Something/someone on your mind bro?
Jumpstart 1/20/25, 2:09:28 AM
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debut: 11/30/17
11,441 runs

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Tage/Campbell/Performing opener with more than one year of performing at the regional level.

Tage is not a batsman of international standard unless you’re preparing a squad for tier 2 cricket
openning 1/20/25, 2:44:55 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
44,538 runs

In reply to Jumpstart

I will return to his stats 2-3 years from now.
Let us see how he performs this year.
Whenever I hear someone speak poorly of another, Seymour Nurse facing Australia and Bobby Simpson felling for his bowlers as Nurse's inning progress comes to my mind, not only did Australia understand the calibre of Seymour, but New Zealand suffered the same.
Learning is ongoing.
openning 1/20/25, 3:05:24 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
44,538 runs

In reply to imusic

Jangoo, thanks.

Something/someone on your mind bro?

As a father's girl, I was supposed to have a Zoom call from my daughter this evening.
Meet and greet, maybe tomorrow. rolleyes
Castled 1/20/25, 3:06:38 AM
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debut: 8/21/22
1,177 runs

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Your tale of Simpson feeling sorry for Seymour when he came out to bat with the Aussie pacers on the rampage and then feeling sorry for his bowlers when Seymour unleashed his famous strokeplay always brings a smile.lol
imusic 1/20/25, 4:02:52 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
79,600 runs

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Enjoy!
Onionman0 1/20/25, 4:16:55 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,363 runs

In reply to imusic

Apart from Athanaze.... Louis also impressed me....by trying to change his stance and guard...he attempted mid- match.... very tough proposition.....

Sinclair batted with lots of composure.....his bowling was well appreciated by all commies..Bishop, Sohail,Cock.....
Onionman0 1/20/25, 4:26:11 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,363 runs

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Agree with all ....

Except....

Da'silva's batting and keeping left much to be admired.


It's failure of coaches....

.even a modern time great Kohli getting out to same shot...
India change the batting coach....

For Silva, he started brilliantly against Australia but started falling over..repeated lbw or bowled....

Jimmy and Reifer...both has been with team Since 2024....

Bring somebody competent....
Two best spin & pace bowling modern batters..
Lara
Hooper..

See our batters flourish...

Remember, Lara was mentor for Australia tour ...

Next series against Australia..June- July...

Silva can be one of our top order batter....

Imlach with his keeping....has already impressed all and sundry...