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On the bright side

imusic 8/1/25, 4:48:39 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,592 runs

We didn’t get bowled out
imusic 8/1/25, 4:52:04 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,592 runs

Jewel Andrew’s batting
voiceofreason 8/1/25, 4:57:56 AM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,012 runs

Jewel looked good and very composed. Real talent.

Holder bowled and batted well. Should be batting higher in this order as he plays spin and pace well.
methodic 8/1/25, 5:00:25 AM
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debut: 1/18/10
16,845 runs

their is no bright side, I am sorry.
imusic 8/1/25, 5:00:38 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,592 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Agreed re: Holder. Probably our most consistent player.

Hope was just interviewed and said that the plan was for Motie to bat at 3 and that was to not let the spinners settle.

Hmmmm
JOJO 8/1/25, 5:03:14 AM
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debut: 1/29/03
6,406 runs

In reply to imusic

What happened to Carty?
hawk 8/1/25, 5:04:44 AM
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debut: 4/1/07
4,670 runs

In reply to imusic

Bright side???? Interesting....
I hope this convinces all that it does not matter who is selected
PalsofMine 8/1/25, 1:15:13 PM
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debut: 2/2/23
2,303 runs

on the bright side, we showed consistency. cant bat pace, cant bat spin, cant win batting first, cant win batting second, can't win against Oz, cant win against Pakistan. Remarkable consistency.
googley 8/1/25, 6:04:15 PM
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debut: 2/9/04
23,826 runs

In reply to imusic

Hope was just interviewed and said that the plan was for Motie to bat at 3 and that was to not let the spinners settle.


Another stupid plan!!

If you want to experiment, make him open the batting with Andrew.

1. He can take advantage of the field restrictions.
2. Ease the pressure on Andrew who can play his natural game.
3. Left/Right combination will put pressure on the bowlers to maintain their line.


But that won't happen...cause the blind leading the blind!!
Brerzerk 8/1/25, 6:32:20 PM
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debut: 3/16/21
12,963 runs

Jewel has good requisites but needs some work and refinement. Still not close enough to the full length ball when driving. Backfoot closer to the bat/ball than front foot. Instead of trying to work the ball for singles when bogged down he followed Charles by trying to heave to leg.
Great hand-eye coordination, natural cricketer/athlete...can go far with right development
imusic 8/1/25, 6:54:37 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,592 runs

In reply to Brerzerk

Instead of trying to work the ball for singles when bogged down he followed Charles by trying to heave to leg.

Dude…,,he’s 19.

Instructions from the pavilion appeared to be step on the gas. You expect he will then start looking to work the ball for singles?

6 runs an over wasn’t going to be good enough in that circumstance.

People make the mistake in thinking that T20’cricket is brainless. It’s far from that. There’s an art and real skill to it.

We’re just deficient in that area right now.

I have zero issue with Jewel’s (or Charles’) approach during that time. Their execution is what was lacking.
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Brerzerk 8/1/25, 7:07:45 PM
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debut: 3/16/21
12,963 runs

In reply to imusic

He's 19 yes but he's in the team. Should we not identify what he needs to improve on because he's 19? If both he and Charles worked the ball vs heaving and missing their S/R would've been 170 that's less dots and less pressure o. the middle order
imusic 8/1/25, 7:53:26 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,592 runs

In reply to Brerzerk

Disagree
Chrissy 8/1/25, 8:33:54 PM
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debut: 11/14/02
201,990 runs

In reply to imusic
I like the kid
Brerzerk 8/1/25, 9:06:55 PM
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debut: 3/16/21
12,963 runs

In reply to imusic

Cool
tc1 8/2/25, 4:12:09 AM
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debut: 6/12/04
18,524 runs

This kid should be home studying for his GCE, at present the game is too big for him, let him develop, get him a contract to play overseas to play in a more competitive league.
Onionman0 8/2/25, 9:53:22 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,938 runs

In reply to tc1

This kid should be home studying for his GCE, at present the game is too big for him,


Unfortunately, your advice came late for Tendulkar (17 yrs), Icon(18 yrs),Afridi(17 yrs) et al.....

Jewel..go study...
Onionman0 8/2/25, 10:02:26 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,938 runs

In reply to googley

That would be quite innovative and interesting.....but data coach won't...like Narine did for KKR....worth trying..