tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post563895006194815633..comments2024-03-28T03:56:27.275-07:00Comments on The Old Batsman: No more six please, we're BritishThe Old Batsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-82394545140093933022008-11-19T08:22:00.000-08:002008-11-19T08:22:00.000-08:0012th Man - an excellent point, although I don't th...12th Man - an excellent point, although I don't think they should pigeonhole Napier in that way. He has an extraordinary aptitude for belting it. That said, you're right - monty plus a batsman?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Damith - am putting you on the blogroll now. Langer's been batting at Taunton. The pitch there is like a section of motorway. No wonder he can slog now.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-17985905791000742312008-11-19T07:55:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:55:00.000-08:00Before this I dint know Langer could hit 6s btw.Im...Before this I dint know Langer could hit 6s btw.<BR/><BR/>Impressive.Damith S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17751878318520600594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-28444668782176674712008-11-19T07:53:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:53:00.000-08:00We were the defending champions.We did not do well...We were the defending champions.<BR/><BR/>We did not do well.<BR/><BR/>I was not happy.<BR/>ps- how about a link exchange mate.<BR/>im adding you to my blogroll now.Damith S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17751878318520600594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-12781068334962128452008-11-19T07:30:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:30:00.000-08:00I dont understand why the English selectors are ob...I dont understand why the English selectors are obsessed with bits-and-pieces cricketers.<BR/><BR/>The present English side has enough of them - Samit, Bopara, Colly and Fred to some extent. Barring Fred, none of them have mastered one of either bowling or batting.<BR/><BR/>Why don't they look for a genuine batsman or a genuine bowler who can contribute his best in his area of expertise? I'm sure there is no shortage of talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-54495059355417727822008-11-19T07:01:00.000-08:002008-11-19T07:01:00.000-08:00I did - I was interested in his remark that he 'co...I did - I was interested in his remark that he 'couldn't put his finger on' what was wrong with the England ODI side - that's a feeling lots of us share, I'd say. <BR/><BR/>Choosing anyone on the basis of the Sixes would be nuts, but I think Napier has a bit of star quality, and he's been clocked around 85mph with his bowling too.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-40944018963890554282008-11-19T06:16:00.000-08:002008-11-19T06:16:00.000-08:00I was surprised when Darren Gough recommended Bres...I was surprised when Darren Gough recommended Bresnan and Napier to be included in the English ODI squad after their 'Super Sixes' performance.<BR/><BR/>I hope you read his views on selection 'favouritism' in The Spin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com