Martyn played admirably today - his game was just right for the situation. Hayden had the wood over the bowlers and Martyn successfully pushed the ones and indeed plenty of twos, to score at a solid rate.
We had a pre-match predictions sheet, points being awarded for predicting the top run-scorer and best bowler from each team as well as the team scores, winner of the toss/match etc.
I was criticised for selecting Martyn as my top-runscorer, but I don't regret it for a moment now. He played well and it is a real shame that his support innings of 67 will be lost in the power of Hayden and the sheer craziness of Symond's innings - unbelievable.
Meanwhile the Martyn knockers quietly retreat, surviving to fight another day when Martyn gets another low score and they can suddenly raise the issue of Martyn's One Day position.
Such a shame, such a shame - if Martyn didn't perform I would have admitted I was incorrect in my assumption he would return to the runs. But thankfully his form never deserted him, he just kept getting out to lazy or unfortunate shots.
Well done Damien Martyn - never doubted you.
It's a shame so-called "fans" will continue to bag you.
