ICC ODI World Cup Oct-Nov 2023

[AlwaysGreen]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/ricky-ponting-wants-aussie-player-dropped-for-semifinal/news-story/a263b4fe244eea44d662d1f06ce75167

Old McDerp knows how to spin bullshit:

“We’ve seen what Stoin’s been able to do with four players out after the first 10 (overs),” McDonald said.

“His ability to bowl a heavy ball, bring energy to the crease, and he’s got some different defensive skills as well. We feel as though he can complement at certain stages the frontline bowling.”

He's a f**king dud.

 

[Eelectrica]

35 from 34 against England is the best Stoinis has done in the past 18 months or so. Yeah we do know what Stoinplod has done- not much

All round big plod energy

 

[mozza91]

Green and Abbott are much better players than Stoinis. Too bad our dumbf**k selectors are the only ones who don’t see it.

 

[Twizzle]

but, do they bowl a heavy ball ?

 

[Mr Angry]

Whilst I do not share the Stoinis hate, I certainly prefer Green.

But hey Carn Kiwis, Kane is da man.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Whilst I do not share the Stoinis hate, I certainly prefer Green.

But hey Carn Kiwis, Kane is da man.

Its not hate. Its based on past performances.

 

[TheParraboy]

Fun Fact:

When Steve Smith is captain
The Rig (14 matches) averages almost 41 with a S/R almost 100
That doesn't include the 146* vs NZ, which was under Finch

 

[TheParraboy]

Would have like Abbot given couple more games in this WC

Very under rated bat, and a better bowling option than Bison/Rig

 

[King-Gutho94]

Would have like Abbot given couple more games in this WC

Very under rated bat, and a better bowling option than Bison/Rig

Very good in last few overs as well.

Cummins and Hazlewood probably aint the best death bowling options.

While Starc has lost his radar and its in Pakistan or Bangladesh. Some deliveries have even ended up in Sri Lanka.

 

[TheParraboy]

We ain't dropping Starc

But it gets to the point if his radar or the conditions don't suit him (we will know in his first couple of overs) then we cant blindly bowl him the 10 overs to the oppositions top/middle order. This is where Abbott could have played a role as another bowling option

 

[AlwaysGreen]

The thing with Stoinis is that he's 34, its not like we're waiting for him to mature as a player. His best years are behind him.

 

[mozza91]

but, do they bowl a heavy ball ?

McDonald needs to get Stoinis’ heavy balls out of his mouth.

 

[some11]

The thing with Stoinis is that he's 34, its not like we're waiting for him to mature as a player. His best years are behind him.

Imagine being 34 and selected based on some mythical potential.

Some guys have all the luck

 

[TheParraboy]

Some guys have all the luck

Agree

 

[mozza91]

Agree


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She’s obviously into shit cricketers so I’ll put my hat in the ring when Stoinis/Zampa make their love public.

 

[TheParraboy]

She’s obviously into shit cricketers so I’ll put my hat in the ring when Stoinis/Zampa make their love public.

Zampa is taken, even has a son

Adam Zampa marries his long-time girlfriend after postponing the wedding twice

Adam Zampa got married his girlfriend Hattie Leigh Palmer. Though Zampa didn't share the special moments, pictures were posted by their bridal wear brand.

crickettimes.com

 

[King-Gutho94]

She’s obviously into shit cricketers so I’ll put my hat in the ring when Stoinis/Zampa make their love public.

Unless you have a tanning machine that you can take everywhere like the Stoin does your battling uphill I reckon.

 

[Twizzle]

Agree


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pays to have heavy balls

 

[Twizzle]

 

[AlwaysGreen]

A bit radical. I like the idea of 1 ball, not sold on reducing games to 40 overs each.

Cricket World Cup: The changes needed to revitalise the tournament - Steven Finn column

Forty overs, one ball rather than two and more knockout matches - former England bowler Steven Finn maps out his plan to improve the World Cup.

www.bbc.com