Champions League T20

[Carbine Chaos]

Well played by Hafeez, good aggressive captaincy made a good game of it in the end.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Even when injured and in a meaningless match, Marsh looks a class above.

Looked like he was playing on a different pitch to the others. Some skipper's knock that.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

It's amazing how utterly shit the Scorchers batting is every year but every year they seem to win games in the BBL.

They've got the Marsh men.

 

[The_Reaper]

Looked like he was playing on a different pitch to the others. Some skipper's knock that.

Long way yet but if he did establish himself in the team is he a future international Captain?

Did Captain Australia at U19 level and would be the first proper Western Australian to Captain since Kim Hughes wouldn't he?

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Long way yet but if he did establish himself in the team is he a future international Captain?

Did Captain Australia at U19 level and would be the first proper Western Australian to Captain since Kim Hughes wouldn't he?

Awww. Gilly's a proper Sandgroper by now...

 

[The_Reaper]

Awww. Gilly's a proper Sandgroper by now...

Yeah that's harsh.

Would be nice for someone born in WA to become the permanent Captain though

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Long way yet but if he did establish himself in the team is he a future international Captain?

Did Captain Australia at U19 level and would be the first proper Western Australian to Captain since Kim Hughes wouldn't he?

I wouldn't say no flat out, but I have massive issues with AR's being captains. They always over bowl themselves, which is a huge issue with Marsh and his injury issues. I would prefer Smith to take the reigns, then look to Jake Doran longer term.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I wouldn't say no flat out, but I have massive issues with AR's being captains. They always over bowl themselves, which is a huge issue with Marsh and his injury issues. I would prefer Smith to take the reigns, then look to Will Bosisto longer term.

Good post!

 

[The_Reaper]

I wouldn't say no flat out, but I have massive issues with AR's being captains. They always over bowl themselves, which is a huge issue with Marsh and his injury issues. I would prefer Smith to take the reigns, then look to Jake Doran longer term.

Yeah Smith is still my preference.

He's got the advantage of having performed at test level and Captained at Shield level

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Good post!

Well lets be honest here, Steve Smith is a natural leader, he will be the skipper. It is good to have a number of players with leadership qualities- Marsh would be one, Warner, Doran (when he gets a go, and he will), etc.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yeah Smith is still my preference.

He's got the advantage of having performed at test level and Captained at Shield level

Also, is liked internally and there are already plans with him captaining a few games. Whilst they won't say it I have no doubt that Bailey has been tapped on the shoulder a little and internally that is the 'excuse' they need to give Smith a few games as captain. I rate Mitch Marsh but we tried this captaincy with Watson...what happened, he bowled himself into the ground and broke down (again).

 

[Doodlesweaver]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2014/content/current/video_audio/786215.html

Very realistic coach here. Like what he said about the senior players' bowling letting the Scorchers down, that's what we all thought.

 

[Torz]

Terrible innings from Dom Michael. Missed out on a bunch of hittable deliveries from Russell and then limply gifts a catch.

Then an awful umpiring decision. Obvious inside edge. Hobart in trouble!

 

[Cleavy]

Blizzard out for a golden duck.

 

[Cleavy]

barely 60 after 12 overs. can't see a competitive score being posted

 

[Torz]

KKR needed 6 off the last over. Hilfy drops a catch at fine leg first ball of the over and bundles it over the line for six. Could've made it interesting if he'd caught it.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Also, is liked internally and there are already plans with him captaining a few games. Whilst they won't say it I have no doubt that Bailey has been tapped on the shoulder a little and internally that is the 'excuse' they need to give Smith a few games as captain. I rate Mitch Marsh but we tried this captaincy with Watson...what happened, he bowled himself into the ground and broke down (again).

He breaks down regularly and captaincy has nothing to do it. I can't see Marsh captaining Aus much because being an allrounder is difficult.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

He breaks down regularly and captaincy has nothing to do it. I can't see Marsh captaining Aus much because being an allrounder is difficult.

It had a lot to do with it during that period. All rounders are horrible captains though, you are right.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

It had a lot to do with it during that period. All rounders are horrible captains though, you are right.

Where did I say that all all-rounders are horrible captains? This particular captain-in-waiting has done his hammy again - though only slightly by the sounds of it.

Ahh well, considering the fragility of the Marsh boys, it was bound to happen.

 

[ioppolo]

Narine reported a second time, not allowed to bowl in the final.

 

[GROTTO]

Narine reported a second time, not allowed to bowl in the final.

I am very suspicious about the timing to coincide with a final............

 

[The_Reaper]

I am very suspicious about the timing to coincide with a final............

Doesn't he play for the CSK?
Which is owned by the person who runs the BCCI and ICC?

Last team that would get dodged

Maybe if Narine doesn't want to get called he shouldn't chuck?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Doesn't he play for the CSK?

Who, Narine? He plays for KKR.

 

[The_Reaper]

Who, Narine? He plays for KKR.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

CSK always get finals/trophies handed to them, conspiracy still on!