Next Generation

[1990crow]

Hit a nice one in the air to bring up 50 so he has got it in his arsenal. Just picks his battles which is great to see

Be nice to have a young bat come through who doesn't want to hit everything for 6.

 

[9874123]

Hogan keeps his head so still, and can play the ball so late. He is superb off the back foot, his timing, late cut, and back foot defence remind me of (dare I say it) right handed Brian Lara.

 

[9874123]

Sensational fielding from Ireland in the last few overs

 

[9874123]

Nitish Samuel hasn't always timed it perfectly and doesn't always middle it, but overall he has been nice and compact with very good decision making. He has hit the leading edge trying to flick it to square leg multiple times. He needs to fix that.

He has battled hard and generally played each ball on its merits but now is looking a bit restless and is searching for his first (!) boundary. I hope he doesn't let himself down trying to force it.

 

[toml]

Ah, after talking Steve up since I first saw him play when he was 15 or so, this feels good.

 

[madjoe]

I couldn't think of who Hogan reminded me of, Hughes (right hander) with the foot work and wrist work

 

[BGman]

Averaging 70 in red ball premier cricket this season and striking in the high 60's

Great start Aussies. I liked Hogan's timing and placement. A white ball star is born. Am waiting for him to play a Youth Test series before I can say a Test star is born.

 

[Soups]

Watched a couple of Highlights - Malajczuk looked a little like Brevis with that head down club to cow

Hogan looked smooth the whole way, once he fills out a bit watch out I reckon.

Lachmund looks like Sean Abbott

 

[BGman]

Young batsmen who start Shield cricket promisingly often face a second wave of challenges, once there's more footage and data available on them.

Bowling attacks hone in on weaknesses. Favourite scoring areas get closed off. Their technique gets tested.

A case in point Teague Wyllie.

Lachmund looks like Sean Abbot

Better I hope. Does he also bat. Why the tears of joy as Sabba has always been sub international level.

Is this Cup behind the Prime paywall too? YT also has zero footage of the Aussie game.

 

[ioppolo]

Not sure what to make of Nitesh Samuel's innings. 77* off 101 with no boundaries is impressive both ways. Didn't look to play any expansive shots at all, hence the 2s everywhere. Good runner between wickets though.

 

[toml]

Great start Aussies. Can see why even tho this is white ball. I liked Hogan's timing and placement. A white ball star is born. Am waiting for him to play a Youth Test before I can say a red ball star is born.

He played youth test against India last year. Top scored in that match which ended up been the highest score by an Aus player across both tests. Didn't play the 2nd test though.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-under-19s-tour-of-australia-2025-26-1503787/australia-under-19s-vs-india-under-19s-1st-youth-test-1503796/full-scorecard

 

[Bucking Beads]

Not sure what to make of Nitesh Samuel's innings. 77* off 101 with no boundaries is impressive both ways. Didn't look to play any expansive shots at all, hence the 2s everywhere. Good runner between wickets though.

I look it and think great that he didn't just throw his wicket away.