he can, it would just be odd to not pick the best opening batsman to open the batting, but then again, they did the same thing with shane watson last world cup
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Lyon doesn't need to rip through sides. He just needs to be that holding bowler that keeps the runs down and frustrates the batsmen in the middle overs. If he turns in 0/45-0/50 off his 10 overs, it's job done. A wicket or two is a bonus, but he'd mainly be there to economically churn through overs in this format. And no, Zampa, Stoinis, or some other part-timer can't do the same job. If they had proven they could, it wouldn't be a conversation.
Lyon is also one of our best and most versatile fielders too, which is invaluable if we're trying to hide the likes of Khawaja or Shaun Marsh out there.
I am surprised how Warner is playing differently here in World Cup whereas in IPL he was highest scorer and smashing everywhere.. Here he was struggling even against Afghans and now in this match.. yesterdays pitch wasnt that bad to bat.. if Pandya and Maxwell could smash so could Warner..
If he's ruled out of the tournament the forced change could just well be a blessing in disguise.Stoinis ruled out disappointing for him...but let’s be frank he shouldn’t have been near the squad!
Mitch Marsh on route to England
Reusable heat packs.
Not the first time Ive heard of spinners using them to keep their hands warm.
Clearly, the blueprint is to go after our bowlers other than Starc and Cummins so we probably need to bring in Behrendorff. Which is unfortunate for NCN. I dont think he bowled too badly after his first over yesterday.
Stoinis is the big problem which I cant see a great alternative for. I think the selectors missed a trick by not taking MMarsh to India and UAE prior to the WC and not having him in the squad as cover for Stoinis. With NCN at 8, there was a bit more cover in the lineup however with a needed change to the bowling attack, puts a bit more pressure on the top order to make the runs.
Long tournament, plenty of improvement ahead.
Just as you posted this it has been announced he is being flown over as cover for Stoinis.Problem is, Marsh needs time away from international cricket. If his confidence is ****e, pulling him into a world cup won't help. Shame there is no other all-rounder on the radar. Jhye Richardson is a bit miss, as like NCN he can hit.
If he's ruled out of the tournament the forced change could just well be a blessing in disguise.
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Harbhajan Singh springs to mind.You get no argument from me. The reason for his insufferable arrogance is because he's virtually untouchable thanks to the power of Indian cricket.
This is the concept of Lyon in the short formats, yet he's failed to produce each time.
No bowler is a death bowler on a pitch that is set up for batting.I thought Stoinis was meant to be the death bowling specialist
He was already in the A squad to tour England, so he’s not getting a break. Might as well play him in his best format.Problem is, Marsh needs time away from international cricket. If his confidence is ****e, pulling him into a world cup won't help. Shame there is no other all-rounder on the radar. Jhye Richardson is a bit miss, as like NCN he can hit.
Looks like our game vs pakistan will be a washout, we might need to win 4 of the last 5 to make it although 3 out of 5 with a good run rate could be enough.
Our game is sat in London which is showers, that sl game is one we really don't want rained out
Our game is sat in London which is showers, that sl game is one we really don't want rained out
I would say that is the plan but relying on Carey and NCN to make runs is a little concerning.
Like Stoinis was making runs anyway what’s the difference
Exactly. What India made painfully obvious too us is that we didn't have enough good bowling options
The only bad thing with say a Behrendoff playing is that Cummins won’t get the new ball- out of Starc, Cummins and Behrendoff he’s the more versatile.