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It seems franchise cricket has forgotten about the great battle between bat and ball. In fact, this season in the IPL there is no battle at all.
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I love T20 cricket Polly but this IPL has been a joke.
Cricket's long-standing battle between bat and ball: Is the IPL money-driven 'show' ruining the contest of the game?
Good thought, If one if of the quicks had to miss out for me it might have to be Hazlewood and leave Starc, Cummins in with Marsh, Stoinis and potentially Green as harsh as it is.
Is spin the key to Australia’s success in the T20 World Cup?
Yes Glenn Maxwell has been in great form with the ball but I’m concerned about the ground sizes and the quality of pitches curated for the quicks more than usual for this World Cup.
Is spin the key to Australia’s success in the T20 World Cup?
In terms of the regular seasons but in the most important game that actually counts no they aren’t. Stated in the next few lines.
A history of big-name players but no trophies to show for it: Can Melbourne Stars gain elusive BBL silverware in 2023?
It was from 2013 and onwards.
The not-so-traditional pathway of the Rookie Draft: Top 10 stars who have used this route to success in the past decade
Don Luke Jackson is more of a ruck forward then a forward he kicked 22 goals last year. Freo have played finals once in eight seasons.
Will Dockers come to rue lack of trade activity?
We will find out the importance of winning three games instead of two in years to come.
To tank or not to tank: Will North come to rue final-round victory?
Exactly Melbourne messed their picks and chose to draft runners instead of footballers. If the Tigers didn’t have Dusty they wouldn’t of been that successful.
To tank or not to tank: Will North come to rue final-round victory?
I think to compare Collingwood from a couple years ago to these two teams is not a great example. I’m just posing the question of was it really important to beat the 15th place Gold Coast suns to miss out on a generational talent.
To tank or not to tank: Will North come to rue final-round victory?
I agree, I think he should a one-club player at Richmond, but if he was to leave l believe the Giants are the perfect fit rather than the Gold Coast for example.
Would Dusty be the perfect fit for the Giants?
Good point, maybe if Richmond payed some of his salary it could be a win win situation for both teams, if the tigers want to get some more young guns in.
Would Dusty be the perfect fit for the Giants?
Fair enough, it certainly would not help their salary cap at the giants. Under Adam Kingsley they seem to be building a strong culture at the club with signings such as Harry Himmelberg.
Would Dusty be the perfect fit for the Giants?
Victorian state cricket certainly did in the BBL, with the Melbourne Renegades after they lost there independence.
Why do Australia's state cricket associations ignore experience to focus on 'potential'?
Victoria, SA and NSW in my opinion have taken it too far in bringing a heap of young talent who haven’t earned their spot on merit. This is leading too uncompetitive seasons which is quite hard to watch at times.
Why do Australia's state cricket associations ignore experience to focus on 'potential'?
I agree, I believe the young talent will come good, but is it worth comprising competitions like the Sheffield Shield. The states need to find a better way of balancing youth and experience not just putting them all at once.
Why do Australia's state cricket associations ignore experience to focus on 'potential'?
I hope not, l believe the young talent shouldn’t be gifted games they should instead work hard and bang the door down like the generation before did.
Why do Australia's state cricket associations ignore experience to focus on 'potential'?
Yeah l don’t even believe the ICC know where world cricket is going in the near future which is pretty concerning considering they are the ones in charge. They should try invest some of the money made from franchise leagues to give to these Nations.
Is it too late for West Indian cricket to get its swagger back?
Narine was just an example, the recent ICC World Cup qualifying games have shown are badly standards are at the moment. Fielding and leadership are at there lowest.
Is it too late for West Indian cricket to get its swagger back?
Absolutely, the ICC should definitely invest much needed resources back into the poorer Nations, especially if they want to continue to grow the game.
Is it too late for West Indian cricket to get its swagger back?
For St.Kilda I feel Brad Crouch is a little bit overhyped. Absolutely loved his effort with 17 tackles, but was rewarded with no coaches votes and only six for the season. I don’t believe his ball use stacks up compared to elite mids in the comp. For me l think Jade Gresham is the guy to step up and would love to see him up the ground a little bit more.
Round 17 crucial cogs: The player in each AFL team who must stand out from the pack
I agree, I don’t think Broad, Anderson and Robinson is the right mix. That extra pace does wonders against opposition batsman and would suit the short ball tactics. I’m extremely surprised tongue has been left out he was the pick of their bowling lineup in the second test.
Third Ashes Test talking points: Without Lyon, Bazball or hubris?
I agree, l think both sides will choose this method for the 3rd test. I was staggered Mark Wood wasn’t selected for the first test and l believe England have butchered themselves in selection again. Last Ashes at the Gabba England chose not to play Anderson and Broad on a green top.
Third Ashes Test talking points: Without Lyon, Bazball or hubris?
For me if Mark Wood was bowling in the second innings Australia would have lost that game.
Ashes 2nd Test burning questions: Selection dramas, runs at what cost?
Yeah winning the first test was massive for the Aussies. Will be interested to see how the veteran bowlers recover for the second test at Lords.
Ashes 2nd Test burning questions: Selection dramas, runs at what cost?
I’m not talking about the Indian crowd in the stands who love any cricket. I’m more talking about the average cricket fan I’d say.
Cricket's long-standing battle between bat and ball: Is the IPL money-driven 'show' ruining the contest of the game?