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1st TEST :: New Zealand v England


mackembhoy said:
Robinson form fell off a cliff once he was overlooked for the England squad in favour of Smith/Cox.

But he's definitely got the ability to play test cricket and do a similar lower order job Smith has done. He showed that with the Lions in India scoring two 80 scores at 75 SR with the tail.

I think there are plenty of middle order bats around, so seems daft rushing to make Smith bat higher, when he looks perfect there.

We did the same stupid thing with Bairstow when he should have just been left at 7.
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I'm not saying he should be moved yet! But long term, he will definitely have the ability to be a proper Test match no.3, averaging 45+. He's freakishly good. Totally agree with leaving him where he is for now, but with Robinson and Rew waiting around, we're OK for Keepers - and long term he could be the no.3 we've been desperate for since Trott retired.
 
Aidan11 said:
It is odd how Robinson isn't getting picked.
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Think he is now

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mackembhoy said:
Robinson form fell off a cliff once he was overlooked for the England squad in favour of Smith/Cox.

But he's definitely got the ability to play test cricket and do a similar lower order job Smith has done. He showed that with the Lions in India scoring two 80 scores at 75 SR with the tail.

I think there are plenty of middle order bats around, so seems daft rushing to make Smith bat higher, when he looks perfect there.

We did the same stupid thing with Bairstow when he should have just been left at 7.
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I agree just let him be

Think he will probs end up order but no rush
 
TheRey said:
I'm not saying he should be moved yet! But long term, he will definitely have the ability to be a proper Test match no.3, averaging 45+. He's freakishly good. Totally agree with leaving him where he is for now, but with Robinson and Rew waiting around, we're OK for Keepers - and long term he could be the no.3 we've been desperate for since Trott retired.
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I wasn't saying you particularly making that point. Just in general.

Twitter was full of it during the summer and his England career had barely started. Like let him get in the door first before going he's far too good to bat 7 move him immediately :lol:
 
I’m only jesting with mustard

Let’s hope whoever comes in , we win this series

It will be a tough one and I’ve read that Southee is retiring , so he will really be out to finish on a high

Might be worth checking what’s available for a man of the match or series for him
 
Ghfd said:
I’m only jesting with mustard

Let’s hope whoever comes in , we win this series

It will be a tough one and I’ve read that Southee is retiring , so he will really be out to finish on a high

Might be worth checking what’s available for a man of the match or series for him
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I wanna get odds for if Mustard will last the two test series without a ban :lol:
 
Ghfd said:
I’m only jesting with mustard

Let’s hope whoever comes in , we win this series

It will be a tough one and I’ve read that Southee is retiring , so he will really be out to finish on a high

Might be worth checking what’s available for a man of the match or series for him
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Southee has been finished for a while. Sensible that he fell on his sword in terms of captaincy and now retirement.

Perhaps one last hurrah now not burdened with being effectively an 11th man as captain isn't a bad shout.
 
Ghfd said:
Im fav at 4/5 but mustard is evens
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Some bookies have stopped taking bets mate
mackembhoy said:
Southee has been finished for a while. Sensible that he fell on his sword in terms of captaincy and now retirement.

Perhaps one last hurrah now not burdened with being effectively an 11th man as captain isn't a bad shout.
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One of my all time fav cricketers him, sad to see him go
Ghfd said:
Im fav at 4/5 but mustard is evens
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Tbf like I call someone a joker and get a 4 month ban, I got called “sniveling little twat” last night and nothing happened to the poster :lol:

There’s like 1 mod who clearly hates me, 2 tier justice!!
 
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MustardAndOnions said:
Smith is only getting picked because he plays golf mate
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Aye find the whole golf craic tiresome tbh.

It blown way out of all context, they have something outside of the very pressurized top level sport they play to help team bonding and togetherness perfectly fine with it.

Can’t for one minute think anyone genuinely believes players picked because of it as don’t think anyone that thick
Ghfd said:
What if Smith gets injured? Who do you think is next cab off the rank?
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Robinson I would go for.
 
Voice of fair play said:
Aye find the whole golf craic tiresome tbh.

It blown way out of all context, they have something outside of the very pressurized top level sport they play to help team bonding and togetherness perfectly fine with it.

Can’t for one minute think anyone genuinely believes players picked because of it as don’t think anyone that thick

Robinson I would go for.
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It’s like people were rather they were out on the drink or something

The selection tactics are literally the exact opposite of that too, they are picking people out of nowhere who they have never met and who mostly don’t play golf. Very strange thing, I’ve no idea why it’s a thing
 
Voice of fair play said:
Aye find the whole golf craic tiresome tbh.

It blown way out of all context, they have something outside of the very pressurized top level sport they play to help team bonding and togetherness perfectly fine with it.

Can’t for one minute think anyone genuinely believes players picked because of it as don’t think anyone that thick

Robinson I would go for.
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I heard Robinson has a rotten handicap, mind
 
Dexter said:
Saying Ben Foakes wouldn’t get into Durham’s team man. What a time to be alive.
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Imagine thinking he’s better than Ollie Robinson man :lol:
TheRey said:
He's either as thick as mince, or desperate for attention. I feel for him either way, what a sad little life
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You’re a palace supporting surrey fan who trolls a Sunderland message board for absolutely no reason. And celebrated when England lose.
 
MustardAndOnions said:
Imagine thinking he’s better than Ollie Robinson man :lol:


You’re a palace supporting surrey fan who trolls a Sunderland message board for absolutely no reason. And celebrated when England lose.
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He would get in as a specialist batsman never mind a keeper. Unless you’re mad enough to think he’s worse than Clark or Borthwick.
 
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