Rory Burns
- Thread starter TheRey
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Does he still look like he is selling meth at a redneck bar?
TheRey
Winger
He's cut his hair and had a bit of a shave. Looks more like the handsome captain we've loved for years, rather than like he's screaming into the abyss about Carol Baskin
I was getting strong Tim Curry as Cardinal Richelieu vibes from him so I’m pleased he’s finally found a barber.
Jack Torrance
Striker
He’ll play but it does sound like his position is in the most doubt. I think Bracey will be given a chance in the New Zealand series not sure who misses out
Could be any of the top 3. They all need runs at test level. Maybe Sibley given he has been injured
TheRey
Winger
He will.
He's been in and out the side over the past 18 months with injury, and his daughter's birth. A proper run in the Test side this summer, and I'm absolutely convinced he'll nail down his spot.
In my very honest opinion - and I know some will disagree - he's the best, most consistent opener in the country right now.
Sibs has to learn how to score runs that aren't just placed on his hip IMO
Jack Torrance
Striker
I think Sibley is more reliable than Burns. Burns, Sibley and Crawley will be the top 3 against India I just think they want to give a few others a chance against New Zealand.
Possibly, I just think Burns has more options to score runs. Sibley when playing well can be good, but he’s got so few scoring areas
All 3 of those average from 30-34, and the Crawley one is inflated by a big big score.
Burns played well against Australia, I think he has something
TheRey
Winger
Sibley gets stuck against any top class bowling, and absolutely cannot hack playing spin. I love his attitude and I'm happy with him in the side, but he's currently a weak link.
Crawley has had one good knock. Theres potential there, but IMO his case is the weakest for selection.
Jack Torrance
Striker
Fair enough. For what it’s worth I actually thought all 3 have done alright and I’m willing to ignore the winter because some of the pitches were horrendous. Looking forward to the cricket mind after watching Sunderland capitulate in the football season
Yeah, agree fully on winter.Fair enough. For what it’s worth I actually thought all 3 have done alright and I’m willing to ignore the winter because some of the pitches were horrendous. Looking forward to the cricket mind after watching Sunderland capitulate in the football season
TheRey
Winger
Indeed. I'm happy with the three of them for now, but all three need big runs this summer - and I think Rory is the most likely.Fair enough. For what it’s worth I actually thought all 3 have done alright and I’m willing to ignore the winter because some of the pitches were horrendous. Looking forward to the cricket mind after watching Sunderland capitulate in the football season
Now the footballs done with and I haven't got to put up with Royball anymore, it's just mint having cricket to talk about and debate again
Aye about winter too. Should be taken out of their averages, it was an absolute joke. Give the lads a clean slate this summer and see how they go.
FWIW, I'm not advocating any of them being dropped or being under pressure. I'm assuming they'll be the top three for the first NZ Test, and I'm happy with that - just putting forward my case for Rory
@chunkylover53 watching the Surrey game with my missus and she reckons Rory is "hot as fuck"
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Yeah. But she has questionable tasteIndeed. I'm happy with the three of them for now, but all three need big runs this summer - and I think Rory is the most likely.
Now the footballs done with and I haven't got to put up with Royball anymore, it's just mint having cricket to talk about and debate again
Aye about winter too. Should be taken out of their averages, it was an absolute joke. Give the lads a clean slate this summer and see how they go.
FWIW, I'm not advocating any of them being dropped or being under pressure. I'm assuming they'll be the top three for the first NZ Test, and I'm happy with that - just putting forward my case for Rory
@chunkylover53 watching the Surrey game with my missus and she reckons Rory is "hot as fuck"
TheRey
Winger
rentaghost
Striker
I agree hes a certain starter.
He needs runs like at test level mind, he is fairly lucky to have played so many games for his record IMO, 30.7 average, not good enough lets be honest, after a promising period, not much higher than what a lot of lads god dropped for.
Certain starter for me still but he really needs to consistently score runs
my biggest issue with him, is that for someone who has based his game on batting long periods of time, he gets out mostly to such lazy shots.
really hope he does btw, as we have invested a lot of time in him, really could do with him stepping up as a senior batsman, which he is now
Fair enough. For what it’s worth I actually thought all 3 have done alright and I’m willing to ignore the winter because some of the pitches were horrendous. Looking forward to the cricket mind after watching Sunderland capitulate in the football season
Agreed, dangerous game if we pick based on that Indian tour, I just hope they dont have too many mental scars!
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Voice of fair play
Striker
Yes I agree totally although his record at test level not great however the way he played in the Ashes against brilliant on fire bowlers like Cummins, Hazelwood etc, suggested he has the talent to play at the top level.
Cricket all about opinions but don’t think Sibley would have performed as well against that quality attack.
And it was good for him imo he made his debut after that series
Should be our first choice option to open for me
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smoker
Striker
Boom, nail on the head.
He's like a modern day Wayne Larkins: fantastic at county level but never really had the talent to be a test batsman.
I don't know how you coach a player with Burns technique to reach the next level as it's so damn ugly you have nothing to work with. Either his default game is useful to the team, or somebody better comes along and you get rid. Sibley is in the same boat, but he seems to have a strong defensive game and the mindset to bat for hours, which is valuable.
That was the series where you finally thought it clicked for him. His position was in serious doubt before this. Then followed it up with good performances in NZ, SA and at home Vs the West Indies. From then on shite again.
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