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Joe Root - TRINIDADDY - 12-11-2014
Joe Root is only 23 and already averaging 50 in tests and 40 in ODIs. Once he gets in, he seems to go on and on.
Re: Joe Root - Calypso - 12-11-2014
I agree ....... absolutely !!! 8)
Re: Joe Root - ketchim - 12-11-2014
What a bat , eh ?
great temperament : liked him since the Warner incident in the Pub ! 8)
Re: Joe Root - mapoui - 12-11-2014
lil Bravo! :
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Re: Joe Root - dillinger10 - 12-12-2014
Earlier this summer Mikey Holding argued that Root shouldn't have been selected for the ODI side fearing it may ruin his development as a Test cricket. Taylor at 3 and Root at 4 has given the lineup some much needed stability. Ravi looks good at 5 and I like Buttler being saved to the death. I am still curious as to why Ravi hasn't bowled more in this series.
Re: Joe Root - Mail - 12-12-2014
Dilly,
I have to admit I was one of those who agreed with Mikey and, it might seem strange, I am still not quite sold on Root for the ODIs!
However he has proven his worth and I would open with Root as he has the temperament to bat through but that is Cooky's spot!
He did very well.
Like you I am perplexed why Ravi has not been bowling!
I did warn you about Stokes a while back and sadly he is fading away very quickly.
I hope he returns but there is something about his attitude.
We have to win the next two.
Re: Joe Root - dillinger10 - 12-12-2014
Stokes has slipped behind both Jordan and Woakes, in my opinion and can't see him making the final squad based on his recent form. He has been a major disappointment for me. My guess on the final 15 as things currently stands is: Cook, Mooen Ali, Anderson, Bell, Bopara, Broad, Buttler, Finn, Hales, Jordan, Morgan, Root, Taylor, Treadwell, Woakes.
Re: Joe Root - Calypso - 12-12-2014
Lil Joe has got the ability plus a fitting temperament giving him the "it" factor...
Lil Lara may have the ability but is a bit of a prima donna ....and it ain't working !!!
Re: Joe Root - Mail - 12-12-2014
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Stokes has slipped behind both Jordan and Woakes, in my opinion and can't see him making the final squad based on his recent form. He has been a major disappointment for me. My guess on the final 15 as things currently stands is: Cook, Mooen Ali, Anderson, Bell, Bopara, Broad, Buttler, Finn, Hales, Jordan, Morgan, Root, Taylor, Treadwell, Woakes.
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That would be my 15 as well.
Great Moeen fan but he needs to be a bit more selective at the top and adjust to conditions.
I am not hell bent on Woakes but your squad is good!
Re: Joe Root - TRINIDADDY - 12-12-2014
Steven Smith, Joe Root, Kohli and Kane Williamson. They are all the future's of their respective countries.
WI has nobody who is comparable. Our players mature a full decade after those of other countries.