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Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - dillinger10 - 09-06-2016
Martin Guptill.
Poorest averages for top-order batsmen (1-7) in Tests since 2013 (Min 30 inns)
![[Image: Guptill.jpg]](https://s12.postimg.io/trhdznajh/Guptill.jpg)
I recently questioned why New Zealand continue to select Martin Guptill in Test match cricket. A closer look at the numbers raises further eyebrows. Since 2013, Martin Guptill has been the worst batsman in Test cricket (minimum 30 innings).
Guptill, Thirimanne and Samuels are like a bad case of hiccups, try as you might, you just can't get rid of 'em.
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - ketchim - 09-06-2016
In Guyana we got a tiny piece of cloth
Lick it and paste on forehead
Voila ! Hiccup gone !
Lets see Guptill T20 numbers including Amazon warriors
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - ketchim - 09-06-2016
[table][tr][td]T20Is
[/td] [td]61[/td] [td]59[/td] [td]7[/td] [td]1806[/td] [td]101*[/td] [td]34.73[/td] [td]
[/td][/tr][/table]
Twenty20 170 165 18 5030 120* 34.21
an almost 10 runs GAIN
sure the same for samuels and thirimanne
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - dillinger10 - 09-06-2016
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=106067.msg711870#msg711870 date=1473181435]
In Guyana we got a tiny piece of cloth
Lick it and paste on forehead
Voila ! Hiccup gone !
Lets see Guptill T20 numbers including Amazon warriors
[/quote]
Does that really work? I'm definitely going to check that next time I get a case of the hiccups.
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Guptill is like Jekyl and Hide when it comes to Tests and T20s. He has been the worst Test player over the last 3 years, but a world beater when it comes to T20 cricket. He has the 15th best average in T20 cricket, and is 23rd on the all-time runs scoring list.
![[Image: Guptill2.jpg]](https://s10.postimg.io/4c0cqul2x/Guptill2.jpg)
His career numbers (both Test and T20) are very similar to JP Duminy's. Excellent T20 numbers but struggled mightily in Test cricket.
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - ketchim - 09-06-2016
Guptil ODI #s average are even better than T20s
ODIs [table][tr][td] [/td][td]129[/td] [td]126[/td] [td]14[/td] [td]4844[/td] [td]237*[/td] [td]43.25[/td][/tr][/table]
a whopping 10 runs differential !
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - dillinger10 - 09-06-2016
Even with his ongoing struggles in Test cricket, New Zealand have stuck with him for the upcoming tour of India with Jeet Patel (he of the career First-Class average of 43.85) being left at home.
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - ketchim - 09-06-2016
maybe the selectors dont think Jeet FC # would convert to International ?
Guyana squad wins every regional Tournament and are defending champs.
Yet there are only 2 out of 30 players named for Pakistan UAE tour
11 Bajans, 9 Trinis : Guyana whip their asses all the time .
Go Figure !
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - bagaloo - 09-06-2016
Jeet is average
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - dillinger10 - 09-06-2016
An average Test batsman would certainly be an upgrade on Guptill
One of my favourite comments I read regarding Guptill's ongoing selection (which has bemused, confused and angered many NZ fans) is equating it to James Vince's career lasting not 7 Tests, but 7 years. Very easy on the eyes, just clearly out of his depth.
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I'm guessing that Marlon will be selected for the upcoming series against Pakistan. Rumours about his retirement seem to be just that.
Re: Worst Test batsman since 2013 is... - Captain - 09-06-2016
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=106067.msg711885#msg711885 date=1473183258]
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Yet there are only[size=1em] 2 out of 30 [/size]players named for Pakistan UAE tour
11 Bajans, 9 Trinis : Guyana whip their asses all the time .
Go Figure !
[/quote]
who are the 2