Worst Test batsman since 2013 is...

Martin Guptill.

Poorest averages for top-order batsmen (1-7) in Tests since 2013 (Min 30 inns)


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.

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 

[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]
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Twenty20 170 165 18 5030 120* 34.21

an almost 10 runs GAIN

sure the same for samuels and thirimanne

[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 
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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.



His career numbers (both Test and T20) are very similar to JP Duminy's. Excellent T20 numbers but struggled mightily in Test cricket.

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 !

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.

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 !

Jeet is average

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.

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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 !
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who are the 2