DENESH RAMDIN: Averages 51.60 @ #6 Batting Position

[size=18pt]The West Indies has found a new #6 batsman---Denesh Shoppy Ramdin. In 6 innings batting at #6 Ramdin has scored 258 runs at an average of 51.60 with 1 hundred and 1 fifty.[/size]

link: ramdin at #6


In recent years the West Indies have had some $hitty performers at the #6 batting position----check their averages at #6:

24.77---Nash

25.09---Deonarine

26.61---Dwayne Bravo

51.60---Ramdin

link: wi batsmen at #6


By the way, Give praise to Denesh Ramdin who is playing in his 50th test match versus Zimbabwe in Barbados.

Rev

Birthday wishes as well  :

No Drinking till after the Fat Lady Sing !

cricket is a strange game ....

Happy Birthday shotta.

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Happy Birthday shotta.
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How old is Shotta ?

[size=14pt]One thing is crystal clear about Ramo----since he got married he has been focused like a laser on his cricket----he has put in the extra effort in his batting.[/size]


AND THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE.

* Ramo's overall test average is now 25.50

* Ramo has averaged 45.00 since Jan 2012


Rev

Why isn't he picked for ODIs too? That spot reserved for a useless dottie?

Not sure we should get too carried away but suffice to say since the England series in 2012 he has averaged, per series, 41 England, 9 NZ, 81 Bangladesh, 62 Zim in this series.
Now that is ok and it is about time he performs.
I do get a tad concerned when I hear it said Windies are vastly improved.
All they have done in Tests is beat Bangladesh, the Kiwis and now the Zims in Tests.
Prior to Sammy becoming Captain, did the Windies lose against these teams? I know the Kiwis were a bit stronger some time ago...
I could start a thread, but could not be arsed, hence the question.
All this instability for nada.

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Not sure we should get too carried away
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There is nothing wrong with acknowledging Ramo's recent test scores---here are his last 7 scores:

[size=12pt]107*, 3, 15, 126*, 5, 31, 62[/size]

Most importantly, Ramo has put extra effort into his cricket the past year and is more focused than ever---looks like he is taking a page out of the book of the great Shiv Chanderpaul----good for him.

Rev

Ramo is one of the best keeper ever produced in the region.

I am pleased he is becoming more consistent but when he starts doing it against better opposition on a regular basis, I would take more note.

Is the correct average 49 at position 6?

A 50 average is good at any batting position but I would like to know who he was batting against for this stat to have any credence.

I don't think Ramdin is a Test number 6, he would need to be a more consistent scorer to bat at 6.

I definitely believe he has the abilities.

Although we had already won the series, he scored a ton against us which was a very good one with great temperament.

There has been a greater resolve about Ramdin in the last 18 months or so and although he cannot help the opposition in front of him, he has to do it against the bigger boys. He started with us and until such time he faces better opposition, I reserve judgement.

However I am supporting him to so do and Pakistan up next so we will see.

Best wishes to him though.