CDG seems to be benefitting from his team mates carrying the slack left by him, the fact the entire Kiwi top 6 have been making runs and the bowling double of Southee and Boult have done so well have really covered over the fact that CDG hasn’t been making runs or taking wickets.
I think if the side wasn’t winning so much he would have dropped by now.
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Hahah anyone is better than Mitch Marsh at the moment, but the reason Marsh & CDG keep getting picked is because both teams are desperate to have an all rounder in their side, and sadly for both Aus & NZ they don’t have any better options.
The reason Marsh cops so much heat and CDG hasn’t is because NZ are winning and the rest of their players are carrying the slack, whilst for Australia none of the top 7 are doing their job.
Marsh has actually played some good innings in the last 12 months, two hundreds plus an unbeaten 29* off a heap of balls to save the test v England whilst he also got a 90 odd in Durban. His bowling is actually worse as he barely ever takes a wicket, but since our bowlers are doing a great job.
Looking at their numbers over the last 12-18 months there isn’t much difference between Marsh & CDG
The reason Marsh cops so much heat and CDG hasn’t is because NZ are winning and the rest of their players are carrying the slack, whilst for Australia none of the top 7 are doing their job.
Marsh has actually played some good innings in the last 12 months, two hundreds plus an unbeaten 29* off a heap of balls to save the test v England whilst he also got a 90 odd in Durban. His bowling is actually worse as he barely ever takes a wicket, but since our bowlers are doing a great job.
Looking at their numbers over the last 12-18 months there isn’t much difference between Marsh & CDG
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Bit hard done by today by his captain. Almost certainly was going to score his second Test ton.
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He certainly has some soft dismissals, which is strange because I’ve seen him play a few innings where he actually has touch and he’s not just a blunt instrument.
As a seamer the opposition go after him because it’s so hard to get Bolt and Southee away when they’re bowling well and unless you’re a puller you’re generally bobbing and weaving when you’re facing Wagner. When he comes on you can actually see batters breathe a sigh of relief and try and cash in, and often make mistakes. I enjoy watching him play because of the Zim connection, but I’m sure he’s more kiwi than zimbo by now. Has he got any tats yet? That’s when you know he’s crossed over 😂
As a seamer the opposition go after him because it’s so hard to get Bolt and Southee away when they’re bowling well and unless you’re a puller you’re generally bobbing and weaving when you’re facing Wagner. When he comes on you can actually see batters breathe a sigh of relief and try and cash in, and often make mistakes. I enjoy watching him play because of the Zim connection, but I’m sure he’s more kiwi than zimbo by now. Has he got any tats yet? That’s when you know he’s crossed over 😂
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6 for 41 on debut. Best figures on debut in NZ test history. Oh well...
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All useless s**ts are in Zimbabwe Team & pure talents like Ballance, Jarvis, Cartwright, Currans & now Colin has run away. Zimbabwean less skilled Blacks who have been forced to play kicking out whites in 2003 have made Zimbabwe Cricket Loosers
All useless s**ts are in Zimbabwe Team & pure talents like Ballance, Jarvis, Cartwright, Currans & now Colin has run away. Zimbabwean less skilled Blacks who have been forced to play kicking out whites in 2003 have made Zimbabwe Cricket Loosers
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There's nothing like reading this forum when you fancy a laugh, good old SINCERE even manages to bring up Cartwright and Tom Curran neither of whom ever played a game for any Zim side whatsoever and Sam Curran who managed 5 games for the U13 side, de Grandhomme moved on to New Zealand by the time he was 21
What on earth makes anyone think that these players would have been a success if they had stayed in the Zim system?, they have had coaching far beyond what they could ever have remotely imagined under ZC, the same goes for Ballance, about the only one who could claim to have done anything before moving is Jarvis and he has made enormous strides since leaving for Lancashire
What on earth makes anyone think that these players would have been a success if they had stayed in the Zim system?, they have had coaching far beyond what they could ever have remotely imagined under ZC, the same goes for Ballance, about the only one who could claim to have done anything before moving is Jarvis and he has made enormous strides since leaving for Lancashire
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Train Driver wrote:There's nothing like reading this forum when you fancy a laugh, good old SINCERE even manages to bring up Cartwright and Tom Curran neither of whom ever played a game for any Zim side whatsoever and Sam Curran who managed 5 games for the U13 side, de Grandhomme moved on to New Zealand by the time he was 21
What on earth makes anyone think that these players would have been a success if they had stayed in the Zim system?, they have had coaching far beyond what they could ever have remotely imagined under ZC, the same goes for Ballance, about the only one who could claim to have done anything before moving is Jarvis and he has made enormous strides since leaving for Lancashire
If the players have got talent, he will definately get success in Zimbabwe, South Africa, England anywhere in the World. Currans, Jarvis, Grandhomme fast class career are enough to say they are skillfull and all of them have impressed in A games to get picked for the national team. Ballance is also talented, but at present he is struggling and in bad phase, will surely be back to form.
Want to know who are unskilled ?? doesn't have any talent
Here is the list [mod: snip. You've posted this same list multiple times in multiple threads already this morning. That's enough.]
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He has snared one more in the second dig. Is it too greedy to wish for a 10 for?
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And now de Grandhomme signs for Warwickshire, otherwise stupidly known as Birmingham Bears, for the equally ridiculously titled T20 Blast
Cue knives being sharpened for another round of 'traitorous swine who would have done better by staying in Zim' tirades
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Cue knives being sharpened for another round of 'traitorous swine who would have done better by staying in Zim' tirades
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Colin de Grandhomme with his maiden test 50 today, and a timely one too.
Can't help but wonder if NZ had brought Jeet Raval and CdG to India this season instead of Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham, they would have probably pushed India big time in the test series...
Can't help but wonder if NZ had brought Jeet Raval and CdG to India this season instead of Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham, they would have probably pushed India big time in the test series...
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de Grandhomme's innings in the recently concluded test vs SL was THE difference between a tame draw and an NZ win. They must be rueing the fact that they did not pick him for the first test too...
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Mr Twig wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:53 am
65 off 37 so far. About time he scored some runs.
Yeah, he's had a wretched season with the bat. Especially at UAE when the ball was not coming on to the bat. Much needed comeback to form pushing declaration.
With the ball though, he's been very disciplined and has enjoyed some success - has had a better time of it compared to even Wagner.
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CDG seems to be benefitting from his team mates carrying the slack left by him, the fact the entire Kiwi top 6 have been making runs and the bowling double of Southee and Boult have done so well have really covered over the fact that CDG hasn’t been making runs or taking wickets.
I think if the side wasn’t winning so much he would have dropped by now.
I think if the side wasn’t winning so much he would have dropped by now.
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:34 am
I think if the side wasn’t winning so much he would have dropped by now.
He hasn't failed that regularly to be dropped in my view. He ended the last season well and It is just that he has had a slow start to this season. He might have issues though when the ball does not come on the the bat. His trigger happy approach was exposed in UAE. But there is no one even close to him in NZ challenging for that role. Anderson? Neesham? Bracewell? They have all been found to be less useful than CdG. CdG has that excellent bowling control that works really well as follow up to a burst by Southee and Boult. And with the bat, he can, and has, changed the complexion of a game in half an hour.
CdG in fact can walk into most test teams of today as the bowling all rounder except may be England and SA. Wouldn't you love CdG instead of Mitch Marsh? :D
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Hahah anyone is better than Mitch Marsh at the moment, but the reason Marsh & CDG keep getting picked is because both teams are desperate to have an all rounder in their side, and sadly for both Aus & NZ they don’t have any better options.
The reason Marsh cops so much heat and CDG hasn’t is because NZ are winning and the rest of their players are carrying the slack, whilst for Australia none of the top 7 are doing their job.
Marsh has actually played some good innings in the last 12 months, two hundreds plus an unbeaten 29* off a heap of balls to save the test v England whilst he also got a 90 odd in Durban. His bowling is actually worse as he barely ever takes a wicket, but since our bowlers are doing a great job.
Looking at their numbers over the last 12-18 months there isn’t much difference between Marsh & CDG
The reason Marsh cops so much heat and CDG hasn’t is because NZ are winning and the rest of their players are carrying the slack, whilst for Australia none of the top 7 are doing their job.
Marsh has actually played some good innings in the last 12 months, two hundreds plus an unbeaten 29* off a heap of balls to save the test v England whilst he also got a 90 odd in Durban. His bowling is actually worse as he barely ever takes a wicket, but since our bowlers are doing a great job.
Looking at their numbers over the last 12-18 months there isn’t much difference between Marsh & CDG
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Bit hard done by today by his captain. Almost certainly was going to score his second Test ton.
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