Arthur Crabtree wrote:Nice appraisal Adi. He didn't look like someone who got a bit lucky. He's an orthodox bat, and has a nice action. I hope he's given a good chance, and people are a little patient. As an all rounder, you have two chances to impress. But, sadly, you offer two opportunities to be critisised.
alfie wrote:Yes initial success can put a bit of pressure on a young player. And sometimes they can't live up to it.
But my gut feeling is Stokes has a special talent ...a bit raw , yes. So the fact that he did as well as he did , in a losing team , may be significant. Certainly he doesn't appear to be unduly bothered by nerves.
His main problem may be that he gets moved around in the team (like Root) to fill holes...hopefully this won't happen at least in the short term. What they do with him in the ODI format bothers me less. Think versatility is essential there anyway. But I 'd like to see him played as number six and fifth bowler for a solid block of Tests. Which should make sense as five bowlers will be generally needed now in the absence of Swann.
An exciting prospect . Though I am not calling him the New Botham/Flintoff
alfie wrote: But I 'd like to see him played as number six and fifth bowler for a solid block of Tests. Which should make sense as five bowlers will be generally needed now in the absence of Swann.
clubcricketeradi wrote:First ODI man of the match for Ben.Good 70 runs knock at the crucial No3 position and allowing the other batters to build a total around his knock.Followed it by picking up 4 wickets and being the most economical bowler as well.
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