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Bad technique is becoming the most overused term on this board, generally made by people not in a position to judge, and used solely to make a case against someone they don't like.
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Also used to describe any batsman who's not Kane WilliamsonBad technique is becoming the most overused term on this board, generally made by people not in a position to judge, and used solely to make a case against someone they don't like.
Haha. You do realise he's averaging over 70 in the #3 spot right?It wasn't it was spot on.
It is a situation that is made worse by having a batsman like Smith coming in at number 3. He shouldn't bat before 5, he has a horrible technique.
Only a matter of time until he's found out because of his terrible techniqueHaha. You do realise he's averaging over 70 in the #3 spot right?
One thing that encourages me is that he seems to be unwilling to accept prolonged periods of poor bowling (Nor was Clarke). I like how he's insisted on Lyon changing his line at times. His method hasn't been good in that regard but that will change with "managerial" experience, the fact that he's willing to insist on a line is good. Lyon is often his own worst enemy with his predisposition to bowl around the wicket to righthanders, negating the lovely rough cut up by our lefthanded quicks.
Ponting used to really shit me in that regard. Over after over of wayward tripe from Johnson with Ponting doing a teapot imitation in slips, and on he bowled.
Only a matter of time until he's found out because of his terrible technique
As pointed out above, there aren't any rules when it comes to batting except whichever team makes the most runs win.Geez, do posters on this site watch cricket with their eyes. Or do you just love your stats book, funny group think emoticons and group love-ins of I'm just to cricket savvy for myself. The whole concept of typing a response to someone with an avatar of the biggest ****** in Australian sport says it all really.
On what level does Smith have a first grade batting technique, I mean it defies every rule on batting pretty much. Yes, I give you he does a good eye but nothing more than that. Look at Smith's dismissals in the last 3 Test matches of the Ashes or if you like his dismissals in the NZ series and tell me that is the way you want your number 3 batting.
As for averages, well you know I guess you be saying Smith is a better number 3 than what Ian Chappell was. World of difference between obtaining averages against pie chuckers as opposed to quality pace attacks of the West Indies in the 70s and 80s, or the South Africans in the 70s. I'm guessing without looking at the average book that Smith averages more than Ian Chappell, but then Chappell did not bat against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe; or for that matter a West Indies side pretty much on that same level these days.
It wasn't it was spot on.
It is a situation that is made worse by having a batsman like Smith coming in at number 3. He shouldn't bat before 5, he has a horrible technique.
Geez, do posters on this site watch cricket with their eyes. Or do you just love your stats book, funny group think emoticons and group love-ins of I'm just to cricket savvy for myself. The whole concept of typing a response to someone with an avatar of the biggest ****** in Australian sport says it all really.
On what level does Smith have a first grade batting technique, I mean it defies every rule on batting pretty much. Yes, I give you he does a good eye but nothing more than that. Look at Smith's dismissals in the last 3 Test matches of the Ashes or if you like his dismissals in the NZ series and tell me that is the way you want your number 3 batting.
As for averages, well you know I guess you be saying Smith is a better number 3 than what Ian Chappell was. World of difference between obtaining averages against pie chuckers as opposed to quality pace attacks of the West Indies in the 70s and 80s, or the South Africans in the 70s. I'm guessing without looking at the average book that Smith averages more than Ian Chappell, but then Chappell did not bat against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe; or for that matter a West Indies side pretty much on that same level these days.
On what level does Smith have a first grade batting technique,
I mean it defies every rule on batting pretty much.
As for averages, well you know I guess you be saying Smith is a better number 3 than what Ian Chappell was. World of difference between obtaining averages against pie chuckers as opposed to quality pace attacks of the West Indies in the 70s and 80s, or the South Africans in the 70s. I'm guessing without looking at the average book that Smith averages more than Ian Chappell, but then Chappell did not bat against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe; or for that matter a West Indies side pretty much on that same level these days.
The bloke who forgets the bat is there to hit the ball with and will no doubt have the record for most bowled dismissals via leaving the ball at the end of his careeer?I'd give Nevill the job
This is sarcasm yeah ?I liked his declaration yesterday; all of the tools criticising him for not letting Voges potentially get a triple ton are clowns.
It's a team game, he did the right thing for the team, so everyone else can suck his balls.
not Clarke the clownI think he's been fine the test will come in overseas tests. Anyone on this forum could captain us against the Windies
Worst post of the summer? Certainly a contender.not Clarke the clown
So we've reached the end of Smith's first series as captain, a 2-0 win over New Zealand, and the halfway point of his first summer. What are people's thoughts so far?
He's certainly a change from Clarke. Seems less pro-active, both in the field and in terms of declarations. He's still learning his way so that could change over time. And certainly not being aggressive isn't always terrible.
However the Adelaide Test was concerning in a couple of ways. Firstly when Starc couldn't field we had no actual substitute fielder available and were forced to send on the ******* masseuse. Whether that goes back to Smith or not, I dunno. But I can't recall anything like that happening in our recent history. I understand releasing the 12th Man to play Shield cricket, but that was an embarrassment.
Secondly, as was pointed out in the match thread, there was sending out Starc at #9. He's on crutches and in a moonboot for a reason. It was utter stupidity. Firstly it meant, for the most part, we could only win with a slog which increased the chances of another wicket and more pressure building. And secondly, it could massively increase the risk of Starc making the injury worse. Look at how he ran those two runs. He was hopping by the end. And why? We had two other guys in the sheds. Lyon's shown on countless occasions an ability to hang around. It was just utterly pointless and stupid. And this goes directly back to Smith. It would have been (one would assume) his call.
So that's my little rant over. What are other people's thoughts on Smith so far?
Australia will become known as the biggest bunch of flat track bullies while he is captain. He has no substance, and he has no business being Australian captain. Australian cricket is not in a good place if this is the best we have got.