tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103718.post2256846451005569712..comments2023-10-31T04:17:02.904+13:00Comments on Mike On Cricket: Strange theoriesMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15979327252154319881noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103718.post-46423321603058011562007-01-22T11:06:00.000+13:002007-01-22T11:06:00.000+13:00I fail to see how a rotation policy keeps batsmen ...I fail to see how a rotation policy keeps batsmen on their toes. Under a rotation system, you would expect to be dropped at any time - whether you perform well or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103718.post-60511654528111868982007-01-21T15:42:00.000+13:002007-01-21T15:42:00.000+13:00The solutions to our problems are pretty simple re...The solutions to our problems are pretty simple really. Alas, they wont occur until after the World Cup so you can imagine, im not holding my breathe for a NZ win. Firstly, all the best ODI teams worldwide work on policy of consistancy. I remember the Aussies trying out a 'rotation' policy a few years back and it didnt work (and was roundly critisized) Hell, if it doesnt work for them with their depth, why would it work for us?! Secondly, Bracewell needs to go (and wont, yet). Under Rixon and Trist there seemed to be a vibrant team culture, one which won us many games purely by the team playing as a whole (ie: no standout performances, just everyone giving their all to the cause) and under Bracewell this seems to have vanished.<br />Lastly, Parore is bang on with his assesment of some current players. I dont deny the ability of Oram or Styris but we cant (and should never) rely on them as top class batsman. Their role is more to eek out runs or hit big at innings end. Our problems mostly lie in our top 5. Top 5 will more often than not determine a games outcome (excluding the odd stellar performance from the tail) and ours isnt good enough. Fading stars alright. <br /><br />In an ideal world (and had Bracewell blooded a few youngsters MONTHS ago - and assuming they had been successful) our lineup may have read (discounting injuries):<br /><br />Astle<br />Fleming<br />Taylor<br />Ryder<br />McMillan<br />McCullum<br />Oram<br />Styris<br />Vettori<br />Mills<br />Bond<br /><br />I only see a new for 3 specialist bowlers (the last 3 - who can all bat a little)in the OD game. We can fill out a few overs with Astle and Macca as we've done in the past. Anyway, just my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com