tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896684740062197881.post4779317848908009160..comments2023-06-01T15:03:21.635+01:00Comments on Women's Cricket Blog: Blue Sky thinking on England's team for 3rd ODI Martin Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850707584058402446noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896684740062197881.post-64945982421823902972015-02-15T12:19:42.031+00:002015-02-15T12:19:42.031+00:00I'm glad I found this blog because you don'...I'm glad I found this blog because you don't often get this kind of insight! Thanks Martin.<br /><br />I think we will need to pick Wyatt for T20, and keep her in the side as a middle order bat for the final 2 ODIs at least, come what may. She's a fine player who's been missing for too long given the current problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952597754091672288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896684740062197881.post-36249029050245921562015-02-14T21:23:51.771+00:002015-02-14T21:23:51.771+00:00Nice piece. There are some interesting times and p...Nice piece. There are some interesting times and potentially tough decisions ahead for England.<br /><br />As for your last line... It was evident at the time that England were stumbling over the line to hold on to the Ashes, but it's still pretty alarming just how wide a gulf seems to have opened up between the teams in the past year.<br /><br />Incidentally, with NZs struggles, I'm really looking forward to seeing how the next set of ICCWC matches go between Pakistan and South Africa in Sharjah. The competition for that top four finish is shaping up very nicely.<br /><br />Also, thanks in advance Martin for your coverage of the next match. The ECB and White Ferns accounts are valuable but it's vital I think, to have an independent voice covering the matches as well.hypocausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439837574312017331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896684740062197881.post-55208220822864623052015-02-14T21:18:13.700+00:002015-02-14T21:18:13.700+00:00You are obviously keeping your ear to the ground -...You are obviously keeping your ear to the ground - impressive for your first 'official' tour - with some predictions or suggestions that were pretty close to the mark.<br /><br />15th Feb : Jenny Gunn's debut was 11 years ago today. Lydia Greenway's was 12 years ago today, presumably not a particularly happy one for the latter. It must be years since Greenway was dropped, if indeed she has ever been dropped. Based on the CC last summer I would have thought Wyatt was (or should have been) ahead of Jones in the queue but the selectors clearly see otherwise. Wonder who will behind the pegs (given Squirt is that unusual style of keeper that quite likes a bit of time in the outfield) !<br /><br />Don Miles makes an interesting point about Elwiss. She is almost certainly the best batsman of England's potential medium/quick bowlers (how many of England's medium/quick bowler have a county championship 1st Div century to their name ?). Is Elwiss the natural successor to Jenny Gunn (at some point) ? The Clangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760786835721279059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4896684740062197881.post-49943635152546084072015-02-14T12:10:41.335+00:002015-02-14T12:10:41.335+00:00Good to read some though love (on this of all days...Good to read some though love (on this of all days). At last someone willing to say what is obvious - that the batting beyond Lottie/Taylor looks brittle. As I blogged elsewhere only 3 ODI 50s in the last 2 years from Greenway, Gunn and Sciver; one each and they've in early enough in enough games. The pressure is on Greenway and Gunn (bat not ball) to deliver when its needed. They've played long enough to stand and be counted when needed.<br />I think you are correct about lack of alternatives. They clearly take Wyatt as T20 only and dont seem to know what Jones' s role is. Marsh is the mystery card - at her best a great bowler and good with the bat but post injury we just dont know what form she is in. So, looks like is over to the middle order to step up.<br />The Clangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760786835721279059noreply@blogger.com