Williamson's struggles pain me. I still remember in just his 3rd T20 in 2012, demoted to number 7 because we needed over 200, and by the time he came to the crease we needed 21 off 9 balls, and he proceeded to score 20 from 5. Yes, it was only against Zimbabwe (this must be one of the few matches against Zimbabwe that sticks in my mind!), but he forced the hand of everyone who said he was too slow and shouldn't play T20. He made it look almost effortless - but nothing looks effortless for him now.
In that regard, Conway is the new Williamson and can almost do no wrong in any form of the game. Having Williamson in the T20 line-up when Conway is fulfilling that anchor -> acceleration role isn't viable when Williamson can't accelerate, especially in Australia where big totals will be required to win. Even at spin-friendly Sydney, Williamson's adeptness at playing spin shouldn't be enough to justify him a spot when you've got the likes of Phillips to take on the spinners.
What a cool platform this is, qudos Dylan for bringing us into your fold! Really enjoyed your riposte and I will have a good think about it! I am a fan of proactive succession and seeing the writing on the wall, that is probably my modus operandi. It is worth remembering that Tendulkar went through a dull patch about two thirds of the way through his career and revisited his scoring options and overall approach. As you touch on Dylan re the dob to third man it seems to have taken way too long for Kane to readapt. I’m not necessarily saying put him out to pasture but I would like us to look at where in the order he bats and what his role is, pretending he is the Kane of five years ago is causing problems, especially in T20.
Williamson's struggles pain me. I still remember in just his 3rd T20 in 2012, demoted to number 7 because we needed over 200, and by the time he came to the crease we needed 21 off 9 balls, and he proceeded to score 20 from 5. Yes, it was only against Zimbabwe (this must be one of the few matches against Zimbabwe that sticks in my mind!), but he forced the hand of everyone who said he was too slow and shouldn't play T20. He made it look almost effortless - but nothing looks effortless for him now.
In that regard, Conway is the new Williamson and can almost do no wrong in any form of the game. Having Williamson in the T20 line-up when Conway is fulfilling that anchor -> acceleration role isn't viable when Williamson can't accelerate, especially in Australia where big totals will be required to win. Even at spin-friendly Sydney, Williamson's adeptness at playing spin shouldn't be enough to justify him a spot when you've got the likes of Phillips to take on the spinners.
Agree re the Conway / Williamson combo Gareth, good shout
What a cool platform this is, qudos Dylan for bringing us into your fold! Really enjoyed your riposte and I will have a good think about it! I am a fan of proactive succession and seeing the writing on the wall, that is probably my modus operandi. It is worth remembering that Tendulkar went through a dull patch about two thirds of the way through his career and revisited his scoring options and overall approach. As you touch on Dylan re the dob to third man it seems to have taken way too long for Kane to readapt. I’m not necessarily saying put him out to pasture but I would like us to look at where in the order he bats and what his role is, pretending he is the Kane of five years ago is causing problems, especially in T20.
That line about Kevin Fallon is gold.
Imagine him, Glenn Turner, Graham Lowe and Laurie Mains catching up that the Things Were Better In My Day Arms for a bit of a chinwag.
Yes, who would choose from the bitter ex-media to chair it and make it happen?
For maximum bitterness Glenn Turner every time!
And what do you know? Kane bolts out of the stable! Shame we couldn’t win but perhaps his return to form is the more important thing….