The Bedge wrote:whufc wrote:Carey...…...dropped the only chance he had with the gloves, failed again with the bat.....interesting as well the commentators made mention numerous times that his the 'quietest' keeper they have heard since the stump mics were introduced. Still not sold his a test cricketer and time is running out for him..
oh well lynch the bastard then,
I'm not saying that but it is an interesting part of keeping.
It's kind of always been an unwritten role of the keeper that they are the barometer for energy, voice, encouragement in a team.
Mike Haysman jokingly said on day 2 that when the aussie only had a keeper, slip and the bowler around the bat that it was like a morgue out there. He commented that whilst the bowling was tight there was a real 'lack of energy' from the Aussies which I agree with him. Compare that to the Pakistanis who looked a lot more aggressive and energetic in their attitude.
Just a few indicators for me maybe that Carey does believe he belongs there or his confidence is shot. I think most of us when we first start playing in a team aren't coming in full voice but as we grow, meet the team, build confidence we are start to grow our voice in the side. Throw in a few early misses by Carey where he didn't he even go for the ball and it screams of a man shot of confidence or not thinking he belongs.
I would never be dropping a keeper because they are quiet......there are ten other blokes that can add voice but it was an interesting observation.