Bombers4EVA wrote:My comparison between the two would be the fact that they both are extremely consistent in the way they continually make runs. The way they both show patience and they both have very unique techniques. They can win the game off their own bat and can rescue Australia out of any bad circumstances. And obviously they both come in at No. 5.
Good points!
Have just got on Siddle most wickets first innings for Aus, have a theory
Bombers4EVA wrote:My comparison between the two would be the fact that they both are extremely consistent in the way they continually make runs. The way they both show patience and they both have very unique techniques. They can win the game off their own bat and can rescue Australia out of any bad circumstances. And obviously they both come in at No. 5.
That was one of the reasons I always though Smith could make it at test level. Like Michael Clarke from day 1 he was able to walk into first class cricket and perform straight away, no hot or cold form just continually knocking out runs in all forms of state level no matter the circumstances, class above
Zorro wrote:What are the comparisons between Steve Smith and Steve Waugh being based on? The improvement in their game and first name or something else? I'm not being critical just genuinely curious as Steve Waugh is one of my favourite all time players.
Agree, two completely different style batsmen
In all seriousness I can't think of any with a technique like Smith, he is extremely original.
Could he make the jump to number 3 in our batting order
if anything Steve Smith only comparison to a Waugh is to Mark... Technique wise...
Bombers4EVA wrote:My comparison between the two would be the fact that they both are extremely consistent in the way they continually make runs. The way they both show patience and they both have very unique techniques. They can win the game off their own bat and can rescue Australia out of any bad circumstances. And obviously they both come in at No. 5.
Good points!
Have just got on Siddle most wickets first innings for Aus, have a theory
? He will bowl into the breeze in this match He eats bananas He bowls ordinary first overs[nice observation] He bowls well at Adelaide Oval He is under pressure form Josh Hazelwood He will bowl a lot of overs because Harris is underdone , MJ in short spells, Lyon wont get pitch assistance until later in the game
Bombers4EVA wrote:My comparison between the two would be the fact that they both are extremely consistent in the way they continually make runs. The way they both show patience and they both have very unique techniques. They can win the game off their own bat and can rescue Australia out of any bad circumstances. And obviously they both come in at No. 5.
Good points!
Have just got on Siddle most wickets first innings for Aus, have a theory
? He will bowl into the breeze in this match He eats bananas He bowls ordinary first overs[nice observation] He bowls well at Adelaide Oval He is under pressure form Josh Hazelwood He will bowl a lot of overs because Harris is underdone , MJ in short spells, Lyon wont get pitch assistance until later in the game
So whats the theory ?
Yeah he will bowl a lot of overs imho
Johnson is bowling very kind to the Indians and I feel the whole Hughes tradegy may affect Johnson more than anyone else in world cricket (so far his bowled one short ball in 5 overs and isn't looking to intimidate at all)
Harris- quality bowler but is slightly underdone and will probably bowl the least amount of overs this innings
Lyon- out of form against the world best against spin on a flat pitch, will be lucky to get A wicket
whufc wrote:Something I have noticed over Siddles career
He is the worse first over bowler I have ever seen
Take note of Siddles first over of a spell, it's as if he doesn't warmup or he doesn't realise his going to bowl that over
So far this summer his
0/11 (1) in his first over of spells
I reckon he had a problem with his shoulder a few seasons ago Might have had an operation I reckon he was under arming the ball instead of throwing the ball when fielding at that time Perhaps that might be a reason why he has problems in his first overs ?
whufc wrote:Interstingly this morning Steve Smith has been included in all the Capetians chats when Clarke and Haddin have come together
Has to come under serious consideration for the next Australian captain. He now justifies his spot in the team as a first choice player, performs and it's under immense pressure.
