NM:
Batting:
1. Parthiv Patel: Averages 27 as an opener and was solid the few times I saw him. He’s doing well in tests now, but that doesn’t help him in this draft.. At least he’s cocky – I like that in my players
2. Abdool Samad: Averages nearly 30 overall and nearly 40 as an opener. Probably the best opener on show in this game. Can also bowl or keep wicket – a true all rounder!
3. Owais Shah: Averages over 30. In this draft, a top middle order batsman. In real life, he made a living (like most 90s and 2000s batsmen) slaughtering crap Indian bowling to stay in the side. Did decently against good SAFFER and WI attacks though.
4. Ravi Bopara: Averages 33+ at 4. In this draft, a very good middle order bat. I’ve watched him for England for years, and he’s never stood out. Average, but average in a goat draft is top class
5. Ashan Priyanjan: Averages 23. I have no idea who he is, and he’s only played 20 odd games. He isn’t the greatest, but has 50s against Bangladesh and Pakistan
6. Tatenda Taibu: Averages over 29. Honestly a very good test player, and a good-ish one day player. He carried Zimbabwe for many years. In this draft, a top wicket keeper batsmen.
7. Yusuf Pathan: Excellent lower order batsmen to smash while batting first or chase down a target. Very handy bowler too. Happy to have him. He’s won India games in the past. Averages over 27 with the bat
8. Anwar Ali: I bat till 8! Ali averages nearly 30 at a strike rate of 88. Useful.
9. Mark Ealham: Averages 18. Can bat a bit if called upon
10. Roger Harper: Averages 16. Can try and survive if called upon
11. Jade Dernbach: Averages 2. LOL
Bowling:
1. Jade Dernbach (Fast): Averages 40. He’s quick, and that may trouble the other team. He has got Dhoni out thrice, and got other big scalps such as Amla and McCullum. Aside from that I’ve never heard of him. He does have a cool (girl’s) name though
2. Mark Ealham (Medium Pace): Averages 33, and averaged 28 in his peak year. He is unerringly accurate, and keeps the economy down at around 4. He will frustrate the opposition into wickets. Good bowler in this draft.
3. Roger Harper (Off Spin): Averages 34 at an economy under 4. Again, very good for this draft. Will frustrate the opponent into wickets.
4. Yusuf Pathan (Off Spin): decent Part-timer with an average of 41. His job will be to try and keep the runs down
5. Anwar Ali (Fast) / Abdool Samad (Off Break): Ali has got the likes of Kallis, Dilshan, Matthews, Williamson and Root out. He’s quick and dangerous. Unfortunately other than that he’s not great. Averages 50, and will bowler the majority of the 5th bowler’s overs. Samad will bowl a couple to spell him if he is struggling or the ball is spinning.
Why I’ll win:
· I bat till 8
· I have a better middle order and finisher in Pathan
· Ealham and Harper are excellent bowlers in this context.
I’ll be offline most of today. Good game
@Boycott