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Originally Posted by Scott-Wozniak  Neither do I understand Ern's dislike of Bell,[...] as far as I can see he's probably the most complete and technically correct batsmen of this current England side. |
It's not that I dislike Bell Scott - I wish him well against sides like Australia and South Africa, but if I am being honest I will have my doubts until he plays a major role in an Ashes series.
He thus far has played 20 innings against the Aussie's, without making a single 100.
I think it unfair when Rachael posts a thread comparing him with Trescothick, and making out that Bell was the much better player.
Trescothick I agree was not as technically correct as Bell, but then again Tresco was not as technically correct as Ramrakash, but no one can deny except maybe Rachael that Trescothick was probably the most effective of that trio.
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Originally Posted by Rachael The stats are scarily similar at this stage in their careers... though it has to be said that Bell, with his far more complete game, seems destined to leave Tresco rather trailing in his wake over the coming years. |
Scott - With respect to Rachael - this is plain silly.
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Originally Posted by Scott-Wozniak I'd rather have Bell in there than Vaughan at the moment[..] and its interesting to see him (Vaughan) talking about dropping down to No3, |
I agree: I would rather have Bell in the side at the moment than Vaughan, but IMO Vaughan dropping down to three will not help. He has done this before and I urged on these boards for his to open again - as he did not shine at 3.
He has opened again without much success, I wonder if Vaughan who has class has still got the hunger for the game after his Ashes success in 2005.
As for Bell if he stays or not, England need IMO some new blood. Contrary to what Rachael thinks, Tresco has never really been replaced by a like for like.
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Originally Posted by Rachael ps. Tresco's first 10 games against Australia produced the following: 0, 76, 15, 3, 69, 32, 37, 10, 55, 24, 72, 1, 35, 0, 34, 4, 37, 37, 19, 22 - note just 4 scores of over 50.... where Bell has produced 6! |
Yes but Rachael when Trescothick played his first 10 matches against Australia, it was against a far superior bowling attack than Australia sent to England in 2005 - no comparason.