Richard
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Gunnest article ever.Article said:RN ten Doeschate (Netherlands)
Games-3 Runs-128 HS-70* Average-64.00 SR-86.48 100s-0 50s-2
Ten Doeschate is by far the most controversial choice in this Team of the World Cup given that he only played 3 games and the Netherlands only managed a single victory and that was against the disappointing Scots. However, in the context of Associate member performance he was outstanding with the bat (if disappointing with the ball). Ten Doeschate scored 2 fifties in three innings and showed the World what a talented player he was. In doing so, ten Doeschate took the mantle of the finest player from a non-Test playing nation from Steve Tikolo. Surrounded by little support, ten Doeschate made a statement to the world about his ability and hammered home the fact that not all the best players come from the 'Big 8' countries.
I said it was controversial but I do maintain he should be there despite only playing 3 games.How did Ten Doeschate make it?
Would point out that Watson scored 145 runs in 8 matches and RtD scored 128 in 3.Great article - disgrace that RTD is in at 7 ahead of Shane Watson . RTD was very good, and being made 12th man would have been fair recognition of his efforts, but Watto was clearly a better performer for mine, especially in the number 7 role.
Michael Clarke? With a greater average and strike rate and a superior fielder?IMO there was no other exceptional candidate that demanded to take the place over him
Can't remember Clarke doing anything better in the field than RTD's c&b of Ponting, tla.Michael Clarke? With a greater average and strike rate and a superior fielder?
Therefore you can argue that he wasn't really able to have an effect on matches with the bat, and he wasn't all that wonderful with the ball. RTD did have an effect on the tournament/matches with his batting, therefore should be ahead of Watson.Would point out that Watson barely got the chance to bat, and when he did, got little or no time at the crease.
*Glances at avatar* Ah, makes sense!I would have Jayasuria in, IMO
Would point out that Watson scored 145 runs in 8 matches and RtD scored 128 in 3.
RtD impacted games more with the bat and was certainly more valuable to his side than Watson was to Australia
Aus already has half the players in the side (inc 12th man), no need to get greedy and want Watson in there as well
Was better with the ball than RTD, IMO. And if you're looking for a sixth bowler/lower order batsman, he'd fit the bill better.Therefore you can argue that he wasn't really able to have an effect on matches with the bat, and he wasn't all that wonderful with the ball. RTD did have an effect on the tournament/matches with his batting, therefore should be ahead of Watson.