Ravi Bopara- Why?
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Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Henry Mon 06 May 2013, 03:30
I'm dumbfounded that he's been picked in England Champions Trophy squad. Hasn't looked like making runs for close to a year now.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by horace Mon 06 May 2013, 05:30
the bee bopolula of pomgolian cricket...rockin' ravi keeps bopping along
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by buckSH Mon 06 May 2013, 05:34
Henry wrote:I'm dumbfounded that he's been picked in England Champions Trophy squad. Hasn't looked like making runs for close to a year now.
which means there are other considerations in the process. move on.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by horace Mon 06 May 2013, 05:41
buckSH wrote:Henry wrote:I'm dumbfounded that he's been picked in England Champions Trophy squad. Hasn't looked like making runs for close to a year now.
which means there are other considerations in the process. move on.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by LeFromage Mon 06 May 2013, 08:07
Even (former) Captain Positive, Michael Vaughan, couldn't put too positive a spin on his selection, suggesting that he must make a mean drink.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Henry Mon 06 May 2013, 08:25
Jimmy T, Alex Hales, Varun Chopra, and James Vince have all put up better cases for selection.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Big Dog Mon 06 May 2013, 09:04
Henry wrote:I'm dumbfounded that he's been picked in England Champions Trophy squad. Hasn't looked like making runs for close to a year now.
Well Australia has picked a team of numptys...why should England be any different.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Brass Monkey Mon 06 May 2013, 09:15
Aye - but even Steve Smith has more credentials than Ravi Bopara.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Big Dog Mon 06 May 2013, 09:26
Brass Monkey wrote:Aye - but even Steve Smith has more credentials than Ravi Bopara.
Jeez.....i did'nt realize he was THAT bad.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by LeFromage Mon 06 May 2013, 09:52
taipan wrote:Wasn t it a like for like replacement for KP?
Someone who's crippled for a cripple.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Brass Monkey Mon 06 May 2013, 10:57
They seem to be quoting his bowling a lot - he has improved, but he's not good for 10. He's basically another ball-waster, just like the top three. A top four of them is pretty uninspiring.
But then, it'll probably wet for most of the tournament, so it may be good to pack your team with blockers.
But then, it'll probably wet for most of the tournament, so it may be good to pack your team with blockers.
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Re: Ravi Bopara- Why?
by Chivalry Augustus Mon 06 May 2013, 13:30
I tend to agree.
I hear there's a guy called James Taylor. He has the same number of one day hundreds as this Asian guy in 144 fewer matches. I'm not sure if he's England qualified though. I hear he's trying to find out if he has some Saffer, Aussie or Indian in his blood. A bit of all three would be ideal. Plus a one-day average of 47 is probably not crap enough. He should stop scoring runs except when he's on Sky.
I hear there's a guy called James Taylor. He has the same number of one day hundreds as this Asian guy in 144 fewer matches. I'm not sure if he's England qualified though. I hear he's trying to find out if he has some Saffer, Aussie or Indian in his blood. A bit of all three would be ideal. Plus a one-day average of 47 is probably not crap enough. He should stop scoring runs except when he's on Sky.
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