Aussie 16 - 2017

[LeedsExile]

Plunkett is being talked up due to his excellent one day performances. However he rarely plays first class cricket these days making only two championship appearances for Yorkshire. Even when fit and available he was overlooked. Yorkshire have decided that he is not fit enough to last four days so surely he would be a huge gamble for a five day test. He has also expressed an interest to be a 20/20 "mercenary".

[nat]

Watched the one-day test yesterday. AmI the only one asking how a pie-chucker like Ball gets on the plane ahead of Plunkett, with his genuine pace, fine fielding and useful low-order hitting.?
I thought Tom Curran's blowing was encouraging

No you are not the only one. However Tom or Sam Curran are better players than Plunkett who also has similar off the field hobbies to Stokes. Avoid.

[Oldhasbeen]

Plunkett is being talked up due to his excellent one day performances. However he rarely plays first class cricket these days making only two championship appearances for Yorkshire. Even when fit and available he was overlooked. Yorkshire have decided that he is not fit enough to last four days so surely he would be a huge gamble for a five day test. He has also expressed an interest to be a 20/20 "mercenary".

I was unaware how little red ball Plunkett had played for Yorks this year. You have a fair point.

[essexfan548]

Papers are saying that there will be a delay in announcing the Lions squad because of all this.

[JasonP]

Plunkett is being talked up due to his excellent one day performances. However he rarely plays first class cricket these days making only two championship appearances for Yorkshire. Even when fit and available he was overlooked. Yorkshire have decided that he is not fit enough to last four days so surely he would be a huge gamble for a five day test. He has also expressed an interest to be a 20/20 "mercenary".

I was unaware how little red ball Plunkett had played for Yorks this year. You have a fair point.

He got only 10 wickets at an average of 60 in 8 matches in 2016 aswell
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/county-championship-div1-2016/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=10771;team=1515;type=tournament

[Valentines Park]

Sam is the pick of the Curran brothers for me.

Makings of a genuine allrounder.

& Ball is awful. The Windies demolished him.

[jwb]

Sam is the pick of the Curran brothers for me.

Makings of a genuine allrounder.

& Ball is awful. The Windies demolished him.

Spot on

[IlfordEagle]

I think Sam is the better bat whilst Tom is the better bowler, both will play for England soon enough, 1 day first & then possibly 5 day or should that be 4?
Sorry are very lucky to have them.