Re: Sri Lanka v Eng, 1st ODI, Dambulla, 1st October

by Gary 111 on Tue 02 Oct 2007, 02:17

Henry wrote:Poor Ian Bell. There was a time when a 25 year old
English batsman averaging 40+ would have meant Knighthood.

Well he's already got the MBE...

by Brass Monkey on Tue 02 Oct 2007, 02:24

JKLever wrote:You have a bit of a Bell obsession Danny

Certainly JKL. The fact I don't think it would be a good idea should be hidden. He's been coasting without impact for two years now. I should probably quote his overall figures, ignoring his selfish S/R in ODIs and post his overall Test stats, ignoring his totally skewed averages.

Henry wrote:Poor Ian Bell. There was a time when a 25 year old English batsman averaging 40+ would have meant Knighthood.

Back in the days of good bowling and more even records? Yeah.

by JKLever on Tue 02 Oct 2007, 02:28

Fair do's but there are others with alternative views.

by Brass Monkey on Tue 02 Oct 2007, 02:41

JKLever wrote:Fair do's but there are others with alternative views.

I'm fine with that. This is what the forum is for.