શું હું વિશે હું ઉપરથી નીચે ત્રાટકી થઈ શકે છે છું ... પરંતુ હું સંતુષ્ટ છું કે આ એશિઝ શ્રેણી ઓવરને અંતે છે. તદ્દન ખાલી ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયા તેમની વ્યક્તિગત ભાગો અને ઇંગ્લેન્ડ સરવાળા કરતા વધારે સારું રમ્યા છે કરવામાં આવી છે, મોટા ભાગ માટે, એકદમ શેતાની.
ખાતરી કરો કે રાત દિવસ પછી .સિઝે વિનાશક 5-0 શ્રેણી જીત્યું, હજી ફરી ઇંગ્લેન્ડની બોલિંગને આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય લાઇન અપ લાયક ન હોવાના યોગ્ય દાવ માટે કુલ આઉટ. મુલાકાતીઓને હવે પાછા ફરવાની જરૂર છે, re-group and pick up the pieces from this potentially disastrous tour down-under.
‘Potentially’ is a word that is used with great care. Inquests have already started into what went wrong and who must take the blame. It is important of course to ‘learn lessons’ but hopefully this tour was but an aberration for a once highly successful and capable team (હા, ખરેખર!). Just as one swallow does not make a summer, એક સ્નો ફ્લેક શિયાળામાં બનાવવા નથી. Fingers crossed it was just an unfortunate set of circumstances that all came together two wreak havoc on the visiting side. All batsmen lose form at one time or another – perhaps this was just the moment for everyone to slip up. Combine that with the best English spinner for a generation deciding to finish on a low and you are already going to be struggling. Some players have also clearly been in need of a rest – captaining the side and opening the batting is always a big ask and Alistair Cook has looked tired of late. Matt Prior and Jimmy Anderson have for too long had too much responsibility laid on their admittedly broad shoulders. Then of course there was the unfortunate development in the case of Jonathan Trott. Very sad and everyone wishes him well. It’s doubtful, તેમ છતાં, that he will play international cricket again. તેઓ કરે છે, તો તે જ સ્તર પર નથી થશે. Some of the squad have also been at the start of their international careers – Joe Root has the necessary skills to make it at international level and is worth persevering with – but it will take time. Michael Carberry will flourish at one day level but the test arena is a little above his skill set. Jonny Bairstow is worth keeping on the fringes – although question marks remain about his ability to deal with the short ball. તેમણે પ્રથમ પસંદગી પસંદ નથી. Then of course Ben Stokes has stepped forward and grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Runs and wickets when everyone else around you is losing their head is a fantastic accomplishment. Definitely one for the future and the one bright light to come gleaming out of the tour.
તે કોર્સ ખૂબ જ આ પ્રવાસ પર જોવા માટે સરળ છે અને કહે છે બધા ગુમાવી છે. It may well be – England might be a busted flush – but there is hope yet as well.
Review of the tour – individual England and Australia players and their series ratings (બહાર સ્કોર્સ નથી સરેરાશ બમણો નથી)
એલિસ્ટર કૂક - 246 રન, 3 half centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 72 - ના સરેરાશ 24.6
Captain Cook led from the front and set the tone for the dismal show from the entire team. Poor batting (albeit measured against his incredibly high standards) તેમજ. England expect and need him to lead from the front. તેમણે ન હતી 3
Michael Carberry – 281 રન - 1 half century, ટોચ સ્કોર 60 - ના સરેરાશ 28.1
ઇંગ્લેન્ડના બીજા સૌથી વધુ રન સ્કોરર (જોકે રન માત્ર તેની પાછળ સ્ટોક્સે કરતાં વધારાની ટેસ્ટ મેચ રમી સ્તંભ બનાવ્યો) – regularly flattered to deceive and likely that age and poor shot selection throughout the series will mean he doesn’t play at test level again. Can do a job at one day level 4
Kevin Pietersen – 294 રન - 2 half centuries – top score of 71 (ના સરેરાશ 29.4)
Scored the most amount of runs in the England side but came in for substantial criticism. Pieterson is able to play the long and patient innings when he puts his mind to it – but rarely bothers – even if it is what is needed. It is a major weakness of a brilliant player but he won’t ever change so there is no point trying to make him – at least you know what you get with him 5
ઇયાન બેલ - 235 રન - 2 half centuries – top score of 72 (ના સરેરાશ 23.5)
Bell is becoming Mr Dependable for England. Played a couple of useful innings including carrying his bat in one. England can’t keep relying on him to rescue the side 5
જૉ રુટ - 192 રન - 1 half century – top score of 87 (ના સરેરાશ 24); 32 ઓવર, 5 maidens, 98 રન, 0 વિકેટ
Dropped for the final game but clearly remains in England’s plans going forward. Has the talent and the temperament to succeed and the management need to decide where his best position is in the batting order. Shame he couldn’t contribute more with the ball. 4.5
Matt Prior – 107 રન - 1 half century – top score of 69 (ના સરેરાશ 17.83)
Another dismal series and the selectors showed they are not afraid to drop a senior pro like him. If there was a ready made replacement it’s likely Prior’s days would be seriously numbered but at the moment no one is laying down a serious challenge. He will be back in the summer 4
બેન સ્ટોક્સ - 279 runs – 1 century – top score of 120 - (ના સરેરાશ 34.87); 116.5 ઓવર, 15 maidens, 492 રન, 15 વિકેટ (32.80 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Comfortably England’s best player – third in the overall runs scored list (having played a test less than the others) and second highest wicket taker – the one shining light in a very dark series for England. Still a little rough around the edges but England have a real diamond on their hands 8
Stuart Broad – 155 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 42 - (ના સરેરાશ 15.5); 161.5 ઓવર, 24 maidens, 578 રન, 21 વિકેટ (27.52 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
It was always difficult for England’s bowling attack to make any real in-roads into a dominant and cock-sure Australian side, especially when their batsmen never managed to apply any leverage by scoring a decent total. સ્ટોક્સ પાછળ, Broad was England’s best player. Decent amount of wickets and a few runs 6.5
Jimmy Anderson – 41 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 13 not out — (ના સરેરાશ 4.1) ; 190.3 ઓવર, 43 maidens, 615 રન, 14 વિકેટ (43.92 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Like his fast bowling partner, Anderson suffered from no support from the batting line up and is clearly in need of a rest. England’s management need to send him home and make sure his batteries are re-charged for the home tests – he will still take plenty of wickets in English conditions 5
ગ્રીમ સ્વાન - 36 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 19 અણનમ (ના સરેરાશ 6); 142 રન, 21 maidens, 560 રન, 7 વિકેટ (80 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Disappointing final series for the best English spinner in a generation and failed to contribute a meaningful score with the bat either. Swann must be remembered for his previous endeavours and not this final hurrah 4
ટિમ બ્રેસ્નનનો બોલ - 34 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 21 (ના સરેરાશ 8.5); 62.3 ઓવર, 14 maidens, 206 રન, 5 વિકેટ (41.2 પ્રતિ વિકેટ રન)
Just a couple of tests for Bresnan to prove himself after a lengthy lay off. Contributed nothing with the bat but bowled economically at times. Always looks good when others around him are playing well too but an un necessary luxury when the side is struggling. જ્યુરી ટીમમાં સ્થળ પર બહાર હજુ પણ છે - 4.5
Monty Panesar – 4 runs — top score of 2 (ના સરેરાશ 1); 70.5 ઓવર, 9 maidens, 257 રન, 3 વિકેટ (85.66 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Usual flood of runs from the bat of Monty! With Swann having closed the curtain on his international career it’s likely Monty will be the first name the selectors turn to in the future given the lack of ready-made options. England put a lot of faith in the player after his recent off-field issues but Australia decided to get after any twirler that came their way; Monty was no exception. 3.5
Jonny Bairstow – 49 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 21 (ના સરેરાશ 12.25)
Picked ahead of Prior for the final two tests but failed to put a marker down with either bat or gloves. Occasionally showed glimpses of having what it takes to succeed at this level by counter-attacking against a rampant opposition. Is likely to remain on the fringes of the side as a keeper-batsman simply because there are no stand out alternatives. But the management must stay awake at night praying for Matt Prior to rediscover his form of old. 4
એક ટેસ્ટ અજાયબીઓ:
Jonathan Trott – 19 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 10 (ના સરેરાશ 9.5)
Tortured batting display in his one test – followed by announcement that he was departing the tour. England missed the once rock of the side – fingers crossed he can comeback – but it’s a long road ahead
Gary Ballance – 25 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 18 (સરેરાશ 12.5)
Very difficult time to make his debut in a side (batting line up especially) devoid of any confidence. Must be given a proper chance to succeed.
Chris Tremlett – 15 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 8 (સરેરાશ 7.5); 36 ઓવર, 5 maidens, 120 રન, 4 વિકેટ (ના સરેરાશ 30 પ્રતિ વિકેટ રન)
Not bad bowling stats hide the fact that he has lost a yard of pace since last on Australian shores. With the emergence of Stokes to support Anderson and Broad in the bowling unit and Onions chomping at the bit back home his days would appear numbered.
Scott Borthwick – 5 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 4 - સરેરાશ 2.5; 13 ઓવર, 0 maidens, 82 રન, 4 વિકેટ (20.50 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
A brave decision by the selectors to pick a leg-spinner (the first leggie since Ian Salisbury played his last test in 2000 (પાકિસ્તાન સામે) – especially given the Australians’ determination to get after any spinner presented to them – Borthwick at least claimed a few scalps. England must decide who their spinner is going to be (મોન્ટી; Kerrigan or Borthwick) અને સમય યોગ્ય રકમ માટે તેમની સાથે વળગી છે જે જોવા માટે તે શું લે છે (તેમને કોઇ તો). Borthwick must play the next test if conditions suit.
વિલિયમ રેન્કિન - 13 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 13 (ના સરેરાશ 6.5); 20.5 ઓવર, 0 maidens, 81 રન, 1 wicket (81 દીઠ રન ટિમ).
Has so far succeeded at one day level – needs more time to see if will develop into a mainstay of the side but will face considerable opposition when the side is back on home soil.
અને હવે ઓસ્ટ્રેલિયનો માટે!!!
Chris Rogers — 463 રન, 2 centuries, 3 half centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 119 (ના સરેરાશ 46.3)
Along with his opening partner David Warner Rogers time and time again got his side off to a good start with consistent performances – two tons and two half centuries says it all 7.5
David Warner – 523 રન, 2 centuries, 2 half centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 124 (ના સરેરાશ 52.3)
Exactly the same as his partner Rogers, with only a few runs separating them. Has more than repaid the selectors’ faith in him following the off-field antics 8
Shane Watson — 345 રન, 1 century, 2 half centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 103 (ના સરેરાશ 34.5); 47.4 ઓવર, 17 maidens, 122 રન, 4 વિકેટ (સરેરાશ પ્રતિ ટિમ ના 30.50)
Useful contribution with the bat but able to bowl a few useful overs and keep the pressure up as well by taking of wickets 7
માઈકલ ક્લાર્ક - 363 રન, 2 centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 148 (ના સરેરાશ 36.3)
Two outstanding and consecutive tons surrounded by mediocre totals; no matter – he strained every last sinew out of his entire team to demolish and demoralise England and claim a 5–0 whitewash 8.5
સ્ટીવન સ્મિથ - 327 રન, 2 centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 115 (ના સરેરાશ 36.33); 11 ઓવર, 1 maiden, 58 રન, 1 wicket (avg per wicket 58)
Heralded as the series Smith came of age – are his runs down to his brilliance or collective ineptitude on England’s part. તે એક 50/50 call in my opinion – if he does the same when facing the South African pace battery when overseas then I’ll keep my trap shut 7
George Bailey — 183 રન, 1 half century, ટોચ સ્કોર 53 (ના સરેરાશ 22.87)
એક નબળા(જેવું) link in the Australian side with a disappointing series overall 5
Brad Haddin — 493 રન, 1 century, 5 half centuries, ટોચ સ્કોર 118 (ના સરેરાશ 61.62)
Derided as a journey man (મારા દ્વારા), Haddin was simply at the top of his game and knocked his critics for imperious sixes. England simply had no answer to him. He was the joint top player of the series — 10
Mitchell Johnson — 165 રન, 1 half century, ટોચ સ્કોર 64 (ના સરેરાશ 20.62); 188.4 ઓવર, 51 maidens, 517 રન 37 વિકેટ (ના સરેરાશ 13.97 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Simply outstanding. England just couldn’t cope with his pace – although again this says as much about the opposition than it does Johnson. But you can only bowl at what you are presented with and he lapped up the tasty morsels with great aplomb. More than one quarter of his overs was a maiden too. Excellent effort for a quick. Joint top player for Australia and overall 10
Ryan Harris – 117 રન, 1 half century, ટોચ સ્કોર 55 (ના સરેરાશ 19.5); 166.2 ઓવર, 50 maidens; 425 રન, 22 વિકેટ (19.31 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Brilliant Ginger to Johnson’s Fred, what his fellow quick didn’t deal with Harris picked up. A perfect foil for Johnson and managed to stay fit as well. A few useful runs and again gave very few runs away with 50 maidens 9
પીટર સિડલ - 38 રન, ટોચ સ્કોર 21 (ના સરેરાશ 5.42); 156.4 ઓવર, 48 maidens, 386 રન, 16 વિકેટ (ના સરેરાશ 24.12)
ફ્રેડ અને આદુ ક્યારેય વધારાની નોકરી કરવાનું નક્કી કર્યું છે, તો પછી સિડલ તે આવી હશે. His bowling danced around the pitch as his targets displayed the footwork of club cricketers. If Johnson or Harris didn’t get you then Siddle would – a brilliant triple act – leaving England with no chance 8
Nathan Lyon – 60 રન - ટોચ સ્કોર 18 અણનમ (ના સરેરાશ 10); 176.2 ઓવર; 42 maidens; 558 રન, 19 વિકેટ (29.36 દીઠ રન ટિમ)
Rather over-shadowed by the pace trio Lyon still picked up 19 wickets and was an integral part of the bowling attack 8
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