لماذا أنا على وشك أن أقول قد أكون ببطلانه من فوق ... ولكن أنا سعيد أن هذه السلسلة الرماد وصلت الى نهايتها. بكل بساطة ، لعبت أستراليا أفضل بكثير من مجموع أدوارها الفردية وكانت إنجلترا كذلك, بالنسبة للجزء كبير, شيطاني تماما.
من المؤكد أنه في الليلة التالية لليوم ، أنهى الاستراليون فوزا مدمرا بسلسلة 5-0, مرة أخرى البولينج خارج إنجلترا لمجموع مثير للشفقة لا يستحق خط دولي. يحتاج الزوار الآن إلى العودة, 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 (نعم فعلا, هل حقا!). Just as one swallow does not make a summer, واحد تقشر الثلوج لا يجعل الشتاء. 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, ومع ذلك, that he will play international cricket again. إذا لم يفعل ذلك لن يكون على نفس المستوى. 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. انه ليس الخيار الأول بيك. 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.
وبالطبع فإنه من السهل جدا أن ننظر إلى هذه الجولة، ويقول كل شيء فقدت. 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 (لا عشرات خارج لا الضعف في المتوسطات)
اليستر كوك - 246 أشواط, 3 half centuries, أعلى درجة من 72 - متوسط من 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) كذلك. England expect and need him to lead from the front. لم يفعل 3
Michael Carberry – 281 أشواط - 1 half century, أعلى درجة من 60 - متوسط من 28.1
انجلترا المدى ثاني أعلى هداف (على الرغم من أن لعبت اختبار إضافي من ستوكس خلف له في أشواط يحرز العمود) – 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 أشواط - 2 half centuries – top score of 71 (متوسط من 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
إيان بيل - 235 أشواط - 2 half centuries – top score of 72 (متوسط من 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
جو الجذر - 192 أشواط - 1 half century – top score of 87 (متوسط من 24); 32 المبالغ, 5 maidens, 98 أشواط, 0 يكت
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 أشواط - 1 half century – top score of 69 (متوسط من 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
بن ستوكس - 279 runs – 1 century – top score of 120 - (متوسط من 34.87); 116.5 المبالغ, 15 maidens, 492 أشواط, 15 ويكيت (32.80 أشواط لكل تيم)
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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 42 - (متوسط من 15.5); 161.5 المبالغ, 24 maidens, 578 أشواط, 21 ويكيت (27.52 أشواط لكل تيم)
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. وراء ستوكس, Broad was England’s best player. Decent amount of wickets and a few runs 6.5
Jimmy Anderson – 41 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 13 not out — (متوسط من 4.1) ; 190.3 المبالغ, 43 maidens, 615 أشواط, 14 ويكيت (43.92 أشواط لكل تيم)
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
جرايم سوان - 36 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 19 لم يخرج (متوسط من 6); 142 أشواط, 21 maidens, 560 أشواط, 7 ويكيت (80 أشواط لكل تيم)
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
تيم Bresnan - 34 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 21 (متوسط من 8.5); 62.3 المبالغ, 14 maidens, 206 أشواط, 5 ويكيت (41.2 أشواط لكل النصيبه)
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. هيئة المحلفين ما زالت مستمرة حول مكانه في الجانب - 4.5
Monty Panesar – 4 runs — top score of 2 (متوسط من 1); 70.5 المبالغ, 9 maidens, 257 أشواط, 3 ويكيت (85.66 أشواط لكل تيم)
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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 21 (متوسط من 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
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Jonathan Trott – 19 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 10 (متوسط من 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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 18 (متوسط 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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 8 (متوسط 7.5); 36 المبالغ, 5 maidens, 120 أشواط, 4 ويكيت (متوسط من 30 أشواط لكل النصيبه)
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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 4 - متوسط 2.5; 13 المبالغ, 0 maidens, 82 أشواط, 4 ويكيت (20.50 أشواط لكل تيم)
A brave decision by the selectors to pick a leg-spinner (the first leggie since Ian Salisbury played his last test in 2000 (ضد باكستان) – 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 (مونتي; Kerrigan or Borthwick) والعصا معهم لمبلغ محترم من الوقت لمعرفة من الذي لديه ما يؤهله (إذا كان أي منها). Borthwick must play the next test if conditions suit.
بويد رانكين - 13 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 13 (متوسط من 6.5); 20.5 المبالغ, 0 maidens, 81 أشواط, 1 wicket (81 أشواط لكل تيم).
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.
والآن لالاستراليين!!!
Chris Rogers — 463 أشواط, 2 centuries, 3 half centuries, أعلى درجة من 119 (متوسط من 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 أشواط, 2 centuries, 2 half centuries, أعلى درجة من 124 (متوسط من 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 أشواط, 1 century, 2 half centuries, أعلى درجة من 103 (متوسط من 34.5); 47.4 المبالغ, 17 maidens, 122 أشواط, 4 ويكيت (متوسط في تيم من 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
مايكل كلارك - 363 أشواط, 2 centuries, أعلى درجة من 148 (متوسط من 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
ستيفن سميث - 327 أشواط, 2 centuries, أعلى درجة من 115 (متوسط من 36.33); 11 المبالغ, 1 maiden, 58 أشواط, 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. انه 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 أشواط, 1 half century, أعلى درجة من 53 (متوسط من 22.87)
المؤمن الضعيف(العش) link in the Australian side with a disappointing series overall 5
Brad Haddin — 493 أشواط, 1 century, 5 half centuries, أعلى درجة من 118 (متوسط من 61.62)
Derided as a journey man (بواسطتي), 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 أشواط, 1 half century, أعلى درجة من 64 (متوسط من 20.62); 188.4 المبالغ, 51 maidens, 517 أشواط 37 ويكيت (متوسط من 13.97 أشواط لكل تيم)
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 أشواط, 1 half century, أعلى درجة من 55 (متوسط من 19.5); 166.2 المبالغ, 50 maidens; 425 أشواط, 22 ويكيت (19.31 أشواط لكل تيم)
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
بيتر Siddle - 38 أشواط, أعلى درجة من 21 (متوسط من 5.42); 156.4 المبالغ, 48 maidens, 386 أشواط, 16 ويكيت (متوسط من 24.12)
إذا فريد والزنجبيل قررت من أي وقت مضى لتوظيف اضافي بعد ذلك Siddle وقد كان. 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 أشواط - أعلى درجة من 18 لم يخرج (متوسط من 10); 176.2 المبالغ; 42 maidens; 558 أشواط, 19 ويكيت (29.36 أشواط لكل تيم)
Rather over-shadowed by the pace trio Lyon still picked up 19 wickets and was an integral part of the bowling attack 8
“تظهر الكرة الوردية باللون الرمادي / الأزرق باللون الأحمر / الأخضر الناقص في الرؤية, حسب شدته. قمت بعمل محاكاة مع عمى الألوان…”