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Joe Root - A talented young English batsman.

Mamoon said:
Who cares about stats, you can see what a fine young batsman he is and perfect for all 3 formats.
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he averages 50+ in tests atm. Is the only English batsman in the top 10 test batsmen too. Even if stats counted he's still all class.
 
Yeah, he made a great start to his ODI career before he fell off. Looks to be on the up again.
 
Very majestic batsmen to watch when hes in full flow, good on either side of the wicket and seems to have a hunger to score bigs runs all time and improve.
 
Robert said:
I would agree with this. He's not The New Gower. He's a good player. That temperament means that he does well in pressure situations.
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Changed my mind. He looked world-class today, as good as anyone I ever saw play for England.
 
Outstanding. I'd kill for Pakistan to have a batsman with 70% of his ability.
 
Averages 56.33 now. Another crucial 100 in the making, at an SR of ~85.

At 24, quite possibly the brightest young talent these days.
 
This guy has moved ahead of Williamson and Kohli

Abd
Amla
Smith/Root/YK
Williamson/Kohli

Talking tests
 
Future great right there. His performances in the UAE settles the comparison with Smith - he is more fluent and can score as big. Certainly has an edge over him.

[MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION]
 
Great inning..I just hope he scores a century here and not throw it like he did in last game or against India.
 
What a batsman. Scary!

And with James Taylor in the waiting list, England are in for a great ride ahead in future in terms of batting.
 
Mamoon said:
Future great right there. His performances in the UAE settles the comparison with Smith - he is more fluent and can score as big. Certainly has an edge over him.

[MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION]
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He has been very stubborn and annoying for the bowlers. Solid start in the desert.
 
11ShadyBrothers said:
Amazing batsman. So, the hype was true after all. I clapped on his fifty while sitting in front of my TV. :))
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Taylor is not hyped but he is a class player as well. These two will carry England's batting for the next decade.

I really admire Bell's batting but he is going nowhere at the moment. England should give Taylor a go at his expense.
 
The moment I saw him entering the batting crease for the first time in international cricket with a big big smile on his face, that's when I realized this guy is something special. I never saw a debutant with so much confidence especially coming to the crease with his team in a spot of a bother. An ATG in the making along with Kane, Smith, Kohli at least for England.
 
Looks a real class act. Him and Kane Williamson make batting look so easy.

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He is genuinely ATG material.

I remember early on in his career he looked a bit timid even when he was scoring runs. But now he looks in total control and plays with all the confidence in the world.

England are lucky.

And definitely better than Smith. Though he's right up there too and had a great UAE series

Though Smith atm is more exciting to watch.
 
Approaching fantastic now.

Long career ahead though - everyone has ups and downs.
 
Mamoon said:
Future great right there. His performances in the UAE settles the comparison with Smith - he is more fluent and can score as big. Certainly has an edge over him.

[MENTION=134608]Hawkeye[/MENTION]
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Only until England hits a bad patch, then you'll change your mind to worship the Aussies.

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Jo_Don said:
Only until England hits a bad patch, then you'll change your mind to worship the Aussies.

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Don't fret. England have always been my number 2 team.

South Africa number 1 on my hate list. :jf
 
Ab Fan said:
Great inning..I just hope he scores a century here and not throw it like he did in last game or against India.
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And he bottled it again after playing a great inning just before his century..
 
Except that Smith didn't make one in the UAE. Root has looked more at ease on these pitches. Much more fluent batting.

However, you need to score a hundred once you get a 70+ score, so he should be disappointed with himself.
 
But Smith has made hundreds everywhere he toured and when set he looks to make a big one. I meant he won't throw away his wicket like Root does. Smith has been the more accomplished batsman between the two. What you can do is just assume and hope he gets worse. He would always be better than Root.
 
There is nothing between the two, except that Root is more fluent. Both will be neck and neck for years to come.

I get it, you only rate Australian and South African cricketers, which is fair enough. We all have our biases.
 
Smith is so much better than Root.

I also get you that you rate only English and Indian players and hype them up to be equals to the South African players like equalling Jimmy Counderson to Steyn and other jokers to more accomplished great players. We all have our biases.
 
Hmmm, spoke too early about Root.

Added valuable runs, but throughout was quite uncomfortable particularly against Wahab Riaz. Not sure if he'll be able to score his first ton in Asia, on this tour.

If the pitch in Sharjah is sporting, chances are low that he'll score a ton. But was easily the 2nd best Eng bat after Cook.

For comparisons with Smith, that's unfair at the moment, as Smithy has scored big runs and grinded it out in the desert.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
 
Mamoon said:
There is nothing between the two, except that Root is more fluent. Both will be neck and neck for years to come.

I get it, you only rate Australian and South African cricketers, which is fair enough. We all have our biases.
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I find Root more fluent and clutch also..Root has the ability to fight as lone warrior for England which Smith lacks a bit.Smith failed to score in all the matches Australia lost..Smith lacks that fighting spirit and I may be wrong in it as his real test would start now..But the point made by shivaji is also valid.. Smith would have made a big century here..Root has failed quite a no. of times in converting the 70s-80s to big ones..But he too is just 24 and will learn with time..I rate Smith higher still as he has proved in SA while Root is yet to deliver there..
 
Hawkeye said:
Hmmm, spoke too early about Root.

Added valuable runs, but throughout was quite uncomfortable particularly against Wahab Riaz. Not sure if he'll be able to score his first ton in Asia, on this tour.

If the pitch in Sharjah is sporting, chances are low that he'll score a ton. But was easily the 2nd best Eng bat after Cook.

For comparisons with Smith, that's unfair at the moment, as Smithy has scored big runs and grinded it out in the desert.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
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What did Smith grind out in the desert? Root has looked the better player in the UAE.

He scored 2 fifties in 4 innings at a SR of around 40. Root has 2 fifties and a not out in three innings and has played at a good tempo. He has adjusted to the pace of the pitch better than Smith.
 
Mamoon said:
What did Smith grind out in the desert? Root has looked the better player in the UAE.

He scored 2 fifties in 4 innings at a SR of around 40. Root has 2 fifties and a not out in three innings and has played at a good tempo. He has adjusted to the pace of the pitch better than Smith.
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And Smith played when Pakistan played a newbie spin duo but Root is facing a very good spinner who is on a roll after taking 60 wickets in 10 games.
 
Hawkeye said:
Hmmm, spoke too early about Root.

Added valuable runs, but throughout was quite uncomfortable particularly against Wahab Riaz. Not sure if he'll be able to score his first ton in Asia, on this tour.

If the pitch in Sharjah is sporting, chances are low that he'll score a ton. But was easily the 2nd best Eng bat after Cook.

For comparisons with Smith, that's unfair at the moment, as Smithy has scored big runs and grinded it out in the desert.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
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Definitely I will pick Smith for my team India. He is the best young batsman out there.
 
Mamoon said:
What did Smith grind out in the desert? Root has looked the better player in the UAE.

He scored 2 fifties in 4 innings at a SR of around 40. Root has 2 fifties and a not out in three innings and has played at a good tempo. He has adjusted to the pace of the pitch better than Smith.
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No ton by Root yet, but again a fifty and a fighting knock.

Good lad.
 
He choked again. He played well to score a fifty and then choked. He is gutless. That is why I rate Smith better.
 
I think its clear I have the best eye for talent.

Root is unbelievable and better then Smith.
 
Root has been remarkably consistent this series. But needs to work on his conversion rates. Getting 70s and 80s are useful contributions but not match winnings. To be a great batsman you have to get hundreds and big hundreds like Cook and YK. all these knocks serve to do is boost his average. But im sure Root will rectify this and push on and get more hundreds. He should have had 2 hundreds already this series.

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Bullet Drive said:
I think its clear I have the best eye for talent.

Root is unbelievable and better then Smith.
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Was there ever any doubt?

Hopefully sometime soon someone else might even say that about you.

Until then I think it is best that you keep reminding everyone.
 
miandadrules said:
Was there ever any doubt?

Hopefully sometime soon someone else might even say that about you.

Until then I think it is best that you keep reminding everyone.
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Sad that a man of your age has to go and search the forum for old posts. Nothing better to do with your life?

Their is life outside PakPassion. Please stop quoting every post of mine with your nonsense :)
 
Bullet Drive said:
Sad that a man of your age has to go and search the forum for old posts. Nothing better to do with your life?

Their is life outside PakPassion. Please stop quoting every post of mine with your nonsense :)
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My age? What is my age?

We can't all be lucky as you and have the infinite opportunities that your life provides.

Please stop quoting, you say? I'm on the whole just responding to the times you have mentioned and quoted me. I'm also just illustrating the consistency of your posts and also demonstrating why you have the best eye for talent.

Isn't this what you claim?

In all honesty, what's the point of all the singing and dancing if you then don't address the issues? Seems a little absurd that you would have personal digs and then go awol.
 
good consistency but terrible terrible conversation rate.
 
Very rare to see a batsman plays with a smile most of the time....hats off to Root for doing this.
 
No idea what normal would look like but he does appear to have a habit of hitting big fifties and getting out. 11 innings - one on six for him - have finished between 71 and 98 with 10 of these in the 70s and 80s.

Seems an oddity but would need to check.
 
Destined for greatness. 106* at a SR of 80 on a tricky pitch.

:bow:
 
He's a very fluent batsman and finds runs easily where others can't but I still think he's in a purple patch. I think Smith is a tough cookie on the other hand and will be able to grind out the hard runs. Anyway this guy is very talented regardless.
 
Best knock I've seen in ages. What a guy!!!

Smith, Root, Kohli & Williamson.

The fantastic four of this generation.
 
Bullet Drive said:
Test tons in IND, SA, AUS & NZ suggest otherwise.
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Kohli does not have the consistency that either Root or Smith have in Tests. Sure he has scored tons buy failed in England when the ball was moving around and does not play spin particular well either. He's good but those two are just much better.
 
Nikhil_cric said:
Kohli does not have the consistency that either Root or Smith have in Tests. Sure he has scored tons buy failed in England when the ball was moving around and does not play spin particular well either. He's good but those two are just much better.
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Well those to me are the fantastic 4 of this generation.

Kohli certainly below them 3 in test, but no.1 in ODI.

Sachin, Dhoni & Kohli - three greatest ODI bat all from India!
 
Root, Smith and Williamson are scoring runs for fun. Their consistency is staggering. Lets see how long they keep this up.
 
Root is England's greatest ever batsman – the guy is gifted especially intellectually. He doesn't feel pressured. He and Williamson are basically neck and neck. I don't rate Smith as high as these 2 because Smith only scores on flat tracks, and has a rubbish technique. But regardless, these 3 are on a league on their own. Don't think even AB and Kohli have been that consistent as these 3.
 
a real class act one of the top 5 batsman in the world across all formats. Looks at ease in any format he plays. He has potential to become an ATG for sure, England's first ATG since Botham.

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Was quite a joy to watch Joe Root bat tonight, unless you're a South African.
 
Missed a tripple century.

Runs were flowing and he needed 8 overs only.


But a great knock by Root.
 
Could go down as one of the best batsmen to ever to play the game

Already the best English batsmen to ever to play the game
 
Superb knock from Root.. I was not too sure of him as he used to miss out on long innings. But this is a top class knock. 254 vs a good Pak attack( Amir and Yasir were present) and it will be remembered for long time. Kudos to him and he deserves praise for it.
 
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