rich1uk wrote:backfootpunch wrote:
i think it probably has more to do with the fact he was in the best knick of his life when he came back into the side and has been struggling for form over the last 18 months or so and consequently both his average and strike rate have fallen well away
when in form he is a more than proficient one day player who although he has limitations is able to score quickly, when he is out of form due to his lack of shot scoring options he is easily bogged down, which generally causes either him or his partner to play a rash shot and get out
almost anyone who is an established international player can be a proficient ODI player "when in form", fact remains we are going into a period leading up to the WC with cook not being in form but still seemingly guaranteed his place
dont worry look at the OP, he wouldnt be anywhere near the team if i was a selector
if he was an inspiring captain i could understand it but he just isn't