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Neal Gardner

@Nealbackup

Australian bloke talking about cricket.

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Neal Gardner
Neal Gardner@Nealbackup·
Doesn’t work like that. Of course he’s very early, but long term, the work starts now. If he continues exclusively working on t20 cricket and not honing in the fundamentals required for the longer forms, he will not get there. And that would be a great shame. And btw, that doesn’t mean he needs to cede what currently works. Guys like Head have set the template to succeed in all three formats.
Bharath@gramo_phones

@Nealbackup You cannot put Vibhav & late in the same sentence lol. He's probably a decade early. 😄

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Whatever Green sold for in the auction was outrageous lol.
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Ffs Tim, where was this at the World Cup????
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@Beepbleep351 @OpinionAdarsh Thank you! That is literally the only point. It was surprising to see, especially given I’d never heard of him. I’m sure he’s known it domestic circles, but still very “random” in the grand scheme.
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Why tf is a random Indian lad bowling 150 clicks… damn
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I genuinely can’t believe how strange some people are 😂 Yes, yes I would have. “Indian” isn’t even an ethnicity ffs.
Adarsh Sriram@OpinionAdarsh

@Nealbackup Why "random Indian lad?" If this was someone of WI or SENA origin, would you have mentioned ethnicity?

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What’s really surprised me this IPL is the quality of those of these Indian fast bowlers. Clearly raw, but there’s so much to work with. Be a shame if at least a few of them don’t develop into longer format bowlers.
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And remove the impact sub. Don’t like it at all, the power surge is more tactical and more fair imo.
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The IPL should have a power surge like the BBL.
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@saaleesh Yep, that’s the point. It’s the tactical aspect, adds more to the game.
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risky
risky@saaleesh·
@Nealbackup Fully agree, slow pitches need it to keep the full 20 overs interesting and tactically could make things very interesting
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Vyom Nanavati@vyom_nanavati·
@Nealbackup No way. In a tournament where 220 is being chased with ease we do not need another batting oriented rule
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Neal Gardner@Nealbackup·
I don’t see it with Cooper Connolly, man.
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wtf is this kid?!? Never seen anything like this 😂
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“Serious consideration of restricting participation in bilateral series involving India”??? 😂
Brutal Truth@sarkarstix

Ben Duckett’s last-minute withdrawal from the IPL is not just a “difficult personal decision,” it’s a serious breach of professional commitment that undermines the very structure of franchise cricket. When a player enters the IPL auction and is picked by a franchise like Delhi Capitals, it sets off months of planning, strategy, and resource allocation. Pulling out at the eleventh hour disrupts team balance, forces last-minute scrambling, and disrespects both the franchise and its fanbase. Yes, international cricket is important but that cannot become a convenient excuse to walk away from signed contracts whenever it suits individual priorities. If players are allowed to opt in and out of the IPL at will, it sets a dangerous precedent that weakens the league’s credibility and operational integrity. The IPL and BCCI must take a firm, uncompromising stance here. This isn’t just about one player, it’s about protecting the sanctity of the tournament. A strong deterrent is essential: a multi-year ban from the IPL, and serious consideration of restricting participation in bilateral series involving India, must be on the table. Professional sport runs on accountability. You cannot enjoy the benefits of the IPL ecosystem and then abandon your obligations without facing consequences. If the league wants to maintain its global stature, such actions cannot go unpunished.

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Neal Gardner@Nealbackup·
New Zealand made this seem like a much better batting wicket than it was with their new-ball bowling. They truly were abhorrent tonight.
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Using the conditions argument against this Indian side is hilarious when they’ve literally won back-to-back world cups, the last in VASTLY different conditions. They’re just the best white ball side in the world. By a distance.
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What am I watching…..
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