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[Nickauger]

Erm, because he is (and will only get better, whereas Compton is, with the best will in the world, at his peak right now). 

There are lies, damn lies, and opportunely selected batting averages.  I don't really think after three or ten knocks you can place too much store anyway, but to use it with an ongoing 100* is a bit cheeky....

So how has Compton done?  Well enough that he deserves to stay in the side (though I'll be honest, I reckon he was pretty close to last chance saloon after that first innings duck) - but I don't think you can compare the composure under pressure and in both adverse and alien conditions that Root showed on debut in India with Compton grinding out a ton against a mediocre attack (and thats mediocre on a good day) on a shirtfront.  This is my concern about his first class record of the last 18 months - runs at Taunton tend to be, erm, a little cheap given the batting friendly combination of small boundaries, quick outfield and wickets of motorway-like character.  I've seen Root make brilliant scores in horrid conditions - his double ton against Hants last year (out of just over 300) on a minefield was an innings that I can't ever see Compton matching.

Take those white rose tinted specs off for a minute will you lol! Root will be class and his stock is constantly rising, but he's got a long long way to go. The fact that Compton is reaching his peak now is completely irrelevant! How many batters do you know who are the best in their early 30s? Don't forget that Root's average takes into account a NO as well, and would be lower without that!

[procricket]

Hold on who said Compton is at his peak maybe he can get better and better there nothing saying he will not.

As for Root who is a talent who says he will get better.....

A lot of if and buts...

You can see the respective county fans shouting for there man.

Be interesting if Compton goes on and gets a double.

 

[Nickauger]

I said reaching lol. The other thing to remember is that Compton plays the game that the management want to play. Grind teams down, put a big score on the board. Then bowl teams out.

[FattusCattus]

It's academic anyway isn't it? There's no great need to drop anyone for this series, Comptons doing ok and Root is highly promising.

Besides, no one is bashing the door down to be included in the side.

No need for any change.

[procricket]

Bring back samit to replace root forum meltdown...

It all about possession end of.

If Compton stays around for let's say 4-5 years who says there not some other kid out there to take Roots spot..

[procricket]

Infact samit averages as high as root in first class cricket...

Funny how we can interpret different things...

[FattusCattus]

I think it's all a bit redundant for me. This is the best England XI we can put out at the moment. Only outside contenders are Tredwell to spin and Bairstow to bat. Tredders I'd like to see, Bairstow hasn't done anything to dislodge any of the batters.

[procricket]

I would say the main battle is bairstow and root.

I think England have seen the mental qualities of Compton and already new them.

[The_Bird]

Broad is the only issue for me, completely clueless bowler.

[farnham_quins_2]

Any ideas on what bat Mr Finn uses? No stickers, lots of grains?

[procricket]

What pads he got on

[FattusCattus]

He was adidas at one point wasn't he?

[procricket]

Think he gloves them pads are shaped like sg but with strange back colour straps

[farnham_quins_2]

I'm not sure about any of his kit. Don't recognise any of it. Anyone able to enlighten us?

[ProCricketer1982]

Compdog gone LBW