May I ask whether I'm in contention for a spot on OD NSW team? I know Boland is the highest ranked wicket keeper batsmen, but if you need a lower order slogger than I could probably have a chance. Definites atm are Cribb and Thornton. Herd, Burridge most likely. And Lewis?
Sooo - NSW's side.... 1. Burridge 2. Cribb 3. Thornton 4. Boland 5. Herd 6. Lewis 7. Gonzalez 8. Read 9. Hunt 10. Crowley 11. Wilkinson Lacks pacemen.
Smith's not actually eligible. Gonzo will be pretty much first picked - the only reason he doesn't feature higher on the runs/wickets charts is the fact that he missed so many games last season while playing for NSW. His OD performances have been second to none. Don't really want to give too much away about it though at this stage.
Why would you play Cribb anywhere but opener in a OD match? He's not a fast batsmen, you need him high to setup the innings not be in at the death.