Former New Zealand cricketer Craig Cumming is sad with head coach Gary Stead’s firmness with opener Finn Allen, who failed with the bat within the not too long ago concluded three-match ODI sequence in opposition to India.
The hosts whitewashed the Kiwis 3-0 with Allen, 23, scoring two consecutive geese and 40, elevating doubts over his choice in New Zealand’s aspect with the ODI World Cup in India lower than 9 months away.
The cricketer made his 50-over debut final yr with some spectacular scores in opposition to Ireland and the West Indies however shortly went on a downward spiral.
“I’m frightened concerning the model of cricketers we are attempting to provide. I need to produce Devon Conway, I need to produce Kane Williamson; People who’ve the craft and might bat and have multiple (ability)?,” Cumming advised SENZ Morning on Thursday.
“Finn Allen at the moment, he’s young, he’s learning but (he’s) in a really important position for us at the top of the order and he seems to be a one-pace, one-line hitter at the moment.”
“At the moment it’s failing and maybe the Finn is getting experience, I mean they’ll have to stick with him, but he’s not producing enough at the moment.” Cumming in contrast Allen to India skipper Rohit Sharma, who isn’t solely a robust hitter of the ball but in addition has the abilities required to play in keeping with the scenario.
“You take a look at Rohit Sharma and the best way they (India) play, sure they’re highly effective however in addition they have ability in the best way they execute their plans. I fear in the mean time that one thing like Finn is thrown into the combination the place it is a tempo, it is a batter, it is a baseball model mindset; Try to hit a house run and that is what we would like.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
