Feed Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Shane Warne has warned England from relying on Ravi Bopara in the upcoming Ashes, saying the youngster was more concerned about his looks than game. More... Bopara more concerned about his looks than cricket: Warne 18 Jun 2009, 1558 hrs IST, PTI LONDON: Australian spin legend Shane Warne has warned England from relying on opener Ravi Bopara in the upcoming Ashes, saying the youngster was more concerned about his looks than game. Warne agreed that the Indian-origin player was good first-class player but felt he did not have the temperament required for the highest-level. "Bopara is a good first-class cricketer, but he is not an international cricketer. I think he's got all the talent in the world, but I just don't think he's got the temperament," said Warne, who has 700 Test wickets to his credit. Bopara scored three centuries in a row against West Indies earlier this summer but the leg-spinner said, "He can be put off his game too easily and he's too worried about how he looks." "Let's hope England aren't relying on Bopara (for the Ashes) because they could be in trouble," he added. Warne said England would need the likes of Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Strauss for success in the Ashes. "Paul Collingwood can be good, but he has to be batting with someone like Kevin Pietersen to bring the best out of him. For England to succeed they will have to bat around Pietersen and the captain (Andrew Strauss)," he was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian'. The traditional Ashes rivalry between England and Australia starts on July 8.
King Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Here we go Warnie already up to it. I think he's going to have egg on his face. Bopara looks a fantastic player to me. Not sure whether you have noted but he copies a lot of Tendulkar shots. Not that he looks like Tendulkar but this lad since WC'2007 has improved heaps. I think Bopara can play and play well.
vipin Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 He can become a genuine no. 3. Just trying to play mind games because they know bopara will be crucial in the ashes.
ritwik Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 He can become a genuine no. 3. Just trying to play mind games because they know bopara will be crucial in the ashes. +1 Tendulkar has said Bopara is a "very special talent". Let's see who turns out to be right, Sachin or Warne.
Sachinism Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Here we go Warnie already up to it. I think he's going to have egg on his face. Bopara looks a fantastic player to me. Not sure whether you have noted but he copies a lot of Tendulkar shots. Not that he looks like Tendulkar but this lad since WC'2007 has improved heaps. I think Bopara can play and play well. His favourite player is Sachin, so I guess he probably tries to emulate him
CricketGirl Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 His favourite player is Sachin' date=' so I guess he probably tries to emulate him[/quote'] Bopara is a good player the fact that he looks good on screen is nothing to with his ability to play well!! Warnie he's gonna prove u wrong mate! guys how about this!! in yrs to come the whole england team should be indian or ethnic orgin!! and then watch themplay against india!! that'd be fun! :giggle:
Ram Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Huh? Why cant Warne just critique Bopara without rubbishing him? And the statement about Bopara being more concerned about his looks is pretty ironic coming from Warne, given he was banned from international cricket for consuming a diuretic for losing weight fast.
ritwik Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 And the statement about Bopara being more concerned about his looks is pretty ironic coming from Warne, given he was banned from international cricket for consuming a diuretic for losing weight fast. :haha:
cowboysfan Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 its just warne trying to stir things up in the English camp.Bopara is good but he will be severely tested by the aussies.
King Tendulkar Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Huh? Why cant Warne just critique Bopara without rubbishing him? And the statement about Bopara being more concerned about his looks is pretty ironic coming from Warne, given he was banned from international cricket for consuming a diuretic for losing weight fast. :hysterical::hysterical:
veer Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 He can become a genuine no. 3. Just trying to play mind games because they know bopara will be crucial in the ashes. agreed..
Dhondy Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Here we go Warnie already up to it. I think he's going to have egg on his face. Bopara looks a fantastic player to me. Not sure whether you have noted but he copies a lot of Tendulkar shots. Not that he looks like Tendulkar but this lad since WC'2007 has improved heaps. I think Bopara can play and play well. We'll see. I think he's pretty mediocre.
punjabi_khota Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I think he is a gritty player, but at the same time, not afraid to take the risks, and I believe he will do well. In a team full of so called "classical" players, he and Peiterson are the standouts.
Dinx - the Jinx Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 IMO.. Bopara is the only bright spot in the current english squad after the over hyped Kevinder Pappuson and Freddie Flintoff
Bumblebee Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 well atleast bopara got his dick in his pants unlike warney!!
flamy Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 well atleast bopara got his dick in his pants unlike warney!! which is commendable? :hmmmm2:
yoda Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I think the Ashes this year will be close and fun. Aus on the decline, Eng always mediocre. Should be a good clash.
Watson87 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Bopara and Shah will struggle against the Aussie attack Only Kevin Pieterson can tackle them also I hope Strauss plays a good knock
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