Worst Test batsman since 2013 is...

Martin Guptill.

Poorest averages for top-order batsmen (1-7) in Tests since 2013 (Min 30 inns)


I recently questioned why New Zealand continue to select Martin Guptill in Test match cricket. A closer look at the numbers raises further eyebrows. Since 2013, Martin Guptill has been the worst batsman in Test cricket (minimum 30 innings). 

Guptill, Thirimanne and Samuels are like a bad case of hiccups, try as you might, you just can't get rid of 'em.

In Guyana we got a tiny piece of cloth

Lick it and paste on forehead

Voila !  Hiccup gone !

Lets see Guptill T20 numbers including Amazon warriors 

T20Is

61

59

7

1806

101*

34.73

Twenty20 170 165 18 5030 120* 34.21

an almost 10 runs GAIN

sure the same for samuels and thirimanne

Does that really work? I'm definitely going to check that next time I get a case of the hiccups.

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Guptill is like Jekyl and Hide when it comes to Tests and T20s. He has been the worst Test player over the last 3 years, but a world beater when it comes to T20 cricket. He has the 15th best average in T20 cricket, and is 23rd on the all-time runs scoring list.



His career numbers (both Test and T20) are very similar to JP Duminy's. Excellent T20 numbers but struggled mightily in Test cricket.

Guptil ODI #s average are even better than T20s

ODIs 

129

126

14

4844

237*

43.25

a whopping 10 runs differential !

Even with his ongoing struggles in Test cricket, New Zealand have stuck with him for the upcoming tour of India with Jeet Patel (he of the career First-Class average of 43.85) being left at home.

maybe the selectors dont think Jeet FC # would convert to International ?

Guyana squad wins every regional Tournament and are defending champs.

Yet there are only 2 out of 30 players named for Pakistan UAE tour

11 Bajans, 9 Trinis : Guyana whip their asses all the time .

Go Figure !

Jeet is average

An average Test batsman would certainly be an upgrade on Guptill

One of my favourite comments I read regarding Guptill's ongoing selection (which has bemused, confused and angered many NZ fans) is equating it to James Vince's career lasting not 7 Tests, but 7 years. Very easy on the eyes, just clearly out of his depth.

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I'm guessing that Marlon will be selected for the upcoming series against Pakistan. Rumours about his retirement seem to be just that.

who are the 2