West Indies vs Aus
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Paul McLean (56)
I thought the NRC was poorly promoted I didn't even know Australia was playing credit at the moment
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
If he's fit i reckon Harris gets Starc's spot
Lots of spin and variable bounce for a day 1 pitch. Good test for the batsmen who haven't exactly been convincing in these conditions over the last 5 years.
And the top order fails right on schedule
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Starc needs consistency with the red ball to retain his spot; to produce the devastating form he has with the white ball. If he can get the swing going, in England he'll be unplayable.
But Johnson was also a bit lack lustre against India for long periods.
Harris will be there with Hazlewood as the line and menace bowlers, barring injury.
Taking two left-arm bowlers into England isn't popular, so it might come down to Starc or Johnson playing for one slot, or perhaps even a five man bowling lineup to shatter England's remaining confidence..
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I think it's a lot better than no long form match play at all. Great effort by the bowlers last night. Hazlewood impresses me more and more every time I see him. He's going to be some bowler that bloke.
I won't feel like we're on top until we go past the Windies total. If we can get there with no further loss then we can really ram home the advantage. I don't want us chasing too much in the last innings, as I suspect that track is going to play more tricks as the game wears on.
I won't feel like we're on top until we go past the Windies total. If we can get there with no further loss then we can really ram home the advantage. I don't want us chasing too much in the last innings, as I suspect that track is going to play more tricks as the game wears on.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
What a spell by Bishoo. He's got Smith, Watson and Haddin. An absolute pearler to get Haddin.
Bishoo has 4-49 and OZ still trail by 22.
Bishoo has 4-49 and OZ still trail by 22.
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Voges becomes the 101st player to score a century on debut and there can't have been too many as difficult. No other batsman scored more than 25 (edit though Hazelwood is showing them how its done now)
Often our test preparation has been ODI's and T20s. At least this time we're playing tests.
The good thing about having this sort of form is that it means we don't need to rush Harris and can cycle our bowlers (particularly Harris) a bit through the Ashes.
On a side note, Josh Hazlewood now has a test batting average of 71!
On a side note, Josh Hazlewood now has a test batting average of 71!
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Bit of a combo for mine. Smith had been there for 90 balls so hes going to back himself to make contact there, probably fair enough.
Haddin got a beauty early on.
I really try hard not to pile on Watson but it's that sort if shot in that sort of situation that makes it really difficult. He'd get crucified here and everywhere if that were at the scg. He's really not that good a player against spin in test matches
Haddin got a beauty early on.
I really try hard not to pile on Watson but it's that sort if shot in that sort of situation that makes it really difficult. He'd get crucified here and everywhere if that were at the scg. He's really not that good a player against spin in test matches
Strewthcobber
Mark Ella (57)
Really interesting list of oz century on debuts
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
The runs put on for the 9th and 10th wickets could well have saved the game for us. That pitch doesn't look easy to bat on - I wouldn't want to be chasing much more that 120 in the 4th innings.
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