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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Lehmann should have a role with the wobblies
So Australia took all 100 of Englands wickets this series. First time that has ever been done in an Ashes series.
Did Bailey do enough in that last innings? I'd say not but can see him making the tour.
The other possible change for the first test in SA could be Siddle. Pattinson has made a strong comeback and will really push for a spot.
Well done to Rogers. Highest runscorer across the two series is an achievement ro be proud of.
You can't say that Watson only scored when it didn't matter. Firstly it's test match cricket. Secondly his innings in Perth was pretty much the difference in the results. If he had got out cheaply, we would have needed yet another Brad Haddin saviour effort or potentially would have lost the test match.
It's interesting you cherry pick Watson. Yet Rogers good returns came after the series was won, yet don't mention him.
Sure, stats don't tell the whole story, such as conditions and variables such as team tactics and players being told to player for quick runs. But in cricket batting, they tell a whole lot of it. Six out of 7 of our batsmen since the first test in England have averaged 37 and above. That's doing your job.