The issue of F U Watson's future on the Oz test cricket team crossed my mind today, too. You may've noted some time ago I called for him to return to the Sheffield Shield, to play five or so matches without physical impairment before any sort of consideration for a return to the test team. However, that decision by the selectors may not be necessary if Doolan and Marsh continue on their happy ways. I still rate Hughes, especially in Safferland, he'd be next in line before Watson for mine. Lehmann's just the man to get young Phil firing.
Watched a few overs in a pub in Newcastle after the Tahs match last night, we were about 1/15 when I came in. One thing struck me, Steyn seemed to have problems getting his line right to lefthanders, Warner was helping himself to boundaries through cover/extra cover. Doolan, on the other hand, looked decidedly uncomfortable and I was surprised to read this morning he reached 89. Well played, Alex, more please.
This team's certainly developed under Clarke's leadership with some outstanding guidance from Lehmann. But time stands still for no man, there will be changes in the near future: Rogers' age will surely catch up with him soon, and Harris' knees simply can't hold out much longer. What a wonderful team man Ryan is, no wickets but strangled the bastards, under 3 runs an over right up until the end of his stint. God willing Doolan's the answer to recent problems at first drop.
Was there some rain on day 2? This must cross Clarke's mind when he's deciding on a declaration.
