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Peter Sullivan (51)
Drop Hilfy for Cummins I suspect, but Watson will be very handy. We haven't really got any middle ground between out and out pace and the spin. Hussey's sort of filling that spot but he's not a real solution to the problem.
Cricket: Australia v. India v. Sri Lanka 2011/12
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Drop Hilfy for Cummins I suspect, but Watson will be very handy. We haven't really got any middle ground between out and out pace and the spin. Hussey's sort of filling that spot but he's not a real solution to the problem.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Replace him in the starting side by selecting another player.
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Bill Watson (15)
isn't it good to be in a position of increasing strength with the fast bowling stocks though?
This hasn't happened since McGrath, Gillespie, Bichel, Kasprowicz, Reiffel were all at the top of their game............................who could forget Dizzy's 7/37 v England at Headingley in 97!!
This hasn't happened since McGrath, Gillespie, Bichel, Kasprowicz, Reiffel were all at the top of their game............................who could forget Dizzy's 7/37 v England at Headingley in 97!!
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
How good is test cricket? Is there a greater game?
I sincerely hope appropriate accolades are apportioned to Craig McDermott for his work with the fast bowlers. Getting their (long) length right has proved to be masterful together with the long-forgotten ability to swing the ball. Well done, Craig.
I sincerely hope appropriate accolades are apportioned to Craig McDermott for his work with the fast bowlers. Getting their (long) length right has proved to be masterful together with the long-forgotten ability to swing the ball. Well done, Craig.
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Bill Watson (15)
this is the best comment on here.......Well done Lindommer.
One of the reasons the ball is now swinging is because they are pitching it up..........I wonder of Billy will teach them about that late dropping yorker he developed towards the end of his own career......that will test all your memories
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Hmmm - Craig McDermott should be talking to those who lost money on him.
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Bill Watson (15)
cheeky!..................i love it
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
why is it great for the game?
They actually had a "look" about them for the first time in a long time - but they're batting lacks conviction. The short bowling spells could be a master stroke - pity McDermott probably deserves the credit.
They actually had a "look" about them for the first time in a long time - but they're batting lacks conviction. The short bowling spells could be a master stroke - pity McDermott probably deserves the credit.
Just as when Aus was #1 for so long, it was great for teams lower down the rankings to stick it to them. It didn't happen enough maybe. Now we are 5th or so, deservedly. India are 2nd ( I think?), so it's great for us to take them down in this Test.
India face the same problem Aus did a few years back - a lot of great players are going to go in the next couple of years. Succession planning might be a bit interesting.
I agree, our batting looks terribly brittle. I thought we'd lose, mainly because our batting would not be on par with theirs.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I like that the team now has depth that it didn't have a couple of years ago. The bowling attack is looking good with 6 decent quicks in Cummins, Pattison, Harris, Siddle, Hilfy and Johnson, as well as a few young blokes in the shield. It allows the selectors to pick on form and accommodate for injury which allows for a more consistent attack.
I still rate Khawaja although I worry about his ability to make big runs at test level. I think the addition of a fit Watson, Paine and Harris will be the icing on the cake, but there is no point holding ones breath over their return.
I dont think this team will make it back to the top unless they firstly sure up the batting performances, and secondly once again find that ruthless edge that past australian teams had.
I still rate Khawaja although I worry about his ability to make big runs at test level. I think the addition of a fit Watson, Paine and Harris will be the icing on the cake, but there is no point holding ones breath over their return.
I dont think this team will make it back to the top unless they firstly sure up the batting performances, and secondly once again find that ruthless edge that past australian teams had.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Harris back into the sqaud for the sydney test. I havnt seen any shield games at the SCG latley so I have no idea what the pitch is like, but traditionally speaking it seems like a massive gamble if they go with 4 quicks in sydney.
Shame that there is no shield on at the moment so that harris could have a smooth return to form.
Shame that there is no shield on at the moment so that harris could have a smooth return to form.
Absofuckinglutely. Got a bit of fire about him by the looks as well. Can't half bat either.
Actually bowling some line and length at last - fuck me we might even bother the Poms
The bowling stocks look promising for the next few years - Pattinson, Siddle, Hilfenhaus, Starc, Cummins, Mitch Johnson, Hazlewood - good mix of guys who can bring real pace, seam, swing and aggro. I hope the "team" bowling continues along this theme, and is not a false dawn. They seem to be working well as a unit.
The batting looks thin at the moment, but guys like Khawaja, Hughes might come strong, Warner may stamp his place. Marsh looks classy, despite a Test to forget. Given Paine looks dicey, we need a good keeper / batsman to replace Haddin soonish.
The batting looks thin at the moment, but guys like Khawaja, Hughes might come strong, Warner may stamp his place. Marsh looks classy, despite a Test to forget. Given Paine looks dicey, we need a good keeper / batsman to replace Haddin soonish.
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