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Tait not confident of playing;
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/330258.html
Think he's right. The Aussie selectors have always been reluctant to pick four pace bowlers and no spinner and when they have, it hasn't really worked. Johnson was hot and cold in Sydney and the key thing was that Ponting gave him more overs than anyone else so he's obviously in favour and he did try his guts out to get a wicket. With Johnson, you get the feeling he's not far away from a really good groove as I think he's got the guns working, just not in sync as yet. I would reckon the Aussie selectors would feel the same way.
Also, I know everyone goes on about how well Tait bowled in the 20/20 match at the WACA but, aside from Tait's first over, Lee looked far more threatening and just as quick. Why? Good line. He beat the bat numerous times and if you asked them after the game who they would rather have faced, I'm sure the NZ batters would have said Tait. Johnson also bowled well because of his good line, the ball to get Sinclair was a classic leftie quick dismissal. And I say this as an unabashed Tait fan. Johnson should get the nod and I reckon if he doesn't bowl around the wicket as much and uses that angle, he'll be far more dangerous on the WACA. If he gets into rhythm, he'll be a handfull and if given the nod, I'm tipping him for a big Test.
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausvind/content/story/330258.html
Think he's right. The Aussie selectors have always been reluctant to pick four pace bowlers and no spinner and when they have, it hasn't really worked. Johnson was hot and cold in Sydney and the key thing was that Ponting gave him more overs than anyone else so he's obviously in favour and he did try his guts out to get a wicket. With Johnson, you get the feeling he's not far away from a really good groove as I think he's got the guns working, just not in sync as yet. I would reckon the Aussie selectors would feel the same way.
Also, I know everyone goes on about how well Tait bowled in the 20/20 match at the WACA but, aside from Tait's first over, Lee looked far more threatening and just as quick. Why? Good line. He beat the bat numerous times and if you asked them after the game who they would rather have faced, I'm sure the NZ batters would have said Tait. Johnson also bowled well because of his good line, the ball to get Sinclair was a classic leftie quick dismissal. And I say this as an unabashed Tait fan. Johnson should get the nod and I reckon if he doesn't bowl around the wicket as much and uses that angle, he'll be far more dangerous on the WACA. If he gets into rhythm, he'll be a handfull and if given the nod, I'm tipping him for a big Test.
