I don't think the spinner is being brought into the side with any real wicket taking expectations, i don't think they were even expecting McGain to pick too many wickets either, the spinners would be required to bowl tight overs from one end so that the work load can be eased on the fast-bowlers, and if the Aussies quicks are made to bowl all the overs among themselves, then i can see a few of them breaking down or getting tired rather quickly.
That's a real crappy reason for a world beating team to choose a player, not to mention a very defensive move that will likely backfire. Why can't a fourth fast bowler do it with help from some part timers? A spinner is going to have a hard time keeping it tight in India against that lineup anyway, since if the fast bowlers are keeping it tight, they'll go after the spinner to loosen the pressure and if they are doing badly, then spinner likely won't make it better.
Was referring to Bruce Martin and Daniel Vettori itbt.
Where are the part-timers mate, they haven't looked keen on bowling Katich and as for Clarke one should use him cautiously, as he has a history of back problems and last thing Australia want is to lose their best player of spin by loading him with a considerable bowling workload and wearing him out, White is **** with the ball but even if he fails with the ball, which he most likely would, then still atleast one can expect a few runs from him.
It seems inevitable that Watson will play, so also pick 3 specialist seamers and White
Yeah you are right, one more thing i would like to add is that its about time Watson stands up and delivers, he has been backed for ages by both selectors and his team-mates, so its about time he does justice to his potential.
Took a nasty blow flush on that finger
No, there isn't and Hussey of course ain't a keeper, he is just a supremely talented cricketer!!is there any back up keeper in the squad ???
other than hussey
The Andrew Symonds issue was handled quite well, and he has not been setting the world on fire in a recent Bulls tour either.
McGain was the obvious choice for this tour. There are no spinners in Australia that are even decent, let alone test class. What would be interesting is if they were aware of his injury.
Jaques has suffered an injury, but will probably be available for the first test. He actually ruled himself out of the tour match, and thought he was the obvious opener to partner Hayden after his terrific summer last time round. He has also been in top form in India, as shown below.
I disagree. They do a good job, and with the spinners, we are short of options, and are trying to be creative. What would you do then?
I am sure Watto would sweep his way out of trouble against spin.
