Very interesting squad selection for the ODI and 20/20.
Not many surprises on the batting front. Will end up being much the same line-up we seen at the end of the Australian summer. I don't understand the fuss over Phil Hughes not making the squad. He had a passable summer of FRC, and still scores at a snails pace for the modern game. I was more disappointed to see Marcus North to miss out, seems like a perfect addition after his test selection. Has been fantastic for Western Australia in the FRC this season, has shown he can play international bowlers, and can chime in with off-breaks that are alot better than Cam White or David Hussey rolling the arm over.
The bowlers are admittedly quite interesting. The attack will still revolve around Bracken, Johnson and Hopes. I don't mind the selection of Geeves, his style of bowling suits this format of the game. Laughlin may well prove to be just a one season wonder, but his performance over the past season was just terrific. Ripped through some rather quality batting line-up’s. Doesn't look the most potent threat live, bowls at a decent pace, swings the ball about abit, and doesn’t mind the slower ball. Can't fault the selectors for picking the guy who dominated the local competition though.
For 20/20, well I am one of Shane Harwood's big fans. The guy is still seriously quick, has so much aggression about his bowling. Just a fantastic limited over’s style of bowler and it is great for Australia to give him another shot. Just wish he was 10 years younger.
