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*Official* Third Test at the WACA
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GotSpin
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Oh yeah just read it then. Well we don't know yet, but clearly Khawaja would be the best replacement no?
DragonPunk
School Boy/Girl Captain
Hopefully, then he'll ton up at the G and we'll never look back 
Spikey
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He's been prescribed some alcohol. The finger will be fine tomorrow morning. The head meanwhile
Pretty sure it was
Is it the same guy who was on yesterday fielding? He looked spooked then too.
Awkward
Spark
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Well it's not like Ponting is in world-beating touch, so...
andyc
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He's been prescribed some alcohol. The finger will be fine tomorrow morning. The head meanwhile
Pretty sure it was
Awkward
DragonPunk
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He's so awkward, he looks like he's photobombing it.He's been prescribed some alcohol. The finger will be fine tomorrow morning. The head meanwhile
Pretty sure it was
Awkward
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
Yeah because the article only mentioned he would be out if it was broken, not that it actually was
Prince EWS
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I'd honestly be more confident in Khawaja's ability to bat three on debut than at five or six. He's an opener who bats three for NSW; he's scored all his runs in the top three. It's going to be a step up in pressure and quality regardless of where he bats but he'll feel more at home in a more familiar match situation.
If he's not going to bat three I'd probably pick Dave Hussey ahead of him. We're not talking about picking someone and giving them a proper shot at settling themselves and cementing a spot in the medium term; we're talking picking someone to fill in for two games, do a job and then shift back out. The rules change - experience and short-term form count for a lot more in this situation.
I'd pick Khawaja anyway because I'd back him to perform better in the top three than Dave Hussey but if we're going to hide the replacement at five, Dussey is my man.
Ruckus
International Captain
Even if it's broken, there is a good chance he would still play. Could just be a small fracture. It would be pretty embarrassing for someone as manly as Ponting to come out and say he can't play because he broke his little pinky!
Spark
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Did for Graeme Smith.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Would be a brave call to move Clarke up to three given the nick he's in; if Hughes plays at the MCG (and fairness suggests he should) he could be in very early doors and hasn't looked great doing it from 4 never mind 3.
Saw a YouTube of Khawaja's ton for NSW v SA in the one dayer and he looks a class act. Never hung around for long enough in the "A" game for me to make any judgements.
Saw a YouTube of Khawaja's ton for NSW v SA in the one dayer and he looks a class act. Never hung around for long enough in the "A" game for me to make any judgements.
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If Punter is out what are the chances of North coming back at 3?