Oops then have to try out Lyon I guess, Beer looked innocuous in the Ashes. I wasn't impressed with the way the selectors discarded Hauritz tbh, wasn't all that bad and not like we had tons reserve spinners waiting to set the world alight. Should've been in the squad this tour.
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Ruckus
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I don't get what they mean by 'back to back'?
Spark
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There's only three days (minimum) rest between each Test match.
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Hauritz has only started bowling in the nets again I believe. Definitely not available for the tour.
Ruckus
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Kind of suprising, I find it hard to believe that's the first time it's gonna have happened. Btw anyone know if the tour match tmrw is gonna be televised?
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Absolutely no way Copeland will (or should) be in contention for a Test spot.
Now, with that out of the way, I get the feeling Marsh is in. Been a lot of press about him so there's obviously some talk around the camp about him. I would think Hughes would keep opening with Watto so you'd imagine he'll be picked at 6. Sucks that he seems to have leap-frogged Khawaja.
Now, with that out of the way, I get the feeling Marsh is in. Been a lot of press about him so there's obviously some talk around the camp about him. I would think Hughes would keep opening with Watto so you'd imagine he'll be picked at 6. Sucks that he seems to have leap-frogged Khawaja.
stephen
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I really hope that we do not go into the tests with two spinners, even if the pitch is a bunsen. Two innocuous spinners is only going to take more wickets than one innocuous spinner if we're willing to concede 400 runs in every innings. I'd much rather a solid pace attack with Lyon/Beer as the fourth bowling option.
stephen
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Maybe, he's in some limited overs form, but I'd rather him get some red ball experience back. The only player I'd consider resting would be Watson.
Spark
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Nah. Needs some time in the middle to sort his shot selection out. As stephen said, Watto's the only viable candidate for resting for me.
Ruckus
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Think Ponting should definately play the tour match. Still looks pretty edgy to me, and it will be of far greater value to the team if he goes into the tests with some confidence after the tour match (so fingers crossed he actually gets some runs).
Given the other options, don't know why you think Copeland shouldn't be in contention for a test spot Top_Cat. Compared to someone like Siddle he has performed favourably both in FC and directly along side him in the tour of Zimbabwe. If you assume Johnson and Harris are locked in, Copeland is by far the most deserving of the other quicks.
@Stephen, if the pitch is really going to assist spin the problem is Lyon would have to play a major role in the game. I really think Lyon is a great prospect, but he has mentioned he has struggled with the longer form of the game fitness wise. Think we would need Beer alongside him.
Given the other options, don't know why you think Copeland shouldn't be in contention for a test spot Top_Cat. Compared to someone like Siddle he has performed favourably both in FC and directly along side him in the tour of Zimbabwe. If you assume Johnson and Harris are locked in, Copeland is by far the most deserving of the other quicks.
@Stephen, if the pitch is really going to assist spin the problem is Lyon would have to play a major role in the game. I really think Lyon is a great prospect, but he has mentioned he has struggled with the longer form of the game fitness wise. Think we would need Beer alongside him.
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Don't rate him. Don't care what his numbers are, he's taken wickets in the most bowler-friendly seasons we've seen in years against a crop of batters who struggle bat a session out without playing a T20 shot. Solid Shield performer but not quick enough nor does he get enough useful movement in flat conditions to knock over Test batters, in my view.
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Ruckus
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He ain't quick, that's for sure, but pace is overrated imo. Would be a lot more confident in Copeland extracting movement on flat pitches that Siddle anyway. Can also swing a fair bit depending on the humidity in Sri Lanka, and Copeland would be a far better new ball bowler than Siddle if that is the case.
adub
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for the tour match I'd go with
Hughes
Marsh
Khawaja
Clarke
Haddin
Johnson
Copeland
Siddle
Beer
Pattinson
Lyon
Crazy unbalanced side I know, but it's only a three-dayer and the only chance to have a look at the guys who are fighting for spots and/or haven't had any game time. Would be much better if we had a 2nd game so we could then play something more like the test side to make sure Ponting and Mussey especially get time in the middle, but it isn't going to happen. This side at least gives Hughes a chance to get a bat, and Marsh and Uzi a chance to go head to head. All the bowlers get a chance to show what they've got except Harris who I'd consider a cert and no need to risk injury. If we don't give them all a go we'll just be guessing when we pick the test side.
As a three dayer I'd be hoping to bat second and bat once. Winning is no big deal, getting overs under all the bowlers belts is more important. Bloody stupid scheduling though.
Hughes
Marsh
Khawaja
Clarke
Haddin
Johnson
Copeland
Siddle
Beer
Pattinson
Lyon
Crazy unbalanced side I know, but it's only a three-dayer and the only chance to have a look at the guys who are fighting for spots and/or haven't had any game time. Would be much better if we had a 2nd game so we could then play something more like the test side to make sure Ponting and Mussey especially get time in the middle, but it isn't going to happen. This side at least gives Hughes a chance to get a bat, and Marsh and Uzi a chance to go head to head. All the bowlers get a chance to show what they've got except Harris who I'd consider a cert and no need to risk injury. If we don't give them all a go we'll just be guessing when we pick the test side.
As a three dayer I'd be hoping to bat second and bat once. Winning is no big deal, getting overs under all the bowlers belts is more important. Bloody stupid scheduling though.
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tbf its really more our fault for picking a seamer more than what'd you expect for a three test tour. yes yes yes he's mj gone to the dogs/harris has done his back in the shower cover, but really can't blame either of the cricket boards for the one tour match. and particularly given we've already played 5 ODers. you'll usually expect there to be more than one test bowler playing in the ODers...