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***Official*** Australia in Sri Lanka
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adub
International Captain
For a meaningless warm up game this has been a cracker for us.
They could have just gone in with the side they were intending to play in Galle, but they did the right thing and gave all of the contenders a fair chance to make their cases.
I would contend all of the genuine quality (Copeland, Harris, Hughes and Khawaja) have stepped up and demanded selection. The unworthy (Siddle and Marsh) performed as they do far too often. Now we just need to have another look at two very inexperience spinners with moderate to poor records to see which wins a prize. (If only SOK had got a go)
They could have just gone in with the side they were intending to play in Galle, but they did the right thing and gave all of the contenders a fair chance to make their cases.
I would contend all of the genuine quality (Copeland, Harris, Hughes and Khawaja) have stepped up and demanded selection. The unworthy (Siddle and Marsh) performed as they do far too often. Now we just need to have another look at two very inexperience spinners with moderate to poor records to see which wins a prize. (If only SOK had got a go)
flibbertyjibber
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Well Khawaja appears to have done the business and should stay in the side, can't believe they were thinking of dropping him. Looks like he has a decent temperament and needs a run of games to prove it.
Would imagine a 100 run lead would be all you would want and then get bowling again. Give the spinners a decent bowl and Siddle too in case you need him. Protect Harris against injury and use Copeland sparingly so the less Sri Lankans see of him the better.
Would imagine a 100 run lead would be all you would want and then get bowling again. Give the spinners a decent bowl and Siddle too in case you need him. Protect Harris against injury and use Copeland sparingly so the less Sri Lankans see of him the better.
adub
International Captain
As could Haddin, but you can't have everything. I'd like to see Pup declare pretty early on tomorrow and then just get the spinners on and bowl em until one falls apart. Be good for Clarke to get some overs under his own belt too.
morgieb
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Almost certain to IMO.
Spark
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Don't see how hiding Copeland would help tbh given his style of bowling.
Spark
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FC match, so not surprised. Scored runs for fun at #4 whenever I've seen him turn up for NSW.
Spikey
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yeah he ain't a mystery bowler. besides we put he and harris on ice siddle is bound to get on a roll
adub
International Captain
I can't believe Brettig on Cricinfo is still talking about Marsh being in line to play in Galle...
SL Board XI v Australians: Usman Khawaja ton gives Australians lead | SL Board XI v Australians, Colombo, 1st day Report | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo
SL Board XI v Australians: Usman Khawaja ton gives Australians lead | SL Board XI v Australians, Colombo, 1st day Report | Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo
FFS. He failed abysmally in 3 of 4 innings and the one innings he did make a score relied on Mahela dropping one he sent straight to first slip when he was on 8. Really comprehensive sight of the bowlers who will get him out cheaply if he does jag a test cap. I cannot believe the amount of people so keen to blow wind up the arse of this nuffy.
TumTum
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Ridiculous. "experiences in the Twenty20 and limited-overs matches so far on tour"
Migara
International Coach
Ha ha! this is the same place where England was shot out for 81 with swing and pace of Vaas / Malinga / Welegedara trio. Galle is not ALWAYS spin friendly.
