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Jayzamann
International Regular
First thing I saw on cricinfo this evening. Rage!
stephen
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One thing I'm really liking about Copeland's record thus far is everything.
Averaging 20.94 (same as Malcolm Marshall's test average)
Striking at 50.9
5 5-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul in only 18 first class matches
taking on average over 5 wpm
Sure tests are not the same as first class matches, but his record is phenomenal thus far and I'm really excited to see how he goes in the tests.
Averaging 20.94 (same as Malcolm Marshall's test average)
Striking at 50.9
5 5-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul in only 18 first class matches
taking on average over 5 wpm
Sure tests are not the same as first class matches, but his record is phenomenal thus far and I'm really excited to see how he goes in the tests.
Jacknife
International Captain
LOL at the first wicket, where the commentator says 'that's what Copeland does puts the ball in the right area', the ball was a wide half tracker.
Watching that I'd forgotten how slow he was, only seen him once before when England played the Prime Minister's XI on the Ashes tour,. It'll be very interesting to see how he goes because he obviously can bowl a bit.
Burgey
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I've been away and am just catching up on the thread, but it seems as though people are assuming Copeland will play? Has there been any indication this is the case?
I only ask because, sure his figures in the warm up game sugges the should play, but there's a lot of Bromance towards Siddle in the set up.
Seems people are talking a likely attack of
Harris
Copeland
Johnson
Beer
Watto
Is that the consensus as to who should be picked (of those who are there, obvs)?
I only ask because, sure his figures in the warm up game sugges the should play, but there's a lot of Bromance towards Siddle in the set up.
Seems people are talking a likely attack of
Harris
Copeland
Johnson
Beer
Watto
Is that the consensus as to who should be picked (of those who are there, obvs)?
adub
International Captain
Plus a proven ability to bowl 20 over plus spells, an economy rate under 2.5 rpo, and a great pair of hands that allow him to field in the cordon - what's not to like?
adub
International Captain
He didn't play in the PMs XI.
adub
International Captain
That is certainly the attack I think they should and will go with. But added to that Clarke should do plenty of net bowling too so he can get some overs in as well. With Clarke bowling you might opt to go for Lyon instead of Beer for left/right variety as well as flight/dart variety. Neither of the spinners have done anything really to warrant test selection so you might as well toss a coin.
adub
International Captain
Nope.
Starc, George and McKay were the selected quicks with Cameron coming in for Starc when he was injured.
There was plenty of chat about why Copes didn't get a go, but he didn't play
Tour match: Australia A v England XI at Hobart, Nov 17-20, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo
Jacknife
International Captain
adub
International Captain
Ah forgive me. I have a blind spot for meaningless one dayers. Yeah he played in that for some reason. As much as I rate Copeland in 4/5 day cricket I'm a long way from being convinced he's a limited overs bowler.
Jacknife
International Captain
Not even the right game mate.
Yes, most people said at the time it was a leftfield choice for a 50 over game and he was a far better bowler in first class cricket.
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adub
International Captain
Yeah, my stuff up - see above.
I think I try and block out some of the Australian selector's gross idiocy and picking Copes for a one day selection is up there. He might develop into a handy one day player, but he's not one yet.
adub
International Captain
This is the audio of Pup's interview that most of today's stories are coming from.
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To me that sounds like Copeland is a lock, and Khawaja is close to a lock, but being Captain means you have to talk up all of your players. Don't think the spin option is any clearer, but then how do you split two guys with so little achievement?
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To me that sounds like Copeland is a lock, and Khawaja is close to a lock, but being Captain means you have to talk up all of your players. Don't think the spin option is any clearer, but then how do you split two guys with so little achievement?
stephen
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I hope so.
Khawaja is the incumbent so for him to lose his place after one test would be strange. It's not like Marsh has been beating the door down.