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***Official*** Australia in Sri Lanka

Ruckus

Ruckus

International Captain
Yeah don't think Sri Lanka's total is that dependant on how Lyon fares. Definately something in it for the quicks.
 
Prince EWS

Prince EWS

Global Moderator
I'm gonna be controversial and say that Lyon has a lot more to him than any of the Sri Lankan spinners who bowled today, so if he isn't overawed by the occasion and doesn't struggle fitness-wise with the workload over five days (two pretty big ifs, admittedly) he could have a real impact in this game. The other thing to consider though is the fact that Sangakkara, Jayawadene and Samaraweera will more than likely play him infinitely better than anyone (Hussey excepted) played Sri Lanka's spinners today, so it'll be tough for him, but I reckon he could be in for a huge game. He shouldn't be there yet but deep down I know he's a gun so I'm really not anywhere near as pissed off at O'Keefe not playing than if Beer or Doherty had been here instead.

For the first time since Warne's retirement I legitimately think Australia might have found a long-term spinner for all conditions, even if we did pick him a season or two early.
 
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DeusEx said:
Yeah don't think Sri Lanka's total is that dependant on how Lyon fares. Definately something in it for the quicks.
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It's a bit of a cliche, but this is the type of wicket where the pace bowlers must bowl wicket to wicket. Need to give themselves every opportunity to get a bowled or LBW with the variable bounce that a dusty wicket provides.
 
smash84

smash84

The Tiger King
from what little I saw of the match (saw the Khwaja/Khussey) partnership and seeing the wicket 273 doesn't look that bad.
 
Xuhaib

Xuhaib

International Coach
must say Usman looks more a Pakistani batsman then an Australia has the potential plays the pretty strokes but is looser then what a test quality batsman should be.
 
Prince EWS

Prince EWS

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Xuhaib said:
must say Usman looks more a Pakistani batsman then an Australia has the potential plays the pretty strokes but is looser then what a test quality batsman should be.
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TumTum blew it out of proportion a lot but Khawaja does have some problems getting onto the front foot in time when it's pitched up; his front footwork is quite lazy at times. Whether he was born in Pakistan or not is neither here nor there though.
 
adub

adub

International Captain
I'm happy to stand by my comment that this is a solid total. Not brilliant, but nowhere near a fail either. Even for Asia this is a dusty 1st day pitch, it won't get any easier to bat on. If we bowl at the sticks we'll create plenty of chances.

See you all tomorrow.
 
Prince EWS

Prince EWS

Global Moderator
smalishah84 said:
A very big call indeed
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Yeah, it's not based on figures or performance (he wasn't even amazing in the CAC/FL), which is un-PEWS-like and precisely why I wouldn't have picked him until the end of next Shield season (at the absolute earliest), but he really looks a proper bowler. Strong action, good pivot that gets him nice away drift and he comes right over the top of the ball to extract over- and side-spin. Massive potential IMO; hope he's not ruined by playing here or dumped if he struggles with the fitness demands of five day cricket but I have a feeling he might just step up immediately and play a key role here.
 
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Prince EWS said:
I'm gonna be controversial and say that Lyon has a lot more to him than any of the Sri Lankan spinners who bowled today, so if he isn't overawed by the occasion and doesn't struggle fitness-wise with the workload over five days (two pretty big ifs, admittedly) he could have a real impact in this game. The other thing to consider though is the fact that Sangakkara, Jayawadene and Samaraweera will more than likely play him infinitely better than anyone (Hussey excepted) played Sri Lanka's spinners today, so it'll be tough for him, but I reckon he could be in for a huge game. He shouldn't be there yet but deep down I know he's a gun so I'm really not anywhere near as pissed off at O'Keefe not playing than if Beer or Doherty had been here instead.

For the first time since Warne's retirement I legitimately think Australia might have found a long-term spinner for all conditions, even if we did pick him a season or two early.
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He's an off spinner so its very, very {insert infinite number of verys here} difficult to get excited about him unless you're an opposing batsman
 
Bun

Bun

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Prince EWS said:
Yeah, it's not based on figures or performance (he wasn't even amazing in the CAC/FL), which is un-PEWS-like and precisely why I wouldn't have picked him until the end of next Shield season (at the absolute earliest), but he really looks a proper bowler. Strong action, good pivot that gets him nice away drift and he comes right over the top of the ball to extract over- and side-spin. Massive potential IMO; hope he's not ruined by playing here or dumped if he struggles with the fitness demands of five day cricket but I have a feeling he might just step up immediately and play a key role here.
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dear pews,

please mail me the details of what you're smoking at the moment.

thanks,

bun
 
Noble One

Noble One

International Vice-Captain
It will be interesting how many overs Watson will bowl. This pitch is perfectly suited to his style of bowling.
 
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