Prior is certainly better than Haddin IMOBetter than Prior not long back and now should be dropped, how the fickle finger of fans turns so quickly.
I reckon they would've dropped Cowan though, and kept Watson opening and then re-assessed after the series.
Dhoni is a hack. Haddin is a technically pleasing batsman to watch just has some mental problems.
Collingwood did the same
One of those is probably severe retardation.
How did Dhoni come into a discussion of Haddin and Prior
Yeah, most likely. It's interesting how they seem to be making noises about moving Watson down the order, but never seem to do it. Perhaps with our bowling now coming on a little (Pattinson, Lyon and Siddle have been particularly good this Summer, as has Hilfenhaus in this Test) they may as you say be tempted to make the easier move of dropping one of the green horn openers and leaving Watson as opener.
yeah was pretty disappointing seeing that from Marsh. I kind of hoped that somehow the occasion of being in the test theatre would help iron out his brain implosions, but it isn't a good sign. Obviously it would olny be fair for him to have more chances, but given his injury problems as well, I can't see it ending well for him.
Yeah I know he's had his problems etc, but I prefer Ponting at 3 and Watson at 4.
I was just making the point that 15 months ago all Aussies laughed when the English told them Prior was better than Haddin and now the majority of people from Australia want Haddin dropped. That is all.
Nah Hussey's best attribute is his ability to shepherd the tail; and he doesn't know where his off stump is early in his innings. Moving him to three would be a terrible idea IMO. Marsh should keep his spot for now; I'm not really a big wrap on him in general but he's started his Test career pretty well overall and he should still be ahead of Cowan when Watson comes back.
Nah, Hussey is gold when he bats with the tail.
