***Official*** Australia in Bangladesh 2017

[AndyZaltzHair]

Why would you have Imrul/Soumya at 4? And Kayes is a markedly improved player.

Tamim
Kayes
Mominul
Mushfiq
Shakib
Liton
Nasir
Mehedi
Taijul
Shafiul
Mustafiz

Thats random since they are in the squad. Want Mominul to open because think it will suit him and best for the team other than insert kayes/soumya and also opportunity for mushy to come down at #3. Lets be honest about kayes 2.0 made all those runs on some of the flattest pitches ever.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Sun is beating down today hopefully weather will remain like this

 

[TheJediBrah]

You're so smart

Just take it like a man

 

[Starfighter]

Frankly I'd rather pick Bird than Agar despite the conditions.

Now he'll get a six-for or something...

 

[Gob]

Bangladesh are a mediocre side and long way behind Australia at everything but i wouldn't rule out Aust losing to them as they have had the tendency to screw up big moments in recent times.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Can we see something like what is currently going on in the 2nd test in england?

Are bangladesh able to knock down the Aussies on day one?

 

[srbhkshk]

The series isn't happening in Australia, Bangladesh should just server rank turners, Australia did very well in India, but
1. They haven't prepared anywhere near that much for this series (and they still lost in India anyway)
2. Any other kind of pitch is just conceding the game.

If they go for the turners - it's 50-50, else Australia stomps.

 

[NUFAN]

I am fairly concerned about our attack as Bangladesh has a reasonably experienced batting lineup these days as they actually apply themselves in these conditions.

Imagine if Agar leaks runs and Cummins struggles to backup for his second or third spell. Maxwell and perhaps Smith will be called upon. Good luck to the big show but I think this was the moment Travis Head probably should have debuted (harsh on Max who scored a century in India).

 

[Starfighter]

Cause Head's bowling is sooo much better.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Frankly I'd rather pick Bird than Agar despite the conditions.

Now he'll get a six-for or something...

Without Agar the tail looks a bit long I guess

I am fairly concerned about our attack as Bangladesh has a reasonably experienced batting lineup these days as they actually apply themselves in these conditions.

Imagine if Agar leaks runs and Cummins struggles to backup for his second or third spell. Maxwell and perhaps Smith will be called upon. Good luck to the big show but I think this was the moment Travis Head probably should have debuted (harsh on Max who scored a century in India).

You wash your mouth out. Maxy should be one of the first picked for any Aus side. I don't care if he is playing as an all rounder, specialist spinner, opening batsman, wicket keeper even. He can't be worse than Wade

 

[The Battlers Prince]

I think Lyon and Agar will go well together, or maybe I just hope.
But last time out Lyon bowled well with a left arm orthodox at the other end. No Starc to create foot holes now but I think it will be ok.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Handscombe, Maxwell and Renshaw have demonstrated ability to play spin. This is quite a different side from the one that got hammered in Sri Lanka. Smith will score truckloads like he always does. Australia are still favourites and Bangladesh will have to play out of their skin to win this series.

That being said, we might have a 0-0 ala South Africa 2015 on our hands as the weather is horrible

 

[social]

I know that he isn't the best bowler but I would have picked Cartwright

As it stands, we have 4 bowlers and one of those is Agar - very, very thin

 

[Burgey]

The best spinner on either side is Lyon ffs. He'll bowl well if they serve up bunsens

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

About time Shakib scores a 100 and take a fifer against this Aussie team.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Pretty excited to see scapegoat back in the team in Asia.

Hope the rain stays away and the Bangladesh batsmen are at their best.

 

[TheJediBrah]

About time Shakib scores a 100 and take a fifer against this Aussie team.

Yeah his previous Test performances against Australia haven't been up to scratch

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Yeah his previous Test performances against Australia haven't been up to scratch

I should have inserted an /s.

My bad

 

[TheJediBrah]

I'm just kidding. I knew what you meant

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

I'm just kidding. I knew what you meant

I know bro