Australian test selection 2020/21

[Prince EWS]

It's one thing to rack up runs in the first dig against crap attacks* under no pressure; it's another to do it in the second dig against two Test reps on a complete greentop from 160 behind.

It's not even a question, on 17 December the teamsheet simply must read 1. Nick Larkin

*Gotta say it to fit the #narrative

@Spikey to comment.

 

[Spikey]

If that means he's no longer in the NSW team I'm more than happy to do it.

Instead Mr Sheffield Shield Dermo Sabba Abbott will be called into the 18 man squad to not even make drinks

 

[Dan]

Shield is just a really bad match-up for Larkin. His record in the real test of batsmanship - vs unselectable best-bowler-in-the-world Aaron Bird* on an undercooked Sydney First Grade deck - and his Futures League numbers show genuine quality. He just can't handle the lack of mental challenge posed by subpar foetuses and PONIs. Tests will bring out the best in him imo.

If Pucovski can ton up regularly for Sutherland I'll cop it. Until then, it's Ireland's finest who tops the Australian teamsheet.

*When Gannon-ing them down

 

[Spikey]

can a mod be reported for trolling me i dont like this

 

[the big bambino]

Pucovski has surely done enough to get selected now.

You know Usman just made runs too. Experienced. Hopefully over the worry about his cretin brother. Back in the conversation I'd say.

 

[Dan]

can a mod be reported for trolling me i dont like this

Will say this once and then nothing else. Defamation laws quite clear in Aus.be careful.

 

[Red]

You know Usman just made runs too. Experienced. Hopefully over the worry about his cretin brother. Back in the conversation I'd say.

If Usman comes back into the frame, he MUST open. It's his best spot by miles.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Usman still way back in the pecking order. Still only 6 batting spots available. Not every bloke making runs can play

 

[Nintendo]

Usman has been **** for a while, 1 ton doesn't throw him back into the spotlight. If he makes some runs opening for aus A in tour matches (assuming he opens)then different story.

 

[morgieb]

I feel llike Usman's cards are marked. Which sucks as even though his runs came in the middle order he's a better opening option than Burns and (for now) Pucovski.

 

[morgieb]

Usman has been **** for a while, 1 ton doesn't throw him back into the spotlight. If he makes some runs opening for aus A in tour matches (assuming he opens)then different story.

Actually looking at this season and yeah you're right. Thought he had two tons this season so far.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

I don't hate the idea of Usman opening, even as just a stopgap sort of thing, but I doubt the selectors will really take much attention of his middle order runs when thinking about opening options.

Every potential candidate to open alongside Warner has something which concerns me about them tbh, less than ideal

 

[the big bambino]

Agree with the sentiments or at least why people would hold them, but Khawaja has experience and success in Australia. With Burns flailing, Puc still a concern despite his runs, Mad dog shunted down the order for Vic, Harris not convincing that he's fixed his problems, I think he's still an option.

 

[GotSpin]

I feel llike Usman's cards are marked. Which sucks as even though his runs came in the middle order he's a better opening option than Burns and (for now) Pucovski.

There's a reason for that. He's soft

 

[mr_mister]

Maddison should still be picked. Has done nothing wrong the past 2 seasons.

 

[Nintendo]

Heard rumours that the test squad will be 17 players, assuming that's true i'de say we see
Warner, burns, marnus, Smith, head, wade, paine, starc, Cummins, haze, lyon, jpat, neser, swepson, pucovski/Maddison, Inglis/Peirson, Green.
As the 17 man squad. Really want to fit the mad dog there but I can't see them leaving out green and puc, and you want a backup spinner, 2 backup pace bowlers and a backup keeper.

 

[Spikey]

There'll be at least 3 seamers in there. Don't see why they would include a back up WK with Wade able to do an EMG job

 

[Red]

Warner
Pukovski
Labu
Smith
Head
Wade
Paine
Cummins
Starc
Haze
Lyon

Neser
Pattinson
Bird
Green
Maddinson
Swepson

not 100% sure on the third quick on the bench

 

[the big bambino]

Larkin firming as we speak

 

[stephen]

Warner
Pukovski
Labu
Smith
Head
Green
Paine*+
Cummins
Haze
Lyon
Swepson

Boom, balance problems solved.