1st Test at Brisbane, 8th-12th of December 2021

[sunilz]

This is poor captaincy from Cummins. Should have bowled himself or Haze atleast from one end after Tea. Now these 2 batsmen have nicely settled.

 

[karan_fromthestands]

Australia need to start looking past Starc and Lyon. They have only 2 reliable bowlers now : Cummins and Hazzlewood

Starc is bloody good and I fully expect him to turn things around like Mitchell Johnson had done after a lean patch. He has the x-factor, just needs to stop bowling those short of good length deliveries when there's no swing on offer. Also, he is pretty handy with the bat, definitely can't think of a better 3rd seamer.

 

[Apex Predator]

If Poms get 300 more from here.. Then they might have a slim chance I reckon

 

[Starfighter]

Starc is bloody good and I fully expect him to turn things around like Mitchell Johnson had done after a lean patch. He has the x-factor, just needs to stop bowling those short of good length deliveries when there's no swing on offer. Also, he is pretty handy with the bat, definitely can't think of a better 3rd seamer.

You've pretty much pulled all the cliches that no one would ever use if he was the same in every way except right handed.

 

[sunilz]

Starc is bloody good and I fully expect him to turn things around like Mitchell Johnson had done after a lean patch. He has the x-factor, just needs to stop bowling those short of good length deliveries when there's no swing on offer. Also, he is pretty handy with the bat, definitely can't think of a better 3rd seamer.

Unless you give others chance, you won't know if someone is better.

 

[GotSpin]

You've pretty much pulled all the cliches that no one would ever use if he was the same in every way except right handed.

Creates rough for Lyon as well

 

[Starfighter]

This is poor captaincy from Cummins. Should have bowled himself or Haze atleast from one end after Tea. Now these 2 batsmen have nicely settled.

He can't bowl himself and Haze forever though.

Lyon is so toothless to the right handers these days.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Did Lyon get 400 yet

I can see close to 400 veins on his forehead lolololol

 

[Nintendo]

Starc is bloody good and I fully expect him to turn things around like Mitchell Johnson had done after a lean patch. He has the x-factor, just needs to stop bowling those short of good length deliveries when there's no swing on offer. Also, he is pretty handy with the bat, definitely can't think of a better 3rd seamer.

Jhye Richardson is younger, a better bat and actually taking poles. Starc has the left arm factor and incumbency but he's gone if he doesn't get his **** together soon. Has had his fair share Of bad recently, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd test vs India, but he's looked crap in anything redball since Gill tore him apart

 

[Nintendo]

If green does the stokes thing of averaging 30/35 or something around there with bat and ball respectively how long do CA give him?

 

[morgieb]

Starc did at least bowl well first dig here. Has to bowl well in Adelaide though.

Lyon has looked really average for many years if we’re being honest. Still would be a brave man to drop him for Swepson.

 

[Spark]

If green does the stokes thing of averaging 30/35 or something around there with bat and ball respectively how long do CA give him?

I'm a bit confused, are you saying that's bad or

 

[Starfighter]

Unless you give others chance, you won't know if someone is better.

It always frustrates me that our selectors never experiment after winning a series. I'm not in favour of chopping and changing like England but they could give a fringe guy a go every now and again. Especially frustrating if it's like the India series. If there was any point to 'rest' Starc, it was then when he'd bowled poorly and looked completely cooked. It's like they'll pick guys up until they retire.

 

[Nintendo]

Also, can just imagine marnus going up to par every few balls trying to convince him to let him send down some meds of doom.

 

[Aritro]

STFU you insufferable ****. Just let them have their ****ing test match.

 

[morgieb]

Green already looking deck loads more dangerous than Starc.

 

[Nintendo]

I'm a bit confused, are you saying that's bad or

Not bad but it's bit particularly great is it?. Sorry if it wasn't clear, ment early career stokes, Not current

 

[_Ed_]

STFU you insufferable ****. Just let them have their ****ing test match.

Warne again? I've got it muted, so I'm missing out whatever these pearls of wisdom are.

 

[Spark]

Not bad but it's bit particularly great is it? Marsh's career stats are basically that with a batting average of 27 instead of 30. Sorry if it wasn't clear, ment early career stokes.

A low 30s average in both batting and bowling is basically what you want from your all-rounder. I personally think Green will be better than that with the bat, not convinced with the ball yet though

 

[Starfighter]

Lyon has looked really average for many years if we’re being honest. Still would be a brave man to drop him for Swepson.

I'd just like it if one of the coaching staff at least had a talk to him about his action. Heck, same with Smith, tell him to bat like he did in 13/14.