Wasn't it before the 2017-2018 ashes? I distintically recall that just before/during that series all the other keepers in the country where making SFA runs. Could have that wrong, was a bit younger during that series and wasn't following the shield as closely as I have been more recently.
Just looed at the teams in that qualifiers, italy could honestly upset scotland or ireland and fight there way into the pre-wc qualifiers. Ireland's t20 team is a bit all over the place from memory, playing better recently but there's defs a chance.
They have Madsen, Stewart, Berg and Harry Manenti too. They could definitely spring some upsets with those stacked ringers.
Paine wasn't even getting picked for Tasmania at the start of that 2017-18 summer though. He got picked in a warm up game against England before he played for his state that season
A rare thing indeed.
Top scored second dig. One step closer to batting #3.
Gilkes trying to mow the offie way back over his head and getting bowled rather less surprising though
Does seem a bit odd. Maybe WA feel they don't really need to push for an outright win with how far they are ahead on the ladder and would rather give someone like Hardie more time at the crease? Honestly I am not sure
Dernbach still playing for them? I remember looking at some scorecards once and he was still somehow managing to be the worst bowler in the team.
Hardie could certainly use the runs. Probably get out now that I've posted this.
Got to 50 just then at least, so that's something I guess
Hasn't played for them for ages now, not sure if he retired or they just stopped picking him based on your correct analysis.
Haha I did love the fact that he could somehow bowl absolute gas off like three paces. Would've been an ATG indoor player.
