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**Official** Australia in Sri Lanka Jan - Feb 2025

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SteveNZ

International Coach
RossTaylorsBox said:
Yeah like how far beforehand will they make the lunch? Let's say you win the match an hour before lunch, probably they're just starting to prepare the meal so I guess you'd have to wait around so you can eat it?
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See I really want this answered. Maybe if the game looks destined to not last the first session, they say look after yourselves? But the winning team will quite often stick around for beers, and they'd want something to eat as well? This feed also extends to umpires/officials, media and so on, potentially.
 
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SteveNZ

International Coach
Spikey said:
We should ban talking about 90s cricketers who probably would have failed if they were given a shot anyway
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The great thing for NZ fans is we can save our time - there isn't a single one. Our fringe guys in this period were averaging in the 20s with the bat
 
Qlder

Qlder

International Regular
Selectors definitely got it wrong with Connolly, but can we also say they probably got it wrong with "Head must open".

Head made 98 runs @ 32.66 opening, so surely Konstas could have done the same or better. Meanwhile Inglis and Carey made runs for fun in Heads #5 spot where he should have batted
 
quincywagstaff

quincywagstaff

International Debutant
Qlder said:
Selectors definitely got it wrong with Connolly, but can we also say they probably got it wrong with "Head must open".

Head made 98 runs @ 32.66 opening, so surely Konstas could have done the same or better. Meanwhile Inglis and Carey made runs for fun in Heads #5 spot where he should have batted
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He basically did what Warner did on overseas tours for most of his career; quickfire cameos that get side off to bright start but it's up to others to apply the substance.
 
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IcarianStyles

School Boy/Girl Cricketer
halba said:
Definitely not, i was about to comment on it actually but forgot.

This game is basically over, this total isnt competitive unless the pitch is a literal minefield. This team is the best aussie side since the peak aus team- this is because it has a spin attack.
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2011 Sri Lanka is better than this current Sri Lanka side which Australia beat back then?
 
Spark

Spark

Global Moderator
Qlder said:
Selectors definitely got it wrong with Connolly, but can we also say they probably got it wrong with "Head must open".

Head made 98 runs @ 32.66 opening, so surely Konstas could have done the same or better. Meanwhile Inglis and Carey made runs for fun in Heads #5 spot where he should have batted
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From all reports, Konstas was a walking wicket in the nets, and I believe he's said in the last few days that he's still miles off being ready in those conditions.
 
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halba

International Debutant
Qlder said:
Selectors definitely got it wrong with Connolly, but can we also say they probably got it wrong with "Head must open".

Head made 98 runs @ 32.66 opening, so surely Konstas could have done the same or better. Meanwhile Inglis and Carey made runs for fun in Heads #5 spot where he should have batted
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Konstas under pressure. I dont think theyll select him again.

Sam Konstas's return from Test duty to the Sheffield Shield has ended in underwhelming fashion, being dismissed for 3 off 33 balls on day two in Brisbane. The pitch is a good one - qld got 387

Ironically- Australia ODI player the X Man got him out- Bartlett.

www.abc.net.au

Teenager Sam Konstas brought back down to earth at the Gabba

The 19-year-old returns from Test duty in Sri Lanka to continue his first-class education — and his cheap dismissal at the Gabba shows he still has much to learn.
www.abc.net.au www.abc.net.au
 
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