Australia A vs India A games

[Burgey]

Yes, Bancroft given out caught behind for a duck off the hip was very patriotic

As an Australia fan I can confirm it absolutely was

 

[Qlder]

Mate if they’re worried this India A side will beat their test side then the latter is in for a very long summer. Suspect it’s all about player (especially bowler) management

Well their A side will have had two practice games in Australia to acclimatise while the Test side had just lost 2-0 to NZ at home when they cancelled the match last week

 

[Burgey]

I just think their test side is probably a bit tired

 

[duffer]

I just think their test side is probably a bit tired

Crap too

 

[Daemon]

This biased umpiring from the land of cheating is pathetic. Call off the tour and award the BG to India.

 

[honestbharani]

I just think their test side is probably a bit tired

We have been losing games in 3 and 4 days. So, not sure if that is true. lol.

 

[Qlder]

Haha India Test side just went 5-29 in 3rd test 2nd innings vs NZ. India A side may have definitely whipped them in Perth

 

[Burgey]

WTAF is wrong with them? Seriously

 

[TheJediBrah]

WTAF is wrong with them? Seriously

You seen the pitch? It's a lottery. Don't know why they do it

 

[Burgey]

You seen the pitch? It's a lottery. Don't know why they do it

Try not to watch unimportant cricket mate. Just flicked it on at the lunch break to see this thrilling denouement

 

[TheJediBrah]

Try not to watch unimportant cricket mate. Just flicked it on at the lunch break to see this thrilling denouement

You're making the right choice. I caught a bit last night because nothing else was on. Awful watching. Ashwin carrom balls going like a Warne leg break

 

[Qlder]

Rahul and Jurel are flying to Australia a week early to play in the 2nd A game. Why wouldn't they get Sarfaraz in there as well given as everyone thinks he won't be able to play well on Aussie wickets.

 

[Qlder]

For next game I think this will be the batting order. Might as well give McSweeney a chance to open if he's the front runner for test opener

1. Harris
2. McSweeney
3. Konstas
4. Bancroft
5. Davies
6. Webster
7. Peirson (+)
8. Neser
9. McAndrew
10. Rocchiccioli
11. Boland

 

[social]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Kohli has a good series as he’s done it here before

Then again, he’s been very ordinary for a long time now and may well be finished

 

[Burgey]

I hope he does have a good series*, will no doubt be his last one here and he's been a great entertainer.

*in a heavily defeated team, obviously

 

[TheJediBrah]

For next game I think this will be the batting order. Might as well give McSweeney a chance to open if he's the front runner for test opener

1. Harris
2. McSweeney
3. Konstas
4. Bancroft
5. Davies
6. Webster
7. Peirson (+)
8. Neser
9. McAndrew
10. Rocchiccioli
11. Boland

What's the point of even playing a Bancroft if he's not going to open though

 

[Qlder]

What's the point of even playing a Bancroft if he's not going to open though

There's no other bats in the squad though as Connolly has joined the ODI squad

 

[centurymaker]

Rahul and Jurel are flying to Australia a week early to play in the 2nd A game. Why wouldn't they get Sarfaraz in there as well given as everyone thinks he won't be able to play well on Aussie wickets.

Because Rahul and Jurel didn't play vs NZ so they were free and fresh to go and get match practice in Aus. On the other hand, Sarfraz just played vs NZ. Plus he looked clueless on non-flat tracks against both pace and spin. I doubt he will feature in the initial Tests in Australia so there's no hurry to get him any practice.

India will start with Rahul, so they are sending him.

 

[Burgey]

For next game I think this will be the batting order. Might as well give McSweeney a chance to open if he's the front runner for test opener

1. Harris
2. McSweeney
3. Konstas
4. Bancroft
5. Davies
6. Webster
7. Peirson (+)
8. Neser
9. McAndrew
10. Rocchiccioli
11. Boland

Can't believe Kamala Harris will open the batting for Aus A

 

[TheJediBrah]

Can't believe Kamala Harris will open the batting for Aus A

She'll be looking for a job though