Starfighter
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Pretty much what I would have gone for. I would have reservations about Khawaja opening, but he's practically been doing it anyway.
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Australian Test Selection 2016/2017
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Starfighter
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I'd like to see Behrendorff get a go at some point, but is there really anything to recommend him over Bird aside from the fact he's a lefty?
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I tend to feel like while Bird would have been an awesome pick in Hobart, he's going to be much less useful in Adelaide unless the pitch is similar to the Test there last season. I think I'd sooner pick Siddle tbh, fitness pending.
Starfighter
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Well Bird's actually taller (but only 1cm) and they bowl about the same pace. Bird's more accurate and has better control of the movement
Bird's FC figs are slightly better (although Hobart pitches could be a factor), but he's been doing it more consistently for longer.
And you can say that Behrendorff doesn't offer anything Starc can't do better.
Bird was behind Siddle in the team before Marsh went (even more) off his rocker and demanded runs from 11, and he performed well against NZ.
As I said I'd like Behrendorff to get a go but Bird was unfairly shafted and I think it's still his turn.
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I'm personally scared as to what the mad dog would do in test cricket
but yeah I'm not mentioning him because, while he returned and tonned up last game, concussion is concussion. I'm not in a rush to get him there
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I miss the reviews.
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Kumar Dharmasena, presumably.
vic_orthdox
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Brad Haddin just suggested "David Worrall" on Inside Cricket...
EDIT: as in, didn't say it, had it on screen. *sigh*
EDIT: as in, didn't say it, had it on screen. *sigh*
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Spikey
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this is very loosely related, but i was so happy with Greg Baum in Cricket: As in olden days, it's young talent time
guess what. most people aren't. i wouldn't say Haddin is. but by acknowledging it, it makes your example so much better
Gnske
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Of course, this team has a distinct lack of Herculean lean physiques now with Johnson and Watson out.
Now the pudge of Smith and Khawaja is the fad.
vic_orthdox
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Baum's usually very good. He seems like he's always written after taking a deep breath.
Starfighter
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Although Dan Worrall's Merv Hughes worship runup would be the best thing to happen to test cricket this decade he's be just another Mennie, solid state performer but out of his depth at the top level.
vic_orthdox
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Did say as a pink ball specialist. He's the best out and out swing bowler in the country, IMO.
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Has really come on, hasn't he?
No idea why bowling changes are even being talked about. Been the case for the past 10 years at least, when the batting unit falls in a heap, it's time to ring the changes in the bowling unit. Wonder whether it's a uniquely Aussie cricket thing where bats are such a protected species.
No idea why bowling changes are even being talked about. Been the case for the past 10 years at least, when the batting unit falls in a heap, it's time to ring the changes in the bowling unit. Wonder whether it's a uniquely Aussie cricket thing where bats are such a protected species.