Australian test selection thread 2015/16

[The Battlers Prince]

The fielding I saw from Faulkers tonight just keeps building his case for selection in test cricket more and more. He is a great all round cricketer. I think if he takes up spin he could do it as well. I'm ok with Henriques or MMarsh, but I would much rather Faulkner.

Burns
Warner
Khawaja
Smith*
Voges
Neville+
Faulkner
...

 

[TheJediBrah]

Only a matter of time before Faulkner is in the team. Meanwhile I get the feeling that Maxwell is going backwards in the pecking order.

 

[The Battlers Prince]

Faulkner and Maxwell both played County this year I think. Both must still be after more baggy greens.
They may yet play in the same test side

 

[Midwinter]

By the third game I heard the first mention that a players Big Bash form should get him in test team.

Happens every year

 

[Midwinter]

NCN dislocated his right shoulder while fielding tonight.

 

[Dan]

oh FFS, NCN has had the worst luck in recent years

 

[Tangles]

Does that mean Boland in the squad for the MCG then?

 

[NUFAN]

Does that mean Boland in the squad for the MCG then?

I think so. I dont think anyone has done anyrhing to overtake him since he was picked a ciuple of weeks ago. Especially with the Test being at his home ground and we arent exactly looking for an experienced guy to do a particular job.

 

[Tangles]

I think so. I dont think anyone has done anyrhing to overtake him since he was picked a ciuple of weeks ago. Especially with the Test being at his home ground and we arent exactly looking for an experienced guy to do a particular job.

I'm assuming he won't play unless we decide to rest Haze.

 

[morgieb]

I think so. I dont think anyone has done anyrhing to overtake him since he was picked a ciuple of weeks ago. Especially with the Test being at his home ground and we arent exactly looking for an experienced guy to do a particular job.

Bowled pies in one of the recent T20s

 

[Midwinter]

Bowled pies in one of the recent T20s

First mention so far that someone should not be in the test team because of Big Bash form

 

[Dan]

Anyone but Boland. Please.

 

[Midwinter]

apples and oranges

NCN was in the squad as back up for Pattinson for pace
Boland was named as back up for Siddle for line and length

As long as Pattinson doesn't step on a cricket ball it wont matter.

 

[SeamUp]

Bowled pies in one of the recent T20s

Got to agree. It is different to test cricket but when you watch a bowler bowl or a batsman bat you get a feel for them & he just doesn't shout out international ability to me.

apples and oranges

NCN was in the squad as back up for Pattinson for pace
Boland was named as back up for Siddle for line and length

As long as Pattinson doesn't step on a cricket ball it wont matter.

I reckon NCN would be a decent back up for Siddle. Sort of the plugging away back of a length sort. NCN may have pace but he strikes me as a work horse sort ? Not sure if he can bowl long spells though.

Probably have to keep filling the gaps until hopefully Cummins is back and stays injury free and when Joel Paris is ready.

 

[NUFAN]

If bowling or say being a reserve keeper wasn't a factor at all, who would you select as the second reserve bat for the NZ Tests if you assumed the top 6 who played the last Test plus Khawaja were selected?

I think it is a really difficult question to answer at the moment..

 

[morgieb]

If bowling or say being a reserve keeper wasn't a factor at all, who would you select as the second reserve bat for the NZ Tests if you assumed the top 6 who played the last Test plus Khawaja were selected?

I think it is a really difficult question to answer at the moment..

I'd be looking at Ferguson but unfortunately he's done his ACL.

If Lynn finds form in the second half of the season I'd go for him, otherwise Klinger.

But given the selectors have given random ****s like Boland goes, who knows....

 

[Dan]

Mad Dog would be in with a shout

 

[NUFAN]

Yes, Ferguson has gotten injured at the wrong time. I like how Victoria bat Handscomb at 4 ahead of Finch and Maxwell. He is currently, narrowly ahead in my view. There isnt an obvious option, Maddo is a decent shout.

 

[Furball]

David Warner may need to stand in as captain | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

"…certainly play Marsh".

I can't figure this out. Sure, bowling flexibility is important, and having a 5th bowler ideal, but surely averaging 20 at #6 is just not ok. And Faulkner has just made a good return for Tas. Runs and tidy with the ball.

Our selection can't centre around "we better pick Marsh at 6 in case a quick gets injured during the test". Surely.

You'd have been boned in the field without him at Adelaide.

 

[_Ed_]

Jackson Bird, Chadd Sayers in Australia Test squad for NZ tour | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

Steve O'Keefe, who took 3 for 63 on Test debut

Heh. That old chestnut.