**Official** Australia in India Thread

[Mr Casson]

3?

Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania.

1 + 1 + 1 = 3

No gold star for you, Telsor.

 

[Tony Blade]

Hmmm. Pathan getting some good pace. Regularly bowling at 87+

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I don't think he's test quality (yet), but on this pitch, a second spinner, even an 'OK' one could be vital.

Indian batsmen (bar Yuvraj) are top draw at playing spin, so I really doubt anything less than a high quality spin bowler would cause them much difficulty in any conditions.

 

[Mr Casson]

Oh Matty Hayden, we hardly knew ye.

Gone.

 

[Sehwag309]

Oh Yeah,,,harby's Back

Big Man Gone

 

[maxpower]

oh hayden should've known better with a fielder there...the shot that brought him the most success last tour, brought him down this time...

 

[telsor]

Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania.

1 + 1 + 1 = 3

No gold star for you, Telsor.

I thought Victoria was still a state, that wasn't NSW or QLD.

 

[Jono]

Michael Atherton scared the crap out of me when he yelled "DROPPED!" But Yuvraj just showed the ball to the crowd

The commentator's knew that shot was coming, Harbhajan knew that shot was coming, I really don't know why Hayden would go for that but oh well.

 

[Mr Casson]

I thought Victoria was still a state, that wasn't NSW or QLD.

Victoria had already been mentioned.

 

[maxpower]

how come patel is not good enough to keep in 1day's but gets choosen for test where more keeping is required, kinda strange choice...

 

[Sehwag309]

how come patel is not good enough to keep in 1day's but gets choosen for test where more keeping is required, kinda strange choice...

Hmm, coz they want extra batsmen in ODI

 

[telsor]

Victoria had already been mentioned.

4 layers were mentioned in the post that was replied to, all Queenslanders.

 

[Mister Wright]

4 layers were mentioned in the post that was replied to, all Queenslanders.

N.S.W. & Victoria are pretty much in the same boat, it is the other states that have to put u with the non-centralised bias.

 

[Mister Wright]

While I think this "problem" is overrated, you have to remember that its not just confined to Queensland. There are 3 other states, you know.

Yes, I know, and couldn't agree more. It was ridiculous that Martyn fell on the sword because Australia lost that test match against South Africa. Look how hard he had to work to get into the side. Katich wasn't a serious contender until he moved states. Now Hussey, & Co. will face similar problems.

 

[Mr Casson]

N.S.W. & Victoria are pretty much in the same boat, it is the other states that have to put u with the non-centralised bias.

Just remember, Mr Wright, that most of the selectors are from Queensland, so it's all your own fault!

 

[telsor]

N.S.W. & Victoria are pretty much in the same boat, it is the other states that have to put u with the non-centralised bias.

How is Victoria in the same boat as NSW? It's not like there are lots of Vics getting in the Aus team. Apart from Warne, Elliott is about the only other Vic to make the test team since Jones and Elliott was lucky to get a game a few months back because he happened to be in the country at the time and had recent games under his belt...if the aus selectors had another week he wouldn't have been picked.

 

[Mister Wright]

Just remember, Mr Wright, that most of the selectors are from Queensland, so it's all your own fault!

No, half the selectors come from the N.S.W. media. The Queensland selectors can't be seen to show bias, or otherwise there is an uproar from the South about their less-credentialed (sp?) players playing ahead of the far more talented Queenslanders and players from other states.

 

[Eclipse]

Not having Love in the squad might sound harsh but I just dont think the selectors rate him that highly.. Probably for the same reasons I dont.. Having said that he deffinatly deserved a go before Clarke.

 

[Mr Casson]

Irfan Pathan really is something special. That was a monster of a ball to bowl Langer!

 

[telsor]

OK..how many runs would be a good score on this pitch?