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BARNES OUT
If it were me, Martyn goes for Symonds.
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howardj
International Coach
It's called stubborness, and a complete inability to admit that they're wrong. It's like our only hope of chasing or setting the 280+ totals that will be required on the small grounds and flat wickets of the Carribean (WC2007) will be if Katich is dismissed early.sqwerty said:
aussie
Hall of Fame Member
This what Langer said about Gillespie's & Tait bowling in the recent Pura Cup Match:
``Interest before the WACA match had focused on the duel between Jason Gillespie and Shaun Tait for Glenn McGrath's bowling berth in South Africa.
Langer said on his assessment, Gillespie had bowled the better of the two on an unresponsive Perth pitch.
"I thought Dizzy bowled really well, particularly the second morning, really good areas ... but they are such different bowlers," Langer said.
"Shaun Tait is going to run in and bowl as fast he can, and he's going to have that fear factor there all the time because of his pace.
"On a very flat wicket I thought they both did serviceable sort of jobs."
sounds fair to me..
``Interest before the WACA match had focused on the duel between Jason Gillespie and Shaun Tait for Glenn McGrath's bowling berth in South Africa.
Langer said on his assessment, Gillespie had bowled the better of the two on an unresponsive Perth pitch.
"I thought Dizzy bowled really well, particularly the second morning, really good areas ... but they are such different bowlers," Langer said.
"Shaun Tait is going to run in and bowl as fast he can, and he's going to have that fear factor there all the time because of his pace.
"On a very flat wicket I thought they both did serviceable sort of jobs."
sounds fair to me..
I never got the thing on Watson. When he first came onto the scene he looked good. But for me, he looks a notch below the level of international players in both bating and bowling.
He's statisticly the best Australian bowler this series because Brett Lee had an aweful first two games... which he's prone to having. Stuart Clark might not be statisticly the best bowler... but stats suck! He's been Australia's best bowler, despite going for 20 runs in one over during the second game. Clark shouldn't bowl at the death. He's very economical in the middle of the game. Hogg's also done better than his stats show. Sometimes in ODI's, the worst bowler gets the most wickets because batsmen go after them. I think he should be dropped when Symond's comes in, unless there's an unresponsive wicket to spin and Australia need the extra seamer.
Ponting's captaincy was good by the way, one of his better games. I liked it how he used Lee abit at the start, middle and end. He kept Clark away from the death and even bowled Hogg cleverly with daring to bowl him late. Of course it helps when your bowlers back you up. Clarke did a good job preventing all those sixes.
I'd also get rid of Katich and Martyn. That's coming from a Damien Martyn fan who enjoys seeing his elegant strokes. I considered Martyn the best cricketer in the world for 2004 for all his centuries in the sub-continent. By in ODI's, he's too slow. He looked like he was playing for his career. Katich makes good runs, but yeah, too slow. Australia should have made 275 yesterday.
Anyway, I seriously think Australia would be lucky to win this series. SA let that one get away yesterday.
He's statisticly the best Australian bowler this series because Brett Lee had an aweful first two games... which he's prone to having. Stuart Clark might not be statisticly the best bowler... but stats suck! He's been Australia's best bowler, despite going for 20 runs in one over during the second game. Clark shouldn't bowl at the death. He's very economical in the middle of the game. Hogg's also done better than his stats show. Sometimes in ODI's, the worst bowler gets the most wickets because batsmen go after them. I think he should be dropped when Symond's comes in, unless there's an unresponsive wicket to spin and Australia need the extra seamer.
Ponting's captaincy was good by the way, one of his better games. I liked it how he used Lee abit at the start, middle and end. He kept Clark away from the death and even bowled Hogg cleverly with daring to bowl him late. Of course it helps when your bowlers back you up. Clarke did a good job preventing all those sixes.
I'd also get rid of Katich and Martyn. That's coming from a Damien Martyn fan who enjoys seeing his elegant strokes. I considered Martyn the best cricketer in the world for 2004 for all his centuries in the sub-continent. By in ODI's, he's too slow. He looked like he was playing for his career. Katich makes good runs, but yeah, too slow. Australia should have made 275 yesterday.
Anyway, I seriously think Australia would be lucky to win this series. SA let that one get away yesterday.
aussie
Hall of Fame Member
1. Well i would say at this stage if we compare Watson to some of the other young all-rounders coming up i.e Bravo & Pathan he looks a bit below par with the ball but with the bat i'd say he pretty safe.Francis said:
2. Well its obvious that Katich should, its been said over & over its just a matter of time before the selectors get it (hopefull). Martyn though should not be dropped, it would such an unfortunate turn of events.
3. If Australia win this which i strongly believe they will with the return of Symonds which will get the batting up to full-strenght, it will be because of their natural ability & not luck.
howardj
International Coach
The Squad:
Ricky Ponting (captain) TAS 31 100
Adam Gilchrist (vice-captain) WA 34 80
Stuart Clark NSW 30 0
Michael Clarke NSW 24 20
Matthew Hayden QLD 34 79
Michael Hussey WA 30 6
Michael Kasprowicz QLD 34 35
Justin Langer WA 35 97
Brett Lee NSW 29 49
Stuart MacGill NSW 35 38
Damien Martyn WA 34 61
Andrew Symonds QLD 30 7
Shaun Tait SA 23 2
Shane Warne VIC 36 135
Ricky Ponting (captain) TAS 31 100
Adam Gilchrist (vice-captain) WA 34 80
Stuart Clark NSW 30 0
Michael Clarke NSW 24 20
Matthew Hayden QLD 34 79
Michael Hussey WA 30 6
Michael Kasprowicz QLD 34 35
Justin Langer WA 35 97
Brett Lee NSW 29 49
Stuart MacGill NSW 35 38
Damien Martyn WA 34 61
Andrew Symonds QLD 30 7
Shaun Tait SA 23 2
Shane Warne VIC 36 135
howardj
International Coach
Commenting on the squad chosen, NSP Chairman Trevor Hohns said: “We’ve put together a squad to cover what we believe is going to be a tough Test series in South Africa. We’ve taken into account the fact that three Tests are virtually back-to-back and we believe we’ve got adequate cover in this squad to manage that tight schedule.”
On the fast bowling quartet, Hohns said: “The decision on the make-up of the fast bowling quartet was not an easy one, given that we are without Glenn McGrath for this series. We wanted a blend of pace, youth, experience and line and length and believe we have all of these covered with our selection. Shaun Tait is coming back from a shoulder injury and we’re satisfied with the progress he’s made. He’s back bowling at full pace so we’re happy that the injury isn’t hampering his bowling. We believe he has a bright future at Test level.”
On batting selection, Hohns commented: “Damien Martyn has had some time out of the team and we feel this is the right time to slot him back in at number four. The reintroduction of Michael Clarke follows some productive time away from the Test team. Michael has worked very hard on his batting during this time and we’re very comfortable with the progress he’s made. Brad Hodge can count himself unlucky not to be included. It is fair to say that the NSP were looking for Brad to put together some really big scores in Pura Cup cricket to consolidate his position in the Test squad but unfortunately that hasn’t happened.”
On the fast bowling quartet, Hohns said: “The decision on the make-up of the fast bowling quartet was not an easy one, given that we are without Glenn McGrath for this series. We wanted a blend of pace, youth, experience and line and length and believe we have all of these covered with our selection. Shaun Tait is coming back from a shoulder injury and we’re satisfied with the progress he’s made. He’s back bowling at full pace so we’re happy that the injury isn’t hampering his bowling. We believe he has a bright future at Test level.”
On batting selection, Hohns commented: “Damien Martyn has had some time out of the team and we feel this is the right time to slot him back in at number four. The reintroduction of Michael Clarke follows some productive time away from the Test team. Michael has worked very hard on his batting during this time and we’re very comfortable with the progress he’s made. Brad Hodge can count himself unlucky not to be included. It is fair to say that the NSP were looking for Brad to put together some really big scores in Pura Cup cricket to consolidate his position in the Test squad but unfortunately that hasn’t happened.”
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
...stunned
howardj
International Coach
Hayden, Langer, Ponting, Martyn, Hussey and Clarke - at least the best six batsmen in the country are in the squad. Looks like, with the recall of Martyn, the selectors have one eye on the Ashes, and are out to assemble the best batting line-up in the country, regardless of age. Hodge, in my view, never really looked the part - just looked out of place.