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*Official* Australia vs Pakistan in England

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
In a way i am happy for the young Smith and Paine....they are earning their spot in this crucial moment....but hope it doesn't cost us this test either...
 

Uppercut

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You know things are bad when you expect a #8 to halt a collapse...
Well it would be handy if he could at least scrounge together a 50 partnership when the team are 120/6. Brett Lee wasn't half the batsman Johnson is, and he did it regularly.
 

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
I would expect Gul to laser some yorkers down Smith's toes....see if he gets some reverse swing..but i reckon the ball may be a bit to old for that...
 

Black_Warrior

Cricketer Of The Year
In a way i am happy for the young Smith and Paine....they are earning their spot in this crucial moment....but hope it doesn't cost us this test either...
Stop being happy you idiot :p

Anything over 100 to chase and its Australia's match
 
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Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Stupid shot from Paine. All the talk about not putting Haddin back in the team is rubbish.
Dont mind Paine but the reality is that he's the 3 rd best wk/batsman in Oz and a long way behind Manou with the gloves
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Hmm if the new ball has that period where it doesn't do much whilst the lacquer wears off that might be a good chance to smash 30-40 runs.
 

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Has that happened again with the duke ball again this year?
Don't think it has happened in this Test particularly. But I suppose it depends on a whole host of things.

The other benefit such an assault could have is it might take the best bowlers out of the attack.
 

Faisal1985

International Vice-Captain
Well i say still Australia's game.....Pak is getting stuck here....the tail is becoming too much...hope the new ball does the trick...
 

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