SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
Yep, that's exactly what it is. 
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***Official*** Australia vs Pakistan in UAE
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four_or_six
Cricketer Of The Year
What's wrong with Watto's fielding at the moment? Watching him in the IPL last year, he was pretty good. Recent times, he seems to have gone a bit butter-fingered.
Xuhaib
International Coach
How do you rate the new kid?
Matt79
Hall of Fame Member
Have to say, I'm a bit mystified as well...
TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
Looks pretty handy but doesn't seem to be able to rotate the strike, thus gets bogged-down, preoccupied with the big shots and chucks his wicket away. Technically decent, better than that other guy who opened against Sri Lanka and looked hapless against their quicks.
Enough good signs for Pak to be encouraged. Now get that Aamer into the fold...
Noble One
International Vice-Captain
Relatively easy for Australia in the end.
Michael Clarke has really turned things around. Calls for his head in South Africa, now proving why he is such a fantastic limited overs MIDDLE ORDER bat. Played the sensible innings, deserved the hundred.
Impressive from Doug Bollinger. Bowled well with the new ball, good pace, slight swing. 5 wickets did flatter, but he bowled in the right spots and was rewarded. Performances like this will help his Ashes prospects.
Nathan Hauritz was solid again. Keeping a tight lid on things, starting to secure that limited overs spinner spot. Since his return to the side, seems to be gaining confidence with each game.
2/60 off 9
4/29 off 8.1
0/25 off 5
0/37 off 8
0/51 off 7
2/34 off 9
0/27 off 6
3/41 off 10
2/25 off 10
1/34 off 10
Michael Clarke has really turned things around. Calls for his head in South Africa, now proving why he is such a fantastic limited overs MIDDLE ORDER bat. Played the sensible innings, deserved the hundred.
Impressive from Doug Bollinger. Bowled well with the new ball, good pace, slight swing. 5 wickets did flatter, but he bowled in the right spots and was rewarded. Performances like this will help his Ashes prospects.
Nathan Hauritz was solid again. Keeping a tight lid on things, starting to secure that limited overs spinner spot. Since his return to the side, seems to be gaining confidence with each game.
2/60 off 9
4/29 off 8.1
0/25 off 5
0/37 off 8
0/51 off 7
2/34 off 9
0/27 off 6
3/41 off 10
2/25 off 10
1/34 off 10
Excellent win that. 'Bout time we won a series, if you ask me.
Superb performances from Bollinger and Clarke, who scored a brilliant captain's ton when Australia had their balls to the wall.
Nathan Hauritz was once again solid. Marcus North was a disappointment, but it's only one innings.
Superb performances from Bollinger and Clarke, who scored a brilliant captain's ton when Australia had their balls to the wall.
Nathan Hauritz was once again solid. Marcus North was a disappointment, but it's only one innings.
Burgey
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Dougie tooClarke!
Also Watto, WAG.
keeps his name in front of the selectors at least.Waitng for the "Uselss Clarke" thread's resurrection.
pasag
RTDAS
For mine it doesn't prove a whole lot. Chasing small totals in tough conditions, he's very useful because he can stick around and edge the team towards the total and has no pressure to score quickly. However these situations are rare in today's ODI landscape and his inability to switch gears really holds him and the team back.
Top_Cat
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Who, Katich or Clarke?
EDIT: Anyway, I'd argue that a steady hand in the muddle order right is a welcome change.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
Really enjoyed watching the game from an Australian point of view. As much as I love Watson, he was so terrible. 
He played and missed 23 times in his innings. But to his credit, he stuck around. North was disappointing, albeit getting out to a 50/50 decision. It was nice to see Bracken do what he does best, and Bollinger was awesome, so glad he's finally getting chances in ODI Cricket. Definately should be our first reserve bowler.
He played and missed 23 times in his innings. But to his credit, he stuck around. North was disappointing, albeit getting out to a 50/50 decision. It was nice to see Bracken do what he does best, and Bollinger was awesome, so glad he's finally getting chances in ODI Cricket. Definately should be our first reserve bowler.