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Hogg CAN Play

India drop charges against Hogg
ABC - January 14, 2008, 8:17 pm
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A code of conduct charge against Australian spin bowler Brad Hogg has been dropped after a mediation meeting between the Indian and Australian captains in Perth.

A short time ago, Indian Captain Anil Kumble and his Australian counterpart Ricky Ponting agreed to play the rest of the series in the spirit of the game after a half-hour long meeting.

The decision clears the way for Hogg to play in the third Test at the WACA which begins on Wednesday.

Kumble had accused Australia of not playing in the spirit of the game after a controversial second Test marred by poor umpiring and allegations of racial abuse.

He says in light of the meeting the team did not want to pursue the charge.

"Cricket is larger than any individual, it was important that we forgot about what happened in Sydney as it was one of those bad moments and just an incident and time to move on," he said.

"It was just one of those incidents, probably made in the heat of the moment and it was important that we moved on.

"So in view of that, we have withdrawn the charges."

Hogg was in danger of facing a ban of up to four test matches and eight one-day internationals if he was found guilty.

India's Harbhajan Singh was found guilty and ban for three matches for alleged racial abuse towards Australia's Andrew Symonds after the Sydney Test but the verdict is still subject to an appeal to be heard at a later date.
 
silentstriker

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As I said elsewhere, this is fantastic news from an Indian fan's point of view. I'd rather face him than Tait any day of the week.
 
masterblaster

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Went to the WACA for the Domestic Twenty20 final between WA and Victoria and that pitch that they played seemed pretty quick and bouncy, but the players were able to hit through the line and got real value for their shots.

The test match pitch being prepared may have more danger areas on it, but from the Twenty20 final, all indications suggest that if the Indian's can survive a hostile initial 20 overs then they could get real value for their shots.

Plus the boundaries at the WACA aren't that big and the outfield is bound to be super quick as it's been really, really hot out here in Perth lately. Looking forward to the game on Wednesday, will be cheering India on. Also, Anil Kumble's on 599 wickets and it would be just awesome being there live when he gets his 600th.
 
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vic_orthdox said:
Roebuck's articles since the one where he called for Ponting's sacking have been some of the worst I've read, soaking in self-important dribble because he got the reaction he desired.
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Yep. Horrendous writing.

WACA will be a road again. Bit more bounce perhaps but perfect for batting I'd suggest. Still reckon the Indian top-order will struggle, Tait or not.
 
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It's official - Rogers & Tait in for Hayden & Hogg.

Shame, Hayden was a special for a ton in all four tests this series imo.
 
LongHopCassidy

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January 15, 2008



Chris Rogers will play his first Test on his home ground © Getty Images


Chris Rogers will make his Test debut at his home ground the WACA in Perth, Australia's captain Ricky Ponting has confirmed, as Matthew Hayden continues to struggle with his hamstring problem. Shaun Tait will be recalled to the attack, as expected, with the team opting for four quick bowlers for the first time in 16 years on a lightning track. The spinner Brad Hogg misses out.

Rogers was the other front runner alongside Phil Jaques to replace Justin Langer as opener alongside Hayden once Langer retired at the beginning of 2007. An untimely appendix problem ruled Rogers out of contention for the Sri Lanka series, the first after Langer had gone, and Jaques quickly sealed his place with high scores.

Now the pair will open together in one of Australia's most inexperienced Test opening pairs in years although both, in their thirties, have plenty of state experience under their belts. "He's over the moon and has some good form under his belt leading into his Test," Ponting said of Rogers. "Playing in home conditions will be a great advantage. It probably wouldn't matter where he debuted but just to walk out on your own turf and mark centre in a Test will be a great thrill for him."

Hayden, who didn't have a bat today, spent most of the morning running around the field. He struggled towards the end, moving on to have a chat with chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch and coach Tim Nielsen. "We had quite a long discussion after training," said Ponting. "He's sort of gone from 50% running yesterday to 70-80% running today. But with the things that happened in the last Test, having a runner in the second innings, we just felt it was too much of a risk. Just in case the niggle did blow up in the first innings, he wouldn't be allowed a runner then. It will give him obviously this week and after this to get alright for Adelaide."

Ponting was obviously delighted at the prospect of Tait going flat out on this pitch, one that has the reputation of being one of the bounciest in the world. "Tait gives us balance," he said with a gleam in his eye. "Tait and Lee will be our impact bowlers - it gives Lee a bit more leeway about going all out, not conserving his energy for the second innings. I'm really excited. The wicket looks good, has a bit of grass and it's getting back to WACA of old."

Tait pulled up a bit stiff after practice yesterday but Ponting cleared the air about his fitness. "He felt a bit of tightness and stiffness in his groin after practice yesterday," he said. "That's why he came in today to make sure everything was alright. There's nothing at all. He had a reasonable bowl in the nets and he's pulled up 100%. He's been waiting in the wings all of this season. He's been bowling fact and not had an opportunity. Our coach went and watched him in the Twenty20 game and said his pace was right up there."
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river end said:
Same here. The last thing they would want is a 3 to 3 1/2 day test against India - which is what an old style WACA pitch would ensure.
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I hope it's exactly what they get, frankly. I'd rather have shorter tests with wickets that have their own characteristics than homogenised flat tracks that make for either draws or for bowler-breaking efforts to get a result.
 
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