*Official* India Tour of Australia 2018/19

[GotSpin]

I think Head can end up being alright tbh

 

[the big bambino]

Yep I agree. He's young but his consistency is still frustrating. Anyway it looks like he'll get a good run in all forms internationally so he's looked on favourably.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

They should make Travis Head captain.

At toss time, he need not call.

(I'm assuming for overseas games, since he's the one flipping the coin for home games).

 

[howardj]

Top temperature of 38 today, and Cricket Australia has refused to open the top tier of the stands (houses most of the shaded seats)

 

[GoodAreasShane]

I've thought Head is good enough to become a Test standard batsman for quite a while tbh. Does have a frustrating tendency to be stuck in concrete boots early in his innings, is a bit vulnerable as a result of that when coming to the crease, but when he is in he can definitely negotiate Test quality bowling

They should make Travis Head captain.

At toss time, he need not call.

(I'm assuming for overseas games, since he's the one flipping the coin for home games).

Youngest ever Redbacks captain ftr

 

[howardj]

The Warne/Starc thing stems back to 2012 when asked Starc was asked about a possible Warne comeback to Test cricket.

Warne's teasing about a return at the age of 42 was little more than a publicity device for the Big Bash League in which he was featuring but Starc chose to stick by his international teammate Nathan Lyon rather than buy into the manufactured hype.

"He's (Warne) done his time," Starc said at the time. "He's obviously done a lot of great things for Australian cricket, but he's done and dusted now, and Nathan Lyon's the spinner."

Warne is famous for holding onto petty things like this.

 

[Starfighter]

Is 38 even considered hot in Perth?

 

[howardj]

38 is still hot over there, yes

 

[social]

Guess they're trying to to make Warner 1.5
out of Finch

Warner 0.5 tbf

 

[social]

One of the criticisms of the WACA was a lack of shaded areas

Now Perth has a massive stadium with plenty of shaded areas that will be inaccessible

 

[howardj]

Apparently the WACA is still going to be hosting Test cricket in the future when the lower crowd-drawing teams - such as WI, Pak, SL etc. - tour

 

[morgieb]

Yea, I'm not buying it. I've watched cricket in Australia. It's more comparable to flat pitches of Sri Lanka than the pitches of South Africa.

The sides respective H/A records to suggest otherwise.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Lol, that was my first thought too

Its South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia

this whole time I thought it was like South East Not Asia or something

 

[silentstriker]

Can’t wait! India 1-0 up with a pitch suited to the fast bowlers! Never won a test series in Australia! Haven't been this excited for a cricket match in a LONG time!

Took a nap, bought some beers and ready to stay up all night for this!!! Let’s do this!

 

[aussie tragic]

And the commentary starts with the 22 uncalled no balls

 

[Shri]

Do the toss already ffs. I want to watch our pacers bowl!

 

[the big bambino]

No need to be anxious. I'm guessing Kohli wants to bowl while we'll want to "make a statement" and bat.

 

[ajdude]

yadav at 8 is a bit grim

 

[aussie tragic]

Oh God, Finch to open on this green top

 

[Prince EWS]

I didn't see Yadav playing at all. This is now one of the ATG dire tails.