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[Athlai]

0-135 to 5-212

 

[Nate]

Has to be White's last game. Contributes nothing to the team.

Says it all.

Hussey and Ferg can still finish off well imho.

 

[Julian87]

I'm going out on a limb and saying Hopes could never play an innings, opening at international level like Haddin just did.

Just putting it out there.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Actually, you could clearly hear Haddin say 'no, NO!, argh...' for it. Otherwise I'd be with you.

You can comment on him when he's in your side.

Hmmm. Didn't hear that call, but I cannot believe that White was at fault for that. White set off after Haddin, it was Haddin's call. If White ran without a call, that is completely unacceptible at this level.

 

[Zinzan]

Lucky Mussey, man they have had some luck today, bad omen for NZ

 

[Prince EWS]

I'm going out on a limb and saying Hopes could never play an innings, opening at international level like Haddin just did.

Just putting it out there.

Yeah I'll concede I was wrong with the Haddin/Hopes thing. I still don't really think Haddin's the answer opening long term but he deserves a run at it now.

 

[Athlai]

O'Bugger how unlucky was that

 

[TT Boy]

Australia really have made a pig’s ear out of their last 20 overs all summer. It will be criminal if they don’t get 300 here even though 270 odd should be enough.

Cameron White just showed what he is, a slogger.

 

[Julian87]

Yeah I'll concede I was wrong with the Haddin/Hopes thing. I still don't really think Haddin's the answer opening long term but he deserves a run at it now.

Possibly not, but if it is between him and the likes of Warner/Hopes, I'd pick him every time. I don't like Marsh either, and won't until he stops getting out playing ridiculously lazy shots.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

If you believe Heath's posts, O'Brien hasn't actually improved as a bowler since he played in South Africa - he's merely replicated what he does in domestic cricket more closely. Judging by O'Brien's domestic record, I'm inclined to believe that.

If?!? Pfft. I've watched a lot of Wellington cricket, and some of the club cricket that O'Brien's played (his club, Petone-Riverside are based about 500yds from my house, so I've watched a few games there). Of late, as I've been back playing cricket, I've seen a lot less domestic cricket - just a couple of 20:20s and one-dayers this year. Being based out in Petone rather than living in Wellington like I was 3 years ago makes going to the Basin more difficult.

 

[pup11]

C'mon Ferg and Huss, its upto you guys now, but seriously have Australia got any clue as to what to do during a batting power-play, all they seem to do during a batting power-play is lose wickets playing atrocious shots.

 

[Flem274*]

4 dayers or one dayers? I have to say I didn't expect him to be much of a success in ODIs. He's been pleasantly surprising in this series. Not destructive, but quite restrictive - bowling a heavy ball and bowling an exceptional length.

My "domestic hit rate" has been pretty good of late. Was picking Taylor & Ryder 4 years ago then Broom & Flynn back in early 2006. Just need Houghton to get a bit of traction in the Wellington 4 day unit and my domestic hit rate will be 100%.

Another wicket for O'Brien after a lovely pull shot from White the ball before. Poor dismissal.

Both (only one 4-dayer though off memory). also I didn't know as much as I know now after joining CW, so my judgement was probably, to be blunt, ****.

 

[Prince EWS]

If?!? Pfft. I've watched a lot of Wellington cricket, and some of the club cricket that O'Brien's played (his club, Petone-Riverside are based about 500yds from my house, so I've watched a few games there). Of late, as I've been back playing cricket, I've seen a lot less domestic cricket - just a couple of 20:20s and one-dayers this year. Being based out in Petone rather than living in Wellington like I was 3 years ago makes going to the Basin more difficult.

Yeah I don't doubt you; I just didn't want to make it a statement of fact given I've never actually seen him bowl for Wellington.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Both (only one 4-dayer though off memory). also I didn't know as much as I know now after joining CW, so my judgement was probably, to be blunt, ****.

Haha. Loving your honesty there, Phlegm.

 

[Flem274*]

Haha. Loving your honesty there, Phlegm.

I was right about Taylor and Oram, though that wasn't a dificult call to make, even for a 12-13 year old or however old I was back then.

 

[_Ed_]

Really top stuff from McCullum today, looks like he's in a bit of pain but he's 100% committed.

 

[Flem274*]

Yeah I don't doubt you; I just didn't want to make it a statement of fact given I've never actually seen him bowl for Wellington.

Since his test success he has no equal in domestic cricket. Thompson, Wagner, Bond....thats probably it (Mason, with his similar record has dropped off now, though injuries havent helped).

 

[pup11]

0-135 to 5-212

TBH, just goes onto show where Australian middle order stands atm.

 

[pasag]

Very nice stuff from Huss.

 

[Nate]

Hopefully this innings displays all the reasons I believe Mike Hussey should always bat at 6.