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***Official*** Sri Lanka in Australia 2012/2013
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centurymaker
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awww no
clarke was set for the most runs in a calendar yr record i think?
clarke was set for the most runs in a calendar yr record i think?
quincywagstaff
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For multiple reasons, an't believe that Haddin is seriously being considered as a top 6 candidate.
He's averaged in the mid-30s in a 43-Test career which by the standard of a top 6 bat is pretty ordinary. Perhaps it could be argued that not having the gloves would make a positive impact on his record but I doubt it would be a decisive factor.
As well, he is somebody with a mental and technical style that really was only reliable on placid batting tracks. For example his batting average at the batsman's paradise Adelaide Oval is 122 (take that away and his overall batting average is 32). And his record outside Australia is pretty ordinary as well.
He's averaged in the mid-30s in a 43-Test career which by the standard of a top 6 bat is pretty ordinary. Perhaps it could be argued that not having the gloves would make a positive impact on his record but I doubt it would be a decisive factor.
As well, he is somebody with a mental and technical style that really was only reliable on placid batting tracks. For example his batting average at the batsman's paradise Adelaide Oval is 122 (take that away and his overall batting average is 32). And his record outside Australia is pretty ordinary as well.
quincywagstaff
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As for this current Test, what a great challenge it would be for both teams. If Australia can't pull this one off this will mentally demoralise them so soon after Adelaide - especially with the rash of injuries they've suffered this match. The self-belief they gained last season under Clarke would start to be dinted.
You'd still think Australia would win this - the were some absolute unplayables off the pitch in the closing stages of the day. I wonder if this were occurring on a pitch in other parts of the world whether the complaints about it would be louder than they probably will be for this?
And what a contradiction Shane Watson is - playing as a top 6 batsman yet looking horribly out of sorts, but so valuable for his bowling, especially on a pitch like this. He was relentless in his spells today and it wouldn't surprise if he's the leading wicket-taker tomorrow.
You'd still think Australia would win this - the were some absolute unplayables off the pitch in the closing stages of the day. I wonder if this were occurring on a pitch in other parts of the world whether the complaints about it would be louder than they probably will be for this?
And what a contradiction Shane Watson is - playing as a top 6 batsman yet looking horribly out of sorts, but so valuable for his bowling, especially on a pitch like this. He was relentless in his spells today and it wouldn't surprise if he's the leading wicket-taker tomorrow.
Burgey
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First decision is to drop himself. Goes into australian cricket folklore.
Migara
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This. That Galle pitch was no where close to this in the ****iness.
Spikey
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ajdude
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shane watson's displayed this summer that he got his injuries out of the way early, now he's fine. CA need to hire damien martyn to break everybody's thumbs in like june/july aka yearly england ODI period that nobody cares about
or they need a thirteenth month between july and august or something which the breakage can occur
or they need a thirteenth month between july and august or something which the breakage can occur
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benchmark00
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shane watson's displayed this summer that he got his injuries out of the way early, now he's fine. CA need to hire damien martyn to break everybody's thumbs in like june/july aka yearly england ODI period that nobody cares about
or they need a thirteenth month between july and august or something which the breakage can occur
Lousy Smarch weather.
Spark
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frankly i think they're just pleased that both sides managed to get to 150 in their first digs
Spikey
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if kumar and jaya bat the first 2-3 hours without loss, ftr. seems unlikely but who knows
NUFAN
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Semi interesting days play today. Despite the wicket I'm nervous with Sanga still not out after surviving the dropped catch and a couple of run out opportunities.
If Clarke misses out on the Boxing Day Test surely we'd make Huss captain. I know Watto is vice captain but I'm sure he'd acknowledge the fact that he needs to get his game in order first.
I've been a fan of Coulter-Nile for a while now but with the replacement being for Hilfenhaus, Jackson Bird comes more into the reckoning.
If Clarke misses out on the Boxing Day Test surely we'd make Huss captain. I know Watto is vice captain but I'm sure he'd acknowledge the fact that he needs to get his game in order first.
I've been a fan of Coulter-Nile for a while now but with the replacement being for Hilfenhaus, Jackson Bird comes more into the reckoning.