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*Official* Under-19 World Cup 2009/10
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WindieWeathers
International Regular
It was said from the start that Pakistan had a stronger bowling attack than their batting attack and that was proven today, to be honest it was evident against the Windies because they were in huge trouble at 48 for 4 at one stage until Holder got tired and Hamaad came in, today the Aussies showed their class though and looking at the average age of their squad most of them are 18 and 19 so they probably had more experience than most of the other teams, Hazlewood looks decent but i don't think he's better than Jason Holder (who's a year younger) 
, ironically they both finished with 12 wickets each in the end.
, ironically they both finished with 12 wickets each in the end.
You're an idiot.
Marsh has broken age records since the inception of the new domestic competitions.
He has only just turned 18, he has been playing for the WA ODD side since he was 16............
Marsh looks set to be included in the Australian T20 side, thats 2 years sooner than Hughes got a look in, in a national side (all-be-it a test spot).
BTW, how's Hughes' spot in the test side atm?
He is lacking technically, respectively in area's Marsh is very strong.
Marsh is a better prospect with the bat, and probably heir apparent to Ponting at #3 when he retires.
He is a better prospect than Phil Hughes, and that isn't taking into account his bowling.
He is 6"4/95kg's, if he hadn't of chosen cricket, there was a career as a key position player in the AFL.
I liken his game to Graeme Smith.
He is a genuine all-rounder.
Henriques? pffffffft Marsh is twice the batsmen before he gets out of bed.
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wfdu_ben91
International 12th Man
Hughes was the youngest to score twin hundreds in a Test Match in the history of the game. A record that hadn't been broken in 80 years. Not only that, but he did it against the best bowling attack and in the most difficult conditions in the world. I doubt that Mitchell Marsh will ever do or acchieve something as great as this in his career.
ODI's and Twenty20 doesn't compare to Test Cricket. The only reason Hughes isn't in the Test team at the moment (I reckon he should be in there) is because Watson and Katich are going tremedously well. The only reason Hughes got dropped was to accomedate Mitchell Johnson's poor bowling. Hughes is closer to the Test Team then what Marsh will be when Marsh is Hughes' age.
Marsh has played 3 first-class games, 6 OD's and 3 2020's games. He hasn't scored a century yet and he probably hasn't even faced an International quality standard bowler yet either and you're making out that his mentally strong and that he has a solid technique? How do you know this? Bashing around 125kph bowlers in the u19s world cup doesn't compare to the rigours of International quality bowling. And you're calling me an idiot?
It's allot harder to get into the NSW side then it is into the WA side aswell btw. Only 2-3 seasons ago, Doug Bollinger wouldn't of gotten into NSW's strongest XI and that was when he had his break through season, averaging 14. Maybe you should wait until Marsh actually does something before you start comparing him to a great batsman like Ricky Ponting.
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As good as Marsh looks, what Hughes has already done > what Marsh may do.
TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
Marsh doesn’t look that good with the bat. Plants front foot and heaves which is fair enough on a good batting surface but as yesterday showed, something in the wicket and he may struggle with that technique. Imposing figure though, reminds me of Lurch.
Game was won by Richardson’s late cameo. Gem of a knock.
Game was won by Richardson’s late cameo. Gem of a knock.
He can bowl in the 140s, but not regularly. He's just not developed enough yet.
Goughy
Hall of Fame Member
but Australia have won it more times than either Pak or Ind
Well, how about I bump this thread........... in 3 years.
Because thats the age gap.
Im not disagreeing with you about the fact that Phil Hughes is a great prospect, more the fact you disregard the fact marsh could be better all together!
Interesting that Roebuck named Marsh as one of the 13 players to watch, for the next decade under 24. Hughes wasn't in the list.
"Mitchell Marsh (18). Powerfully built and hard-hitting middle-order batsman. Also bowls a heavy ball. Currently at the Under-19 World Cup but his progress will be closely followed when he returns. Australia is looking towards youth as it tries to restore vitality in the age of professionalism. "
He has only been in the friggin system for around 4 months.
FWIW, on his first class debut, he made 56*, against an attack of S.Clark, D.Bollinger, Smith and Henriques.
Phil Hughes played in that match too, guess who scored more runs over the two innings?
I look forward to bumping this thread when he joins the Australian setup, at some stage this summer.
What does NSW's bowling depth have to do with getting into the NSW side as a specialist batsman? LOL.
Jaques
Forrest
Henriques
Smith
Warner
hardly fear inspiring for the longer version of the game.
That is what Hughes competes with.
vs
S.Marsh
Voges
Pomersbach
Robinson
And the likes of
Ronchi and Nofki down the order.
I know which is the better batting lineup.
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Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Not in the recent past.
bryce
International Regular
Considering he has built his reputation to date from succeeding against top Australian domestic bowlers, not under-19 bowlers as you allude to, then I think it is fair to call you an idiotBashing around 125kph bowlers in the u19s world cup doesn't compare to the rigours of International quality bowling. And you're calling me an idiot?
wfdu_ben91
International 12th Man
Hughes has already played Test Cricket and succeeded against the best. What proof do you possibly have that Marsh will be better then Hughes? He has done NOTHING.
You wanna know who Phil Hughes had to compete with age of 18?
- Simon Katich (who was in the form of his life)
- Phil Jaques (better then any WA batsman)
- Usman Khawaja (Now averages higher then Marsh does in FC cricket after 5 times amount of matches played and is higher in the pecking order)
- Domonic Thornley (Averages 40+ in first-class cricket)
- David Warner (Australian representative)
Not to mention that Hughes opens the batting since the age of 18, whilst Marsh bats at 5 or 6, facing the older bowl when the bowlers have tired a bit - hence why his got acouple of not outs which has risen his average. Who knows if Marsh would've even been playing first-class cricket if Pomersbach could've kept his head on straight. Not to forget that Hughes scored his maiden first-class hundred in the Pura Cup final (his first season) against an attack that consisted of Siddle, Nannes, Harwood & McGain. Hell, look how strong NSW's side was in that game and Hughes still got a game.
Hughes has done it tougher, not to mention that he didn't get the advantage of having his family previously represent Australia, which I'm sure played a bit've influence on Marsh's selection. Hughes was definately better then Marsh when he was 18 and it is highly unlikely that Marsh will be a better batsman at the age of 21 then what Hughes is now.
I look forward to seeing you bump this thread sometime this summer, because there is only 28 days left in this summer. Don't worry, I won't bump the thread if Marsh goes through a rough patch and gets dropped the WA lineup.
His played a handful of games, ffs.
wfdu_ben91
International 12th Man
Scored more Test hundreds in his 2nd Test Match then what Inzamam-ul-Haq did in 27 Tests (50 innings) against Australia & South Africa combined.Yea, Hughes is that good he's been hitting 100's all summer for Australia. How dare you rate Marsh higher
