So that is 14 by my count now and you'd be a little surprised if he never beats 235. Sarfraz has not improved on his 112 for a while but he is the next best active player as far as I know.Kohli getting 200, 211 and then 235 after his 169 means he is now well out in the lead
What if he gets a double ton next innings?..........That'll **** him.If he somehow doesn't get dropped, Maddinson will get this record in his sleep.
I don't think he plays at the SCG with scores of 12 and 18 now. Perhaps a 32 and a good looking 38* will be enough.It is a real balancing act to stay in the team and to beat your highest score a fraction each time.
If Australia win this match and the next Test too, we might allow one more poor Test. So say he makes like 12 and 18, he'd be in a good spot 18 (5). He'd then need at the SCG say a 20-35 and then a 36* to 50* type score to get on the India tour. Say he did get the scores I said (we can use 35 and then 50*) he would have 120 runs @ 20 but 50* (7) would look good.
This is serious business.
Hilton CartwrightIf he plays at the MCG then surely he gets the SCG?
There's no Shield cricket for a KPat (for example) to score a ton in and remind the selectors that they might be a better bet.
I think this is looking more likely, although a wet couple of days in Melbourne to finish the Test might give Maddinson a reprieve if the bowlers are feeling OK.Hilton Cartwright