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Fall Out Boy
9 Jun 2004, 16:09
Ricky Ponting (capt), Adam Gilchrist (wk), Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn, Darren Lehmann, Simon Katich, Shane Warne, Jason Gillespie, Michael Kasprowicz, Glenn McGrath, Brad Williams, Shaun Tait.
Perhaps we've got one too many quickies, but glad to see Shaun Tait get a gig (strictly as cover for Williams).
Stuart MacGill being left out is likely to again raise questions, sadly.
No MacGill or White, read into that what you will.
Will McGrath make the team? He was crap in Zimbabwe and seems out of sorts, will he ever come back?
ViperV10
9 Jun 2004, 23:39
Well McGrath has effectively been given a rev up by Trevor Hohms, saying he needs to get more pace and fire because he was looking decidedly slow in Zimbabwe. Hopefully it doesn't take too long for him to get back in rhythm.
Good to see MacGill not there, a great call made by the selectors.:cool:
crudbucket
10 Jun 2004, 10:14
Originally posted by Mog
No MacGill or White, read into that what you will.
Without trying to be a smart@rse, Test positions are given out based on performance, not principles.. MacGill's last few Test appearances have been less than overwhelming I'm afraid.
Black Thunder
10 Jun 2004, 13:13
MacGill's non selection is a bit dodgy.
You say he's last few test apperances have been ordinary, which is true.
but the last time a test squad was picked he was in there. There ended up being no tests played, so theoritically (barring injuries) the test squad should be the same next time round...........
Scott_1971
10 Jun 2004, 15:28
Nah Warnie will be enough they are putting in greentops to make the Sri Lankans jump a bit. They don't like it up em...
Bomaz_Magic
10 Jun 2004, 18:23
Would like to see Langer dropped. Bring in Elliott.
Tait will get a gig with Williams and Macca both likely to ce carrying/recovering from injuries.
Freo Big Fella
10 Jun 2004, 19:40
Will be good seeing Tait make his debut, from what I hear, Willo wont be ready.
Russian
16 Jun 2004, 17:00
Bad blow for Brad Williams
AAP
June 16, 2004
Brad Williams, the Australian fast bowler, has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka which begins in Darwin on July 1. Williams, who was sent home early from last month's Zimbabwe tour with a lower-back injury, has not recovered sufficiently and though he was named last week in a 13-man squad, his selection was subject to a fitness test which was due to be held in Brisbane this week.
Trefor James, Australian team doctor, said, "Brad has not recovered enough from the back injury he sustained in Zimbabwe to resume full training and has therefore been ruled out of the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka."
Williams now hopes to recover in time for the ICC Champions Trophy, to be played in England in September. "It's a disappointing result," said Williams. "I really haven't played that much cricket over the last couple of months and I was looking forward to rejoining the team in Darwin."
"I was confident I'd be available for selection and had started some light training but it doesn't look like I'll be in a position to increase my intensity levels for another couple of weeks. I'll continue to work on my rehabilitation with the guys here in Perth and I'm sure I'll be ready to go in time for the ICC Champions Trophy."
The Australian selectors had not yet made up their mind on a replacement, and would name one in due course.
© Wisden Cricinfo Ltd
dannyboy
22 Jun 2004, 14:09
Originally posted by bomaz
Would like to see Langer dropped. Bring in Elliott.
why?
Russian
23 Jun 2004, 12:35
Watson hit a century in county cricket but strained his hamstring so he won't be the replacement for Williams. Nicholson and Symonds will fight it out now.
nicholson's being considered? what a disgrace... he's done nothing since that stellar season he had for WA and that one test he played...
pick somone with some solid bowling behind them...
skipper kelly
23 Jun 2004, 21:47
Is Brett Lee injured?
Russian
23 Jun 2004, 23:31
Originally posted by skipper kelly
Is Brett Lee injured? Yes
Russian
23 Jun 2004, 23:36
Langer under injury cloud
Australian opening batsman Justin Langer is hopeful he will be fit to captain the Northern Territory Chief Minister's XI in their match against Sri Lanka starting tomorrow in Darwin, despite injuring his foot today.
Langer was hit on the toe twice while practicing for tomorrow's opening day of the tour match and initial reports suggested he may have been unlikely to play in next week's first Test.
He limped from the ground and was taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital for precautionary X-Rays.
However, the X-Rays revealed no break to the foot and a decision will be made tomorrow on whether Langer will play in the tour match.
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/s1138826.htm
Russian
24 Jun 2004, 23:45
MacGill takes Williams' spot
bluechampion
29 Jun 2004, 11:48
If Ponting pulls out what are the options? Play an extra bowler, or bring someone else in? Will Gilly Captain? Hmmm.
Originally posted by bluechampion
If Ponting pulls out what are the options? Play an extra bowler, or bring someone else in? Will Gilly Captain? Hmmm.
Ponting is out.Clarke and Symonds have been mentioned as possible replacements.
Cooldude
29 Jun 2004, 15:54
Just play Mat Elliot, Clarke's form in county cricket's been shocking.