2003 World Cup

[TheRealBuzz]

Who from the current one-day side won't be there in 2003?

Personally I'm starting to have doubt about the Waugh twins, especially Mark.
Both are absolute champions, and Steve will go down as one of the finest captains in history. But I feel that their batting form is slowly slipping away, and the team would be stronger if they were replaced.

I'm confident that Glen McGrath will still be around and bowling well. But what about Shane Warne?

My 2003 side would be something like this:

- Adam Gilchrist(c)
- Damien Martyn
- Ricky Ponting
- Mathew Hayden
- Michael Bevan
- Simon Katich
- Ian Harvey
- Shane Warne(vc) / Stuart MacGill
- Brett Lee
- Jason Gillespie
- Glen McGrath

- I think Warne will still be around, but MacGill is a fine replacement anyway.
- Marto should be further up the order, he's a fine batsmen, and has proven himself as an opener in the past.
- Hayden is the most improved batsmen in the world, and definitely deserves a chance.
- Katich will eventually be a regular, it's just a matter of time.
- I'm not a huge fan of Harvey's, but he's probably the best option as an all-rounder.

A very strong team, and more than capable of holding onto the world cup if you ask me.

[hilly]

Originally posted by TheRealBuzz

- I'm not a huge fan of Harvey's, but he's probably the best option as an all-rounder.



Andrew Symonds?

[kretchy]

Originally posted by TheRealBuzz


- Adam Gilchrist(c)
- Damien Martyn
- Ricky Ponting
- Mathew Hayden
- Michael Bevan
- Simon Katich
- Ian Harvey
- Shane Warne(vc) / Stuart MacGill
- Brett Lee
- Jason Gillespie
- Glen McGrath



I doubt that Martyn would open the batting when Hayden is in the team. I'd also have Symonds in the side at the expense of Harvey or Katich.

[Fall Out Boy]

Simon Katich???????????

Seriously, he is one of the most boring slow cricketers in the country, definitely not World Cup material.

Cheers

[SeinDude]

phatandphreaky,

Simon Katich is only young and needs the opportunities to develop his skills as a one-day player. There's still plenty of time between now and the World Cup for Simon to show the selectors what he can do.

SeinDude

[TheRealBuzz]

Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Simon Katich???????????

Seriously, he is one of the most boring slow cricketers in the country, definitely not World Cup material. I'm not too sure about that. I think he is not only seen as a future player, but a future captain.
I think he has what it takes. Plus he's a WA boy, so I'm biased.

Also, should Australia scrap the whole all-rounder idea.
If we haven't got any one up to scratch, then why not play an extra batsmen or bowler.
Perhaps Greg Blewett should get a go. He's a talented batsmen, plus you can get a few overs of decent fast bowling from him as well.

[Darky]

Originally posted by TheRealBuzz

Also, should Australia scrap the whole all-rounder idea.
If we haven't got any one up to scratch, then why not play an extra batsmen or bowler.
Perhaps Greg Blewett should get a go. He's a talented batsmen, plus you can get a few overs of decent fast bowling from him as well.

Right on about the all-rounder - why be hell bent on using one if he's no bloody good?

However, on Blewett, his one day record is VERY ordinary.
Batting : 551 runs @ 20.40, S/R 61.97
Bowling : 14 wickets @46.14, E/R 5.17 rpo

[Macca19]

Originally posted by Darky


Right on about the all-rounder - why be hell bent on using one if he's no bloody good?

However, on Blewett, his one day record is VERY ordinary.
Batting : 551 runs @ 20.40, S/R 61.97
Bowling : 14 wickets @46.14, E/R 5.17 rpo

Boof Lehmann should get a go ahead of Blewett

[iceman]

I think both Lehmann and Symonds are capable of holding down a place in the future one day side

In regards to the openers, i dont think Martyns a good bet for opener, would have to prefer someone like Hayden

[Simon_Nesbit]

My World Cup Squad of 15 would be:

A.Gilchrist
R.Ponting
M.Hayden
D.Martyn
M.Bevan
B.Hodge
D.Lehmann
S.Warne
G.McGrath
B.Lee
J.Gillespie
A.Bichel
A.Symonds
I.Harvey
S.Watson (Tassie batting all-rounder)

With the line-up being:

Openers: Gilchrist, Hayden, Martyn, Hodge
Keeper: Gilchrist (Langer in games against Bangladesh etc, so Gilly can rest)
Batsmen: Ponting, Lehmann, Symonds, Hodge, Martyn, Bevan.
Bowlers - Fast: McGrath, Gillespie, Lee/Bichel
Bowlers - Spin: Warne
All-Rounders: Symonds/Harvey/Watson

Probable Line-up

Gilchrist
Hayden/Martyn/Hodge
Ponting
Martyn
Bevan
Lehmann/Hodge/Watson
Symonds/Harvey
Warne
Lee/Bichel
Gillespie/Lee
McGrath/Gillespie

[BW]

Squad of 18:

Batsmen:
Hayden
Ponting
Lehmann
Martyn
Bevan
Maher
Hussey
M. Clarke

All Rounders:
Harvey
Symonds

Keepers:
Gilchrist
Haddin

Bowlers:
McGrath
Gillespie
Williams
Bracken
Warne
Noffke

[Kane McGoodwin]

1st XI:
Maher
Gilchrist (v/c)
Ponting
Martyn
Lehmann
Bevan
Symonds
Harvey
Warne (c)
Gillespie
McGrath

Remainder of the squad:
Campbell (back-up keeper/opener)
Hodge (back-up middle-order batsman)
Watson (back-up all-rounder)
Bichel (back up quick)

[NICK THE PIE MAN]

My Team:

M.Waugh
A.Gilchrist
R.Ponting
D.Martyn
S.Waugh
M.Bevan
A.Symonds
S.Warne
A.Bichel
J.Gillespie
G.McGrath

12th Man: B.Lee

Also in squad:
I.Harvey
D.Lehmann
M.Hayden
S.Watson
R.Cambell