View Full Version : Not looking good for the Waugh twins
GoEagles
11 Oct 2002, 23:13
35.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to ME Waugh, OUT: Given! ball darted spinning a lot and hit the pad first then the bat, ump Bucknor nods him away
35.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to SR Waugh, OUT: a bat and pad appeal and upheld by ump Bucknor and Steve Waugh not happy as he has to walk back after Imran farhat picked it up at silly mid off
Martyn denied Mushtaq his hat-trick.
Australia now 4/152 and looking a little bit more stable, after yet another middle order collapse
Adelaide Hawk
11 Oct 2002, 23:45
Unfortunately this test series has thrown our middle order batting into disarray, not what we wanted with the impending Ashes series.
Both Waughs need runs badly if they get a chance in the second Innings.
Do we play Boof Lehmann in the third test or stick with our current line up?
I'll be surprised if we have a second innings - and disappointed if it gets as far as the Waugh's having to bat.
I think it's clear to everyone now after the One Day axings that once dropped there is no coming back for Mark or Steve. I think they will both play the third Test.
GoEagles
12 Oct 2002, 00:34
Originally posted by scmods
I think it's clear to everyone now after the One Day axings that once dropped there is no coming back for Mark or Steve. I think they will both play the third Test.
Will the 3rd test be their last? A la Ian Healy not being allowed to play their final test match in Australia?
Yes, theyre both past it for sure :(
its unfortunate as well but they're going to have to be told theyre not going to be picked and that they'll either be dropped or they can retire on "their own terms"
even though Steve wasn't out, but he's still way out of touch and its sad to see two champions going out like this.
Brett Li
12 Oct 2002, 02:15
I always said they were crap:D
kretchy
12 Oct 2002, 11:04
Steve Waugh will stay for a few more tests yet, but Mark definetly has to go.
i_luv_westcoast
12 Oct 2002, 12:03
No doubt Simon Katich will make the Australian team, now that he plays for NSW and all :rolleyes:
Originally posted by DaveW
Only an idiot (and I suspect Trevor Hohns, Andrew Hilditch, Allan Border and David Boon fall into this cateogory) would believe they deserve a Test sport ahead of Darren Lehmann.
Noticed that he was having a good ol ciggy during the telecast!
Shame on him!! ;)
Kane McGoodwin
12 Oct 2002, 15:32
Boof must come in for Mark Waugh in the 3rd test & ashes series. Mark's confidence is shot - when can you last recall him dropping 2 catches in the one innings? He is only still in the team now because his brother is captain. Reckon Steve will be allowed to play on through the ashes, then retire.
Nige_Bix
12 Oct 2002, 15:52
From one source I have heard that apparently they are happy to keep playing until they are told to go.
Another source has said they want to make it to the 5th test v England and go then!
Who Knows.
I think Mark will get the chop before Steve given Steve is the captain. I wouldn't be surprised if Lehmann gets a game next test.
Desredandwhite
12 Oct 2002, 20:10
Steve will retain his spot as captain (a la taylor) but Mark is in real trouble. If he is lucky as hell, he will get one more shot in the 3rd test.
Adelaide Hawk
12 Oct 2002, 23:43
Originally posted by i_luv_westcoast
No doubt Simon Katich will make the Australian team, now that he plays for NSW and all :rolleyes:
I realise you don't have to be an ACB contracted player to win a green baggy, but Simon Katich wasn't offered a contract this season. He has certainly slipped back in the ACB's eyes. Not so long ago he was heir apparent to any test vacancy.
I hope he finds form very soon.
SeinDude
13 Oct 2002, 00:06
Originally posted by Brett Li
I always said they were crap:D
Brett Li,
As a supporter of the England cricket team, you'd certainly have experience seeing batsman who are "crap" play for the Poms!! :D
Mark Waugh did make 55 in the first test.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Do either of there performances come under any scrutiny though considering the Aussies completely dominating?
Does Steven Waugh have something to with there domination? He is a very good captain.
NICK THE PIE MAN
13 Oct 2002, 10:28
Tugga recieved a shocking bat-pad decision and shouldn't be grilled for that too much.
I say that the Ashes will be his last series.
One more series for a fantastic captain and cricketer.
clucas91
13 Oct 2002, 10:29
The Waugh twins are in terrible form, but as long as the side is winning, I would just leave them be. It would be a different scenario if we were losing test matches on the back of some terrible batting collapses (in which the Waugh twins would need to stand up and make the runs) but everyone else is doing their job and Steve is one of our greatest captains. Just leave them for the time being.
Brett Li
14 Oct 2002, 17:52
Originally posted by SeinDude
Brett Li,
As a supporter of the England cricket team, you'd certainly have experience seeing batsman who are "crap" play for the Poms!! :D
Mark Waugh did make 55 in the first test.
Cheers!!
SeinDude
stop being so sensitive.:D
SeinDude
14 Oct 2002, 20:55
Originally posted by Brett Li
stop being so sensitive.:D
It's cool mate... I was just seeing if any fish were biting over there in England at this time of the year!! :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Brett Li
14 Oct 2002, 21:10
Originally posted by SeinDude
It's cool mate... I was just seeing if any fish were biting over there in England at this time of the year!! :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
No biting fish, just class left arm finger spinners:D ;)
SeinDude
14 Oct 2002, 22:53
Originally posted by Brett Li
No biting fish, just class left arm finger spinners:D ;)
Well that rules out Tuffers then!! :D
Is Robert Croft coming out this summer because if he is, Mark Waugh will play another couple of test series after the Ashes as Crofty's straight off-spinners are enough to bring even the most out of form batsman back into top form!! :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Brett Li
14 Oct 2002, 23:10
Originally posted by SeinDude
Well that rules out Tuffers then!! :D
Is Robert Croft coming out this summer because if he is, Mark Waugh will play another couple of test series after the Ashes as Crofty's straight off-spinners are enough to bring even the most out of form batsman back into top form!! :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Can't you aussies play fair and wheel out Tim May & Greg Matthews to give us a few runs?:D
I used to love watching Peter "epilepsy" Sleep bowling behind his left ear......
SeinDude
15 Oct 2002, 10:25
Originally posted by Brett Li
Can't you aussies play fair and wheel out Tim May & Greg Matthews to give us a few runs?:D
I used to love watching Peter "epilepsy" Sleep bowling behind his left ear......
Brett Li,
What next... you want us to also wheel out Andrew Hilditch, Robbie Kerr, Dirk Wellham, Wayne Phillips and Ray Bright to even things up even more?? :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
Brett Li
15 Oct 2002, 16:00
Originally posted by SeinDude
Brett Li,
What next... you want us to also wheel out Andrew Hilditch, Robbie Kerr, Dirk Wellham, Wayne Phillips and Ray Bright to even things up even more?? :D
Cheers!!
SeinDude
sure. And you can chuck in Simon O'Donnell and Chris Matthews as well?
clucas91
15 Oct 2002, 16:36
Originally posted by SeinDude
Dirk Wellham
LEAVE DIRK ALONE! :mad:
SeinDude
15 Oct 2002, 18:50
Originally posted by clucas91
LEAVE DIRK ALONE! :mad:
clucas91,
I see an A+ coming your way my friend... I knew either you or Nick would reply to that!! :D;)
Cheers!!
SeinDude
I give Steve the series because he is test captain I give Mark until Perth at the latest. On current form he wont be playing boxing day.