View Full Version : Will Steve Waugh Reach 10,000?
Not so long ago I considered it a mere formality that Steve Waugh would become the thrid batsman to score 10, 000 Test runs.
But now, as he sits on 9631, I'm not so sure.... will he make it?
The thing is, even if he doesn't get dropped he may not make the 369 more runs he needs by the end of the Ashes series. (I am assuming that he will retire after the Ashes)
He has a maximum of thirteen innings until then. Given recent history and the current state of play against Pakistan, it's reasonable to assume he won't need to bat that many times.
I'd say he's really only got another 8 or 9 innings to go, which means he has to average over 40 for that time - and if he does that, then he deserves his place in the team.
Adelaide Hawk
12 Oct 2002, 00:00
Certainly he can if he makes a good enough impression in the 3rd test to keep his job against England in Australia.
Having said that, the 10,000 milestone is not a good enough reason to select him. He must earn his spot on current performances just as others have to.
Here's hoping for improved form from both Waughs very soon.
He should make it...I dont see him being dropped for the Ashes Tour.
I recall a couple of years ago when there was a bit of debate about bringing some youngsters into the test team, Steve Waugh said something along the lines of: you have to pick the team on current form, not just give a spot to anyone.
Wonder if he'd care to revisit that comment right now?
catattack
12 Oct 2002, 13:05
Yeah I reckon he will make it to 10,000! He's just gotta lead by example and make some runs! I don't see him being dropped from the team though......
Abba Lonie
12 Oct 2002, 14:39
Might as well let him get the milestone. We can carry a few players in the Ashes.
Nige_Bix
12 Oct 2002, 15:54
I reckon it will be touch and go if he plays all the ashes tests. The thing in his favour is that England dont have good spinners and will play more quicks.
Originally posted by jod23
He should make it...I dont see him being dropped for the Ashes Tour. But even then, he's going to have to average about 40 or more to get there.
Over his last ten tests he's averaged only 23.
Originally posted by RogerC
I recall a couple of years ago when there was a bit of debate about bringing some youngsters into the test team, Steve Waugh said something along the lines of: you have to pick the team on current form, not just give a spot to anyone.
Wonder if he'd care to revisit that comment right now?
It's a whole different scenario when he and his brother are the one's out of form. He's selfish and should accept that he is past it. Go gracefully now, both of them.
still it wouldn't surprise me to see either of them come out and score 200 in the next Test...
k.t.frog
15 Oct 2002, 00:03
Originally posted by Adelaide Hawk
Having said that, the 10,000 milestone is not a good enough reason to select him.
disagree, runs may not have been coming in the past few tests, but a home series against the poms, & doesnt steve have some unbeleivable scg average?, anyway the teams going well so he deserves this next series, then a review.
They didn't give Healy a chance at 400 dismissals and I don't think that Waugh should be given the chance if his forms continues the way it is for the summer.
I still believe he should play all 5 tests but beyond that it is a mystery.
Todays effort takes him to 9734 - 266 runs to go.
He should be able to get that by the end of the Ashes. He's potentially got 11 innings until then, but really you wouldn't expect him to actually bat more than 7 or 8 times.
GoEagles
22 Oct 2002, 15:03
I'm tipping he'll reach 10,000 in the Perth test match.
Update: now on 9741, after the first innings in Brisbane.
so, 259 runs to go, with a maximum of 9 innings to bat during the Ashes series (which I think will be his last).
An average of 29 will get him there - IF he gets to bat that many times.
wagstaff
9 Nov 2002, 22:07
Originally posted by scmods
Update: now on 9741, after the first innings in Brisbane.
so, 259 runs to go, with a maximum of 9 innings to bat during the Ashes series (which I think will be his last).
An average of 29 will get him there - IF he gets to bat that many times.
Hard to say whether he will make it. My guess is that he still will, he should be able to at least eek out a couple of scores over 50 during the series, even though if he bats like he did in the first innings he will take about 4 hours to get there.
That England's batting looks fairly decent will help Waugh as it will be unlikely that Australia will only have to bat once in a match during this series.
Macca19
10 Nov 2002, 15:04
Originally posted by wagstaff
That England's batting looks fairly decent
Spoke too soon! :D
wagstaff
10 Nov 2002, 18:48
Originally posted by Macca19
Spoke too soon! :D
Heh, sure did, although it comes down to England's lack of heart then lack of batting talent. So much for this England side having 'character'.
Well, if he doesn't, it has still been one hell of a career.