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The squads for Australia's two T20 matches against Pakistan in England as well as the five matches against England have been announced.
Australia's selectors have forgiven Michael Clarke for his poor form in Twenty20, naming him to captain Australia against Pakistan in England in July. Clarke will lead the side for the two Twenty20s in Birmingham on July 5 and 6 despite his struggles with the bat in the shortest format, where his strike-rate of 101 is well below par.
http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/current/story/460703.html
Fixture here and some Hilditch quotes: http://cricket.com.au/news-display/Aus-and-Aus-squads-announced/21098
ODI squad Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Cameron White, Brad Haddin, Steven Smith, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, Clint McKay, Doug Bollinger.
Twenty20 squad Shane Watson, David Warner, Michael Clarke (capt), Cameron White, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin, Daniel Christian, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, Dirk Nannes, Shaun Tait.
Nothing surprising here tbh.
The squads for Australia A's matches against Sri Lanka were also announced. The main thing here is that Hilf has been picked.
Australia A four-day squad Ed Cowan, Usman Khawaja, Michael Klinger, George Bailey (capt), Peter Forrest, Andrew McDonald, Tim Paine, Mitchell Marsh, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Hilfenhaus, Josh Hazlewood, Peter George, Mitchell Starc.
Australia A one-day squad Tim Paine, Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges, George Bailey (capt), Travis Birt, Aaron Finch, Andrew McDonald, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Doherty, Brendan Drew, James Pattinson, Jake Haberfield, Josh Hazlewood.
holybishop
24 May 2010, 19:12
I lost faith in the Australian selectors years ago. This doesnt surprise me in the slightest, and just adds weight to the fact that they dont take T20 seriously.
pistonbroke23
24 May 2010, 19:31
The squads for Australia's two T20 matches against Pakistan in England as well as the five matches against England have been announced.
http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/current/story/460703.html
Fixture here and some Hilditch quotes: http://cricket.com.au/news-display/Aus-and-Aus-squads-announced/21098
ODI squad Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Cameron White, Brad Haddin, Steven Smith, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, Clint McKay, Doug Bollinger.
Twenty20 squad Shane Watson, David Warner, Michael Clarke (capt), Cameron White, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin, Daniel Christian, Steven Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, Dirk Nannes, Shaun Tait.
Nothing surprising here tbh.
The squads for Australia A's matches against Sri Lanka were also announced. The main thing here is that Hilf has been picked.
Australia A four-day squad Ed Cowan, Usman Khawaja, Michael Klinger, George Bailey (capt), Peter Forrest, Andrew McDonald, Tim Paine, Mitchell Marsh, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Hilfenhaus, Josh Hazlewood, Peter George, Mitchell Starc.
Australia A one-day squad Tim Paine, Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges, George Bailey (capt), Travis Birt, Aaron Finch, Andrew McDonald, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Doherty, Brendan Drew, James Pattinson, Jake Haberfield, Josh Hazlewood.
Wade must be close to a 4 day aus.A call up.
Doodlesweaver
24 May 2010, 19:52
Wade must be close to a 4 day aus.A call up.
When you think about how much Michael Clarke has been backed by the Aus selectors in the past (right to the hilt compared to other players) it is no surprise that he's captain still. Almost precisely the same coverage, fan complaints and all that have followed his career in 20/20 (and at times in one day cricket) for the past year or so will continue. It means nothing. He's a NSP beloved.
I hope Usman Khawaja is batting at 3 for the four day squad in the A team. And that Mitch Marsh gets a game for the one day squad.
Don't know about the bowlers, the A squads look a bit weak, but Hazelwood may step up.
Cousin Jed
24 May 2010, 20:10
I can only presume there is a genuine reason other than selector incompetency that Rimmington isn't in the One day squad for the Australia A games.
Doodlesweaver
24 May 2010, 21:40
I can only presume there is a genuine reason other than selector incompetency that Rimmington isn't in the One day squad for the Australia A games.
Good god, I just read Hilditch's comments about Clarke. He actually said 'we'll be looking for him to bat through an innings.'
He must be the only person in Aus, apart from Clarke himself, who is looking forward to that.
If he is planning on giving media interviews, surely he should be getting hold of the family brain cell for the moment the mic is in front of him?
Homer Jnr
24 May 2010, 22:25
Ben Cutting, Nathan Rimmington, Luke Feldman, John Hastings and Trent Copeland must have had off-season surgery.
Good to see Mitch Marsh getting a run, and Usman too.
Doodlesweaver
24 May 2010, 22:53
Ben Cutting, Nathan Rimmington, Luke Feldman, John Hastings and Trent Copeland must have had off-season surgery.
Good to see Mitch Marsh getting a run, and Usman too.
Cutting is with the AIS, so hopefully they will get a team out playing somewhere.
I thought the selectors might take a punt on Copeland after his start.
Homer Jnr
24 May 2010, 23:24
Just had a look at the Bulls site. Cutting is in having Ankle Surgery, Feldman is a shadow player in the 4 day Squad and Rimmington was in the initial training squad, but simply not selected for the One Dayers.
peternorth
25 May 2010, 14:27
Good god, I just read Hilditch's comments about Clarke. He actually said 'we'll be looking for him to bat through an innings.'
He must be the only person in Aus, apart from Clarke himself, who is looking forward to that.
If he is planning on giving media interviews, surely he should be getting hold of the family brain cell for the moment the mic is in front of him?
im with you. in fact this sums it up really....
'We don't have any doubt that he has a definite role to play in Twenty20 cricket, which predominantly is a little bit different to some,'' said Hilditch. ''We'll be looking for him to bat through an innings when we need it. He didn't quite do that over there (in the world T20 in the Caribbean) but we weren't concerned about it.
''There will be times, particularly when we're 3-8 in a final, that someone's going to have to bat the 20 overs, which is what we would have liked Michael to do in the (world) final.
''But in the end result it didn't quite work out that way.
''We don't have any doubts he will be a very successful Twenty20 batsman.''
so what we need someone to occupy the crease for say 100 balls and score a solid 20-30? You dont need the anchor role in this game!!!!
FFS this makes me mad!!!
also, hilditch now evokes this in me
http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/brad-haddin-415x275.jpg
Byron_Clanger
25 May 2010, 14:29
Where is Mr Right Arm Poo (Siddle)
Doodlesweaver
25 May 2010, 20:02
im with you. in fact this sums it up really....
so what we need someone to occupy the crease for say 100 balls and score a solid 20-30? You dont need the anchor role in this game!!!!
FFS this makes me mad!!!
also, hilditch now evokes this in me
http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/brad-haddin-415x275.jpg
Almost everything that Hilditch has said in the context of Clarke and 20/20 is either a misrepresentation, (he said that spin bowlers didn't have a good tournament when excusing Clarke's pie chucking, thereby ignoring Smith and David Hussey's excellent tournaments.. and Swann... and Ajmal) or just plain bizarre, eg wanting Clarke to bat through.
The usual CA spin in fact.
bombersno1
25 May 2010, 22:19
Wade must be close to a 4 day aus.A call up.
Ahead of Paine? Not even close. Paine is clearly the 2nd best keeper by a mile.
Doodlesweaver
25 May 2010, 23:44
Ahead of Paine? Not even close. Paine is clearly the 2nd best keeper by a mile.
From the small amount I have seen of Paine is far better to slow bowlers than Klutzy Haddin.
Ill Chicken
26 May 2010, 10:48
Clarke, Haddin & Johnson should be out of the T20 side.
Cousin Jed
26 May 2010, 11:17
Johnson averages 17 at just over 6.5 an over. Pretty comparable with both Tait and Nannes. Nothing wrong with those numbers.
Doodlesweaver
26 May 2010, 22:09
Johnson averages 17 at just over 6.5 an over. Pretty comparable with both Tait and Nannes. Nothing wrong with those numbers.
And quite a lot right with them.
If MJ was dropped, we'd possibly have a 9/10/11 of Bolly,Tait and Nannes. Or any combination of the three.
These guys can't hit boundaries and can't rotate the strike. That is why MJ ain't going anywhere even if he had mediocre stats (which he hasn't).
Sure his batting is unreliable but at least he can put bat to ball, unlike the other three.
Harris would be the only swap the Aussies would consider for MJ, I am pretty sure.
Bomber Bears
26 May 2010, 23:16
Copeland shits on Starc, should be in the side.
Good to see Usman get a run. Best young bat in Australia (well maybe equal of Hughes).
Ill Chicken
27 May 2010, 04:36
Johnson averages 17 at just over 6.5 an over. Pretty comparable with both Tait and Nannes. Nothing wrong with those numbers.
Reflective of teams being devastated by our opening sets. I don't disagree, his figures don't warrant him being dropped, his ability to perform in must win games does.
Ill Chicken
27 May 2010, 04:48
And quite a lot right with them.
If MJ was dropped, we'd possibly have a 9/10/11 of Bolly,Tait and Nannes. Or any combination of the three.
These guys can't hit boundaries and can't rotate the strike. That is why MJ ain't going anywhere even if he had mediocre stats (which he hasn't).
Sure his batting is unreliable but at least he can put bat to ball, unlike the other three.
Harris would be the only swap the Aussies would consider for MJ, I am pretty sure.
Ha. How many times did we get bowled out in the T20 series just gone? You're worrying about 9/10/11 when they'll virtually bat once every three games, if that. Didn't you read the stats breakdown where the number 7 averages facing 6 balls in a T20 innings.
Johnson isn't an all-rounder in the limited overs format. Harris is a better bat than him. I'd rather see Australia play two spinners as they're too scared to only go in with six bats (dropping Clarke the solution).
Doodlesweaver
27 May 2010, 05:10
Ha. How many times did we get bowled out in the T20 series just gone? You're worrying about 9/10/11 when they'll virtually bat once every three games, if that. Didn't you read the stats breakdown where the number 7 averages facing 6 balls in a T20 innings.
Johnson isn't an all-rounder in the limited overs format. Harris is a better bat than him. I'd rather see Australia play two spinners as they're too scared to only go in with six bats (dropping Clarke the solution).
He's not a mug either. Tait or Nannes would not have been able to bash a four first up then get off strike as he did in the semi.
But I agree we should be playing another spin bowler as Watson can't be treated as a fifth bowler in 20/20. But having Clarke at 3 means we need padding for the hitting.
Blue Dimension
27 May 2010, 13:35
Brendan Drew is a very surprising selection really, considdering he was often on the cuff of Tasmania's lineup. Not sure what his stats were like in the Ford Ranger cup, but he flew under my radar that's for sure. Personally could think of at last 5 other bowlers who I think have more potential than him at this point in time.
pistonbroke23
4 Jun 2010, 20:15
Ahead of Paine? Not even close. Paine is clearly the 2nd best keeper by a mile.
He is as good with the gloves as Paine and has a better 1st class ave than Paine and has 2 big knocks in finals.Seems a no brainer to me.What is really pissin me off is Henriques getting a start in our A squad.Can one of you blues following twerps explain this to me.Is it his ave of 33 with the bat or 38 with the ball that got him a gig,or maybe the color of his cap.
Because the first choice all-rounder, Mitch Marsh, is out with an ankle injury. I expected his averages to be much worse actually.
And Paine is miles ahead of Wade. Wade is fighting it out with Hartley and Ronchi for third choice keeper.
Doodlesweaver
6 Jun 2010, 02:56
Because the first choice all-rounder, Mitch Marsh, is out with an ankle injury. I expected his averages to be much worse actually.
And Paine is miles ahead of Wade. Wade is fighting it out with Hartley and Ronchi for third choice keeper.
Mitch Marsh probably wouldn't have played the four day match anyhow. There is no way they can play Henriques when they have Andrew McDonald for that role.
peternorth
6 Jun 2010, 10:50
clarke on wwos
- not disappointed with the way he played
- everyone has different roles (didnt say what his is)
- if he made more runs they wouldve made the final, and they made it anyway (ie so it doesnt really matter)
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27232201-5018870,00.html
Paine replaces Haddin for the ODIs
Wade called up to the Aust 'A' team
pistonbroke23
6 Jun 2010, 20:19
Because the first choice all-rounder, Mitch Marsh, is out with an ankle injury. I expected his averages to be much worse actually.
And Paine is miles ahead of Wade. Wade is fighting it out with Hartley and Ronchi for third choice keeper.
Wades selection as aus.A keeper to replace Paine may signal a change of policy from our selection panel.Word is the new strategy from our selecters is,if all else fails....give common sense a try.Failing that some good stats.are a back up plan.
Doodlesweaver
6 Jun 2010, 20:38
clarke on wwos
- not disappointed with the way he played
- everyone has different roles (didnt say what his is)
- if he made more runs they wouldve made the final, and they made it anyway (ie so it doesnt really matter)
And Haddin thinks Clarke is the best 20/20 player in the Australian squad.
What a mendacious bunch they are.
Doodlesweaver
6 Jun 2010, 20:40
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27232201-5018870,00.html
Paine replaces Haddin for the ODIs
Wade called up to the Aust 'A' team
That's good news. I like Tim Paine far more than Brad Haddin. He's a better all-round keeper.
whats_at_stake
7 Jun 2010, 11:33
That's good news. I like Tim Paine far more than Brad Haddin. He's a better all-round keeper.
More to do with Haddin's injury. Expect him to to come straight back in afterwards. I like Paine as well (for Twenty20 and ODI's)
Pinitchio
8 Jun 2010, 18:49
Good to see Matthew Wade has been picked for the Australian A side.
Ill Chicken
8 Jun 2010, 20:09
A head of Chris Hartley, got to be kidding.
Doodlesweaver
8 Jun 2010, 23:01
More to do with Haddin's injury. Expect him to to come straight back in afterwards. I like Paine as well (for Twenty20 and ODI's)
I know Haddin will be straight back in as soon as he claims he's ok.
They played him injured during the 20/20, he won't have to be much improved to be back in the team regardless of how well Tim Paine does.
idel one
10 Jun 2010, 15:16
Got a tweet from Queensland Cricket - Josh Hazlewood who is at the COE is off to England as a replacement for Mitchell Johnson whose elbow injury has flared up again.
Thought Ben Cutting would have been a shoe-in, but then I remembered he is out injured.
Hazelwood is a pretty handy young quick though - was looking forward to seeing him run around AB Field for the Aust 'A' side in a week or so. Ah well, have to hope Luke Feldman gets a call-up instead!
Cheers!
Cousin Jed
10 Jun 2010, 15:33
Johnson won't be going to the dodgy backyard lab to get his tattoo's in future then...
Drummond
10 Jun 2010, 16:18
Copeland shits on Starc, should be in the side.
Massively disagree. Starc >>>>> Copeland.
Starc is 19, Copeland is 24. I realise Copeland made a great impression at the end of the season, but for me there is no comparison, Starc's a much greater prospect.
Good to see Usman get a run. Best young bat in Australia (well maybe equal of Hughes).
This I completely agree with. Usman is a gun. :thumbsu: