Pakistan vs Australia (in the UAE)

[The_Reaper]

Only question is Siddle or Hilfenhaus

The Australia A suggests Siddle given he was bowled the same as Johnson.

I guess he can be relied upon to bowl all day which could be useful in the heat

We're also getting all the wank media pieces about how 'he has regained his pace' and all that so I'd suggest his selection is pretty much guaranteed

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yes I agree that is how they will go, not saying I agree though

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Siddle definitely in the team, thanks. People forget how important he is to the side.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Hard to see it being anything other than this lineup then

warner
rogers
doolan
clarke
smith
marsh
haddin
o keefe
johnson
siddle
lyon

Pretty much. However - the 3rd quick is possible depends on the pitch I guess.

Such a pity Clarke's back won't let him bowl

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Only question is Siddle or Hilfenhaus

Rod Marsh is holding his cards close to his chest though.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Rod Marsh is holding his cards close to his chest though.

Can see that being the XII, with one of Siddle/Hilfenhaus being 12th man. Maxwell is just outside.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Can see that being the XII, with one of Siddle/Hilfenhaus being 12th man. Maxwell is just outside.

]I thought it was interesting that Maxwell went out to bat before Mitch Marsh in the second innings. Odd thing to do considering that Mitch really needed batting time if he was to certain to play.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

]I thought it was interesting that Maxwell went out to bat before Mitch Marsh in the second innings. Odd thing to do considering that Mitch really needed batting time if he was to certain to play.

Hardly. Maxwell is there to backup Clarke so if needed he will bat at 5 in the test series. Makes sense to leave Marsh where he will bat in the test series. Plus if we are playing 2 spinners we can't have Maxwell as well. As it is our 2 spinners are not elite.

 

[The_Reaper]

]I thought it was interesting that Maxwell went out to bat before Mitch Marsh in the second innings. Odd thing to do considering that Mitch really needed batting time if he was to certain to play.

Probably didn't want Marsh in the third over of the innings

 

[Damon_3388]

Only question is Siddle or Hilfenhaus

Hilfenhaus would get nothing out of what will probably be an absolute road of a pitch.

 

[The_Reaper]

Geoff Marsh is flying off to Dubai

Hilfenhaus would get nothing out of what will probably be an absolute road of a pitch.

It won't be a road.

 

[Damon_3388]

It won't be a road.

Won't it?

 

[The_Reaper]

Won't it?

Still some time for a bunsen

 

[Torz]

Won't it?

Didn't know the airport was inside a stadium in the UAE.

 

[The_Reaper]

No way that is the final pitch. Pakistan want to win this

 

[happy_eagle]

No way that is the final pitch. Pakistan want to win this

They must have money on a draw

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Siddle definitely in the team, thanks. People forget how important he is to the side.

To a degree. However I don't forget how pedestrian he looked in his last test.

 

[The_Reaper]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakista...ent/story/791017.html?comments=all#usrcomment

No pressure Mitch

 

[Carbine Chaos]

To a degree. However I don't forget how pedestrian he looked in his last test.

One test doesn't count out his value to the side. He at the very least deserves a shot to prove himself.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

One test doesn't count out his value to the side. He at the very least deserves a shot to prove himself.

Never said otherwise. I just would like him not bowling 130km pies.

 

[woofles]

Sids best form was when leading the attack without Johnson and Ryno, bowling shorter, more aggressive spells with his pace up. He's sacrificed that to a certain extent since probably our last tour of India as he's taken a more stock role involving longer spells and more contained lines but the conditions could help him get back into the wicket taking swing if we go with two spinners and he's used in four or five over bursts that allow him to really attack batsman. I'm tipping him to have a cracking series.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Sids best form was when leading the attack without Johnson and Ryno, bowling shorter, more aggressive spells with his pace up. He's sacrificed that to a certain extent since probably our last tour of India as he's taken a more stock role involving longer spells and more contained lines but the conditions could help him get back into the wicket taking swing if we go with two spinners and he's used in four or five over bursts that allow him to really attack batsman. I'm tipping him to have a cracking series.

Even with Johnson and Harris in the side I think for the most part that Siddle has done a fine job of containing, building up the pressure and creating wickets for the other bowlers. I find the fact that his spot is so tenuous right now to be ridiculous.

 

[woofles]

Even with Johnson and Harris in the side I think for the most part that Siddle has done a fine job of containing, building up the pressure and creating wickets for the other bowlers. I find the fact that his spot is so tenuous right now to be ridiculous.

No doubt about that, I wasn't arguing that he has been poor just that his role's changed recently and expectations on his wicket taking should have changed with them

 

[Mateyman]

Load up on Pakistan at $5. Sheesh, we're not that good that they should be rank outsiders at a place they've haven't lost a seres in ages.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Load up on Pakistan at $5. Sheesh, we're not that good that they should be rank outsiders at a place they've haven't lost a seres in ages.

You seen Pakistan recently? There is a reason they are $5. Won't be a stroll in the park, but I expect us to win.