Pakistan vs Australia (in the UAE)

[Illinois Nazi]

Last I checked though 37 is better than 0, 19 and whatever Rogers got. So having a go at him based on his performance today is harsh.

The issue isn't the runs he got. It's the way he got out after putting himself in a position to score so many more.

Same applies to Warner, btw.

 

[1990crow]

Smiths decision shouldn't have been given. Rubbish umpiring.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

This is feeling all too much like the tour to Indian, with accompanying all-rounder panic picks and nothing for the quicks in the tracks. Has there been a homework issue that we haven't been told about?

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Since we got bowled out for 49 in Seth Efrica?

Least the wicket was alive in that game and we were facing the best pace combination in the game.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Smiths decision shouldn't have been given. Rubbish umpiring.

So you want a bigger margin on "umpire's call"?

I could live with that, but there'd be plenty of whinging about it.

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Hoping that Clarke and Marsh can do what Clarke and MoHen did in the first test in India last year. Similar situation, team on the ropes with Captain and rookie allrounder at the crease.

 

[Damon_3388]

Clarke looking good here.

 

[yakka man]

For WA blokes Voges has his 50 and Bancroft is in the 90s. We're 20 runs off a first innings lead with 8 wickets in hand



Last time I checked getting out slogging when we're 500 behind is ******ed.

Getting out on batting pitches to balls that don't spin is ****ed too. Most of our batsmen have been disgraceful this series. Singling one out is weak, especially when he gets a half decent score.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Hoping that Clarke and Marsh can do what Clarke and MoHen did in the first test in India last year. Similar situation, team on the ropes with Captain and rookie allrounder at the crease.

Hopefully, although I think it's already too late.

Would be good for Marsh's development though.

 

[Millky95]

I get that. But Warner got out in an equally stupid way. Maxwell got out playing the way the selectors knew he would play. Which is why he should've batted down the order.

I completely agree. Warner however has proven how quality he is therefore worth the 16s off 19s

 

[The_Reaper]

Hopefully, although I think it's already too late.

Would be good for Marsh's development though.

Hopefully Marsh does enough to keep his spot against the Indians.

Could be great for his development

 

[King Elvis]

Getting out on batting pitches to balls that don't spin is ****** too. Most of our batsmen have been disgraceful this series. Singling one out is weak, especially when he gets a half decent score.

He shouldn't be in the squad, little loan the XI!!

 

[Millky95]

Hopefully Marsh does enough to keep his spot against the Indians.

Could be great for his development

Marsh makes 50-70~ this game he will

 

[Kram]

Well at least WA are going alright today.

 

[MisterMarcus]

We're at the point where we're glad when the interval comes.......

 

[The_Reaper]

Well at least WA are going alright today.

They're doing their best to give Bancroft the mozz

 

[Doodlesweaver]

Hopefully Marsh does enough to keep his spot against the Indians.

Could be great for his development

Don't see how he can if Watson is fit.

 

[The_Reaper]

Don't see how he can if Watson is fit.

Not sure why Watto is an automatic selection

 

[Doodlesweaver]

They're doing their best to give Bancroft the mozz

I'm nervous for him. His grandad is a massive cricket fan, he's one of my father's more scaly mates.

 

[Millky95]

Don't see how he can if Watson is fit.

Not if he isn't fit to bowl. Then he comes in at three and Marsh stays

Not sure why Watto is an automatic selection

When he is fully fit to bowl and in form, best all rounder in Ausralia

 

[The_Reaper]

Not if he isn't fit to bowl. Then he comes in at three and Marsh stays


When he is fully fit to bowl and in form, best all rounder in Ausralia

Big call.
Best limited overs opening batsman in the country though

 

[King Elvis]

Not sure why Watto is an automatic selection

Would probably be our best bowler if fit in these conditions.

 

[The_Reaper]

Well at least WA are going alright today.

Got the lead now

 

[bombersfan4000]

Given the context of the match, do you think that he has done 'far more' than most of our other batsmen?

he looked alright, but he didn't need to dance down the wicket, for a slog.
Maxwell bats 5 or 6 for victoria & for Australia in the ODI & t20s, WTF are they trying to make him a test number 3 for then!
he should be batting at 5 or 6.
clarke or Smith need to bat as they are the best batsment in the team

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

This is quite possibly the worst batting performance i can remember.

Watson 4
Hughes 9
Ponting 0
Clarke 2
Hussey 0
Haddin 0
Johnson 3
Harris 3
Siddle 12no
Marsh 0
Lyon 14
Extra 0
Total 47