South Africa in Australia (3 T20I's, 5 ODI's)

[ObieWan]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

Bailey averaged 37 at FC level. Whilst he may have been picked on ODI form, he had a decent FC platform.

Finch does not.

 

[Doodlesweaver]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

Well, that is Finch's plan, he's already said that he wants to get there through playing short format cricket.
He doesn't think his cruddy showing in the Shield should matter.

 

[Power Raid]

a great delivery

 

[Admiral Byng]

Merv Hughes is a Western Bulldogs fan?

 

[The_Reaper]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

Because it would be stupid.

If a bloke can't average 20 for Victoria what will he average for Australia?

Let him play for Victoria and if he starts scoring regular centuries for them then he comes into consideration

Edit: Let's save this for the test team thread

 

[4evablues]

I like Smith taking his time to get in.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Streaker!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

They realised they stuffed it up with Bailey! They won't make a dumb mistake again lol

 

[Ashton Agar]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

Bailey had actually shown something at first class level. There was plenty to suggest that Bailey would succeed.

There is nothing to suggest Finch will.

 

[Sea fog]

Merv Hughes is a Western Bulldogs fan?

Pretty sure he is.

 

[Black Diamond]

They picked Bailey on ODI form. Why wouldn't they do the same with Finch. If he plays crap in Test, then he'll get dropped and I'll accept he can't make it. If he plays well, then good on him and he may become a regular in the team

A large part of the reason they picked Bailey is because he is good tactically and in the dressing room. Contrast that with Finch who is pretty dumb.

 

[Moonwatcher]

The idea is to wait till someone else invades the pitch and distracts all the security.

 

[GROTTO]

Just read on cricinfo that spear chucker Ajmal is trying to make it for the WC.

I hope the ICC do not allow him to bowl, the WC is not the time for spear chuckers to be experimenting with their action.

Could someone explain to me something, can you chuck during a game and not get banned during the actual game?

Just another question, if you are batting on 99, hit the ball and run a single to get to your century but the umpire calls leg byes, can you appeal the decision? I gather no, but I wonder if this should be allowed?

 

[NSWCROW]

'straya

 

[Demonalke]

Just get him off the ******* ground... Why the * around? Let the crowd close their eyes and get the game going again...

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Shouldn't show or talk about ground invaders. Deny them publicity and YouTube.

 

[Moonwatcher]

People who walk near the sight screen should get the same treatment.

 

[Power Raid]

I feel a wicket coming

 

[Kappa]

Just make it 20 grand for anyone who runs onto the field

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Shouldn't show or talk about ground invaders. Deny them publicity and YouTube.

That's why it's all wide angle shots and not a closeup anymore.

 

[4evablues]

Looks like it could be good!

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Two rules that are ridiculous and waste time...

a) The ball should have to fit the rope to be a 4. The whole is he touching the rope thing is silly.

b) If the bat bounces after someone has made it home they shouldn't be able to be run out.

 

[GROTTO]

Just make it 20 grand for anyone who runs onto the field

Wouldnt mind seeing a 10 year or even a life ban to be honest. These people are not spectators nor do they respect the game.

 

[Power Raid]

How could you get drunk enough to streak on Carlton Mids?

looked to be a relative of de utensil

 

[Power Raid]

nice shot but great fielding