Changes for Boxing Day - In: J.Burns Out: M.Marsh

[Sweet Jesus]

I'm convinced Ludeman or Wade would be more worthwhile in the side than a 37yo that's had one good series with the bat in 3 years yes.

Based on Ludeman's FC average of 25?

He may not be. I like Marsh and want it to work for him but he just doesn't seem to have the head for test cricket.

What about the crucial century he scored against South Africa three Tests ago?

Struggling against India playing away doesn't fill me with confidence him in England either.

Why? That seems like a long bow to draw.

Cowan is in sparkling form in the shield. While we have top order players consistently giving nothing I think he should be given another chance although he must make it count this time.

Shaun Marsh was also in good Sheffield Shield form before being recalled. Now you want him dropped after one Test.

 

[Kram]

Geez imagine how many changes some people would want if Australia were 0-2 instead of 2-0.

 

[The Casey Cat]

Based on Ludeman's FC average of 25?

Anything would likely be better than Haddin at the moment. Anything.

Shaun Marsh was also in good Sheffield Shield form before being recalled. Now you want him dropped after one Test.

Would love for him to prove me wrong but I don't think it will happen. Cowan is in very good form, would be a good option for #3 and may well then be able to open when Rogers finishes up in a year or so. Watson performing like he does at #3 is utterly ridiculous.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Anything would likely be better than Haddin at the moment. Anything.

You can't just start picking guys out of a hat because Haddin is out of form.

Would love for him to prove me wrong but I don't think it will happen. Cowan is in very good form, would be a good option for #3 and may well then be able to open when Rogers finishes up in a year or so.

Again, you seem to be ignoring the fact that Shaun Marsh was also in good FC form before he was recalled and that he scored an excellent Test century three matches ago. Those are the reasons for his selection.

I agree that Cowan could replace Rogers some time next year. But that's not a reason to pick him now.

 

[BarneyBent]

Don't hate the Burns selection, but would have preferred Cowan at 3, Watson to 6. Ah well, guess it's a look to the future.

 

[western royboy]

I'm convinced Ludeman or Wade would be more worthwhile in the side than a 37yo that's had one good series with the bat in 3 years yes.

No one would be more happy to see Ludeman in the side, but seriously he's about 6th in line, one innings in a T20 and wango people want him in the test team - not realistic.

 

[Scotland]

This thread makes my brain hurt.

We should drop a guy who was in good form in the shield who has an underwhelming test record for a guy who is in good form in the shield and has an underwhelming test record. Good-o.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

This thread makes my brain hurt.

We should drop a guy who was in good form in the shield who has an underwhelming test record for a guy who is in good form in the shield and has an underwhelming test record. Good-o.

It's almost as if some people like change for the sake of change.

 

[Scotland]

James Hopes has taken 17 wickets @ 20 and scored 217 runs. He should totally be in.

 

[The_Reaper]

Dan Christian is dominating at the top of the order.

He should be in for Marsh

 

[Millky95]

You'd think Christian would be in if both Watson and Marsh weren't fit.

 

[sherb]

Congrats Joe Burns.

Hope you do well.

 

[western royboy]

Dan Christian is dominating at the top of the order.

He should be in for Marsh

Surely, hopefully you are joking. #nomoremuppettsintestteam

 

[Kram]

James Hopes has taken 17 wickets @ 20 and scored 217 runs. He should totally be in.

Selectors just looking at season stats is how Pastings managed to steal a baggy green

 

[1990crow]

Don't hate the Burns selection, but would have preferred Cowan at 3, Watson to 6. Ah well, guess it's a look to the future.

No thanks. Cowan, Watson would have to be the worst teaming ever.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Dan Christian is dominating at the top of the order.

He should be in for Marsh

You'd think Christian would be in if both Watson and Marsh weren't fit.

I reckon Henriques will get another go at some point.

 

[The_Reaper]

I reckon Henriques will get another go at some point.

Henriques is behind Mitch Marsh and competing for the same spot

I'm taking the piss out people's tendency to go onto cricinfo and look at the leading runscorers/wickettakers when selecting teams by suggesting Christian.

 

[Millky95]

I reckon Henriques will get another go at some point.

I would love to see him back as a 4th seamer. But Christian has been batting at 3 for Victoria so he is pretty much a straight swap for Watson

 

[1990crow]

I reckon Henriques will get another go at some point.

And why not, did pretty well in India and didn't really deserve to be dropped based on how he performed.

 

[The_Reaper]

I would love to see him back as a 4th seamer. But Christian has been batting at 3 for Victoria so he is pretty much a straight swap for Watson

Christian couldn't bat in the top 7 in a test team

 

[Millky95]

Christian couldn't bat in the top 7 in a test team

63.66 average this year batting up the order for Victoria.

 

[The_Reaper]

63.66 average this year batting up the order for Victoria.

Says more about Sheffield Shield than anything else

 

[The_Reaper]

I can just imagine the first test of the Ashes next year. Overcast conditions with Anderson and Broad running in to face our number 3 - Dan Christian

 

[western royboy]

Says more about Sheffield Shield than anything else

And the pitches

 

[Millky95]

I can just imagine the first test of the Ashes next year. Overcast conditions with Anderson and Broad running in to face our number 3 - Dan Christian

Same with Watson tbh