Australia vs India - Third Test @ MCG - Dec 26-30 - Day 1

[TN25]

IN Burns, Harris OUT M. Marsh, Starc

Australia XI: David Warner, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Joe Burns, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Very cool this morning but I don't think rain will be an issue, it looks like it's mostly cleared away already

Looking forward to this, will be watching from home today and heading in tomorrow.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

Looks like it will be cool and, mostly, dry for five days.
Slight chance of rain this morning into early afternoon today, and small chance on the 30th.

Overcast and cool today, which might leave a bit more life in the pitch for longer if there is any to begin with.

 

[TN25]

It was pouring south east of Victoria at about 7:30am. Very patchy rain though. It seems to have cleared up now though

 

[floodbuster]

Lets try and keep this on the game peeps.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Lets try and keep this on the game peeps.

The weather is relevant to the game.

 

[floodbuster]

The weather is relevant to the game.

Thought it might get taken that way lol, but I meant for TN25 and some others talking about certain commentators. hahaha

 

[Ashton Agar]

Burns is not a number 6. Watson is not a number 3. Ridiculous batting order, both swap positions and it's perfect for both of them. I also don't think Shaun Marsh is a number 5 but that's where he's been batting for WA.

It was pouring south east of Victoria at about 7:30am. Very patchy rain though. It seems to have cleared up now though

Very on and off. Another little patch of light rain just stopped.

 

[floodbuster]

So who's going today? or are you there yet already . Any pics coming.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Burns is not a number 6. Watson is not a number 3. Ridiculous batting order, both swap positions and it's perfect for both of them. I also don't think Shaun Marsh is a number 5 but that's where he's been batting for WA.

Agree. Very surprised to see the stated batting order. The batting order can be changed though so I am hoping that Watson and Burns will in fact swap.

 

[floodbuster]

Agree. Very surprised to see the stated batting order. The batting order can be changed though so I am hoping that Watson and Burns will in fact swap.

FACT!!!

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

Burns is not a number 6. Watson is not a number 3. Ridiculous batting order, both swap positions and it's perfect for both of them. I also don't think Shaun Marsh is a number 5 but that's where he's been batting for WA.

Very on and off. Another little patch of light rain just stopped.

Agree with the bold. Burns is opening these days but has played plenty in the middle order for Qld. Six would be ideal to come in, if all the five above deserved to be above.

 

[stmookeyj]

So who's going today? or are you there yet already . Any pics coming.

Just about to seek out the train to head to the city. Sun's out in Preston but apparently cool outdoors so rugged up accordingly.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

Thought it might get taken that way lol, but I meant for TN25 and some others talking about certain commentators. hahaha

But if we can't complain about Michael Slater what are going to do? Complaining about Watson is all well and good, but he'll only take part for 15 minutes if Australia bats first.

 

[floodbuster]

But if we can't complain about Michael Slater what are going to do? Complaining about Watson is all well and good, but he'll only take part for 15 minutes if Australia bats first.

Over rating him a bit there eh!

 

[Dan Cooper]

Agree. Very surprised to see the stated batting order. The batting order can be changed though so I am hoping that Watson and Burns will in fact swap.

Rightly or wrongly, the Aussies have tended to slot new batsmen into the line-up at 5 or 6.

There is some speculation that because Watson was struck on the head in the nets he might bat somewhere other than 3. What rubbish. If he isn't right he won't play. If he is right he will bat where they put him.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Full day of cricket, starting with a bit New Zealand v Sri Lanka on FS1, then the Boxing Day test, then the Big Bash tonight.

 

[Steinfreo]

is watson married to someone importants mum? the more poorly thee guy plays the more glowing the reviews of his performance and general importance to the team become. Its like s marsh the closer hegets to his inevitable failure as a team player he gets the more 'gifted' he becomes.

 

[floodbuster]

Geez that footage of Richie reminds me of the Steve Jobs photo

Good luck mate your voice will stick with everyone forever.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

is watson married to someone importants mum? the more poorly thee guy plays the more glowing the reviews of his performance and general importance to the team become. Its like s marsh the closer hegets to his inevitable failure as a team player he gets the more 'gifted' he becomes.

That happens with everyone who is under pressure though. And I'd rather see it that way, at least from the players and in public form others around the team. Once he is in the side, those aroiund him should be backing him rather than putting more pressure on him. I'd hate to see them sniping at each other (and despite publicly campaigning for certain spots in the order over a number of years, even Watson hasn't actually had a go at another player in the media).

 

[Bucking Beads]

So excited for Joe Burns. I really hope he can get in the runs and force the selectors hands in regards to Shane Watson or Shaun Marsh. Should be another cracker test. I'd love to see Mitch run through them again.

 

[Ashton Agar]

How good is it having Bill back in the box. It's not a Boxing Day test without Bill calling the first ball of the match.

 

[floodbuster]

Congrats "Monty".

 

[Dan Cooper]

47 minutes til the first ball is bowled. But who's counting

 

[floodbuster]

See that, that's what happens with no DRS