Australia's World T20 Squad (March 2016)

[ep2018]

You obviously haven't seen him bat much this season then.

His only good game this past BBL was against the Thunder where every mishit went to the boundary... the sort of game 9/10 times you're out for <10.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yeah but Finchey's bowlin man

Thankfully he isn't captain! He's the only one that rates his 'bowling'...lets just say Craig Simmons is a better bowler!

 

[HappyGoLucky92]

Not going for the same position. Personally Agar wouldn't be in my squad, although I like the fact selectors are taking a punt. Bailey was dreadful in the IPL, we are playing in India.

Dreadful? Had his best tournament runs wise?? And taking a punt....... in a World Cup?? C'mon, mate.........

 

[Demosthenes]

Agar over Boyce? Man, if I was Cam I would be burning down CA headquarters right about now.

The rest of the selections, I can kind of understand. Not necessarily agree with, but the logic makes sense. Don't get that one though.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Agar over Boyce? Man, if I was Cam I would be burning down CA headquarters right about now.

The rest of the selections, I can kind of understand. Not necessarily agree with, but the logic makes sense. Don't get that one though.

It is quite clearly Zampa over Boyce. Agar has been chosen more for his all-round capabilities.

 

[Demosthenes]

Well that seems a little unnecessary, given the side is already overflowing with allrounders.

 

[happy_eagle]

Well that seems a little unnecessary, given the side is already overflowing with allrounders.

Its interesting that the two best T20 sides in the World (India and West Indies) have completely different team set ups
India really only play 4 bowling options and then an all rounder. They like to stack the side with pure bats
West Indies on the other hand produce a lot of all rounders. They will more than likely have Pollard, Russell, Bravo, Holder and Gayle all in the one side

 

[Mr Commissioner]

Some look at it from a batt/all/bowler perspective.

The blokes who have been picked as Allrounders all have something in common - obscene hand speed.

Something major league baseball clubs draft on.

 

[lionbear]

Must admit Wade hasn't looked to international standard since the new year so his dropping was the right call.

But Neville ahead of Paine baffles me.

Neville, I think one of the best Test keepers in the world, but Paine's form during the big bash had me puttting him in ahead of Neville.

 

[Lebbo73]

Interesting reading the paper today it seems Mark Waugh has the sole selection duty for the tournament and he will choose between Finch and Khawaja for the opening spot. Apparently Warner is safe and Watson will feature so the only choice is between the no2 batsman in the world and Khawaja.

Not sure how Warner is safe yet the bloke who averages over 40 @ 150 s/r and is ranked no2 in the world has to fight for his spot???

This is the side I would pick for the first game:
Aaron Finch
Shane Watson
Usman Khawaja
David Warner
Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell
James Faulkner
John Hastings
Peter Neville
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Adam Zampa

 

[ioppolo]

Selectors aren't putting Warner at 4.

 

[peternorth]

Must admit Wade hasn't looked to international standard since the new year so his dropping was the right call.

But Neville ahead of Paine baffles me.

Neville, I think one of the best Test keepers in the world, but Paine's form during the big bash had me puttting him in ahead of Neville.

if nev was picked because he's the best gloveman in the land, then pick him for all formats. selectors have a list of reasons and pick and choose whenever it suits.

 

[The_Reaper]

if nev was picked because he's the best gloveman in the land, then pick him for all formats. selectors have a list of reasons and pick and choose whenever it suits.

they overated Wade's batting

 

[Lebbo73]

Selectors aren't putting Warner at 4.

They should for the good of the side. Those top 3 have to be there!

 

[Mego Red]

This is the side I would pick for the first game:
Aaron Finch
Shane Watson
Usman Khawaja
David Warner
Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell
James Faulkner
John Hastings
Peter Neville
Nathan Coulter-Nile
Adam Zampa

I like this side, though I think Mitch Marsh has been batting AND bowling better than Faulkner.

 

[Lebbo73]

I like this side, though I think Mitch Marsh has been batting AND bowling better than Faulkner.

I do agree with that but Faulkner's variety should be more effective on the lower and slower Indian wickets.

 

[aussie1st]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket...e/news-story/0b4fc502e6c6b39ec41034d3ca57365b

Right on queue Watto breaks down again just as he is hitting a purple patch.

 

[Van_Dyke]

If this isn't typical Shane Watson, I don't know what is.

 

[Wallaby]

They'll probably still take him - he won't be fit and he will disappoint.







Again.

 

[gym4life]

He'll still dominate.

 

[Cleavy]

#wattolotto

 

[Doodlesweaver]

They'll probably still take him - he won't be fit and he will disappoint.







Again.

If he' not fit, they won't take him. They've already named 2 dicey players as regards injury. They won't go for a third.

 

[gbatman]

1. Watson
2. Finch
3. Khawaja
4. Warner
5. Smith
6. Maxwell
7. Nevill
8. Faulkner
9. Agar/Hastings
10. Marsh
11. Boyce/Zampa

Would go in something like this.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

1. Watson
2. Finch
3. Khawaja
4. Warner
5. Smith
6. Maxwell
7. Nevill
8. Faulkner
9. Agar/Hastings
10. Marsh
11. Boyce/Zampa

Would go in something like this.

Marsh at 10?

 

[JackOutback]

1. Watson
2. Finch
3. Khawaja
4. Warner
5. Smith
6. Maxwell
7. Nevill
8. Faulkner
9. Agar/Hastings
10. Marsh
11. Boyce/Zampa

Would go in something like this.

Not a single dedicated paceman (if you go with Agar over Hastings)?