LukeParkerno1
Post-Human
Best news I've heard for a while, now to just get rid of Haddin and cricket may be watchable again
Not if it means Wade is keeper! The bloke can't catch!
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Best news I've heard for a while, now to just get rid of Haddin and cricket may be watchable again
Best news I've heard for a while, now to just get rid of Haddin and cricket may be watchable again
I'm sorry, but...
Which part hasn't been 'watchable' enough for you?
The 151 on debut? Batting superbly to help us win the 07 WC? Taking a 3-fer at the end of the 5th day (second last over IIRC) of a test against India for the win? The absolute demolition of everything bowlers could throw at him during 2012, including a 329*, 210, 259* and 230? Leading Australia to a whitewash of the English to retake the urn?
I get that his off-field stuff hasn't been to everyone's taste, but how could you not enjoy watching this guy play cricket?
The other concern is if he keeps on doing hammys, getting through 5 day test matches.
So perhaps ODI specialist instead?
Poor bloke, love his endeavour and positivity but his body can't take a trick.
Wade is far better with the gloves than he was two years ago. However, the bloke can't catch.Not if it means Wade is keeper! The bloke can't catch!
Mid on was where he did this injury...In a way I'd give him the option of playing even at 20% for a farewell test in Sydney. I honestly doubt his body can get to the Ashes. Clarke can play at 20% in Sydney against this Indian side. Plonk him at mid on in the field.
it's the hamstring that's causing the back problems. He'll never be free of back problems whilst the hamstring continually fails.
Plenty left in him.. 3 more years. Just scored a 100 and has much more to give..
Hopefully he takes the time to rest this time around and actually allows himself to recover. There are no Tests after this series for quite a while so the pressure won't be there to come back early.
I thought his back issues were due to a fused disc or something like that, that naturally deteriorates over time and then the stresses in his back put too much pressure on hamstrings?
Taking 3 wickets at end of that test against India. I remember that day so clearly. One of my all time favourite cricket moments. It will be hard to see him go.I'm sorry, but...
Which part hasn't been 'watchable' enough for you?
The 151 on debut? Batting superbly to help us win the 07 WC? Taking a 3-fer at the end of the 5th day (second last over IIRC) of a test against India for the win? The absolute demolition of everything bowlers could throw at him during 2012, including a 329*, 210, 259* and 230? Leading Australia to a whitewash of the English to retake the urn?
I get that his off-field stuff hasn't been to everyone's taste, but how could you not enjoy watching this guy play cricket?
Yes, I think he can continue playing Test cricket for another 2-3 years still, but only so long as he drops all other forms of the game from his calendar. As I've stated earlier, from what I understand about Clarke's back condition, it is very similar to mine, so I have some empathy as to what he would be going through.
IMHO, Just playing Sheffield Shield for NSW and Test matches for Australia, allowing him ample time to manage his injury, would see him remain in the game for the next few seasons.
2-3 years.. that's gotta be a joke
He might never play again
His back is permanently rooted and his hamstrings tear as soon as he has to put pressure on them
Next ashes will be his last series if he makes it to them, sad ending for a brilliant career
I'm starting to worry that we will end up with a situation where we lose a whole lot of experience in one go, again.
had to check myself. Debuted in 2004. Vividly remember him taking 3 wickets against India on day 5 with only 2 overs remaining. God that was a sweet victory.His career has absolutely flown by, he's on the verge of retirement and I swear it was only yesterday he debuted.
Not necessarily, every case is different. Back pain can often be caused due to compensation of Multifidi, lower erector spinae and QL muscle's, which are forced to remain at increased tension due to a hamstring weakness and a pelvic tilt. It all depends on what the first injury was and how the compensation pattern developed.Correct. Hamstring problems are usually born from back weakness, not the other way around.
Wouldn't say captaining an Ashes win in England is a sad way to bow out!2-3 years.. that's gotta be a joke
He might never play again
His back is permanently rooted and his hamstrings tear as soon as he has to put pressure on them
Next ashes will be his last series if he makes it to them, sad ending for a brilliant career
What we would give to have Phil Hughes in there as well to help cover the loss of experience!A little concerning, but with the bowlers waiting in the wings (Starc, Haze, Cummins, Bird), Wade behind Haddin, and Smith and Warner looking capable of carrying the batting, hopefully we're slightly more prepared this time. Would be nice if a couple of the young batsmen could pile more pressure on Rogers and Watto in the back half of the Shield.
Hoping Pup can play the ashes, he deserves to captain us to a win over there to end a brilliant career. We don't need him for the World Cup IMO.