Combination of part timers, the same as we've done in 95% of ODIs Australia has ever played.Who will be the 5th bowler without Stoinis?
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Combination of part timers, the same as we've done in 95% of ODIs Australia has ever played.Who will be the 5th bowler without Stoinis?
He's never batted below #3 in an ODI. However, if he's not capable of batting at #3 or lower then he won't be playing during the World Cup. Warner is the 1st opener picked, and (as Captain) Finch is the 2nd.Khawaja is rubbish st #3, but a decent opener, so that would be giving up the World Cup!
I think Finch is a likely in as a starter for the World Cup, being the captain. However, if his form remains poor with average below 20s in a couple of games, then he needs to be demoted for another batter we pick.The Pakistan UAE tour will decide the spots.
Bloody Ponting is backing Marsh in too to make things difficult.
My ideal side has no Finch (if he can't find consistent form in the UAE/IPL)
We can't carry a player who is averaging 20's. We would barely look at him for a state squad with his numbers over the last year.
Starc is under an injury cloud, he better show some form in the IPL before we pick him, otherwise he can sit out. He's been well down on form this year.
If he finds some form he's a matchwinner.
We play 2 warm-up matches in Bristol vs Sri Lanka and England leading into the World Cup games. Everyone in the 15 man squad should get a go over the 2 matches.
I'd have Short in my ideal team too, as he can provide a few overs of spin, as well as destructive batting, but it won't happen, Turner goes too for the bench.
My ideal 15
1. Warner
2. Khawaja
3. Smith
4. Stoinis
5. Handscomb
6. Maxwell
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Richardson
11. Zampa
12. Turner
13. Coulter-Nile
14. Behrendorff
15. Short
5th bowler is shared between Stoinis and Maxwell .. make Smith and Warner roll their arms over too, to add some variation and make them earn their keep.
Likely selected 15
1. Finch (C)
2. Khawaja
3. Warner
4. Smith
5. Stoinis
6. Handsomb
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Richardson
11. Zampa
12. Marsh
13. Coulter-Nile
14. Behrendorff
15. Maxwell
+My ideal side has no Finch (if he can't find consistent form in the UAE/IPL) We can't carry a player who is averaging 20's. We would barely look at him for a state squad with his numbers over the last year.
Aussie selectors have persevered with Finch and after the 3-2 win in India are probably thinking:I think Finch is a likely in as a starter for the World Cup, being the captain. However, if his form remains poor with average below 20s in a couple of games, then he needs to be demoted for another batter we pick.
1) Yes; furthermore his numbers as an opener are much better than at #3. If Khawaja plays, he should open, which clashes directly with Warner/Finch at 1 and 2.1) He's never batted below #3 in an ODI. However, if he's not capable of batting at #3 or lower then he won't be playing during the World Cup. 2) Warner is the 1st opener picked, and (as Captain) Finch is the 2nd.
Really good summary of Finch's (out-of-)form. Like yourself, I like Finch-the-bloke and as Captain, but it's really just not enough.Not sure that being a good captain makes up for the sheer lack of runs. Up until the recent wins over India we had a shocking win/loss ODi record over the last year. So it's not like we were winning every game due to Finch's captaincy skills.
Really good summary of Finch's (out-of-)form. Like yourself, I like Finch-the-bloke and as Captain, but it's really just not enough.
Highlighted sentence is the real problem, isn't it?
Five games!!! HahahahahahaQuoted for Kristof
Stop posting like a complete prat making statements without checking the facts!
Khawaja has batted at #3 in 40% of his games & been a failure, but has a great record opening.
10 of 25 games actually.Five games!!! Hahahahahaha
10 of 25 games actually.
40% is statistically material.
You could apologise for being a prat, but no you double down.
10 of 25 games actually.
40% is statistically material.
You could apologise for being a prat, but no you double down.
Not sure why you’d pick Khawaja to open especially when there’s not significant data to show he’s any good in that positionHere's what I'd like to see
1. Warner
2. Khawaja
3. Smith
4. Handscomb
5. Stoinis
6. Maxwell
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Richardson
11. Zampa
12. Shaun Marsh
13. Lyon
14. Behrendorff
15. Probably Finch
Not sure why you’d pick Khawaja to open especially when there’s not significant data to show he’s any good in that position
Funny enough I agree with you with the ideal XI. The issue is Finch is captain, which means someone more deserving is likely to make way.Here's what I'd like to see
1. Warner
2. Khawaja
3. Smith
4. Handscomb
5. Stoinis
6. Maxwell
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Richardson
11. Zampa
12. Shaun Marsh
13. Lyon
14. Behrendorff
15. Probably Finch
Probably Cummins who is vice captain with Carey.Who captains if Finch doesn't play?
Alex CanaryWho captains if Finch doesn't play?