Australia v Sri Lanka; 2nd Test @ Manuka Oval Feb 1-5.

[Gough]

Awesome get to hear the banging Lankan anthem again. *waves lighter in the air*

 

[Wedge McManus]

Awesome get to hear the banging Lankan anthem again. *waves lighter in the air*

That was one of the most painful things to hear on a cricket field. Yay starcy

 

[strewthcobber]

Don't think they've ever done that before? Think Rogers played county before an ashes series. Remember reading there's only 5 or so open spots for internationals anyway.

Renshaw's UK passport means he's not an international player right?

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[Badesumofu]

Good thing there's no 'umpire's call' on bowled. Nice ball, though. Starc looking pretty good again.

 

[Wedge McManus]

Renshaw's UK passport means he's not an international player right?

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I believe that's true. To think rensannity could have occurred on English soil!!!

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Awesome get to hear the banging Lankan anthem again. *waves lighter in the air*

I guess it's better than listening to Alyssa Healy in the commentary.

 

[Wedge McManus]

I guess it's better than listening to Alyssa Healy in the commentary.

Howie's up her arse too. His brown nose is getting a workout today

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

And Warner wasn't pathetic for walking off in a club match, then his wife coming out on tv and lying about how the sledging had been personal?

Warner is a disgrace to the country!

A disgrace to the country for walking off in a grade match?

 

[Jimthegreat]

And Warner wasn't pathetic for walking off in a club match, then his wife coming out on tv and lying about how the sledging had been personal?

Warner is a disgrace to the country!

Right now i don't care about any of that shit. All I care about is getting them back in the side, making runs and stabilising our batting. What they are like in the media, how they go about things, don't give a F, as long as there's no sandpaper involved...lol. Leave it to others to worry about such shit. Don't want choir boys, that's done us no good, just wants bloke who can win games.

 

[Len Nicodemo]

Yes, one where the actual players who have performed get given a chance before being written off for pereceived weakness.

There is way too much focus on a beautiful technique between CA selectors and fans alike.

Give me a side with Burns in it over a side with Harris/Labalababala anyday. Proven runs and centuries mean more to me than a pretty technique but nothing of substance.

Agreed. This notion that we need perfect technique without a flaw is ridiculous. The reality right now is that we are at a lower point than we have been in a long time. The standard just is not as good. We can not keep nit picking over technique and every flaw that might exist. Let's just acknowledge what we have.

Burns - 15 tests and in 8 innings has scored 50+ including 4 centuries. Bar Khawaja, Smith & Warner (Who are not even playing), who else has those numbers for Australia? Does he start in England? Absolutely, unless something disastrous happens between now and then he is an absolute lock.

Patterson - Obviously not a walk up start but he'd be ahead of plenty others. Has an excellent technique, composure, level of patience, and ability to build an innings in a test match.

The one i am sceptical about is Harris at this point. If Usman can have a strong Shield finish (providing he plays) then i might consider him as an opening prospect in England. Harris might make way. Or perhaps Usman does not start and Renshaw comes in? Hard to know. Can Renshaw or Harris bat at 3? Most likely. My starting line up in England;

Warner
Burns
Khawaja / Harris / Renshaw
Smith
Head
Patterson
Paine
Cummins
Starc
Lyon
Richardson / Pattinson

 

[Wedge McManus]

As good a slipper as we've ever had imo. The guy makes it look so easy. Labuscatchne

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Why do we have to go through this every time now when a slipper takes a clean catch?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

As good a slipper as we've ever had imo. The guy makes it look so easy. Labuscatchne

This is why I’d almost carry him. Dead set gun in the field unlike Khawaja lol

 

[Wedge McManus]

Absolutely pathetic once again from Sri Lanka. Really don't want to see them out here again. Let's give NZ more tests here. If teams don't have the guts to compete they can piss off

 

[Badesumofu]

Absolutely pathetic once again from Sri Lanka. Really don't want to see them out here again. Let's give NZ more tests here. If teams don't have the guts to compete they can piss off

A 3 Test series against NZ this Summer would have been really interesting*.

*soul destroying

 

[Wedge McManus]

This is why I’d almost carry him. Dead set gun in the field unlike Khawaja lol

Khawaja gets a pass cos his brother is about to go to prison for a long time. I'd be gentle on him. He's a class act. Shit fielder tho I agree

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Absolutely pathetic once again from Sri Lanka. Really don't want to see them out here again. Let's give NZ more tests here. If teams don't have the guts to compete they can piss off

We need more of these tests while half our batting lineup is missing!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Khawaja gets a pass cos his brother is about to go to prison for a long time. I'd be gentle on him. He's a class act. Shit fielder tho I agree

More talking about his fielding one fluke in Adelaide doesn’t mean he’s not awful! Should put him at backstop!

 

[Wedge McManus]

We need more of these tests while half our batting lineup is missing!

Apart from starc finding his mojo and ussie getting his feet moving these contests probably aren't good for anyone concerned. I can't believe how unprofessional the Lankans are

 

[Sammo360]

Absolutely pathetic once again from Sri Lanka. Really don't want to see them out here again. Let's give NZ more tests here. If teams don't have the guts to compete they can piss off

Sri Lanka probably said the same thing after they smashed us 3-0 in 2016.

 

[BACCS]

The Starc bowled dismissal shows he’s getting a lot of confidence back, which is a great sign. Hitting the top of leg stump is beautiful to watch, and would get any left handed opener.

 

[Wedge McManus]

More talking about his fielding one fluke in Adelaide doesn’t mean he’s not awful! Should put him at backstop!

Don't care where they hide him in the field as long as he's on the field

 

[Wedge McManus]

They probably said the same thing after they smashed us 3-0 in 2016.

On their rolled mud pitches that spin square from ball one. Worst pitch doctoring ever

 

[LukeParkerno1]

The Starc bowled dismissal shows he’s getting a lot of confidence back, which is a great sign. Hitting the top of leg stump is beautiful to watch, and would get any left handed opener.

It’s amazing when you bowl at the stumps!

 

[Gough]

On their rolled mud pitches that spin square from ball one. Worst pitch doctoring ever

It's home ground advantage, we could prepare pitches that favour our side too but CA prefer five day Tests.