changes for boxing day test.

[LukeParkerno1]

So much time that he's not even fit for the first BBL match

The 2nd match is more the timeframe. 1 match is more than plenty.

 

[The_Reaper]

The 2nd match is more the timeframe. 1 match is more than plenty.

lol

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Minor?? It's been 4 weeks and he still hasn't been passed fit . Getting through 1 BBL match simply isn't enough.

If he is fit I believe him. Hasn't really shown otherwise in his career. I'd rather him in the side rather than throw things at the TV with Burns so called 'technique'

 

[The_Reaper]

At this point I'll remind everyone that earlier this year you could get LPN1's posts and the only difference from now is that you would input Shaun Marsh for Burns and Burns was the guy he was advocating to be selected

 

[Stopher]

- Proving fitness for a Test in a T20 game

- Disregarding bowling form for the sake of what the speed gun says

- Breaking up an opening pair averaging near 100 for an all-rounder who isn't so all-round right now.

It's all a bit nuts, I reckon

 

[Bucking Beads]

If he is fit I believe him. Hasn't really shown otherwise in his career. I'd rather him in the side rather than throw things at the TV with Burns so called 'technique'

Lol yes because Khawaja has a textbook technique that won't be in trouble facing the new ball


You embarrass yourself with every post. Such a shame that tapatalk doesn't recognize that you're on my ignore list.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Lol yes because Khawaja has a textbook technique that won't be in trouble facing the new ball

Never said that but he has batted better this summer.

 

[JackOutback]

This should make CA's life easier. Use the diagnosis to say he's not fit enough for Boxing Day and go in unchanged, rest Smith for the third Test and bring Khawaja in, and by then, they should be able to make a decision on Burns/Marsh.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

At this point I'll remind everyone that earlier this year you could get LPN1's posts and the only difference from now is that you would input Shaun Marsh for Burns and Burns was the guy he was advocating to be selected

I would have preferred Bancroft actually and still do. Still would prefer Handscomb than Marsh but I'm content with not rushing Handscomb

 

[The_Reaper]

I would have preferred Bancroft actually and still do. Still would prefer Handscomb than Marsh but I'm content with not rushing Handscomb

You were definitely pushing Burns the last time we played the Windies.

What changed?

 

[Kram]

You were definitely pushing Burns the last time we played the Windies.

What changed?

He got to actually see him play

 

[big_e]

Bad spell or more single figure dismissals than most tail enders...
It's ok, he's from WA.

Relevance?

I quoted stats to show that stats can prove anything you want.

Look, we get that you think Shaun Marsh isn't up to it. I didn't think he should have been picked for Adelaide either, but he batted well in the second innings there and got a big hundred in Hobart and that has to carry more weight than anything he did in The Ashes, or in 2013 or 2011 or whenever.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Burns certainly has a few technical issues and would be better suited to the middle order but they are getting over exaggerated IMO. Firstly I'd like to know why the selectors in both QLD and Australia think he is an opener. Does he like opening? I've heard he gets very nervous waiting to bat but so do a lot of people.

 

[Van_Dyke]

I don't mind that idea, could do without seeing that annoying little leap while eating Xmas leftovers.

I was more referring to the fact he'd be our captain.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

You were definitely pushing Burns the last time we played the Windies.

What changed?

In the middle order. He isn't and never will be a test opener.

 

[the_interloper]

I was more referring to the fact he'd be our captain.

He'd bring his missus and kid out to the toss with him I reckon.

 

[Van_Dyke]

He'd bring his missus and kid out to the toss with him I reckon.

With his phone on Twitter

 

[carnthemlions]

I quoted stats to show that stats can prove anything you want.

Look, we get that you think Shaun Marsh isn't up to it. I didn't think he should have been picked for Adelaide either, but he batted well in the second innings there and got a big hundred in Hobart and that has to carry more weight than anything he did in The Ashes, or in 2013 or 2011 or whenever.

You can use (or manipulate) stats to prove all sorts of things if you want. The stat you quoted did nothing of the sort.
I don't think Shaun Marsh is up to it, and there's a very compelling reason for that. Some stats are easily dismissed/not relevant right now. I don't think the stat I was referring to is in that category- it's impossible to understate how bad that record is.

With his phone on Twitter

Nothing wrong with that, it'll be great to see Davey firing back at journos who criticise his captaincy on twitter during the match.

 

[carnthemlions]

Can't wait to see this guy captaining Australia.

 

[bombersfan4000]

You were definitely pushing Burns the last time we played the Windies.

What changed?

getting to watch burnes bat. something about him isnt quite convincing that he is test quality bataman

 

[The_Reaper]

getting to watch burnes bat. something about him isnt quite convincing that he is test quality bataman

LPN1 actually watches shield cricket so it can't have been the first time he'd seen Burns bat

 

[LukeParkerno1]

LPN1 actually watches shield cricket so it can't have been the first time he'd seen Burns bat

I have never wanted Burns opening. His technique reminds me of a genuine number 4-6. He doesn't have the tight technique needed at the top of the order. That said can he make it as a number 5- yes. That is his position in my view.

 

[eth-dog]

LPN1 actually watches shield cricket so it can't have been the first time he'd seen Burns bat

He says he watches Shield cricket*

 

[ManWithNoName]

Can't wait to see this guy captaining Australia.

That can't be legit. Surely.

Edit: Oh good god it is

 

[damochandler]

That can't be legit. Surely.

Edit: Oh good god it is

it was a bit of a joke apparently