Changes for the 3rd Test

[Scorpus]

Behrendorff is a very good bowler and just took a 5-fer.

Wouldn't mind seeing him in a test team at some point, not sure now is the right time though

 

[bird_man]

Handscomb is the only definite for me. After that I'd be happy with one of either Remshaw, Dean or Patterson for Burns. All very talented and have been good over the last 12 months.

 

[JG22]

Watching India v England.
Fearing our bats against those spinners in afew months.

It's only clearer that Handscomb has to be picked because he has to go on the tour of India.

 

[a mayes ing]

Slowly coming round to the idea of one test for renshaw, but not sure if its worth it just yet.

Why should he only get 1 test? If Renshaw comes in and smacks a 100 or 150, then why should he get dropped for an underperforming S.Marsh (so mentally fragile is him)?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Why should he only get 1 test? If Renshaw comes in and smacks a 100 or 150, then why should he get dropped for an underperforming S.Marsh (so mentally fragile is him)?

If Renshaw came in and scored straight away Marsh would come back in anyway, but he could slide into the middle order.

 

[a mayes ing]

I just can't see why people would want Dean in. Yes he got a good score (20 or so more runs than Renshaw), but l heard that it was a bit of a flat track. Before the game he couldn't buy a run, why would we reward someone for 1 good innings. We need consistency

 

[bird_man]

I just can't see why people would want Dean in. Yes he got a good score (20 or so more runs than Renshaw), but l heard that it was a bit of a flat track. Before the game he couldn't buy a run, why would we reward someone for 1 good innings. We need consistency

Bit harsh on him. He had two matches without a century. Scored one in the Shield final, 3 more innings and then one the other day. As I've said a few times I'd be happy with both but you can't deny Dean has had a very impressive start to his career.

He was the 2nd highest run score last year averaging 45 and is averaging 45 this year.

 

[JG22]

When does the 3rd test squad get announced?

 

[bird_man]

When does the 3rd test squad get announced?

Tomorrow night I think

 

[bird_man]

111, 54, 26, 17, 0, 134, 22*

469 runs @76

Not bad for a guy that couldn't buy a run.

And he batted in the same wicket as Smith, Warner, Maddinsin and Patterson.

 

[Kram]

111, 54, 26, 17, 0, 134, 22*

469 runs @76

Not bad for a guy that couldn't buy a run.

And he batted in the same wicket as Smith, Warner, Maddinsin and Patterson.

There's a globe in there and a 17, too inconsistent.

 

[a mayes ing]

111, 54, 26, 17, 0, 134, 22*

469 runs @76

Not bad for a guy that couldn't buy a run.

And he batted in the same wicket as Smith, Warner, Maddinsin and Patterson.

Not sure where you got those numbers...
These are his recent numbers from ESPN cricinfo with all up to date numbers.
8 matches ago: 9, 41
7 matches ago: 11, 1
6 matches ago: 4, 0
5 matches ago: 111, 54
4 matches ago: 1, 0
3 matches ago: 0
2 matches ago: 26, 17
1 match ago: 0

And this weeks matches of 134.

A few good numbers scattered there but these are the numbers. In his last 14 innings he has 4 ducks with 8 scores under 10 (including ducks)

Edit: And now Dean has gotten out with a score of 29

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

I just can't see why people would want Dean in. Yes he got a good score (20 or so more runs than Renshaw), but l heard that it was a bit of a flat track. Before the game he couldn't buy a run, why would we reward someone for 1 good innings. We need consistency

NSW got rolled for 225 with the Test captain and Test opener in the line up. Hardly a road.

 

[bird_man]

Not sure where you got those numbers...
These are his recent numbers from ESPN cricinfo with all up to date numbers.
8 matches ago: 9, 41
7 matches ago: 11, 1
6 matches ago: 4, 0
5 matches ago: 111, 54
4 matches ago: 1, 0
3 matches ago: 0
2 matches ago: 26, 17
1 match ago: 0

And this weeks matches of 134.

A few good numbers scattered there but these are the numbers. In his last 14 innings he has 4 ducks with 8 scores under 10 (including ducks)

Sorry, forgot he played in the Aus A squad. He was ordinary there.

That still leaves him with an average over 50 in his last 6 matches when his career average is slightly over 40 I think.

 

[a mayes ing]

Sorry, forgot he played in the Aus A squad. He was ordinary there.

That still leaves him with an average over 50 in his last 6 matches when his career average is slightly over 40 I think.

With the score that he got in the 2nd innings, that leaves him with an average of 45 (I used all the matches l wrote down in my previous post). Not bad l must admit, but it can be misleading becuase he has got some high scores when he gets going. The problem is he is not consistent enough. I don't want the opener getting ducks and under 10 scores for 3 tests in a row before he gets a 50 or a 100. Test players need to score every innings or so, not necessarily a big score every innings but his low scores are just too many at this stage.

Looks promising for the future tho.

 

[Skipper_]

Handscomb is now a lock. Renshaw is my pick for the opening spot now with an excellent game so I believe whoever does better of Patterson and White in the second innings gets the gig. Nevill probably stay keeper unless Wade produces something special and Sayers should be given a crack as the third seamer on his home deck and given we have implied we are making drastic changes Lyon misses out after a poor bowling performance despite O'Keefe not being too great either. So I've got something like this;

1. Renshaw
2. Warner
3. Khawaja
4. Smith
5. Handscomb
6. Patterson/White
7. Nevill
8. O'Keefe
9. Starc
10. Hazlewood
11. Sayers

 

[JackOutback]

Why should he only get 1 test? If Renshaw comes in and smacks a 100 or 150, then why should he get dropped for an underperforming S.Marsh (so mentally fragile is him)?

Marsh's scores since returning against NZ...2, 49, 182, 130, 23, 63, 15, average of 66. But underperforming

And one good score from Renshaw would negate that?

 

[bird_man]

With the score that he got in the 2nd innings, that leaves him with an average of 45 (I used all the matches l wrote down in my previous post). Not bad l must admit, but it can be misleading becuase he has got some high scores when he gets going. The problem is he is not consistent enough. I don't want the opener getting ducks and under 10 scores for 3 tests in a row before he gets a 50 or a 100. Test players need to score every innings or so, not necessarily a big score every innings but his low scores are just too many at this stage.

Looks promising for the future tho.

That's probably fair enough really. I've been a big knocker on Bancroft as he only made it passed 50 3 times last year.

 

[1990crow]

Any chance of Whiteman in for Nevill?

 

[JG22]

Handscomb is now a lock. Renshaw is my pick for the opening spot now with an excellent game so I believe does better of Patterson and White in the second innings gets the gig. Nevill probably stay keeper unless Wade produces something special and Sayers should be given a crack as the third seamer on his home deck and given we have implied we are making drastic changes Lyon misses out after a poor bowling performance despite O'Keefe not being too great either. So I've got something like this;

1. Renshaw
2. Warner
3. Khawaja
4. Smith
5. Handscomb
6. Patterson/White
7. Nevill
8. O'Keefe
9. Starc
10. Hazlewood
11. Sayers

Cant really fault this.
Renshaw will have his doubters but Burns is almost unpickable.

 

[bird_man]

Handscomb is now a lock. Renshaw is my pick for the opening spot now with an excellent game so I believe whoever does better of Patterson and White in the second innings gets the gig. Nevill probably stay keeper unless Wade produces something special and Sayers should be given a crack as the third seamer on his home deck and given we have implied we are making drastic changes Lyon misses out after a poor bowling performance despite O'Keefe not being too great either. So I've got something like this;

1. Renshaw
2. Warner
3. Khawaja
4. Smith
5. Handscomb
6. Patterson/White
7. Nevill
8. O'Keefe
9. Starc
10. Hazlewood
11. Sayers

Can't see Ferguson getting dropped but I'd be more confident going in with that side to be honest.

 

[Skipper_]

Can't see Ferguson getting dropped but I'd be more confident going in with that side to be honest.

I must admit, it's a harsh decision but I'd rather give games to those performing better.

 

[a mayes ing]

Marsh's scores since returning against NZ...2, 49, 182, 130, 23, 63, 15, average of 66. But underperforming

And one good score from Renshaw would negate that?

How many of them were opener though?

 

[JackOutback]

How many of them were opener though?

The last four.

Smarsh has developed his game, people need to let go of their preconceived ideas. He was dropped after scoring 182 because he was the injury replacement, whoever replaces him will make way when he is fit.

 

[bird_man]

Marcus Harris's start to the season

115, 77, 75, 28, 56*

350 runs at 87

I'm not saying he should be getting a game, but we need young guys scoring runs like this.

It's good to look at the top run scorers this year and see so many young players scoring runs.