concur.
I thought he was selected too early and was too immature, probably something that can be said about ponting and steve waugh as well.
Thrashing an India laden with legends is a good start to any career (lets be honest, he is just starting).
Next test is the windians, lankans, boks and the brits. I think then we'll know the calibre of his captaincy across a spectrum of players.
I boldly announced several years ago, he'll be a adequate international batsman, struggling to average in the mid to low 40s. Many agreed with me, some said he'll be in the 50s.
After a dominant series against the indians his average is knocking on 50, which is the benchmark of good to exceptional test batsmen. I am pleased I'm wrong.
I think to aid his cause, we have a battery of very good bowlers coming along, something that instills confidence in the rest of the team and something denied Ponting.
Further CA is selecting players on form, not reputation or on politics (by and large). The angst of states previously on NSW selection policy seems to be allyed somewhat with players getting selected more and more on quality than their mateship.
some bold moves have come off, Hilfenhaus and pattinson, the rebuilding of siddle and lets be honest, starc shouldn't have been in the mix, but performed well when given an opportunity.
warner seems to be maturing, his last 3 ODI innings would suggest he is beginning to shoulder some of the burden of being a senior batsman in the international team and not a tonkarama sideshow.
Clarke could very well be the captain and leader to take Australia on to being the no.1 team in all forms of cricket....
I'd like to think so.
I wonder, will Hilditches last act as selector be to have permanently destroyed cummins
the thought of cummins, hilfenhaus, siddle and pattinson throwing down fireballs and unplayable swinging deliveries is very exciting for a humble fan like me.
I think our opening partnership is nearly settled, but 3 and 4 require some tinkering.
I worry about hussey and punter against england.