Cricket Thread: Aus vs Bangladesh test series... just 4 months away

[Eagleboy2011]

I don't think a bat averaging 34 in first class cricket should be making the test side.

Is that a career average or a recent average?


Edit

You are correct, not as good as I thought they were.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

J Lehman ?? been great since mid-last season across all comps. Must be looked at.

Not for Australian duties!

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Saw this posted elsewhere
Aussies are coming up with our own witty chants

Sung to the tune of ‘Bad Boys’

Bazzball bazball
What ya gonna do
What ya gonna do when you’re down by 2….

 

[spenze]

I don't think a bat averaging 34 in first class cricket should be making the test side.

Would for England

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

‘Best in the world’: Stunning praise for Alex Carey after after wicketkeeping masterclass at the Gabba in second Test​

Alex Carey has been rated the best wicketkeeper in world cricket as his game-changing ability to stand up to the quicks behind the stumps all but kept the Ashes in Australian hands.
Record-breaking gloveman Ian Healy said Carey was “clearly” the world’s best, with his efforts close to the stumps reminding him of storeyed Queensland great Don Tallon, a member of the Invincibles once rated the “Bradman of keepers”.

“Don Tallon has the reputation of being really low behind the stumps to the mediums as well as spinners, but then superior speed, unbelievable speed, to pounce on something and get a stumping,” Healy said.

“So that’s where I took it back to, it looks to me like high-quality old fashioned stuff with a modern look.”

Alex Carey has always been criminally underrated, I am glad he is finally getting the wider plaudits he deserves

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

If Head keeps opening, McSweeney could play in Head's old #5. Also, provides some part-time spin option.

Still prefer Head back in #5, with Renshaw opening... as we should protect our most important batsman.

If the selectors bring back Khawaja, they are morons, so happy for Head to open a while longer to prevent that but not a long-term option imo.

I like the idea of having more of a shot maker in the middle order.

McSweeney needs a bit of time to build his innings, he wont be afforded that as much down at 5.

I think he is in an awkward spot right now to make this side.

 

[jackster83]

Would for England

That Bethell bloke they are talking up only averages 27 at FC level.

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

That Bethell bloke they are talking up only averages 27 at FC level.

Thats the problem with their side, they have backed in there players and this style so much they havent got a plan B.

I hope we bat first and break Archer

 

[StonesThrow]

As much as I hate generic interviews and such, England just need to shut the **** up and start giving generic answers in interviews and go back to working on the basics behind closed doors. They sound so stupid right now

 

[Vader]

That Bethell bloke they are talking up only averages 27 at FC level.

He's never made a century at FC or Test level either.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Alex Carey has always been criminally underrated, I am glad he is finally getting the wider plaudits he deserves

The look on Stokes' face when Carey caught him at the stumps. Priceless.

 

[jackster83]

He's never made a century at FC or Test level either.

I watched him bat against India. It was even worse than watching JFM bat against international standard bowlers.

 

[Vader]

Probably not a major surprise, but Hazlewood has been ruled out for the rest of the series:
https://www.news.com.au/sport/crick...s/news-story/06b6082a45ebddf53b8f5f18407dcedf

On a more positive note - this gives Boland a decent run, for the first time in his Test career.

 

[Rabish Binney]

That Bethell bloke they are talking up only averages 27 at FC level.

Has yet to make a FC hundred.....

Edit - just saw several OP's make this point

 

[Rabish Binney]

As much as I hate generic interviews and such, England just need to shut the **** up and start giving generic answers in interviews and go back to working on the basics behind closed doors. They sound so stupid right now

The point is that they are not prepared to go back to the basics.

Both McCullum and Stokes have made this point that they don't think they need to really change anything.

 

[Vader]

In better news, The WoaT has announced his retirement from Sheffield Shield cricket, at the end of the current season. The Shield is now in recess, while BBL is played over the Christmas/New Year window. He's not expected to be selected again once Shield cricket returns.

Hopefully, this will put an end to the lunacy of certain commentators, who were pushing for him to return to the Test Team if/when Khawaja inevitably failed.

** Marsh's record in T20I and ODI cricket is exceptionally good, and his position in the white ball teams is thoroughly deserved. It is only in red ball cricket where he has earned the WoaT nickname.

Source: https://www.news.com.au/sport/crick...s/news-story/6881fcba44b51fe10933b93bc78c39e9

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Wow, Head & Weatherald having only opened together a few times together have the 3rd & 4th biggest opening partnerships in the past 2 years.

Fresh blow for Usman Khawaja amid opener's hopes of recall for third Ashes Test

The veteran's hopes of a recall for the third Ashes Test are dwindling. More here.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Mark Wood heading home

Their remaining quicks will find it tough on the next three pitches I think

If you add in some hot weather, we could churn out some big scores

 

[GreyCrow]

Wow, Head & Weatherald having only opened together a few times together have the 3rd & 4th biggest opening partnerships in the past 2 years.

Fresh blow for Usman Khawaja amid opener's hopes of recall for third Ashes Test

The veteran's hopes of a recall for the third Ashes Test are dwindling. More here.

au.news.yahoo.com

Both Uzzie and CA need to bite the bullet and hold a press conference in Sydney

Make it early enough Uzzie can get a quick 9 in at Royal Sydney

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Khawaja a chance to return to the middle order according to the scribes in the Advertiser....

 

[Vader]

Khawaja a chance to return to the middle order according to the scribes in the Advertiser....

Khawaja's supporters (or more to the point, his publicity mouthpieces) are getting desperate.

 

[Concussion test]

Khawaja a chance to return to the middle order according to the scribes in the Advertiser....

His failure to put bat on ball against the quicks is mirrored by his poor reaction and catching in the slips

 

[spenze]

I do feel a bit sorry for Uzzie, he wanted to retire and had it planned when he wanted to go and frankly, he was batting well; he would go out on top. He was talked out of it by CA as they wanted him to play on for a while whilst we got our openners sorted over a two year gap.

Now he is trying to get a farewell game which he might get in Sydney when the series is over

 

[FR0GGY]

In better news, The WoaT has announced his retirement from Sheffield Shield cricket, at the end of the current season. The Shield is now in recess, while BBL is played over the Christmas/New Year window. He's not expected to be selected again once Shield cricket returns.

Hopefully, this will put an end to the lunacy of certain commentators, who were pushing for him to return to the Test Team if/when Khawaja inevitably failed.

** Marsh's record in T20I and ODI cricket is exceptionally good, and his position in the white ball teams is thoroughly deserved. It is only in red ball cricket where he has earned the WoaT nickname.

Source: https://www.news.com.au/sport/crick...s/news-story/6881fcba44b51fe10933b93bc78c39e9

Surely his 100 against England in England saves him from being close to the Woat

 

[Vader]

Surely his 100 against England in England saves him from being close to the Woat

He's still #3 on the list. Lowest batting average for all players at #6, having batted a minimum of 50 innings in that position (i.e. that was their regular batting position).

He was the WoT. He's no longer the WoaT, but he's still very close to the top (bottom) of the list.