Pakistan v Australia 1st Test at Dubai, Oct 7-11

[Wolfs]

Depends on whether you think he can bat at 6. Doubt they'll be keen to breakup the Finch/Khawaja partnership

While this team didn't win, there's no need to chop and change.

Australia v. India though Renshaw has to be there.

 

[JackOutback]

Surely Renshaw comes in. If he doesn't Langer is beyond ridiculous.

Beyond ridiculous after a fighting draw in a match everyone expected us to lose? We know you have it in for Langer and the Marshes, but let's not succumb to hyperbole.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Beyond ridiculous after a fighting draw in a match everyone expected us to lose? We know you have it in for Langer and the Marshes, but let's not succumb to hyperbole.

Maybe because they keep getting gifted games despite failing over and over again. I mean our test number 4 averages 27! Yes that's right our number four! Actually don't mind SMarsh at 5, he's the better of the two and has done it under pressure on occasions.

Renshaw at 3 suits our side.

 

[frankrizzo]

As Paine Said this wasn't a win and you don't treat it like one, we still lost 10 for 60 on a flat deck to a rookie spinner so if you can improve the batting you do it.

 

[Belnakor]

Beyond ridiculous after a fighting draw in a match everyone expected us to lose? We know you have it in for Langer and the Marshes, but let's not succumb to hyperbole.

in spite of the Marshes getting a pair between them in the last innings when we needed them the most?

 

[Belnakor]

Don’t rate Agar’s batting enough. If I want an AR I want him first and foremost to be able to bat 5-6, not sure Agar will be much more than a 7. I do like Agar as a second spinner though

imho Agar hasn't been taking his batting seriously enough, too much t20 hit and giggle where he comes in and slogs in the last 5 overs.

 

[JackOutback]

in spite of the Marshes getting a pair between them in the last innings when we needed them the most?

I was referring to his suggestion that Langer has somehow used up all his credits if he doesn't make a change.

It wasn't either Marshes best game, that's for sure, but their recent record is sound and they ain't going anywhere (though I would like to see them in their proper spot in the order).

 

[LukeParkerno1]

imho Agar hasn't been taking his batting seriously enough, too much t20 hit and giggle where he comes in and slogs in the last 5 overs.

Agreed he’s a better bat than he’s been showing.

 

[Belnakor]

It wasn't either Marshes best game, that's for sure, but their recent record is sound and they ain't going anywhere (though I would like to see them in their proper spot in the order).

Mitch Marsh got some runs against a s**t England team. Aside from that he has been deplorable.

 

[eddiesmith]

Any words on potential changes for the second Test? Is Renshaw a chance?

Saw talk of dropping Holland for another seamer

 

[Mkcaptain]

Saw talk of dropping Holland for another seamer

That would be a bad decision. Hope its not true.

 

[frankrizzo]

Surely it would depend on the pitch you would think this pitch will be more spin friendly.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Surely it would depend on the pitch you would think this pitch will be more spin friendly.

Surely Lyon, Head and Laubashgne is enough. After Lyon the others are all meh. Rather Agar play ahead of Holland anyway

 

[JackOutback]

Head and Laubaschagne don't even make up half a bowler, let's not try and pretend otherwise. If it's a spinning deck, then that is no where near enough.

 

[frankrizzo]

If we lose the toss and it's a flat pitch again then yeah Lyon is enough but how likely is any of that?

 

[eddiesmith]

Surely Lyon, Head and Laubashgne is enough. After Lyon the others are all meh. Rather Agar play ahead of Holland anyway

Australia’s leading wicket taker for the series you want dropped, rightio...

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

I did read on www.cricket.com.au that the the same six batters would line-up but the order might change.

That being the case I expect Head to bar at number three, Shaun Marsh at number four and Mitch Marsh at number five.

 

[Kram]

Australia’s leading wicket taker for the series you want dropped, rightio...

His opinions on players randomly fluctuates more often than the wind.

 

[Cleavy]

I did read on www.cricket.com.au that the the same six batters would line-up but the order might change.

That being the case I expect Head to bar at number three, Shaun Marsh at number four and Mitch Marsh at number five.

maybe Head at 3, S Marsh at 5?

 

[The_Reaper]

Would have though that Holland and Lyon playing was a certainty bar injury.

lel at Labuschagne's bowling being worth selection consideration. He played because Renshaw was injured. Renshaw is now fit so Labuschagne misses.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Would have though that Holland and Lyon playing was a certainty bar injury.

lel at Labuschagne's bowling being worth selection consideration. He played because Renshaw was injured. Renshaw is now fit so Labuschagne misses.

To be fair his leggies were very dangerous, and we don't have many bats (apart from Head) that bowl part time spin.

 

[Lebbo73]

I’m 45 and play C Grade for Souths in Toowoomba. I’ve just come out of a 20 year retirement. What are my chances of being picked for the home Tests this summer?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Lebbo73 you couldn't be any worse than the Marsh brothers. I'd slot you in at number 5!

 

[frankrizzo]

Paine has confirmed renshaw been left out again, they will again say he is a big part of the future but let's wait and see, for all we know they will just go with somebody else at three for the home summer.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

So the Marsh brothers again get picked...must have been their brilliant batting I guess...