Ridiculous news report

[CarterS]

I saw this ridiculous news report on channel 7, obviously from NSW. It went something like this...

"Brett Lee got 10 wickets in the Pura Cup match against Tasmania, and if that doesn't knock sense into the selections then nothing ever will. Brett Lee will be pushing for Andy Bichel's spot in the 2nd test, who only managed to dismiss 2 English tailenders in the 1st innings."

 

[bunsen burner]

Gee, I wonder what their agenda is?

 

[wagstaff]

Lee had plenty of chances to deliver solid bowling performances for Australia over the last 18 months and only very rarely took them. It would be unwise to rush him straight back in after just one top-notch performance. I think the best thing would be for Lee to not be picked for the Ashes contests and presuming his form continues to hold up, be picked for the Caribbean tour.

Despite his omission, I get the sense that some believe that Bichel is merely warming Lee's spot until he got back into form.

Bichel deserves an extended run as the side's third paceman; Lee got that when he lost form and then some.

 

[bunsen burner]

If Lee plays another good Pura Cup match, and Bichel only grabs 2 or 3 in the 2nd test, I like Lee's chances of playing at the WACA. There would be a good chance of seeing some broken bones.

 

[fabulousphil]

Originally posted by bunsen burner
If Lee plays another good Pura Cup match, and Bichel only grabs 2 or 3 in the 2nd test, I like Lee's chances of playing at the WACA. There would be a good chance of seeing some broken bones.

mmmmmmmmm....... broken bones.......... blood on the pitch........ maybe Gough and the guy who did his knee (jones was it ) are lucky.

 

[DaveW]

Originally posted by bunsen burner
If Lee plays another good Pura Cup match, and Bichel only grabs 2 or 3 in the 2nd test, I like Lee's chances of playing at the WACA. There would be a good chance of seeing some broken bones.

but is there any chance of a few wickets?

 

[cjwalkley]

Originally posted by DaveW

but is there any chance of a few wickets?

Only if Steve Waugh tries to feed him with the tailenders like usual!

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Selectors could call horses for courses and say bichel was only picked because it was the gabba.