Surely Wade goes on the Aus A tour to England.
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Burns is ahead of Harris and Bancroft. Averages 40 as an opener, has had a consistent year in the Shield and has 4 test centuries in 16 games. Plus he made 180 against Sri Lanka.Not sure Burns is seen to be a middle order bat. Not only by Aussie selectors but seems to open predominantly for Queensland as well.
Not convinced he goes with Warner, Bancroft, Harris all being apart of the squad.
As you said there is a lot to happen but it makes me nervous when Harris pushes out infront of his body and slices it to point region in the air. Imagine when the ball is moving and in the hands on Anderson and co. In addition to Warner we could be not many runs for 2 wickets.My Ashes team as it stands. A lot to happen between now and then though.
1. Warner
2. Harris
3. Khawaja
4. Smith
5. Head
6. Patterson
7. Paine
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Lyon
11. Hazlewood
J.Richardson
Wade
Burns
Maxwell
Bird
Bancroft
O’Keefe
Harris>Warner>Burns>Bancroft, I reckon. But both Harris and Burns have been exposed at times so I wouldn't be surprised if Bancroft gets his chance sooner rather than later.Harris>Burns>Bancroft atm.
Burns is ahead of Harris and Bancroft. Averages 40 as an opener, has had a consistent year in the Shield and has 4 test centuries in 16 games. Plus he made 180 against Sri Lanka.
I haven't thought about this for like a day so:
Burns
Harris
Khawaja (ugh)
Smith
Patterson
Wade
Paine (c, +)
Cummins
Richardson
Lyon
Hazlewood
Warner, Bancroft, Head, Starc, Holland, Pattinson/Tremain/Bird/Sayers
I'd be happy to see Warner/Bancroft in, Patterson 3, Burns 5, Khawaja out, but I think Khawaja gets first go.
Based on what?Wade is better than Head so he is a no brainer at 6. Head is okay but I think he was lucky to be getting games this summer.
Based on? Head was our highest and most consistent run scorer over the summer. Wade scored runs in the SS but test attaks are obviously tougher than Shield attacks.Don't mind that 11 at all.
Burns and Harris are probably most deserving of first crack at opening but I wouldn't mind Bancroft or Renshaw as potential alternatives.
Hopefully Usman continues his white ball form and takes this into the ashes..
Wade is better than Head so he is a no brainer at 6. Head is okay but I think he was lucky to be getting games this summer.
Bowling qaurtet is good to go - I would expect Cummins and Hazelnut to get the new ball.
Why would Wade be ahead of Head, our best performed bat of the summer, and Patterson, who scored big against SL? International runs still count more than Shield runs.
Didn’t both Head and Patterson score in their first Shield match (I think Head got twin 50s). I understand rating some players based on intangibles, but no way will Wade leapfrog guys that have credits in the bank.Would have Wade ahead of Petterson and Head at this stage.The last few shield games neither have perforrmed.
I would also have Richardson in for Starc in the 1st test. Apparently the pith suits him better than it does Starc
How do we know what the pitch will be like, months away from the First Test?
When was the last time you saw a pitch in England renowned for its 150km/h pace and bounce?
Richardson is much better suited to English conditions than Starc.
The boy was being compared to James Anderson in his first test.
Surely Wade goes on the Aus A tour to England.
I'm not sure he does. He's 32 this year and after plundering runs in all formats can't get a look in.
When I think Australia A I think of up and coming prospects. If Wade can't get a look in now then he probably isn't going to. If he's not in CA's plans I'd rather they take guys like Renshaw and Bancroft who are and expose them to overseas conditions.
Obviously Warner will never bat at 6 but I would love to see him against a second new ball down the order.