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Paine will play
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Carey probably. He seems to be heir apparent
Even with Larkin's recent "great run of form", he averages sub-30 at FC level.
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Caveat: Commenting purely on what I speculate the selectors will do rather than what I want to happen or agreement with same:
I don't recon they'll make any changes to the XI for the 2nd test. Unless they get stressed about "bowling loads" given the short turnaround and forecast temperatures in Perth - in which case they'll probably just swap Handscomb for M Marsh.
I don't recon they'll make any changes to the XI for the 2nd test. Unless they get stressed about "bowling loads" given the short turnaround and forecast temperatures in Perth - in which case they'll probably just swap Handscomb for M Marsh.
Agree with that absolutely- we 100% need him. But a change of role with the ball might be what he needs to freshen up his game and regain his rhythm.
Pattinson is fit but still on bowling restrictions, which mean not great for a test match. He is aiming to be fit for the Ashes which would probably be the earliest he would be considered for test selection.
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Are we trying to replace starc though, or are we talking about the next best option. Tremain isnt a terrible replacement for starc, but i would of thought Jhye Richardson or James Pattinson are much more similar types of bowler.
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Pattinson will not be selected whilst he is still on bowling restrictions in the Shield.
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Firstly Pattinson is no chance he’s on a programme that limits his bowling. Aiming to be ready around the Ashes at the earliest.
My view is simple you pick the best three bowlers, variety is a small point and you have it anyway with Hazelwood’s height.
I know its been said over and over again but the break for the Big Bash can not be at a worse time. For example, if Finch fails again in both innings in Perth, someone like Burns could have really pushed his case for the remainder of the series with a good score in a shield match starting this week.
But no. We'll come back to red ball cricket at the end of February.
But no. We'll come back to red ball cricket at the end of February.
Agree. The infatuation with an all rounder and lack of batting depth in a) the top 6 and b) those pushing to replace them, is keeping him in the selectors minds.
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Stoinis is nowhere near what we think a top six batsman should be. But he’s a lot closer than you think based on our actual top six. I don’t think there’s any quick fixes or any long term gems hiding away in the Shield. Replacing Marsh or Handscomb with Burns or Maxwell is neither here nor there. Likewise replacing a Harris or Head with Renshaw or Patterson. The last two might be the most likely to grow into the role but that would mean a sound thrashing in this series.
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Yep. Fiddling with the top-6 now is shuffling the deck chairs, no more.
Allow the current lot time to grow into the role, hope a Head or a Harris can stick long term, and the re-assess at the end of the series.
I would go Wade due to him leading the SS runs, as a fill in for a test till Paine returns.
Thought he kept okay in Australia in the past.
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No change because the only change they would be likely to make is Mitch Marsh in.
Marsh would offer more than Finch that's for sure. Finch should never have pulled on a white kit for Australia.
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No he wouldn’t.
At least Finch might be a competent test batsmen once this series. Marsh is terrible can we not go back thee! We’ve finally got rid of him can we leave him where he should be. Another player who is Shield standard and is a limited overs player at best
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Mitch at least has a century on our flat decks, not convinced Finch will get one. As I posted earlier, any change to the top six is neither here nor there really, but Finch is the one I’d probably change. Not for Mitch mind you, maybe Renshaw or Patterson or Burns for a little more solidity (just a little).
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I’m with you on those options although personally I wouldn’t play Burns, but would be better than playing Finch or Mitch Marsh. If Ferguson made a few more runs that would be an option too
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"...Aust need the extra bowler..."
Yep - that was my takeaway from the Adelaide test too - India 20 fer 550 odd.
Warney is practically the Hulk Hogan of Australian cricket these days, brotha!
Lets give him 30 tests to find out
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