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Couldnt find a thread about him. Absolute gun. In his 21st first class match at present, averaging 54 and currently on 175*. Dravid like in his play. Should be our next test three and should be the next middle order test batsmen picked, ahead of Ferguson.
 
He's not quite as safe as Dravid, but has more of an attacking game. There are some similarities though, definitely (in fact I thought his first 50 or so runs today was VERY Dravid-like). A couple of years ago I thought he might be destined to be an impressive state player but never crack it on the international scene, but since then he has ramped it up and is playing magnificently, and is still young. Should definitely be the next middle-order batsman in line.
 

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Bomber Bears said:
Couldnt find a thread about him. Absolute gun. In his 21st first class match at present, averaging 54 and currently on 175*. Dravid like in his play. Should be our next test three and should be the next middle order test batsmen picked, ahead of Ferguson.
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What has Klinger done wrong for two seasons? :rolleyes:
 
Usman Khawaja is on 175 not out and he should be awarded his first baggy green cap in the 1st Ashes test in Brisbane next month. He can easily bat at number 4 and he has the technique and temperment to succeed at test level. He has the maturity of a young Mark Taylor and he knows how to build an innings.

With Michael Hussey, Marcus North and Simon Katich on borrowed time, I would bring in Usman Khawaja for Michael Hussey; Phil Hughes for Simon Katich and Stephen Smith for Marcus North.

Changes have to be made for the long term future of Australian cricket. It was exciting to see Peter George play his 1st test match and he seems to be the ideal line and length bowler we need who can dry up the runs from one end. I was also excited to see Tim Paine showing his true abilities on the test arena.

I just hope Gregory Stephen Chappell will make the tough calls because the Australian test XI has not made any progress since the retirements of Glen McGrath, SK Warne, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist. Our bating has gone backwards and the buck stops with Tim Nielsen and Andrew Hilditch.

As I have mentioned before, the Australian TEST XI will not regain the number 1 test match ranking unless Katich, North and Hussey are culled from the test match XI.

Finally, in reference to Michael Klinger, Michael Klinger has missed the boat for test match honours. Under Greg Chappell, Chappell would look at Finch, Usman Khawaja, MItchell Marsh, Phil Hughes, Moses Henriques, Josh Hazlewood, Peter George, James Pattinson and other youngsters who have attended the AIS Academy over the past 2 seasons. These youngsters are the future of Australian cricket. If the selectors choose Ferguson, Klinger, Bailey, Jacques and co, the Australian TEST XI will never reclaim the number 1 test match ranking.

Unfortunately, Australian cricket has fallen into the trap of the previous English cricket system model where seasoned experienced first class players will make their test debuts at the age of 28. And, this selection policy will never work. English cricket was not getting anywhere from 1987 to 2003 until Rod Marsh was poached from us to set up the English Academy in 2001.

I will tip an England victory on Australian shores and Ricky Ponting will go down as one of the worse test captains in Australian test cricket history.
 
What a gun, 209 and climbing. Average has shifted from 48 to 55 so far.
Someone to watch. We're in desperate need of this sort of stability. (In the Aust. middle order)
 
The Governor said:
Usman Khawaja is on 175 not out and he should be awarded his first baggy green cap in the 1st Ashes test in Brisbane next month. He can easily bat at number 4 and he has the technique and temperment to succeed at test level. He has the maturity of a young Mark Taylor and he knows how to build an innings.

With Michael Hussey, Marcus North and Simon Katich on borrowed time, I would bring in Usman Khawaja for Michael Hussey; Phil Hughes for Simon Katich and Stephen Smith for Marcus North.

Changes have to be made for the long term future of Australian cricket. It was exciting to see Peter George play his 1st test match and he seems to be the ideal line and length bowler we need who can dry up the runs from one end. I was also excited to see Tim Paine showing his true abilities on the test arena.

I just hope Gregory Stephen Chappell will make the tough calls because the Australian test XI has not made any progress since the retirements of Glen McGrath, SK Warne, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist. Our bating has gone backwards and the buck stops with Tim Nielsen and Andrew Hilditch.

As I have mentioned before, the Australian TEST XI will not regain the number 1 test match ranking unless Katich, North and Hussey are culled from the test match XI.

Finally, in reference to Michael Klinger, Michael Klinger has missed the boat for test match honours. Under Greg Chappell, Chappell would look at Finch, Usman Khawaja, MItchell Marsh, Phil Hughes, Moses Henriques, Josh Hazlewood, Peter George, James Pattinson and other youngsters who have attended the AIS Academy over the past 2 seasons. These youngsters are the future of Australian cricket. If the selectors choose Ferguson, Klinger, Bailey, Jacques and co, the Australian TEST XI will never reclaim the number 1 test match ranking.

Unfortunately, Australian cricket has fallen into the trap of the previous English cricket system model where seasoned experienced first class players will make their test debuts at the age of 28. And, this selection policy will never work. English cricket was not getting anywhere from 1987 to 2003 until Rod Marsh was poached from us to set up the English Academy in 2001.

I will tip an England victory on Australian shores and Ricky Ponting will go down as one of the worse test captains in Australian test cricket history.
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You know, all these rants and raves would actually have some merit if you didn't include our most in form and reliable batsman of the last 24 months in them.

Your arguments are decent for North and Hussey. Both are getting on. Both aren't performing to a good standard. But Katich IS performing to a good standard. The problem with the Australian selectors is that they are sticking with old players DESPITE THEIR FORM. Katich's form is not an issue, so that argument doesn't apply to him.
 
Usman is a serious, serious gun.

Should be playing for Australia at this very minute.

One of the classiest batsman I've seen. His pull shot would be his best shot, plays it like a young Ricky Ponting.
 

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David Hussey has averaged 54/55 for much of the past decade that hasn't seen him being selected...wait what?:rolleyes:
 
bloodstainedangel5 said:
You know, all these rants and raves would actually have some merit if you didn't include our most in form and reliable batsman of the last 24 months in them.

Your arguments are decent for North and Hussey. Both are getting on. Both aren't performing to a good standard. But Katich IS performing to a good standard. The problem with the Australian selectors is that they are sticking with old players DESPITE THEIR FORM. Katich's form is not an issue, so that argument doesn't apply to him.
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Completely agree.

Putting in Katich's name doesn't do the argument any good at all...
 
Mark Ramprakash absolutely flays county attacks around, yet averaged under 30 at test level. How much of Dusseys average is boosted by his performances against county sides? He's decent, no doubt, but unfortunately for him his peak was around the time of some other decent batsmen.

Khawaja and Tendulker both score 214. Coincidence?
 

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HFF_07 said:
HaHa

Found them out of pure luck :p

Here

and

Here

One even dated back to December 08..

God I made some horrible calls back there, Pomersbach (wasn't the only one though), Michael Hill :o..
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AMAZING!! Absolutely amazing, you named him along with 7-10 players 18 months ago and he came through! You're brilliant!
 
King Elvis said:
Khawaja should be playing this Test.

**** you Selectors, you are responsible for us being #5 in the world rankings.
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It makes me sad when I know that the only changes for the Gabba will be to drop Paine and bring back Bollinger (Bollinger is one of the best pace bowlers though).

I can't blame the selectors for the bowling. Sadly this seems to be the 'least bad' (because I refuse to use the word best) bowling combination we have.

The selectors attitude in regards to the batting is disgraceful.
I can sort of understand the rational between giving an out of form player an extended run but what is the point of giving Hussey an extended run?
He is 35. Even if he returns to form how much longer will he play?

Why wasn't Hughes given the same chance to return to form as Hussey and North? Hughes at least will be playing long term.

If North is playing so he can become a vice-captain for Clarke then why hasn't White being given an opportunity? White is a proven captain and few would argue that he is an inferior bat to North.
 

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