News Corp’s The Daily Telegraph is today reporting that embattled Australian opener Cameron Bancroft has been dropped from the XI ahead of the third Ashes Test at Headingley tonight.
The West Australian has made paltry scores of just 8, 7, 13 and 16 in his four digs atop the order, and will make way for Marcus Harris for the pivotal clash in Leeds.
The Daily Telegraph’s Ben Horne is also reporting that Marnus Labuschagne has officially been handed Steve Smith’s spot after the former skipper was ruled out with concussion earlier, while the Aussies will look to give England a taste of their own Jofra Archer medicine in bringing James Pattinson back in at Peter Siddle’s expense.
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maverick
Roar Rookie
@Jeff, Warner has 21 test hundreds.It seems you just don't value that at all.Don't Put him in the same line with spuds like Khawaja and Paine.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
And you want the 'political garbage' eliminated. That comment is nastier.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Where is there any indication of being "hurt"? What a strange comment.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
I have no problem with shuffling the side...but that's all it is...shuffling. The soap opera language: "axed" is the outrageous bit.
U
Roar Rookie
Nah it’s cool
Jeff
Roar Rookie
All light-hearted, U. Unless you choose to take it another way?
Wayne Kerr
Guest
Bancroft had loads of opportunities before his 9 months suspension to establish himself in the side! Lets be honest, his only decent score was in a 2nd innings minimal run chase, which Warner helped him out with rotating the strike. I have no idea why Warner is struggling with the red ball, unlike Smith after their suspensions. Pattinson should never have been "rested" for the 2nd test in the first place. I don't understand why Siddle is being picked, he doesn't offer much with the red ball anymore.
Jeff
Roar Rookie
I'll have the same amount of faith. More faith would require me to be dig deep down into...well, faith I guess.
Jeff
Roar Rookie
I think I agree with you, U. but not sure?
Jeff
Roar Rookie
Well yes. Bancroft had form in England and Burns didn't. Telling how hard it can be stepping up to Test level.
Jeff
Roar Rookie
Hey. One run leads to two. Two to three. And so on. Can't predict beyond the 7th though.
U
Roar Rookie
I would’ve brought him in for Hazlewood
U
Roar Rookie
He has more leeway
U
Roar Rookie
Hurt by a word Don?
U
Roar Rookie
Keep the political garbage out of here
U
Roar Rookie
What about all the runs that’ll be given away with Pattinson and Starc’s bowling?
U
Roar Rookie
Who’d keep the runs down?
Rob JM
Roar Rookie
Starc is perfect for England, Hits the stumps and takes the umpiring and catching out of the equation! :silly:
U
Roar Rookie
I hope Harris goes well. He gets starts and gets out. But I have more faith in him than Bancroft
U
Roar Rookie
He’s the best sandpaper guy we have