The ICC must leave Test cricket alone
Four-day Test cricket is a money-making venture by the ICC, plain and simple. While the ICC may recite the usual concerns of player fitness…
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I am a huge fan of Cricket and Football (Soccer). I am a huge fan of Manchester United and I love my great state of Victoria in the cricket. I am a bit of a traditionalist and I love my Test cricket much more than my ODI and T20 cricket. If pushed the Stars are the team to go for. Happy reading!
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I did mention the bowlers in the third last line, and described the fielding as poor to begin with but a lot better. I do not have examples for you, but my I believed it to have happened in the first half of the decade, but my memory might fail me and it may have been from injury.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Good Article! Lots of valid points for the ECB to stew over
It's time for England to prioritise Test cricket again
The other thing to consider is that there are other openers in Australia, young Renshaw of whom I am a fan comes to mind as a future long-term opener. Burns would be a more temporary measure for a few years whilst others blood in shield, and I dare say same with Warner playing at home.
I am a fan of KP playing, but I would be tentative to get Pucovski in too earlier, personally I would like him to get a full season of shield out of the way
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I am a traditionalist also, I despise T20 and I am only 17, however, I had to push out this article before I had my schedule too blocked up, so unfortunately I couldn’t wait another day before submitting it, Also had concerns about publication for a tight turn-around
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I agree Maxine, however, the tight turnaround between the tests left me a little concerned about publishing times, and I am also not going to have the time to write an article for the next week or so, thus my thought to get it out ASAP.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I agree Jeff, I would be concerned about buggering around with Marnus too young, especially if we want a solid number 3 for years to come.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
No doubt, but I would be cautious to bugger around with Marnus’ batting position too much. He is only young and barely established, so continuity at 3 would benefit him more than shoving him at opening to fit in an extra.
Just to toss out some left field ideas, Wade opening potentially? Huge gamble, so very much a hypothetical
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Nor would they be wise to drop him for Marsh, a renowned hard hands player who often will struggle in England.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Unfortunately not, but no doubt Smith would be right up there with Bradman if he had of played all innings.
Funny thing is the second most runs in a series is Mark Taylor on about 860 for the 1989 Ashes in England, playing 6 test matches!
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I dare say the selectors will go with Siddle over Marsh, purely because he is a much better bowling option and has a good enough batting technique. With our tail being relatively strong batting wise, I think Marsh is not a good option for an already weak middle order.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
That would explain Cricket Australia often flying in other players more suited during a series, or selecting players from the county circuit. The squad of 17 go on tour, if the selectors feel they need another player, they will do so regardless. The XI is not limited to being selected from the 17 on tour. Strenuous circumstances can result in this occurring.
I also intended on being a bit sarcastic with the selection of Burns, I am well aware that it is never going to happen. I would also contest the “squad as a collective have played fantastic cricket”
Smith and Labuschagne have played fantastic as well as the bowlers throughout a lot of the series. The squad as a whole has not played fantastic cricket, especially batsman, the only reason we are in the series is Smith and Labuschagne and the radical increase in Australia’s fielding ability.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Thats not a bad XI, some reasoning I may not agree with but I do like the XI
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Thanks Paul!
On Warner, I do not dispute he is a class act and every chance to score big if given a chance, but I do not see the point of him being Broad’s bunny for another test. Clearly Broad has him worked out and it might be worth giving him a break to work on that issue and mentally clear up after the World Cup. He had a strong start but tailed off and that form has continued into the Ashes.
The Bowling Cartel have been performing well as a group, and have been let down by fielders, but the issue is that some bowlers do not back up their partner with good spells of bowling, which can let the group down slightly, but thats not to say they have done a phenomenal job this series!
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I understand your point, and perfect example was Renshaw & Burns in Cape Town, immediately dropped next test after some decent enough returns. I wouldn’t expect him to perform, but he might be able to get a 30 and stay in for more than 10 overs.
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
I agree with that notion, as Lyon is reported to have a finger laceration/injury to his spinning finger, I wonder whether he will be played or rested to recover, while Marnus could play as the spinner with support from Smith and Head (Warner even)
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
It’s an interesting thought, but personally, I think he just needs a break after the world cup to get his head right, and spend plenty of time in the nets
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval
Labuschagne has a very good technique for all conditions, give him a chance at home and he will flourish
Australia have a top-order problem
Very good article David! 100% agree
T-Paine worth more than just runs to the baggy greens
I was thinking commentaries when playing, so talk about selection etc, then go historic or more general pieces during the quite times
Why cricket isn't the winner in the World Test Championship
I was thinking of writing weekly articles, so I am open to content ideas
Why cricket isn't the winner in the World Test Championship
The main issue would be someone standing up to the BCCI or the IPL, if they can’t, we can look at winter test matches, but I think that we should play at least two test against the weaker test nations, OR let them play full strength shield sides
Why cricket isn't the winner in the World Test Championship
Main concern is the selectors trend of picking a new quick for the last test then never selecting him again. Chadd Sayers is a recent example
The XI Australia must pick at the Oval