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I was thinking the same thing. The 2nd test pitch, I can understand but that Karachi pitch didn’t meet my criteria for ‘road’ status. McGrath took 5/66 and MacGill 3/64 in the first innings. That’s not a road. The 2015 WACA … Now that’s a road.

Match-fixing, gunfire, infighting, triple-centuries and hat-tricks: Touring Pakistan is never dull

No need. They are listed in Hayden’s latest cookbook, “Comfort food for when the knife goes in.””

The captain should be able to sack the coach

Still a clique now, only the coach’s position has been added to the clique.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

I thought George Headley was second to Bradman in first class averages but that was an interesting tidbit from my school years memory, so I may be mistaken there. Regardless, Boof is in elite company, which is the extremely valid point you make.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

Smartest post you have made in days. Congratulations are in order.

The captain should be able to sack the coach

Behind who? Hobbs & Hammond?
I can’t seem to find Darren on a list. Dominated by county players of generations past. Not being argumentative. Purely curious.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

No mention of Jamie Siddons. He would be right up there too, surely.
Ahead of both Cox and Hills, I expect. None of those averaged the 54 D Hussey did in first class cricket. Does that make David the unluckiest not to play tests?

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

It’s only you, Dom. As always, you are the common denominator. Still, you are most amusing. Keep up the entertainment while I watch the water level recede.

The captain should be able to sack the coach

From one as ignorant and obnoxious as you, that’s just hilarious. Thanks Don. We are experiencing major flooding here but you have still given me much to laugh about. Appreciate your efforts there. I am not sure you even realise how funny you are. That’s ok. Plenty of us on here do.
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The captain should be able to sack the coach

Well, you are certainly very excitable after the girl’s last minute field goal. Not that there is anything wrong with that. 1986 was a long time ago.

NRLW Round 1 Wrap: Parramatta fans get carried away (again) but the strictly business Broncos look unbeatable

Not disagreeing with, you just finding fun facts. Even this season Ollie Pope is averaging 78. Hard to sell county cricket as a quality competition. Its different to our conditions, which adds complexity and probably most challenging for opening batsmen. Is Lehmann the 3rd highest run scorer in first class cricket?

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

Well said.

'A lot of mistruths': McDonald hits back at Vaughan over claims of plotting against Langer at pub

On home soil this summer, very much so. On lower, slower subcontinent pitches, his impact is unknown. I am hoping you are right but more importantly, I believe, is that he has an impact with the bat.

'Some tough calls': Cummins forecasts selection headaches as quicks vie for Pakistan Test spots

The Yorkshire average, though very impressive, doesn’t alter the context that he often batted on the best batting wicket in Australia. It’s just an observation and doesn’t change the reality that Darren was unlucky not to play more tests. Possibly the most unlucky. A different era, say a decade earlier or a decade later = 100 test career.
PS. I do recall Neil Fairbrother scoring 366 in a county game, so that would support your point that it’s not test cricket. 15.6 I think Neil averaged in tests

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

Early call. Big call. Did you mean “staggers out of the room” because you are obviously intoxicated beyond reason. Probably also explains the dropped mic.

NRLW Round 1 Wrap: Parramatta fans get carried away (again) but the strictly business Broncos look unbeatable

Yes Don. That razor sharp mind of yours has worked it all out. Now the best thing is to give you the care and support you obviously need. Don’t you worry about cricket. It’s a bit tricky, isn’t it. Stick to the AFL and take good care of yourself.

The captain should be able to sack the coach

I guess that’s the metric he is. So Lyon’s greatness is effectively founded on selectors, deciding to stick with a spinner, after trying 10 other post Warne spinners. That sounds about right. Although, if it’s an important metric, I may have to change my thoughts that Alec Stewart wasn’t as good a test batsman as Bradman.

'Some tough calls': Cummins forecasts selection headaches as quicks vie for Pakistan Test spots

Lehmann also played a good portion of his FC games at Adelaide Oval, when it was the best batting pitch on the planet, until the 5th day, which didn’t pose many problems in shield games.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

Not even sure Russian troops could keep their line intact against the Broncos. In fact I suspect Kevie Walters has already pencilled in a couple of the girls to strengthen his Broncos side. I expect that may be the only thing that could prevent title number 4.

NRLW Round 1 Wrap: Parramatta fans get carried away (again) but the strictly business Broncos look unbeatable

If Mr McDonald has thought of it, he probably still has to get permission from the captain and his mates to share those thoughts, and then do so, in a very gentle blow-smoke-up-your-backside manner.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

Could be worse for him. He may have been the Pakistani David Hussey.

Shock omissions, BBL cult hero in the mix as Pakistan name squad to face Australia

I’ll check in on you in the morning and make sure everything is OK.

The captain should be able to sack the coach

Its ok, Don. I understand now. Your comments are based on pettiness or petulance, as I had thought. I see now they are a cry for help. I am here for you, Don. We will get through this together. You are in a safe and supportive place and the most important thing is that you are ok. R U ok, Don?

The captain should be able to sack the coach

What a hypocrite you are. Such a sad little man. I feel very sorry for you.

The captain should be able to sack the coach

A good start to the series will be important.

'Some tough calls': Cummins forecasts selection headaches as quicks vie for Pakistan Test spots

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