Australian Test XI - Selection Thread
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I'm a Krezja fan myself, but after going for 10 an over in Shield games lately he may be getting wickets but not economically...
The problem is that Hauritz has done more than enough to keep his spot. Lately he has been the only real definite in everyone's minds. People are even questioning Johnson, but not him. I think it's accepted he will keep playing until he drops on form.
breeno;382429 said:
I'm a Krezja fan myself, but after going for 10 an over in Shield games lately he may be getting wickets but not economically...
The problem is that Hauritz has done more than enough to keep his spot. Lately he has been the only real definite in everyone's minds. People are even questioning Johnson, but not him. I think it's accepted he will keep playing until he drops on form.
eddiesmith
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Yeah that should be one of the great selections, a spinner who averages over 75 in first class cricket playing test matches
Yeah that should be one of the great selections, a spinner who averages over 75 in first class cricket playing test matches
eddiesmith
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From an average of 60 last year in inexperienced times he now averages 81 this year
Ok, fine by meBoris;382435 said:
From an average of 60 last year in inexperienced times he now averages 81 this year
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Makes sense.
The thing I really like about Krezja is that he has those 'special' balls. Like the super doosra and others like that. And he got an 8fa in India where both Warne and Murali have had trouble. Just the little things that give him the X Factor.
Don't know much about Smith though.
breeno;382436 said:
Makes sense.
The thing I really like about Krezja is that he has those 'special' balls. Like the super doosra and others like that. And he got an 8fa in India where both Warne and Murali have had trouble. Just the little things that give him the X Factor.
Don't know much about Smith though.
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Wouldn't play Smith at all. Too inexperienced, has limited time at first-class level. He is more of an all-rounder who's batting is better than his bowling. Similar to Cameron White when he first came onto the scene for Victoria.
If I had to pick a second spinner, it'd be Krejza but his form is pretty standard at the moment and is nothing special. Two spinners would be the go but you'd have to drop a paceman and that would be a tough choice.
Wouldn't play Smith at all. Too inexperienced, has limited time at first-class level. He is more of an all-rounder who's batting is better than his bowling. Similar to Cameron White when he first came onto the scene for Victoria.
If I had to pick a second spinner, it'd be Krejza but his form is pretty standard at the moment and is nothing special. Two spinners would be the go but you'd have to drop a paceman and that would be a tough choice.
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I don't like horses for courses selection so I think the bowlers should be picked depending only on their current form at all grounds. If you were to play two spinners on any ground, that's fine by me, but there's no need for changing players around like that for a certain ground without an exceptional circumstance.
I don't like horses for courses selection so I think the bowlers should be picked depending only on their current form at all grounds. If you were to play two spinners on any ground, that's fine by me, but there's no need for changing players around like that for a certain ground without an exceptional circumstance.
eddiesmith
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They could always pick McDonald again in Sydney, couldnt do worse than North with the bat currently and likes the SCG pitch, could even then afford a 2nd spinner, maybe McGain or Holland
The only possible selection of Smith would be at Norths expense at no6, dont think Watson could be expected to take on a 3rd quicks overs yetLjp86;382445 said:
They could always pick McDonald again in Sydney, couldnt do worse than North with the bat currently and likes the SCG pitch, could even then afford a 2nd spinner, maybe McGain or Holland
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Krezja doesn't have enough control to play test cricket, Hauritz is the best spinner we have at the moment. We need to click with what we have got, because we don't have anything else.
Boris;382442 said:
Krezja doesn't have enough control to play test cricket, Hauritz is the best spinner we have at the moment. We need to click with what we have got, because we don't have anything else.
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I'm liking this McGain sound...
There is no reasonable cause to drop either Hauritz, North or any of the bowlers for another spinner though. I am in the frame of mind that Australia will win this Test and if it ain't broke then don't fix it.
I'm liking this McGain sound...
There is no reasonable cause to drop either Hauritz, North or any of the bowlers for another spinner though. I am in the frame of mind that Australia will win this Test and if it ain't broke then don't fix it.
eddiesmith
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As for North, he is really pushing it, not sure how much longer Australia can carry his inconsistent form just because every 3-4 matches he makes a century
I suppose its just the SCG will suit Pakistan better and if Kaneria is back and maybe even Gul they have a far stronger attack, add in the possibility of Younis Khan then Australia may need another bowler who can bowl long spells, whether its a spinner or McDonald who knowsBoris;382451 said:I'm liking this McGain sound...
There is no reasonable cause to drop either Hauritz, North or any of the bowlers for another spinner though. I am in the frame of mind that Australia will win this Test and if it ain't broke then don't fix it.
As for North, he is really pushing it, not sure how much longer Australia can carry his inconsistent form just because every 3-4 matches he makes a century
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Im not 100% convinced about that, the SCG domestic game I saw a few days ago was a seamers wicket, with good carry.
eddiesmith;382460 said:
Im not 100% convinced about that, the SCG domestic game I saw a few days ago was a seamers wicket, with good carry.
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Well if North is dropped I would only put in an opener, be it Jaques, Hughes or Rogers (in that order is my preference, according to form that is). Then Watson can bat down the order and bowl longer spells. The problem there is, though, that Watson has been going extremely well up there, and like I said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Really I'd like to see North bat at 5. Number 6 isn't his spot for a century or nothing player.
eddiesmith;382460 said:
Well if North is dropped I would only put in an opener, be it Jaques, Hughes or Rogers (in that order is my preference, according to form that is). Then Watson can bat down the order and bowl longer spells. The problem there is, though, that Watson has been going extremely well up there, and like I said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Really I'd like to see North bat at 5. Number 6 isn't his spot for a century or nothing player.
eddiesmith
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But you cant put Clarke at 6 and question marks about whether he could bat 4Boris;382468 said:
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It's not. (Unless they drop North for him which would make me sad)
Can't see them changing the bowling lineup, bar the possible inclusion of Hilfenhaus for Siddle (Bollinger and Johnson are surely both undroppable at this point).
eddiesmith;382460 said:
It's not. (Unless they drop North for him which would make me sad)
Can't see them changing the bowling lineup, bar the possible inclusion of Hilfenhaus for Siddle (Bollinger and Johnson are surely both undroppable at this point).