The Cricket Thread

[Northern Raider]

Could argue we already have a match winning lead.

Runs on the board NR..

Paine should declare.

Think he wants to get the lead beyond 70 to really pile on the pressure.

[Matt]

Australia has their best total for the series 9/200

[Matt]

Poop... 200 all out.
Didnt get that 70 run lead. Only 69

[-PJ-]

AUS all out 200.
Lead by 69

India will need 70 runs to level the series...FAT CHANCE !!!!

They’re having lunch now..I’m having ham, tomato and pickles sandwiches..

[-PJ-]

We lost, we stink.

[Azza]

We do stink aye.

Honestly what an abomination our batting is, and has been for many years.

[-PJ-]

The selectors SHOULD make 2 changes straight up..

Burns and Head to join their BBL franchises immediately..

[Azza]

Yeah I would feel more confident with Khawaja in the middle order , even though I've been a critic of his in the past. Burns, there isn't a person on the planet that could argue for his selection for the next match.

[-PJ-]

Yeah I would feel more confident with Khawaja in the middle order , even though I've been a critic of his in the past. Burns, there isn't a person on the planet that could argue for his selection for the next match.

I don’t think Koala is on the selectors radar Azza.

The selectors do have options but formers player..now commentators have their opinions.

If Warner is fit he opens.

Warner
Harris
Labu
Smith
Wade
Green

That’s the top 6 being tossed up.

[bonehead]

where's Pucovski?

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[Azza]

Yeah I would feel more confident with Khawaja in the middle order , even though I've been a critic of his in the past. Burns, there isn't a person on the planet that could argue for his selection for the next match.

I don’t think Koala is on the selectors radar Azza.

The selectors do have options but formers player..now commentators have their opinions.

If Warner is fit he opens.

Warner
Harris
Labu
Smith
Wade
Green

That’s the top 6 being tossed up.

That's a shame but you are probably right. I can't wait to watch us implode in Sydney or wherever the third test is held

[Northern Raider]

There is no way Travis Head gets dropped for Marcus Harris.

[-PJ-]

There is no way Travis Head gets dropped for Marcus Harris.

I don’t want to upset you NR.

Who are the current AUS selectors ?

Anyone know ?

I’ll make a call before they do something silly.

[-PJ-]

where's Pucovski?

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He’s certainly in the mix and has been talked up by some. He suffered concussion a few weeks ago but has recovered. There’s some “experts” in cricketing circles that believe they’d like to see him slap more 100s and “prove his fitness” while others believe he’s ready today and deserves his chance. With an Ashes series next Year I’d like to see him blooded now but hey..I’m just a lounge chair fan..

[Azza]

Bring Steve Waugh out of retirement

[Matt]

Yeah I would feel more confident with Khawaja in the middle order , even though I've been a critic of his in the past. Burns, there isn't a person on the planet that could argue for his selection for the next match.

I don’t think Koala is on the selectors radar Azza.

The selectors do have options but formers player..now commentators have their opinions.

If Warner is fit he opens.

Warner
Harris
Labu
Smith
Wade
Green

That’s the top 6 being tossed up.

Dont listen to Warnie. Pucovski deserves his chance, if they make a 2nd change

[Matt]

There is no way Travis Head gets dropped for Marcus Harris.

I don’t want to upset you NR.

Who are the current AUS selectors ?

Anyone know ?

I’ll make a call before they do something silly.

Current members for the Australian Men's Team are (as of January 2020): Trevor Hohns (Chairman), Justin Langer (also Head Coach) and George Bailey. 

[Northern Raider]

There is no way Travis Head gets dropped for Marcus Harris.

I don’t want to upset you NR.

Who are the current AUS selectors ?

Anyone know ?

I’ll make a call before they do something silly.

I should change that to no way anybody gets dropped for Marcus Harris. He had 17 test innings and passed 50 twice with an average of 24. Nobody in the current team is going as bad as that (Joe Burns included). He shouldn't even be in the conversation.

[Northern Raider]

There is no way Travis Head gets dropped for Marcus Harris.

I don’t want to upset you NR.

Who are the current AUS selectors ?

Anyone know ?

I’ll make a call before they do something silly.

Current members for the Australian Men's Team are (as of January 2020): Trevor Hohns (Chairman), Justin Langer (also Head Coach) and George Bailey. 

I'd consider giving George a go. Backward stance might throw off the Indian bowlers.

[Azza]

Bring back Rob Quiney.

[-TW-]

First time since 1984/85 Australia has failed to make more than 200 in consecutive first innings

This innings was also their slowest run rate since 1987 (1.95 RPO in 103 overs.. yawn)

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[-PJ-]

Langer to open..

[bonehead]

Langer to open..

joel Caine throwing options on SEN, Paine and Warner to open, Maxwell in for head, Wade at 6

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[-PJ-]

Langer to open..

joel Caine throwing options on SEN, Paine and Warner to open, Maxwell in for head, Wade at 6

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Joel”gamble responsibly”Caine ?

What would he know ?

He’s probably got a market on Paine opening.

[bonehead]

Langer to open..

joel Caine throwing options on SEN, Paine and Warner to open, Maxwell in for head, Wade at 6

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Joel”gamble responsibly”Caine ?

What would he know ?

He’s probably got a market on Paine opening.

it's a bit left field that's for sure.

My side.

Warner
pucovski
Labuschagne
Smith (c)
Maxwell
Wade(k)
Green
Cummins
Starc
Lyon
Hazelwood


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[Azza]

Caine is a numpty.

Bonehead's side is about as good as we could hope for (I'm actually for picking Maxwell over Head tbh) but I doubt they will drop Head.

However if one of the big 3 don't score runs again we are in big trouble.

[Northern Raider]

Glenn Maxwell.

Does he even play long form cricket any more?

[RedRaider]

Boney .. No Paine as the skipper? Smith is out of form both with the bat and with his usually reliable slip fielding. There is also more time needed for the sandpaper to smooth the deck imo.

Joe Burns is out of form and I think the selectors were rewarded when he hit the winning runs in the first Test, but he was true to form in the second Test. Pick a player who is out of form at First Class level and expecting him to succeed at Test level says more about Hohns than Burns. He should not be in the side and I have been one of his biggest supporters on here. The selectors will be hoping for a Warner led recovery. I usually prefer for selectors to go with a youth policy but Pucovski will have a target on his helmet. It will be a huge Test for the young man should he be picked. However it would allow Wade to move into the middle order.

Our bowlers created plenty of chances but the catches were not held. This is usually our strong suit and to see 5 go down in a single innings is a rare event for Australia. Hopefully Langer has some extra catching drills in store for the side before the next Test.

[bonehead]

Smith's form suddenly fell off after back to back dominant centuries in the 50 over games, just needs a bit of luck back on home soil at tge SCG.

Maxwell IMO is in the most talented cricketers we have, form in shorter format is good, great fielder, additional spin option on a traditional spin friendly deck.

Happy to go with the norm of Paine captain and keeper over Wade.

I'm a frustrated cricket lover who is struggling to accept current performances on home soil, I recognise these 2 teams have the best bowling attacks in world test cricket.

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[BadnMean]

Joel Caine is throwing Maxwell into the mix to pull money out of suckers, hoping it gets overlooked amid his other fairly reasonable bets (changes).

[-PJ-]

Tim Paine is CAs sweetheart.

He’s the skip and keeper until he calls stumps.

At 36 I don’t think it’ll be long.

[Northern Raider]

Maxy for the test team is one of the funnier suggestions I've heard to fix our batting.

[Azza]

Our batting is so funny that I think we need funny suggestions (which was partly why I thumbsed up bonesy's line-up).

Maxwell does have a test century after all. I'm a bit sick of Head's well crafted 30s and 40s that have little to no bearing on the match.

[-PJ-]

Dizzy has a test double century..

Let’s bat him up top.

[Matt]

The squad is in...
And its BURNT!

https://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-n ... b5a6d31fa4

So lock it in:
Warner
Pucovski
Labu
Smith
Wade
Green
Paine
Cummins
Starc
Lyon
Big Wood