The Cricket Thread

[Azza]

Renshaw love? lol - from what I can see, there's only one person that's suggested him. To have him in the team ahead of Khawaja for example (assuming Head gets no 5) would be farcical.

[BJ123]

Renshaw love? lol - from what I can see, there's only one person that's suggested him. To have him in the team ahead of Khawaja for example (assuming Head gets no 5) would be farcical.

I include Steve Waugh and a mate who’ve building up Renshaw lately. Bemusing.

[Azza]

Yeah ok. Well I still rate Steve Waugh's opinion ahead of dribbler SK Warne.

[BJ123]

Yeah ok. Well I still rate Steve Waugh's opinion ahead of dribbler SK Warne.

Warney has amazing insight about 1 in 10 and absolute head scratchers about 3 in 10.

[Matt]

If I was picking, Harris would be the odd man out. I think he is useless. So:

Warner
Uzi
Labu
Smith
Head
Green
Inglis (Very torn, as all the options avg mid 30s in 1st class (actually Wade is 40, but next best is List A at 32, and the rest are sub 30). I think there is a wrong option at keeper (Wade 33yrs), a likely choice (Carey 30yrs) as its safe, but no correct one. I'm kinda tempted to punt on the 24yr old Phillipe, as he looks a batting talent, but not 100% sure his glovework is up to it).
Cummins
Starc
GOAT
HWood

12th Jhye

[julian87]

I agree with most of that.

Warner
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Green
Carey
Cummins
Richardson
Lyon
Hazlewood

Starc is saved for the pink ball test. He's been poor for a long time atm.

Took me a long time to come around to Carey. His form is concerning.but I'd pick him solely based on the fact that he upped his game when Australia needed it most in 50 over cricket.

Phillipe shouldn't be considered. Not first choice for his state and Wade kept in front of him in t20 Aus side

[Azza]

It may be the wicketkeeper is a fairly unsettled position in the line up for quite some time

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[julian87]

It's already been the most unsettled spot since Brad Haddin's daughter fell ill imo.

[Matt]

Carey's 100 in the ODI might seal it.

[Azza]

Not really - I'd expect he'd get selected for this test series, but for the next 2-3 years remains completely an open question.

[Matt]

Not really - I'd expect he'd get selected for this test series, but for the next 2-3 years remains completely an open question.

He is the safe choice

[Matt]

Interesting from Ed Cowan,

Former Test opener Ed Cowan says he would pick Usman Khawaja over Travis Head for the Ashes.

Speaking on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast, Cowan said the Queensland Bulls captain was more of a match-winner and the best person for the middle-order job at this point in time.

“Usman's hundreds are match-winning hundreds. He can play all around the world, he’s got genuine leadership capability and sure he’s 34 and we might only get two years out of him… but when it's head-to-head and you consider who is the best person for the job at this point in time, it’s got to be Usman.”

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[Matt]

There are a few Henriques articles out today. Is he the "forgotten man"???

[bonehead]

There are a few Henriques articles out today. Is he the "forgotten man"???

I always consider him a subcontinent specialist

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[-PJ-]

The 5th Ashes test scheduled for Perth’s Optus Stadium on Jan 14 is on shaky ground.

WA premier MM has insisted all players, staff, families of players, broadcasters WILL do 14 days quarantine once entering WA.

Only 5 days between the end of the 4th and the start of the 5th.

MM ain’t budging. So it looks like CA will be chasing another venue.

[Matt]

The 5th Ashes test scheduled for Perth’s Optus Stadium on Jan 14 is on shaky ground.

WA premier MM has insisted all players, staff, families of players, broadcasters WILL do 14 days quarantine once entering WA.

Only 5 days between the end of the 4th and the start of the 5th.

MM ain’t budging. So it looks like CA will be chasing another venue.

Bellerieve is waiting for that aren't they?!?

[Northern Raider]

If WA want to shut themselves off from the rest of the country then send the test elsewhere. Tassie, ACT or another test in Sydney or Adelaide.

[Matt]

If WA want to shut themselves off from the rest of the country then send the test elsewhere. Tassie, ACT or another test in Sydney or Adelaide.

I saw ACT put their hand up. I'd be there if we did.

[julian87]

I'd say Sydney would just get the last 2 tests in a row. Would allow the touring party an extended away in the one city too.

Canberra shouldn't be hosting an Ashes test. Melbourne's wicket is too poor for a second. If Tasmania opens up I think Hobart would be a good shout.

[Matt]

I'd say Sydney would just get the last 2 tests in a row. Would allow the touring party an extended away in the one city too.

Canberra shouldn't be hosting an Ashes test. Melbourne's wicket is too poor for a second. If Tasmania opens up I think Hobart would be a good shout.

Booo! We want a men's (women played here didn't they Ashes?) Ashes Test here in Canberra.

I'd say Hobart is the go TBH

[Azza]

Interesting from Ed Cowan,

Former Test opener Ed Cowan says he would pick Usman Khawaja over Travis Head for the Ashes.

Speaking on The Grandstand Cricket Podcast, Cowan said the Queensland Bulls captain was more of a match-winner and the best person for the middle-order job at this point in time.

“Usman's hundreds are match-winning hundreds. He can play all around the world, he’s got genuine leadership capability and sure he’s 34 and we might only get two years out of him… but when it's head-to-head and you consider who is the best person for the job at this point in time, it’s got to be Usman.”

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Cowan is a bit of a dribbler but I agree with him in this case.

[RedRaider]

The 5th Ashes test scheduled for Perth’s Optus Stadium on Jan 14 is on shaky ground.

WA premier MM has insisted all players, staff, families of players, broadcasters WILL do 14 days quarantine once entering WA.

Only 5 days between the end of the 4th and the start of the 5th.

MM ain’t budging. So it looks like CA will be chasing another venue.

I think the other venues will be chasing CA. Most accept the 'double vax' criteria and don't require 14 days isolation. If MM doesn't change then WA will miss an Ashes Test. I don't think MM will change so opportunity for others.

[Azza]

McGowan would like to change I'd bet - he's a politician though and knows if he does he'll get plastered for how it will be perceived cutting the families etc slack when thousands of others are unable to get back

[Azza]

Carey with first go - fair enough I think.

[bonehead]

Carey was next cab off the rank, hoping he can focus on test cricket and go to the required level.
Surely with Wade, Inglis and Phillipe we can save Carey from limited overs for a while.

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[Azza]

It should be Head and Khawaja in the side ahead of Harris btw... Nfi what he offers

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[Matt]

Carey was next cab off the rank, hoping he can focus on test cricket and go to the required level.
Surely with Wade, Inglis and Phillipe we can save Carey from limited overs for a while.

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Yup, Carey was next man up. It was the safe choice.

I'd like to see Phillipe given some serious help. I think he could well be the next guy, if given the investment.

[Matt]

It should be Head and Khawaja in the side ahead of Harris btw... Nfi what he offers

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Agreed!

[Azza]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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[bonehead]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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sosf

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[Azza]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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sosf

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Save our souls foundation?

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[-PJ-]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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I’d mount the gutter for him..

[bonehead]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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sosf

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Save our souls foundation?

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great people, unlike mc

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[Azza]

Michael Clarke is a douchebag btw

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I’d mount the gutter for him..

With your Datsun?

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[Matt]

The official Australia XI: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagney, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood