The Cricket Thread

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Aus A 5/42

Harris 16
Burns Golden
Khawaja 6
Head 13
Pucovski 5

Big chance for Bancroft to get his spot back

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[Matt]

Aus A 5/42

Harris 16
Burns Golden
Khawaja 6
Head 13
Pucovski 5

Big chance for Bancroft to get his spot back

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Its now 52/8.

Bancroft is not out, as the replacement for Maddinson, should he get a score, he might steal the opening spot again in the selection trial, as per the Ashes.

[Matt]

Hold the phone....
57/9
Bancroft and Meredith the last line of defense.

[Northern Raider]

Basically every player in line for a test recall failed. At least they all have a 2nd innings coming up.

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Unless Pakistan decide to bat the rest of the game out, which tbh I would do

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[Northern Raider]

Unless Pakistan decide to bat the rest of the game out, which tbh I would do

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Pretty sure they'll bat again to give their top order some more time at the crease. Send them back in after that.

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Ground their way to 9/108 off 50

Bancroft on 40

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[Matt]

So...
Burns bowler 1st ball. Swung back through the gate. IMO, it's a technique issue with him, coz the bat is often away from the pad.

Harris had 1 go straight through him. He was late getting the bat down. Ball hits the top of the stumps. Good ball, but lazy shot.

Head cut 1 to backward point. Very lazy shot.

Uzi nicked a ball that actually turned a fraction. That weird arm movement defence of his vs spin is an issue. Didn't look good. Great catch by the keeper though.

Pucovski got 1 that bounced more than expected. Good effort ball from the bowler. Caught behind the wicket.

Carey chopped on. Indecisive leave. Looked awful.

Bancroft fought hard for 48. 160 odd balls. Nicked 1.

Who cares about the bowlers?!?

So... is Bancroft the front runner in the batting selection trial again?

[Northern Raider]

No

[julian87]

Basically every player in line for a test recall failed. At least they all have a 2nd innings coming up.

Can’t see Aus A getting another bat.

[Matt]

No

I hope u r right

[Northern Raider]

Basically every player in line for a test recall failed. At least they all have a 2nd innings coming up.

Can’t see Aus A getting another bat.

Ah yes, I had assumed it was a 4 day game but it's only 3. Pakis will take as much time at the crease as they can.

[Makaveli]

You know Aus A must be dog **** when Cameron Bancroft is your top run scorer

[Matt]

Cummins, Starc and Lyon in the wickets for NSW vs WA

[Matt]

High scoring game for SA vs Tassie.
SA 490 dec
Tassie 345 dec behind
Wade 89 from 250 odd balls

SA 155/2

[Matt]

Handscomb 92
Finch 30
Pattinson 42 from 100 balls. Good knock for a quick.
The 17yr old rookie Fraser-McGurk 51
Vic posting 300/9 dec.

[Matt]

Well...
Put a strike through Burns.

[Matt]

Not sure a 20 from 71 balls saves Harris.
13* from 45 for Head isnt exactly exciting.
37* from 75 for Uzi is only marginally promising.

In other words, good luck to the selectors...

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Pucovski's pulled out to take a break

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[Matt]

Pucovski's pulled out to take a break

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Thats the 2nd time for him too.
Add in Maxy and Maddinson, this is becoming a thing in cricketers.

[zim]

Handscomb 92
Finch 30
Pattinson 42 from 100 balls. Good knock for a quick.
The 17yr old rookie Fraser-McGurk 51
Vic posting 300/9 dec.

That was a terrible LBW decision.

[Makaveli]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/cr ... f8bab0a6ba

Article suggests Bancroft somehow makes the test team

Get absolutely **** - how many chances does this bloke need to continually fail

[Matt]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/cr ... f8bab0a6ba

Article suggests Bancroft somehow makes the test team

Get absolutely **** - how many chances does this bloke need to continually fail

He makes the most of the selection games, thats why.
Its just he does sweet FA once in the team.

[julian87]

He wasn’t even picked initially for Aus A so a grafting 50 at 6 shouldn’t have changed anything. It’s ridiculous.

Considering Khawaja averages 60 in Australia he should have just been picked to open with Warner.

[zim]

Australia squad for Domain Test Series v Pakistan

Tim Paine (c), Cameron Bancroft, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head (vc), Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner

[zim]

So is it something like this. Depending on whether 6 is your all rounder or not. Benching the (vc) is a bold move by me.

1. David Warner
2. Joe Burns
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Matthew Wade
6. Michael Neser
7. Tim Paine (c)
8. Pat Cummins (vc)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

Cameron Bancroft
Travis Head (vc)
James Pattinson

[Makaveli]

How good is it to have such a stable (and lethal) bowling attack. Unfortunately I think playing Pakistan will be a red herring for our constant underperforming and inconsistent batting lineup (sans Smith and domestic bully Warner of course)

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So is it something like this. Depending on whether 6 is your all rounder or not. Benching the (vc) is a bold move by me.

1. David Warner
2. Joe Burns
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Matthew Wade
6. Michael Neser
7. Tim Paine (c)
8. Pat Cummins (vc)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

Cameron Bancroft
Travis Head (vc)
James Pattinson

He got benched already

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[Matt]

IMO they wont pick an allrounder, so Head will be recalled, and it wouldnt surprise me if that fighting 49 for the WA rep earns Bancroft a recall, therefore this:

1. David Warner
2. Cameron Bancroft
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head (vc)
6. Matthew Wade
7. Tim Paine (c)
8. Pat Cummins (vc)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

Joe Burns
Michael Neser
James Pattinson

If I were making the selections Uzi would be there over Bangers.

However, if they were looking at the allrounder route, Id rather they pick Pattinson, and move Paine up 1. I believe that you can get enough runs from the lower order, as Pattinson, Cummins and Starc can all bat.

[Northern Raider]

I expect Head comes back in for MMarsh. The reasoning behind the original change is no longer valid so the VC can be reinstated.

For the opening spot it really has to go to Burns and make it his to lose. I simply understand the selectors obsession with Bancroft. Should be nowhere near the test squad until he scores a mountain of runs at domestic level.

[zim]

So is it something like this. Depending on whether 6 is your all rounder or not. Benching the (vc) is a bold move by me.

1. David Warner
2. Joe Burns
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Matthew Wade
6. Michael Neser
7. Tim Paine (c)
8. Pat Cummins (vc)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

Cameron Bancroft
Travis Head (vc)
James Pattinson

He got benched already

Ah didn't realize he was VC then. Still, copying the Australian selectors is a pretty bold move .

[julian87]

Neser is not an all rounder.

And Paine isn’t good enough to bat 6.

6 bats. Paine. 4 bowlers. Lubbers, wade, Smith and Head can send down 20 overs a day between them.

[Azza]

We stink.

[Northern Raider]

Neser is not an all rounder.

And Paine isn’t good enough to bat 6.

6 bats. Paine. 4 bowlers. Lubbers, wade, Smith and Head can send down 20 overs a day between them.

Yeah, but not sure where the notion came from that Neser was an all rounder. He's a bowler who can score a hit a few runs. Pretty much like Starc, Cummins, Siddle etc. None of those guys would bat 6 in a test.

As for the extra bowler you hardly need to bother with Smith or Wade. Labuschagne is quite effective as a 5th bowler. Head is solid. Wade possibly your change up 'partnership breaker'. Smith has enough on his plate being our primary run scorer and unofficial VC. He can leave his pies in the oven.

[Matt]

Neser is not an all rounder.

And Paine isn’t good enough to bat 6.

6 bats. Paine. 4 bowlers. Lubbers, wade, Smith and Head can send down 20 overs a day between them.

Yeah, but not sure where the notion came from that Neser was an all rounder. He's a bowler who can score a hit a few runs. Pretty much like Starc, Cummins, Siddle etc. None of those guys would bat 6 in a test.

As for the extra bowler you hardly need to bother with Smith or Wade. Labuschagne is quite effective as a 5th bowler. Head is solid. Wade possibly your change up 'partnership breaker'. Smith has enough on his plate being our primary run scorer and unofficial VC. He can leave his pies in the oven.

Unofficial VC... didnt realise he got demoted