Cricket

[tigerman]

Pleased to see Harris make the squad, i hope he makes the eleven.

 

[TigerFlag2017]

When does the cricket season start?

 

[bigwow]

Should be able to take 20 wickets in Brisbane.

Runs looks like a huge issue - not surprisingly. Thought Wade was batting well enough to be added to the squad

There no test in Brisbane V. India, they didn't want to play there. First test in Adelaide.

 

[23.21.159]

Symonds is an embarrassment.
Could not believe it when he referred to Australia as "we" - silence was deafening in the box, reckon even the other commentators knew he had crossed a line.
Even the idiots at 9 knew enough never to do that.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

There no test in Brisbane V. India, they didn't want to play there. First test in Adelaide.

Not a day/night Test either. Maybe the Indians will forego the toss and say, "We'll bat first."

 

[bigwow]

Not a day/night Test either. Maybe the Indians will forego the toss and say, "We'll bat first."

Yep, it's India's way or the highway, it seems.

 

[craig]

The Marshes and Khawaja all still in the side ffs :-\

Im not watching the Aussie Test side whilst these duds clog spots.

Side has nothing about it apart from Paine and the Bowlers.

I just cannot cop the Marshes or Khawaja they are akin to a case of herpes you just cannot get rid of em.

 

[spook]

Of course Khawaja's in the side. With Smith and Warner out he's clearly the best batsman in the country. You must have started your boycott early, craig.

 

[craig]

Rather watch replays of the 2018 Prelim than Khawahja and the Marshes my dear Spooker.

In fact I'd rather punch myself in the balls continuously for 3 sessions than watch them.

They have killed my interest in the team i cant stand em.

 

[spook]

I get the Marshes (although Shaun in full flight is a very attractive player). Khawaja is lovely to watch.

 

[Leysy Days]

Khawaja's last Test innings was 149 away.

Has to play. As does Shaun unfortunately on Shield form.

Agree on Mitch Marsh though.

Said it many many years ago. The single most protected sportsman in this land. Cannot play.

 

[23.21.159]

Khawaja's last Test innings was 149 away.

Not quite true.
3 and DNB in the Second Test in UAE.
85 and 141 (to save the game) in the First.
Before that, going back, 7, 53, 1, 5, 75, 4, 6, 14, 171.
With the Test batting stocks the way they are, he's probably first picked.

 

[Leysy Days]

AH correct you are 159.

 

[IanG]

Why the hell is Renshaw not in the side?

 

[tigertim]

Why the hell is Renshaw not in the side?

His shield scores this season have been 21,6, 89, 21, 3, 0 then his previous scores were 0, 19, 42*, 7 for Australia A. 208 @ 23.

 

[DjJazzyPete]

Why the hell is Renshaw not in the side?

Why the hell are the Marsh Brothers in the side?

 

[spook]

Why the hell are the Marsh Brothers in the side?

As Leysy says, Shaun pretty much has to be. As he also says, Mitch should not be. 51 Test innings, 5 scores over 50, 31 under 20. One wicket per Test, at an average of 42. All-rounder.

 

[Brodders17]

As Leysy says, Shaun pretty much has to be. As he also says, Mitch should not be. 51 Test innings, 5 scores over 50, 31 under 20. One wicket per Test, at an average of 42. All-rounder.

Shaun always makes runs in state cricket. always has. as a 36yo he is a failed test cricketer though.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Just heard there was nearly 70k at the G the other night an 80% was indian supporters, I think that says a lot about cricket in this country

 

[spook]

Shaun always makes runs in state cricket. always has. as a 36yo he is a failed test cricketer though.

Who would you pick instead?