England v Australia 4th Test

[westcoastpanther]

George Baily ????

Thought he was worth a try this series at 6, even if he only produced Bairstow-like figures it would have been worthwhile, but it's not really the Australian way to pick a team around a captain a la Mike Brealey, but I suppose if the situation was desperate enough the selectors might.

astute tactical brain for mine contributes with the bat could do worse .... steve smith , usman phil .......??[/quote]

Whilst I don't necessarily disagree, if hasn't even been picked in this squad, I doubt he'll ever play test cricket. Also, can you imagine him being captain after 4 tests if Clarke gets injured?
Think Steve Smith is now in there for the long haul. get the feeling selectors see him a bit like S Waugh in his early years, and that he'll iron out his problems.[/quote]

Been a long haul for Steve already, but let's try a bit longer......

[heater31]

Been a long haul for Steve already, but let's try a bit longer......

Had a chuckle and thought of you when Chapelli suggested Steve could be the next long term option for captain......

[westcoastpanther]

Been a long haul for Steve already, but let's try a bit longer......

Had a chuckle and thought of you when Chapelli suggested Steve could be the next long term option for captain......

After Conn gave him 2/10 for his 4th Test efforts...

[whufc]

Definatly not captain material...................................yet

Definatly deserves a spot in the side though

[the wonder elephant]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/co ... 62021.html
all the aussies bats should read this

[the wonder elephant]

George Baily ????

Thought he was worth a try this series at 6, even if he only produced Bairstow-like figures it would have been worthwhile, but it's not really the Australian way to pick a team around a captain a la Mike Brealey, but I suppose if the situation was desperate enough the selectors might.

astute tactical brain for mine contributes with the bat could do worse .... steve smith , usman phil .......??

Whilst I don't necessarily disagree, if hasn't even been picked in this squad, I doubt he'll ever play test cricket. Also, can you imagine him being captain after 4 tests if Clarke gets injured?
Think Steve Smith is now in there for the long haul. get the feeling selectors see him a bit like S Waugh in his early years, and that he'll iron out his problems.[/quote]

Been a long haul for Steve already, but let's try a bit longer......[/quote]
agree baily should have been given a shot but to meation steve smith in the same sentence as the great one Stephan Waugh

[FlyingHigh]

Only comparing them from the view that the selectors gave Waugh a prolonged go when many were questioning if he should be in the team.

[the wonder elephant]

Only comparing them from the view that the selectors gave Waugh a prolonged go when many were questioning if he should be in the team.

ok agree with that but for him to mentioned in the same breath as S Waugh

[whufc]

Only comparing them from the view that the selectors gave Waugh a prolonged go when many were questioning if he should be in the team.

ok agree with that but for him to mentioned in the same breath as S Waugh

I know what an insult to the blonde don

Sir Donald Bradman
Small gap
The Blonde Don
Daylight
Ricky Ponting
Steven Waugh
Adam Gilchrist
Matty Hayden