1st test v India - commencing Fri 22/2/13

[Jim05]

They won't replace wade tho unless he gets injured

Yep unfortunately we are stuck with the muppet for a few more series yet.
Id rather give Hughes the gloves.
We have no hope as long as Wade is at 6, clueless against spin

[Jim05]

Didn't the previous selectors once claim that Tim Paine was a test captain in waiting ... WTF happened?

Badly broken fingers will do that to a keepers career

[dedja]

soft ...

[EldersUniSA]

Thousands of years ago many people believed in a god named Zeus. Zeus was the supreme god and ruler of Olympus. He was known by many titles: Lord of the Sky, the Cloud- gatherer, the Rain-god and Zeus the Thunderer, all of which show which force of nature was considered to be the most important in Ancient World - rain.

[dedja]

or just use a spade and oil like the Poms did at Headingley ...

[Rik E Boy]

They won't replace wade tho unless he gets injured

Yep unfortunately we are stuck with the muppet for a few more series yet.
Id rather give Hughes the gloves.
We have no hope as long as Wade is at 6, clueless against spin

Hughes is an even worse batsmen on any deck that doesn't allow him to cut.

regards,

REB

[cheetah]

Smith for Watson and Doherty for Siddle. Would be happy to use any 5 of the fast bowlers on tour for the 2 pace bowling spots.

I think Watson's relevance to Australian Test cricket has nose-dived with Henriques performance in this match.

Taking nothing away from a truly awesome debut from Henriques, but it is still his debut. Wait till the end of the series. Watson is still a gifted cricketer and should still be given the chance. He has been moved all over the place and just needs 2 find his spot. Open with Warner and Watson. Both players have the style 2 get us off 2 a great start. Cowan could be a great number three if he sticks 2 his natural game and uses the angles. Hughes four. Has the ability 2 counter punch. Clarke just has everything. I think we need a true number six. Henriques i hope could be this guy. Get Paine back in. Way better bat then Wade and Haddin. Maybe not yet stat wise. Maybe not yet till he can tie his shoe laces without breaking a bone. But he is the full package. Are bowlers are all talented and varied, just need 2 pick horses for courses.

[Sky Pilot]

I just can't cop the number of times our blokes come down with gastro complaints when touring these foul countries like India and Pakistan. Eating uncooked food like salads is a complete risk because its all washed and sprayed with water so you might as well just drink the stuff. Ice cubes in drinks is a major source of infection. Cleaning teeth etc with tap water is just too silly for words too. Sure, hotels and restaurants make claims of hygiene and other precautions being taken in accordance with local laws and regulations, but really, would you trust these people? Even some of their bottled water is dodgy. You should only drink Evian or Perrier and clean your teeth with it.

[CoverKing]

They won't replace wade tho unless he gets injured

Yep unfortunately we are stuck with the muppet for a few more series yet.
Id rather give Hughes the gloves.
We have no hope as long as Wade is at 6, clueless against spin

Hughes is an even worse batsmen on any deck that doesn't allow him to cut.

regards,

REB

Extremely harsh. The bloke copped two balls that were extremely reactive to the pitch. One kept low and one jumped like jordan

[mighty_tiger_79]

They won't replace wade tho unless he gets injured

Yep unfortunately we are stuck with the muppet for a few more series yet.
Id rather give Hughes the gloves.
We have no hope as long as Wade is at 6, clueless against spin

wade may struggle against spin, but how about some of those above him???

You want hughes to take the gloves???? that does belong in the best jokes thread imo

[Q.]

I just can't cop the number of times our blokes come down with gastro complaints when touring these foul countries like India and Pakistan. Eating uncooked food like salads is a complete risk because its all washed and sprayed with water so you might as well just drink the stuff. Ice cubes in drinks is a major source of infection. Cleaning teeth etc with tap water is just too silly for words too. Sure, hotels and restaurants make claims of hygiene and other precautions being taken in accordance with local laws and regulations, but really, would you trust these people? Even some of their bottled water is dodgy. You should only drink Evian or Perrier and clean your teeth with it.

It wouldn't be wise to drink tap water in any developing nation.


This baby is epically useful:

[LaughingKookaburra]

Keeping Hussey and Ponting in the side for as long as they did before moving them on/ them walking to me is a major reason for the situation we're in.
Either stick with them or move them on 15 months ago...

[Rik E Boy]

They won't replace wade tho unless he gets injured

Yep unfortunately we are stuck with the muppet for a few more series yet.
Id rather give Hughes the gloves.
We have no hope as long as Wade is at 6, clueless against spin

Hughes is an even worse batsmen on any deck that doesn't allow him to cut.

regards,

REB

Extremely harsh. The bloke copped two balls that were extremely reactive to the pitch. One kept low and one jumped like jordan

Maybe but we shall see CK. If he can't cut then he can't cut it. I hope I'm proven wrong and that he racks them up this series but I doubt he will.

regards,

REB

[The Sleeping Giant]

Would be fantastic if we could bat through another session. Get 120 in front.

[RustyCage]

Keeping Hussey and Ponting in the side for as long as they did before moving them on/ them walking to me is a major reason for the situation we're in.
Either stick with them or move them on 15 months ago...

Hussey should still be there

[The Dark Knight]

Keeping Hussey and Ponting in the side for as long as they did before moving them on/ them walking to me is a major reason for the situation we're in.
Either stick with them or move them on 15 months ago...

Hussey should still be there

Yep, he should be.

[Brodlach]

Keeping Hussey and Ponting in the side for as long as they did before moving them on/ them walking to me is a major reason for the situation we're in.
Either stick with them or move them on 15 months ago...

Hussey should still be there

Yep, he should be.

His form has been terrible since he retired

[The Dark Knight]

Keeping Hussey and Ponting in the side for as long as they did before moving them on/ them walking to me is a major reason for the situation we're in.
Either stick with them or move them on 15 months ago...

Hussey should still be there

Yep, he should be.

His form has been terrible since he retired

Karma, shouldn't of retired.

[dedja]

Lyon out ... India need 50 to win.

[Dirk Tazelaar]

The best ever?