ODI and Twenty20 Squads Announced For South Africa

[the joker]

The squad is:

Ricky Ponting (c) TAS
Michael Clark (vc) NSW
Nathan Bracken NSW
Callum Ferguson SA
Brett Geeves TAS
Brad Haddin NSW
Nathan Hauritz NSW
James Hopes QLD
David Hussey VIC
Michael Hussey WA
Mitchell Johnson WA
Ben Laughlin QLD
Adam Voges WA
Cameron White VIC
David Warner NSW *
Shane Harwood VIC *

* David Warner and Shane Harwood will return to Australia after the two Twenty20 matches

Commenting on the squad, NSP Chairman Andrew Hilditch, said:

“Both Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle are being rested from the South African one-day series as part of their workload management to prepare for their possible inclusion in key upcoming events which include the World Twenty20 and the Ashes.”

“Both Peter and Ben had significant injuries during the 2008 off season. Since returning to cricket they have had a demanding and heavy Australian season and will have completed three back-to-back Test matches in South Africa. The recommendation of the coaching and fitness staff was that they have time off now to allow them to recuperate and then commence a structured training program in ideal preparation potentially for the World Twenty20 and the Ashes.

“This recommendation is fully supported by the National Selection Panel as an appropriate strategy leading into key tournaments and in particular the Ashes.

“With this of course comes opportunity. Brett Geeves performed well in the Commonwealth Bank Series in Darwin against Bangladesh for Australia and has continued to perform well domestically. In addition to his bowling he is a potentially explosive batsmen and fielder and adds to the versatility of the one day side. It is a well deserved opportunity for Brett.

“We also take the opportunity to introduce Ben Laughlin to Australian cricket. Ben has had an extremely good summer for Queensland and was instrumental in their one-day final victory. Ben will add to the versatility of the Australian bowling line up as we continue to look at options progressing forward to the 2011 World Cup.

“David Warner has been added for the Twenty20 games only. He is an exciting player who has had a very strong domestic season in one-day and Twenty20 cricket and had a dynamic initial impact in Australian Twenty20 cricket.

“We have also rewarded Shane Harwood for a number of outstanding years in domestic cricket. He has consistently been one of the leading bowlers in one day and Twenty20 cricket. We want to take the opportunity to look at Shane as a possible option for the World Twenty20.

“It was not considered appropriate to rush Shaun Marsh back into one-day cricket for Australia. Shaun is recovering from a significant hamstring injury. He is recovering well, but further testing of hamstring strength is being undertaken and he has not been match tested at all. We would expect Shaun to be available for selection in the Pakistan one-day series.

“South Africa will be extremely competitive as always in one-day cricket and it will be a great test for the players to see where they are currently in both one day cricket and Twenty20 cricket. We look forward to a hard fought and entertaining series.”

[hearts on fire]

Shane Harwood

[blink]

Shane Harwood

He is an excellent T20 bowler, why wouldn't you pick him HoF?

Great to see Ferg getting a gig again, big things ahead for him!

[Pup]

Shane Harwood

Best 20/20 bowler in the country.

[hearts on fire]

apologies boys, i haven't been following the 20/20 competition.

But i take your word for it.

[Rik E Boy]

Warner for the teeball only. Good move. Hopefully he learns how to bat so I can watch him again.

regards,

REB

[Pumba]

wats the story with tait? is he injured again or our of favour?

[Thiele]

Congrats to Ferg

How comes Hughes isn't playing the one dayers and 20/20

[interested observer]

Congrats to Ferg

How comes Hughes isn't playing the one dayers and 20/20

Someone please talk me through the Cameron White scenario ??
Is it just me....Or can he actually play ???

[hearts on fire]

Oh shite, i didn't notice Cameron White.

why the hell is he playing!!! we go through this every series.

[tedbullpit]

Cannot believe they've given Laughlin a go. What drugs are the selectors on? The bloke is rubbish. Played 3 first class matches and averages 66 with the ball. Yeah he's taken some wickets in the shorter form of the game but they were on some bowler friendly decks. Geeves isn't much better. Are our bowling stocks that depleted and/or lacking that much depth? Going on the selection of these two I'm surprised the selectors didn't pry Moses Henriques away from B grade district duties and gift him a ticket to South Africa.

[Pup]

Cannot believe they've given Laughlin a go. What drugs are the selectors on? The bloke is rubbish. Played 3 first class matches and averages 66 with the ball. Yeah he's taken some wickets in the shorter form of the game but they were on some bowler friendly decks. Geeves isn't much better. Are our bowling stocks that depleted and/or lacking that much depth? Going on the selection of these two I'm surprised the selectors didn't pry Moses Henriques away from B grade district duties and gift him a ticket to South Africa.

Well that is what we are playing.

If we are going on form and performances over the last year which we should be then both of this players deserve their spots in the 50 over squad.

[rod_rooster]

Congrats to Ferg

How comes Hughes isn't playing the one dayers and 20/20

Absolutely mystifying. It's not like he scores slowly or has a limited stroke range. He is very good in the field as well. I am happy for him to be as far away from 20/20 crap as possible but i have no idea why he isn't in the one day side. He'd be a perfect choice to open the batting surely.

[CoverKing]

Congrats to Ferg

How comes Hughes isn't playing the one dayers and 20/20

Absolutely mystifying. It's not like he scores slowly or has a limited stroke range. He is very good in the field as well. I am happy for him to be as far away from 20/20 crap as possible but i have no idea why he isn't in the one day side. He'd be a perfect choice to open the batting surely.

surly hughes and haddin should be opening for australia...
and still no symonds? is that him gone for good??

[Thiele]

Adam Voges is out because he wants to get married so in comes North

[Pidge]

Adam Voges is out because he wants to get married so in comes North

I hope they select him again. Hope just because he is getting married doesnt jeopardise his future in the aussie team.

[Pac-Man]

Adam Voges is out because he wants to get married so in comes North

Since when does saying " i do " become more important then representing your country ?

You can say " i do " anyday , its not everyday you get the opportunity to represent your country. Was interesting to hear Chappelli say " tear up his contract.

First pup wanting to leave celebrations early to have a movie night with his GF , now Voges turning down a gig with the Aussie team to get married.

No wonder Australian cricket is on the slide.

[Gozu]

If Chappelli said that he needs to get his priorities in order. Voges is a scrub and knows for the most part he'll just be over there for the hell of it and might only play in one or two games. He asked CA if he could fly back for the wedding and then back to South Africa during the series which would only result in him missing one game and they refused. I would've turned around and told them to get F'd, it's a nothing one dayer. The Clarke thing is a totally different situation and he deserved it.