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The squad was named today for Friday nights T20 game against Pakistan:

Michael Clarke (c), Cameron White (vc), Travis Birt, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, David Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Dirk Nannes, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Shane Watson.

Gozu wrote:The squad was named today for Friday nights T20 game against Pakistan:

Michael Clarke (c), Cameron White (vc), Travis Birt, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, David Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Dirk Nannes, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Shane Watson.

Mal will be rapt that his man Boom boom Birt is getting a gig.

Looks like a good side. Just need a middle order batsmen to replace Clarke and it would be a good side.

Not sure about Nannes & Tait. taits fielding will again let him down while Nannes took wickets for the Delhi daredevils in the IPL but didnt do much for the Bushrangers. I think he only took 1 wicket in the final. I thought Clint McKay may get a call up for T20.

Shaun Tait

Good to see Tait rewarded with a berth after some good performances in the big bash.

How can Nannes qualify when he represented the Netherlands last year? Does anyone know the ruling?

wycbloods wrote:

Gozu wrote:The squad was named today for Friday nights T20 game against Pakistan:

Michael Clarke (c), Cameron White (vc), Travis Birt, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, David Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Dirk Nannes, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Shane Watson.

Mal will be rapt that his man Boom boom Birt is getting a gig.

Looks like a good side. Just need a middle order batsmen to replace Clarke and it would be a good side.

Boom Boom Birt is actually a better player in the 50 over format
Hopefully if he gets a gig he uses the 20/20 as a stepping stone

Stunned how Shaun Marsh and Michael Clark get a game
Both are way too slow in this format
The openers will be Watto/Warner so why pick Marsh ?

Please note Marsh and Clarke are both very good 50 over players and Im not being vindictive against either player

mal wrote:

wycbloods wrote:

Gozu wrote:The squad was named today for Friday nights T20 game against Pakistan:

Michael Clarke (c), Cameron White (vc), Travis Birt, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, David Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Dirk Nannes, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, David Warner, Shane Watson.

Mal will be rapt that his man Boom boom Birt is getting a gig.

Looks like a good side. Just need a middle order batsmen to replace Clarke and it would be a good side.

Boom Boom Birt is actually a better player in the 50 over format
Hopefully if he gets a gig he uses the 20/20 as a stepping stone

Stunned how Shaun Marsh and Michael Clark get a game
Both are way too slow in this format
The openers will be Watto/Warner so why pick Marsh ?

Please note Marsh and Clarke are both very good 50 over players and Im not being vindictive against either player

I think Marsh is plenty quick enough for this format Mal as he has shown in the big bash and the IPL. I do agree with Clarke though.

Lightning McQueen wrote:Good to see Tait rewarded with a berth after some good performances in the big bash.

And some shockers!

I dont watch the IPL
I have based my assesments on Marsh on what I have seen in the Big Bash and International games
Too often he is strking at about 100 after the important first 6 overs, which is way slower than most openers in the Big Bash
Did make a fast 100 in the big bash, but did most of the damage late in that innings

I just hope for Shauns sake that the 20/20 games dont stuff his 50 over form where he excels

mal wrote:I dont watch the IPL
I have based my assesments on Marsh on what I have seen in the Big Bash and International games
Too often he is strking at about 100 after the important first 6 overs, which is way slower than most openers in the Big Bash
Did make a fast 100 in the big bash, but did most of the damage late in that innings

I just hope for Shauns sake that the 20/20 games dont stuff his 50 over form where he excels

He strikes plenty well enough to be a good T20 player IMO. Anyone who can make a hundred off about 60 balls in this format shows he can strike well enough.

My Aussie T20 squad with an eye to the world cup would be

1. D.Warner
2. S.Watson
3. R.Ponting
4. C.White
5. T.Birt
6. B.Haddin
7. J.Hopes
8. S.Smith
9. M.Johnson
10. R.Harris
11. C.McKay


1. M.Johnson
2. R.harris
3. C.McKay
4. S.Watson
5 J.Hopes
6 S.Smith
7 C.White

whufc wrote:My Aussie T20 squad with an eye to the world cup would be

1. D.Warner
2. S.Watson
3. R.Ponting
4. C.White
5. T.Birt
6. B.Haddin
7. J.Hopes
8. S.Smith
9. M.Johnson
10. R.Harris
11. C.McKay


1. M.Johnson
2. R.harris
3. C.McKay
4. S.Watson
5 J.Hopes
6 S.Smith
7 C.White

Ponting wont be playing.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

whufc wrote:My Aussie T20 squad with an eye to the world cup would be

1. D.Warner
2. S.Watson
3. R.Ponting
4. C.White
5. T.Birt
6. B.Haddin
7. J.Hopes
8. S.Smith
9. M.Johnson
10. R.Harris
11. C.McKay


1. M.Johnson
2. R.harris
3. C.McKay
4. S.Watson
5 J.Hopes
6 S.Smith
7 C.White

Ponting wont be playing.

In that case Shaun Marsh to open and Shane Watson at number 3.

Just a question re: Tait, who, apart from him, is the fastest bowler in world cricket at the moment?
Malinga? Steyn?

Kemar Roach

silicone skyline wrote:Just a question re: Tait, who, apart from him, is the fastest bowler in world cricket at the moment?
Malinga? Steyn?

Mitch Johnson!
Steyn!

We all know pace is nothing without control or GOOD WORKRATE!!!

Way too harsh on Tait he is clearly one of the most dangerous 20/20 bowlers in the world. We are not talking about test or 50 over cricket here.

I was hoping that Dan Christian might have got a call up, his recent performances have been very good.

silicone skyline wrote:Just a question re: Tait, who, apart from him, is the fastest bowler in world cricket at the moment?
Malinga? Steyn?

David Hussey ...