International ODIs

[DOC]

Agree about Marnus. Green is not up to it.

Finish on 7/352

[Eagles2014]

This innings proves Marnus must be in the squad. As much as he and Smith play similar roles, we have to play both because our middle order is absolutely pitiful. Carey has only passed 20 once in this batch of 8 games, Green shouldn't even be selected in the 15. Maxwell is a risk selection and Hardie Stoinis and Inglis hardly inspire.

Agree also with this re Marnus. Was very surprised he was not picked in original squad

[The Dark Knight]

This innings proves Marnus must be in the squad. As much as he and Smith play similar roles, we have to play both because our middle order is absolutely pitiful. Carey has only passed 20 once in this batch of 8 games, Green shouldn't even be selected in the 15. Maxwell is a risk selection and Hardie Stoinis and Inglis hardly inspire.

Labuschagne with 72 (58), actually the most ODI runs for Aus in 2023, 464 runs @51.55 from 10 innings striking at 93.17.

Aus post 7/352

[The Dark Knight]

India bowled out for 286 in 49.4 overs
Sharma 81 (57)
Maxwell 4/40 (career best figures)

[whufc]

Greens' dip in form in all formats of the game is a tad worrying albeit not unexpected from a young lad.

Is better of coming back to Oz for a couple of months, have a small break and then get into some shield cricket in preparation for the upcoming summer here, albeit that is a forgone conclusion as far as results go conceding Pakistan will provide a bit of resistance.

[northerner]

So today the 15 will be finalised.
We will be picking 4 batsmen in form (including Marnus) and a slew of middle order non contributors.
Not one of the up and coming white ball specialists showed enough in the last month to force a spot, so we go into the WC with a very familiar look.
Think it's between Green and Inglis as to who makes way for Marnus, and with Carey dwindling returns, I think its wise to retain Inglis.

[gazzamagoo]

They should pick Green for tests only at this stage in his career, he's no good at any other format.

[Armchair expert]

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa



ONE VERY NOTABLE OMISSION

[northerner]

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa



ONE VERY NOTABLE OMISSION

I will bite... who should be in?
IMO no one outside of this group warranted selection, in fact 3 or 4 in the squad have also failed their pre Cup examinations but didn't have anyone stake claims to have them replaced.

Very strong 1 thru 4 and the bowlers deserve to be respected. Big issue is how to construct a versatile and productive middle order with absolutely no one providing any confidence at 5 thru 7. Assuming Carey takes one of these spots (at least at the start of the comp) and Maxwell will take another, it leaves one spot for grabs between Stoinis, Green and Abbott. We really need a batting all rounder but neither Green or Stoinis even look likely to score. It would be a bold selection, but as things stand Abbott is batting the best of those 3.

[The Dark Knight]

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa



ONE VERY NOTABLE OMISSION

Your mate has had a calf injury/he came home for the birth of his first child.

[locky801]

Aust Vs Pakistan tonight

Aust won the toss and are batting 7.00pm start another late night coming up unless it rains again

[DOC]

Chris Brown calls over after 5 balls.

Is there no mechanism to say hey mate still one to come?

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Chris Brown calls over after 5 balls.

Is there no mechanism to say hey mate still one to come?

Yes, the other umpire.

[spell_check]

Decent crowd for a warm-up game...I assume they are there to support whoever is playing Pakistan.

[Armchair expert]

Good to see Maxwell get some runs

[The Dark Knight]

Good to see Maxwell get some runs

And Green too

Aus 7/351
Maxwell 77 (71)
Green 50* (40)

Pakistan 337 (47.4)
Babar 90 (59)
Iftikar 83 (85)
Labuschagne 3/78

[locky801]

Good to see Maxwell get some runs

And Green too

Aus 7/351
Maxwell 77 (71)
Green 50* (40)

Pakistan 337 (47.4)
Babar 90 (59)
Iftikar 83 (85)
Labuschagne 3/78

Warner 2 overs for 41

[Armchair expert]

Good to see Maxwell get some runs

And Green too

Aus 7/351
Maxwell 77 (71)
Green 50* (40)

Pakistan 337 (47.4)
Babar 90 (59)
Iftikar 83 (85)
Labuschagne 3/78

Warner 2 overs for 41

Should have got Babar out but Inglis can't catch

[Lightning McQueen]

Good to see Maxwell get some runs

And Green too

Maxwell got some green?

[northerner]

Bit surprised that Stoinis wasn't given a game to either find some batting form (if he's playing on Sunday) or at the very least, push for a spot.
Now appears he, inglis and Abbott likely to miss.