Certified Legendary Thread 4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG

[Antzzz]

Both he and Marnus are definitely in the spectrum - they are signalling to no one

Smith is very quirky ...Marnus just copies him

 

[HitTheNailOnTheHead]

Ball is doing plenty. Shows how piss poor Starc was yesterday with the 2nd new ball.

Fk me. Did we only have one bowler yesterday?

Starc was given the ball for the 95th over and after the 3rd ball was clutching at his back. How many overs did he get with the newish ball again?

 

[cats_09]

Well there goes the Marsh replacement.

Webster would be the Marsh replacement

 

[magpiemaniac44]

I'd probably stick with Usman till the end of the WTC cycle, then look to make the switch

 

[Westend]

Webster would be the Marsh replacement

with starc having a niggle would expect they would go the extra bowling depth with webster

 

[Golumless]

Which is why i am not certain Ussie goes yet, if he does going back to the guy who just got dropped for nothing being up to it without going back and playing shield cricket seems stupid.

IF they are certain they need to make the change i would have more confidence in Hunt over Sydney.

As much as he's looked good this year, it's also worth remembering Hunt is off two years where he averaged ~20 odd in the shield.

Seeing where Australia's batting stocks are, I'd be comfortable going back to McSweeney as an opener, providing we're committed to Konstas as his partner (and are willing to give him a long leash). As much as you can say the lack of scoring shots, that's more to do with Australia having little-to-no answers to Bumrah, who in turn is having that kind of series that cements someone's legacy of being a generational bowler.

After all, it's not like Labs, Khawaja or even Smith (until he has been set and with an old ball) have faired any better.

 

[Westend]

another issue is that the shield go backs on the 8th of feb

the sri lanka series starts late jan

 

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I'd probably stick with Usman till the end of the WTC cycle, then look to make the switch

What’s more important to us. Prepping for the Ashes or the WTC?

 

[chriso11]

Both he and Marnus are definitely in the spectrum - they are signalling to no one

Maybe that’s why they are excellent

 

[Borisdog]

I'd probably stick with Usman till the end of the WTC cycle, then look to make the switch

Tough gig for a new opener is 2 Tests in Galle.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

another issue is that the shield go backs on the 8th of feb

the sri lanka series starts late jan

Yeah, the BBL really ****s the calendar. I know it can't be moved because of the finances, but it does regularly mess with having players FC ready when needed.

 

[PhatBoy]

Steve Waugh is about to cop it here

Think it’s 23 out of 27 times he survived a run out

 

[Stax on the mill]

During my local grade cricket days I literaly had the same pair of gloves for years.

I was never out there long enough to need to change gloves.

 

[nobbyiscool]

$10 tickets announced for tomorrow! I'll definitely head in now if I can get something semi-decent, we might end up with a good finish.

Or it might turn into a dud...

 

[Black Diamond]

So they’re doing top 5 BBQ rates between the wickets and SR Waugh is 1.

Would be good to see ME Waugh run out with SR on 99.

 

[Iceman!]

As much as he's looked good this year, it's also worth remembering Hunt is off two years where he averaged ~20 odd in the shield.

Seeing where Australia's batting stocks are, I'd be comfortable going back to McSweeney as an opener, providing we're committed to Konstas as his partner (and are willing to give him a long leash). As much as you can say the lack of scoring shots, that's more to do with Australia having little-to-no answers to Bumrah, who in turn is having that kind of series that cements someone's legacy of being a generational bowler.

After all, it's not like Labs, Khawaja or even Smith (until he has been set and with an old ball) have faired any better.

I totally agree which is why I don’t think Hunt is a great option yet.

Problem with going back to Mcsweeney is dropping him once i think does no damage to his reputation. Dropping him a a second time for failing can.

The thing is every single one of those batsman has gotten set and made some sort of score at least once this series. Sydney hasn't managed that (with one less test admittedly.) Usman can go but someone has to kick him out and i am yet to see anyone do that.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

As much as he's looked good this year, it's also worth remembering Hunt is off two years where he averaged ~20 odd in the shield.

That was then, this is now. Australia should ride Hunt's uptick in form. If it doesn't last, no big deal, McSweeney can take his place.

 

[The hands of stone]

Both he and Marnus are definitely in the spectrum - they are signalling to no one

Played with a guy who was . Did very similar things, very figgity and repeated movements.
Would call for new gloves every few overs and would get very fixated on the wind direction plus he had to count the fielders every over.

Was very annoying to bat with.
I reckon Marnus also copies Smith .

 

[The hands of stone]

I reckon Konstas will follow the usual path of Australian bats that end up having a solid career. Make a series of low scores, get dropped and go back to shield to work on some things then come back a more well rounded player.

Wouldn't surprise me.
I'm not being critical but we need to be realistic .

 

[reggie]

Josh Inglis has a side strain and won't be in the squad for Sydney

*Calf

 

[yabsy]

Certainly an option, and the options to fill the then absent #5/6 spot look better than to fill an opening role as things stand.

Webster for me...Middle order bat & bowls seam plus spin...Perfect for the Sub Continent

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[PhatBoy]

Wouldn't surprise me.
I'm not being critical but we need to be realistic .

I wonder how much that first innings was a bit of an insight into his ‘coping mechanisms’ for want of a better term, for when things are tough at the crease?

So he goes out there, Bumrah has him in trouble first over. His immediate default - and admittedly it worked at that stage - was to go completely unorthodox and not just be aggressive but totally off the wall with the shots he was playing.

So does he have another default mode to go into when he’s up against it (that’s a genuine question, I’ve not watched him) where he can leave everything and block a lot, or shelve certain shots until the ball softens etc etc? Or does he need to add some versatility/flexibility to his repertoire. Hes got ability so he could learn that on the run if he doesn’t already have those tools

 

[k31th]

Good proactive start by Marnus after lunch

 

[Black Diamond]

Our running between the wickets in all partnerships has been really good this test.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Well there goes the Marsh replacement.

Webster is a good replacement for Marsh & gives us a 5th bowling option.

Move Carey up to #6.