Test (Early) Sri Lanka tour squad predictions

[freo_leo29]

I wouldn't take much notice of Gossage

Can confirm that is not my source

 

[Bedi]

Bit of inside Goss from a certain WA cricket club

Xi has apparently been picked

It's been hinted strongly that a WA players parents should fly to Sri Lanka.

If true and Inglis comes in, that'd suggest they're looking to open with Head and Konstas would be out – which no cricket fan wants to see.

 

[Cleavy]

Bit of inside Goss from a certain WA cricket club

Xi has apparently been picked

It's been hinted strongly that a WA players parents should fly to Sri Lanka.

freo_leo29 says WA player to debut purple monkey dishwasher

 

[Westend]

smudges elbow could be an issue

 

[Jim Prideaux]

smudges elbow could be an issue

Honestly, given the WTC standings, if Smith were to miss I wouldn’t mind. Head to captain, Ussie to 3, labs to 4, Konstas and head to open

 

[sr36]

If true and Inglis comes in, that'd suggest they're looking to open with Head and Konstas would be out – which no cricket fan wants to see.

Head will open wont he? He looked so much better in India coming in against the new ball than he'd previously looked coming in to spinners in the subcontinent. Uzzy can play middle order if they want to stick with Konstas It'd be fun to watch Konstas and Head.

 

[Voice of the G]

Being third spinner is different though due to the main spinners being able to take on a big load.

He wouldn't have to be heavily relied on with Starc and Webster opening the bowling. Murphy and Lyon doing a heap of the work. Him next in line, with Head and Marnus also as change up options. I think it's a definite chance we go that way if it looks like a turner that offers nothing to the quicks - which will most likely be the case. Particularly as there's no other spinner that you'd want to rely on.

If they think it's a 3 spinner deck - there's noone you'd particularly want as that third spinner so might as well strengthen the batting with the only bloke who can offer a spinning style that is seen as the most dangerous in Sri Lanka.

Glenn Maxwell,lol.

 

[sr36]

Glenn Maxwell,lol.

If his nude balls were left arm, I'd play him.

 

[Voice of the G]

If his nude balls were left arm, I'd play him.

I apologise to all BF posters posting on here about my posts the enjoyment he brings to me watching him play.Met Maxi at our club when he first started and his coach is still with our club.He said he never taught Glenn the reverse sweep,lol.One of the best players I have seen in white ball cricket.

 

[eth-dog]

Being third spinner is different though due to the main spinners being able to take on a big load.

He wouldn't have to be heavily relied on with Starc and Webster opening the bowling. Murphy and Lyon doing a heap of the work. Him next in line, with Head and Marnus also as change up options. I think it's a definite chance we go that way if it looks like a turner that offers nothing to the quicks - which will most likely be the case. Particularly as there's no other spinner that you'd want to rely on.

If they think it's a 3 spinner deck - there's noone you'd particularly want as that third spinner so might as well strengthen the batting with the only bloke who can offer a spinning style that is seen as the most dangerous in Sri Lanka.

Sorry but that's crazy. There are four players I'd have ahead of him as the third spinner and comfortably so. Kuhnemann (pending fitness), Tanveer, Swepson and Agar (in that order).

 

[freo_leo29]

Sorry but that's crazy. There are four players I'd have ahead of him as the third spinner and comfortably so. Kuhnemann (pending fitness), Tanveer, Swepson and Agar (in that order).

None of them are in the squad...

Selectors have picked Coops as a bowler in T20s and ODIs multiple times, they have a different view to you on this

 

[eth-dog]

None of them are in the squad...

Selectors have picked Coops as a bowler in T20s and ODIs multiple times, they have a different view to you on this

One of them is. Cooper hasn't taken a FC wicket in 16 overs and goes at over 4 an over. He hasn't taken an international wicket. It's pretty obvious that he was selected as someone who could slot into one of those top 6 spots when required but Kuhnemann got injured in the BBL so the media and some others in here are panicking about it.

 

[cats_09]

 

[freo_leo29]

One of them is. Cooper hasn't taken a FC wicket in 16 overs and goes at over 4 an over. He hasn't taken an international wicket. It's pretty obvious that he was selected as someone who could slot into one of those top 6 spots when required but Kuhnemann got injured in the BBL so the media and some others in here are panicking about it.

I missed you had Kuhnemann there but he likely aint gonna be fit to bat/field so the point still stands.

The selectors definitely see it differently.

 

[eth-dog]

I missed you had Kuhnemann there but he likely aint gonna be fit to bat/field so the point still stands.

The selectors definitely see it differently.

Based on what? Some random's "inside word" on BF?

 

[freo_leo29]

Based on what? Some random's "inside word" on BF?

You're talking to the random with the inside word, so yeah I'm gonna back in my source

but as said before, he has been picked as a bowler in both other forms of the game, at 9 in T20s and 8 in ODI's, so its not unprecedented.

 

[eth-dog]

You're talking to the random with the inside word, so yeah I'm gonna back in my source

but as said before, he has been picked as a bowler in both other forms of the game, at 9 in T20s and 8 in ODI's, so its not unprecedented.

I know. Still, point stands. Only insider info I trust is from western royboy and Torz.

And it worked so well with his checks stats 0 wickets at 7.75 rpo in ODI's and 0 wickets at 9 rpo in T20I's.

 

[JackOutback]

Cooper isn’t being picked as a bowler, but if we already have two spinners, plus Webster and Head, and he offers a point of difference with his bowling, then he could turn out to be a very useful selection. Shoring up our batting and extending our bowling line-up.

 

[freo_leo29]

Cooper isn’t being picked as a bowler, but if we already have two spinners, plus Webster and Head, and he offers a point of difference with his bowling, then he could turn out to be a very useful selection. Shoring up our batting and extending our bowling line-up.

If he is picked at 7/8 then he is being picked as a Bowler IMO

Obviously his batting forms part of the reason he would be picked though

 

[Cleavy]

Cooper isn’t being picked as a bowler, but if we already have two spinners, plus Webster and Head, and he offers a point of difference with his bowling, then he could turn out to be a very useful selection. Shoring up our batting and extending our bowling line-up.

Then if we’re looking at selection like that, Konstas might get tipped out.

 

[JackOutback]

If he is picked at 7/8 then he is being picked as a Bowler IMO

Obviously his batting forms part of the reason he would be picked though

I think if you have multiple all-rounders, you can afford to have a batter at 7/8. If Australia were playing a team with all of Hardie, Green, Mitch Marsh and Webster in the top six, all fit and bowling, you wouldn’t be demanding a bowler at 8. Having Webster as a seam and spin bowling option at six certainly allows you to be flexible with your order.

 

[dogs105]

I think if you have multiple all-rounders, you can afford to have a batter at 7/8. If Australia were playing a team with all of Hardie, Green, Mitch Marsh and Webster in the top six, all fit and bowling, you wouldn’t be demanding a bowler at 8. Having Webster as a seam and spin bowling option at six certainly allows you to be flexible with your order.

You'd need another batsman after picking Mitch Marsh in the top 6...

 

[JackOutback]

Then if we’re looking at selection like that, Konstas might get tipped out.

I guess it depends on how much of a raging turner the pitch is. You could play Konstas, Khawaja, Lanuschagne, Smith, Head, Webster, Carey, Connolly, Starc, Lyon and Murphy. That gives you two frontline spin options, three part time spin options (Connolly, Webster and Head) and two seam options (Starc and Webster).

But yes, if you want two frontline fast bowlers, Konstas might have to give way and Head opens. I’ve said before, I don’t think it’s a major issue, Konstas comes back for the Windies and gets to build his experience and Connolly gets some experience as a horses for courses selection.

 

[eaglevision]

Someone tell me six batsmen that are batting better than Cooper Connolly. Yes I’m aware the only form we have to go off is that of the test XI incumbents and the Big Bash.

This is the tour to play him. His spin is a handy point of difference and combined with Webster would allow us to play an extra batsman.

 

[sr36]

Sorry but that's crazy. There are four players I'd have ahead of him as the third spinner and comfortably so. Kuhnemann (pending fitness), Tanveer, Swepson and Agar (in that order).

Last time we toured SL, test one in Galle they served up a pitch where we bowled them out twice in about 70 overs combined with Head taking 4 for 10 in the second innings. A pitch like that and an extra bat who can bowl some handy left armers isn't crazy.