Opinion NMFC Board Cricket Thread III

[hellas_johnny]

there is no way bumrahs arm isn't helping him gain momentum in his bowling. Absolutely pathetic batting though. Also what sort of leader is khawaja making mcsweeny face the first ball each innings. The guy has only ever opened once prior to this match ffs

 

[Samsquanch]

I'm betting the Australian team are feeling pretty shit house at the moment. Deservedly so. Hard to get out of this match with any positives. There's probably many factors that have contributed to the form shown by the team (not for a second am I disregarding the brilliant performances of the Indian bowlers and the batting in the second innings).

The ACB have to face up to the facts though. The schedule of matches, the prioritising of T20, lack of development opportunities and the general attitude towards selection have been significant contributors. There probably isn't a batter in the side who's recent form would have predicted a half decent innings but worse still, who's putting pressure on any of them for a spot?

 

[ansonholt]

It's just one game. Ask India how they felt losing 3-0 at home to NZ. Things can turn around quickly.

Most of our batsmen are out of form. The bowlers had a rough day today too.

Many of the top order haven't made runs in ages. India played their best these last 2 days. They're not going to be doing that constantly for the next 4 tests. At least it will be a better series in prospect than it looked at the outset.

We have no choice as Australians to support Australia. It doesn't hurt as much when we lose. In fact hardly at all. For me anyway.

I cope far less when the Renegades get smashed. Same if course for the North men's team.

The second test will be interesting. At selection, if nothing else.

 

[WesternRoo]

Our batting is a real worry. The cupboard is pretty bare as well.

We have produced only 3 elite batsman (Clarke Smith Warner) in the last 20 years and Clarke could be argued is more at the back end of that 90’s era. Compare this to any other era. It’s shocking.

Pucovski we were unlucky with, but who else? Head is a good player, but will he ever average high 40’s/50?

We have prioritised fitness and power hitting etc over actually teaching guys how to bat. This ridiculous phenomenon of guys batting on or triggering to off stump or 4th stump with their front leg is utterly flawed.

This is a damning indictment on the states and the Centre of Excellence.

I would have picked Whiteman over McSweeney. This selection has to be one of the most ridiculous ever. The poor kid isn’t an opener and we expose him to Bumrah?!

Marnus isn’t a test 3 against quality (or any) bowling currently, Smith is nearly done as is Usman.

That leaves Head (who I mentioned) , Marsh and I guess Green. Marsh is 33 and I think we have seen his ceiling. Green is a great all round prospect, but I can’t see him being Kallis. Probably more Watto.

This sort of test performances could become more the norm than exception once a lot of these guys retire over the next 12 - 36 months.

 

[DuckYeah]

bumrahs arm

Chucker. Its a throw every day of the week. Thats not the reason we are losing like this

 

[Nate7]

Jhye Richardson injured his shoulder while on a hat-trick high fiving players. That guy has shit luck.