Australian Test and ODI Line up prediction.

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What is your prediction for the starting 11 for the ODI series in WI and Champions trophy and future Test line ups.
my predicted ODI .
1. M. Hayden ( J. Hopes for WI tour)
2. S. Watson
3. R. Ponting
4. S. Marsh
5. M. Clarke
6. A. Symmonds
7. M. Hussey
8. B. Haddin
9. B. Lee
10. N. Bracken
11. S. Clark
 
3 decent bowlers - one of which is a test specialist? Marsh ahead of Clarke and Symonds? Watson?
 
3 decent bowlers - one of which is a test specialist? Marsh ahead of Clarke and Symonds? Watson?

That's his ODI team.

But yes, Clarke and Symonds ahead of Marsh. And if anything, I'd open with Marsh. He'd be our new Gilly to get us off to quick starts.
 
Matthew Hayden
Michael Hussey
Ricky Ponting (c)
Michael Clarke
Andrew Symonds
Brad Haddin (wk)
James Hopes
Brett Lee
Mitchell Johnson
Nathan Bracken
Stuart Clark
 
Not the most deserving prediction for its own thread.

There's probably a substantial chance of the openers being Watson and Clarke, with either Dave Hussey or White coming in and offering a supporting slow bowling option. One would have thought Shaun Marsh would be a logical replacement for Hayden, but it now appears that he might be overlooked in favour of the more experienced Watson.

There's no reason that Hopes should be a preferred opener and I'm not entirely sure he'd play in the same side as Watson. Out of the players that could be considered, Clarke is definitely the one who has done the best, with 2 centuries. Hussey has only been used once, although he has opened many times in other teams, but is probably not strongly considered. Watson has done next best after Clarke, with 4 50+ scores and a good average at the position. Hopes averages about 20 and really hasn't done anything to say he's miles better than his career averages. Haddin has not made much of a mark and probably would not be considered unless it benefits the structure. It would also be unnecessary pressure on Haddin. Marsh can only be judged on domestic cricket, but has been in well advertised form. The selection of Watson might suggest Marsh is only a development player, but they would be remiss if they didn't use Marsh for the T20I.

Brad Haddin will not bat at no. 8, just as Marsh will not bat at no. 4. I can't say why you'd expect Mike Hussey to move back down to no. 7 either. That's usually given to the new guy.

While they theoretically have a choice of six openers, the biggest problem remains the gap left by Hogg. The selectors have not made a serious attempt to fill the gap with a proper spinner and so the team will be reliant on supporting overs from their batmen. You can not pick 5 pace bowlers and expect to just bowl their 10 overs each. For one, there is no plan B. Secondly, such sides always fail to bowl 50 overs on time. Such a team is entirely reliant on destroying the opposition.
 
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1.Hayden
2.Haddin
3.Ponting (c)
4.Clarke
5.Symonds
6. Hussey
7. Hopes
8. Lee
9. Johnson
10. Bracken
11. Clark

If Haddin in the top spot doesn't work out then him and Hopes would switch around.
 
Hopes is overated, Watson is much better batsman nd bowler, and as the two will never play in the same team for the WIndies series itll be perfect to trial Marsh. as the Champions trophy is coming and it is only WIndies
 
I'd drop Hopes for Watson, I think he needs another chance to prove himself.

Also for a few ODI's i'd replace Clarke or Ponting for Marsh, he deserves a chance.
 
Nice to see Watson back in the set up. Hopefully he can keep up his good form and not get injured anytime soon.:upray
Became an even bigger fan after his amazing IPL tournament.:p
 
Matthew Hayden
Shane Watson
Ricky Ponting (c)
Michael Clarke
Andrew Symonds
Cameron White
Brad Haddin (wk)
Brett Lee
Nathan Bracken
Stuart Clark
Ben Hilfenhaus

James Hopes
David Hussey
Shaun Marsh
Luke Pomersbach

How about that? So when Hayden retires, we can maybe open with one of the reserve players. Bowling is the big problem, if any of those four pacers get injured or whatnot, then we'd have to stick like Johnson or Casson in there.
 

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