Finally getting into some solid cricket again before the break to Wednesday. Bit strange why Channel 9 didn't ask for some more Friday matches.
Anyway more injury concerns, this would be a great chance to give Hastings another go but looks like Johnson in for Tait and Doherty for Hauritz.
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Anyway more injury concerns, this would be a great chance to give Hastings another go but looks like Johnson in for Tait and Doherty for Hauritz.
Replacements have to be found for Nathan Hauritz and Shaun Tait, which isn't too hard. Xavier Doherty played in the opening ODI before being dropped when he wasn't in the World Cup squad. A spinner is important in Sydney, so Doherty can expect a recall. Mitchell Johnson missed the Hobart fixture with a throat infection, but he can step in for Tait if he has recovered.
Australia (possible) 1 Shane Watson, 2 Brad Haddin (wk), 3 Michael Clarke (capt), 4 Cameron White, 5 David Hussey, 6 Shaun Marsh, 7 Steven Smith, 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Brett Lee, 10 Xavier Doherty, 11 Doug Bollinger.
Andrew Strauss felt he was a fast bowler short in Hobart, which makes the offspinner James Tredwell vulnerable. Chris Woakes or Luke Wright could both come in, with Tim Bresnan hurting his calf in Hobart. What England really want is the return of James Anderson, who isn't available until Adelaide after taking time off back home.
England (possible) 1 Andrew Strauss (capt), 2 Matt Prior (wk), 3 Jonathan Trott, 4 Kevin Pietersen, 5 Ian Bell, 6 Eoin Morgan, 7 Michael Yardy, 8 Luke Wright, 9 Chris Woakes, 10 Chris Tremlett, 11 Ajmal Shahzad.
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