Australia in Bangladesh

[IloveGilly]

No Martyn thats why. They aren't going to risk Cosgrove and I know you don't want Hopes. Also probably after conceding 400+ runs they don't want to have not enough bowlers again.

Well, I guess thats enough to pursuade me. But a what if they did manage 400+, they would struggle with 6 batsman.

 

[brad352]

Here is our chance to see how much Johnson has improved since his last ODI.

No it isn't, it's our chance to show that any hack can perform against Bangladesh. Alternatively if he gets smashed here as well he'll be the laughing stock of the country, he really can't win.

 

[aussie1st]

We didn't need 6 batsmen to get to 400 last time. Plus Lee, Bracken and Hogg are more than capable with the bat.

 

[brad352]

We didn't need 6 batsmen to get to 400 last time.

We wouldn't have got to 400 if we were playing 6 batsmen, the key is that the long batting lineup gives the top order a license to go for it.

 

[Cricket_60]

Why are people already acting like we have lost? It's a flat track and anything Bangladesh can do on it, Gilly, Punter, Symo, Clarke and Hussey are bound to do as good or better.

 

[brad352]

Why are people already acting like we have lost? It's a flat track and anything Bangladesh can do on it, Gilly, Punter, Symo, Clarke and Hussey are bound to do as good or better.

I have no doubt we'll win, I'm just concerned about the team that was picked.

 

[aussie1st]

We wouldn't have got to 400 if we were playing 6 batsmen, the key is that the long batting lineup gives the top order a license to go for it.

Our top order always goes after it. Gilly, Ponting and Symonds don't change their game they always attack. Katich is the anchor they play around.

 

[Cricket_60]

Fair enough Brad

52/3 Ashraful cuaght by Cullen at mid off. Not looking good for Bangladesh.

 

[aussie1st]

Brillant bowling by Bracken. He always picks up wickets even if the wickets are coming from the batsmen trying to smash him. He has done it time and time again.

 

[jdbais]

Ashraful started off patiently but couldn't help himself. Lets see if the Bangladeshis are smart enough to try to loft him again.

 

[Cricket_60]

What is Ponting thinking? How come Hussey is bowling? :confused:

 

[aussie1st]

Bloody hell Ponting makes another stupid move. We bring in 5 bowlers and he uses a part timer. Should have just brought 6 batsmen in if hes going to do that.

 

[jdbais]

He is bowling better than Johnson though.

EDIT: Maybe not

 

[IloveGilly]

They are losing quick wickets now. Starting to lose control.

 

[aussie1st]

He is bowling better than Johnson though.

6 runs in 1 over I'd say they are about even