Australia in India 2013/14-Limited Overs

[SaiSrini]

I am fairly happy with the team selection. Yuvraj's comeback was on cards after his good show in the domestic games. Harsh on Karthik, but Rayudu deserves more and he has also been given a chance because he can keep wickets on a temp basis. Unadkat for the variety of arm, and the fact that he did well against Zimbabwe gives him the edge.

None of the decisions are bad or negative. Which is a good thing.

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

Australia in India 2013-14 : Callum Ferguson replaces Michael Clarke in India squad | Cricket News | India v Australia | ESPN Cricinfo

George Bailey to now lead the side.

 

[Umair7]

Thanks God they have finally used their tweaking mind Nic Maddinson is selected too thats another great news

 

[crazyrahul]

Despite an Indian fan, I am looking forward for Australians' performance in thise series

Australian cricket's decline is further emphasised in CL20. 2 teams from Down Under, both winless and languish at bottom of table.

 

[Aalay]

Australian cricket's decline is further emphasised in CL20. 2 teams from Down Under, both winless and languish at bottom of table.

You have to also consider the fact that they lost some of their main player to the IPL teams and injury.

 

[crazyrahul]

You have to also consider the fact that they lost some of their main player to the IPL teams and injury.

Yes, but a team effort is required for every win, not just 1 player's contribution.

Mumbai Indians qualified for semis even in the absence of Malinga
T&T made it to semis even though they didn't have Pollard (MI), Cooper (RR) and Dwayne Bravo (CSK)


So, Adam Voges, Marcus North, Michale Beer, Joe Burns, Daniel Christian, James Hopes, Peter Forrest, Chris Lynn etc didn't show their caliber at all

 

[BRAB]

Yes, but a team effort is required for every win, not just 1 player's contribution.

Mumbai Indians qualified for semis even in the absence of Malinga
T&T made it to semis even though they didn't have Pollard (MI), Cooper (RR) and Dwayne Bravo (CSK)


So, Adam Voges, Marcus North, Michale Beer, Joe Burns, Daniel Christian, James Hopes, Peter Forrest, Chris Lynn etc didn't show their caliber at all

Our state players aren't as good as the IPL's multi-million, international quality teams. The Brisbane Heat won the Australian T20 tournament last year, and they only JUST made the finals from memory.

In T20, a single players effort is often more influential, see Aaron Finch in the T20 internationals vs England, and Chris Gayle/Hussey all of last season's IPL

 

[fanzydotin]

I'm so looking forward to see Yuvraj in action He might be out of form and favour, but I'm sure he will make a roaring comeback!!

 

[Epic]

7 ODIs.

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

As the first T20I is at Rajkot, not sure which bowler would want to play today.
Jokes apart, something like 180 shouldn't be a par score here..atleast 200 and the game is on .

With the kind of fast bowlers Australia have even though the best aren't in the squad, I think Australia will just edge past India in the game, with Jadeja getting hammered around the park. Nevertheless, expecting nothing less than run fest

 

[aussie1st]

Quite a few youngsters in our side so at least we get to look forward to seeing how they go in this pointless tour.

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

Quite a few youngsters in our side so at least we get to look forward to seeing how they go in this pointless tour.

You mean pointless in regard to the Ashes?

 

[Aalay]

I don't know why people are calling this tour pointless? From Australian perspective, may be but not in India's view. If BCCI had not arrange the WI series, this series would have been the only series for India in their home season.

As far as T20 is concerned, Australia have better chances simply because their fast bowling is better than India.

 

[War]

Exactly for AUS its useless especially with the Ashes coming up which is a HUGE priority. CA should have never agreed to this tour at this time. The BCCI thus should have then have the option to invite another team for this T20/ODI series.

 

[vaibhavtewatia]

Exactly for AUS its useless especially with the Ashes coming up which is a HUGE priority.

It is certainly useless if winning the Ashes is only what the Australian team wants achieve..