Australia

[ZexyZahid]

Cricinfo made a whole article about the selection dilemma. I feel that Tait must go. If he plays, he can be threatfull then some other spinner. And I would like to see David Hussey instead of Steven Smith.

Australian selectors face tough questions
Peter English
January 17, 2011
World Cup 2011: Australian selectors face tough questions | Cricket News | ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[aussie1st]

ABC Sport - Hussey in doubt for World Cup

This throws a spanner in the works. I'd look to take Ferguson now as he is our best finisher after Hussey and the closest thing we have to him. If Hussey is out I'd go Ferguson straight into his spot. Of course other option will be Dussey who gives the extra spinning option. If that is the case then I hope he lives up to his potential with the bat.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

ABC Sport - Hussey in doubt for World Cup

This throws a spanner in the works. I'd look to take Ferguson now as he is our best finisher after Hussey and the closest thing we have to him. If Hussey is out I'd go Ferguson straight into his spot. Of course other option will be Dussey who gives the extra spinning option. If that is the case then I hope he lives up to his potential with the bat.

The last thing we could have afford I still guess, Hussey will be in our squad. He is a fighter and will get back in time

 

[Iridium]

World Cup 2011: Brett Lee and Shaun Tait win World Cup berths | Cricket News | ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | ESPN Cricinfo

Lee and Tait in, Siddle and Doherty out. No place at all for Ferguson and Marsh.

 

[ferg512]

I think its a pretty good squad really, good to see Siddle and Doherty out. Hastings is an interesting one. I don't think they really could've picked Hodge, Ferguson or Marsh considering they haven't played much ODI cricket of late. Although, Hodge has been pretty unlucky he could maybe get Husseys spot if hes injured.

 

[aussie1st]

While I'm happy Siddle isn't there, I don't get why he was named in the first ODI squad and then rested. What on earth was he doing in that squad in the first place? I reckon there was room to take Doherty as well as Hauritz. Good to see Hastings in the side, he could fill in at 7 or play as a bowler and his bowling is the closest we have to McKay.

 

[Left_Hander]

I would of taken Doherty as well as Hauritz, left out Tait and taken Siddle.

I'd be devastated if Hussey wasn't fit in time for the World Cup. We need him in our team badly.

 

[2black2good]

Seriously poor decision to put Tait in the side. He's a hack and there has to be some serious concerns if he missed the first ODI match against England due to back soreness after only bowling 8 overs in the last 5 days.

 

[ZexyZahid]

The Australian squad is pretty good, except for the inclusion of Steven Smith and John Hastings. On the spinning pitches they need a decent spinner and Smith isn't really in form.

I rather would include Daniel Christian instead of John Hastings.

 

[War]

Perfect squad really IMO. Just need Bollinger to get his mojo back in time for the WC during the ODI series.

If Mussey where to be out injured for real. Hodge would be my replacement instead of Ferguson.

 

[aussie1st]

Hodge would be my replacement instead of Ferguson.

Hodge books have definitely been marked, if he was going to be picked he would have got the nod over Dussey. If Hussey is out then Ferguson will be the selectors choice.

 

[lethalhughes]

Yeah your history is pretty good . The Hogg-Hauritz gap wasn't a big one, but I thought the attack balance was bad that's all. And when Hauritz came in the team looked better - generally better, and better equipped to handle different conditions and different situations. That's what balance is about.

And on those England ODIs where 3 quicks, Watson, Hopes and Smith played: Yep Australia did well in those couple of games, but it wasn't because they didn't play a 'proper' spinner, it's because the fast bowlers they did play were EXCELLENT. If your 3 main quicks bowl really well like Tait, Bollinger and Harris did in those couple of games (Lord's, The Oval), then it barely matters who your 4th and 5th bowlers are because they are coming on when it's going well. So I think using those couple of games as some kind of universal truth is a bit misleading because you are rarely going to see your fast bowling trio do so well.



No need to call them stupid. Your reasons aren't Steven Hawking category either. After all, saying Nannes is awesome at T20 therefore should be awesome at ODIs is just like saying Siddle is awesome at Tests therefore should be awesome at ODIs - yet you dismiss the case for Siddle outright. I don't personally believe that Siddle is better than Nannes at ODIs but I make those statements to point out your logic is a bit twisted just so you can support Nannes.

Not that there's anything wrong with supporting Nannes I like Nannes too, but right now Nannes is 4th (or maybe even 5th) on the 'really fast, but can be loose' bowler list for Australia behind Lee, Tait, Johnson and sometimes Bollinger. Australia wants to blood a steadier bowler IMO - not another tearaway who can't bowl 6 balls in the same spot. THAT'S why he's missing out.

Agreed with everything you said there except Siddle being awesome in test.But very good points

Not playing a specialist spinner in odi's in the subcontinent???Hauritz/Doherty might not be very good at test but they are very useful odi bowlers.There is no way selectors wont play a specialist spinner!!

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Very good squad imo, sure Ferguson is a bit unlucky but can see the logic behind going for Dussey.Strong pace attack plus Hauritz.Hope hussey recovers , would be a huge blow if he doesn''t.

 

[Num]

Pretty happy with the squad, particularly with the inclusion of Hauritz. Nice to see Hastings in there to contrast Johnson/Lee/Tait. I'd only really contend Bollinger's place for Doherty but I don't really mind given what Bollinger could do for Australia if he returns to form.

 

[McLOVIN]

No Warner. I hate how Aus team always overlook players. I can understand a ODI specialist and a Test specialist. But this is just stupid. They should let him play more ODIs.

LET NANNES PLAY ODI!!!

 

[formula1man]

this squad is atrocious, David Hussey plays like crap and gets a spot it is unbelievable. classic Australian selectors pick people on form they might have in the future.