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Gilchrist
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I liked the look on Philipson's face as soon as he said it!!
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Gilchrist
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I don't really like it either. Its too stop-start and it stops the batsman momentum. Queensland were going along really nicely after their first 20 overs, but when it came into the second stage as its called, they completley lost their momentum..although to their credit the Vics did bowl well.
The WA NSW game is getting a bit tighter now, seems again that split innings format seems to be disrupting the batting's sides momentum, though as the players get used to this format I suppose that momentum shouldn't be so much of a problem.
The WA NSW game is getting a bit tighter now, seems again that split innings format seems to be disrupting the batting's sides momentum, though as the players get used to this format I suppose that momentum shouldn't be so much of a problem.
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Gilchrist
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Good result got the Blues today max points. O'Keefe and Forrest batted well. And good to see Haddin getting some form leading into the Ashes.
Just what Haddin needed to remind the selectors of his abilities also helps that his rival didn't get a chance to impress today. O'Keefe just gets better and better, if hes not going well with the ball hes doign it with the bat.
It's a shame Marsh is batting with hardly any overs, bowling looked a bit off today.
It's a shame Marsh is batting with hardly any overs, bowling looked a bit off today.
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Gilchrist
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I can't believe that the Redbacks released Cosgrove, they simply don't seem to have the batting to replace his runs. It doesn't matter if he is overweight or not,
if he is scoring runs, which he was, they should of had no problem in just leaving him be.
if he is scoring runs, which he was, they should of had no problem in just leaving him be.
Ryobi Cup: Brett Lee stakes claim for international return | Australia Cricket News | Cricinfo.com
Would you guys bring Lee back?
He's had 1 game back and is calling for selection. Problem is he will most likely get called up then injured again.
Would you guys bring Lee back?
He's had 1 game back and is calling for selection. Problem is he will most likely get called up then injured again.
CremerCurrans
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I would mainly because of all the injured bowlers Australia has at the moment, such as Tait, Ryan Harris & Bollinger. He still has a few games as well before they play Sri lanka to show his fitness, with the game on friday and NSW plays Sri Lanka in a warm up match..
Well, the selectors persistence worked with Shane Watson
Personally I think it's a bad argument. Why not use whatever he's got left in his body? You don't want to die wondering after all. If he can't stay fit, move to plan B - whoever the next bowler in line is. I don't see a huge problem with picking him. Worst thing that can happen is that he'll break down during a game. And those games won't mean anything until the World Cup, plenty of time to establish how fit he really is.So yeah for me, I'd bring him back, I'd even be twisting his arm to make himself available for the Ashes. But that's another story - first things first, he is probably one of the great ODI bowlers of all time, quite under appreciated really. Lee and Bracken have great ODI records but are rarely recognised as great bowlers, merely good.
Anyway, while I'm the first to admit he's up to 10kph slower than most of that career, I still think he'd be very valuable. One big reason is that he can bowl at the death. At present there isn't really anyone bankable to bowl at the death. Bollinger's had a go I suppose, and Tait would get the job when he's available, but of late Shane Watson's been our death bowler for crying out loud. And as usual I point at Lee's other handy attributes, great bloke in the dressing room, experienced and can bat and field well for a fast bowler.
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