Story Australian Int Season - RETIREMENT

[MWaugh]

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The VB tour schedule has been announced with a number of lead up games for both the Pakistan and Indian touring one day teams.

Pakistan
Australia A vs Pakistan - Adelaide Oval

Australia A vs Pakistan - Bellerive Oval, Hobart

India
South Australia vs India - Adelaide Oval

Australia A vs India - W.A.C.A, Perth

 

[tsyrmas]

CAAARN aussies and sth Aussies

 

[Cricket_60]

Starting tonight :upray ???

and btw is it just me or is your poll screwed up? It keeps telling me I have already voted even though no one has yet :confused:

 

[MWaugh]

yeah starting tonight. ill look into the poll mate

 

[Left_Hander]

Cam't wait! Looks Excellent!

 

[Cricket_60]

yeah starting tonight. ill look into the poll mate

Ok it's fine now

 

[MWaugh]

Australia Announce "A" Squad

An Australian "A" 16 man squad was announced today ahead of the matches against the touring Indian and Pakistani one day teams. The team has taken on a youthful appearance with an eye on the development of players ahead of the Australians clash to retain the Ashes later in the year along with the 2007 world cup in the West Indies.

Captain Brad Haddin appeared confident that his youthful troop could compete with the international sides.

"This is a very talented squad and I wouldnt be suprised if we can pull off a few victories here. These games are a great indicator for the selectors of the depth we have in the ranks and also possible players to fill any vacancies on the up coming tours."

Brad Haddin
(Australian A Captain)

The Australia A 16 man squad reads as follows:

Brad Haddin (wk)(c) (NSW)
Cameron White (vc) (VIC)
Brad Hodge (VIC)
Dominic Thornely (NSW)
Phil Jaques (NSW)
Mark Cosgrove (SA)
Shaun Tait (SA)
Mick Lewis (VIC)
Shane Harwood (VIC)
Marcus North (WA)
David Hussey (VIC)
Ashley Noffke (QLD)
Michael Kaspericz (QLD)
Dan Cullen (SA)
James Hopes (QLD)
Paul Rofe (SA)



(Michael Kasperwicz will look to force his way back into the Australian team)



(Brad Hodge has been given a chance to impress selectors)

 

[Cricket_60]

What a suprise, only one West Aussie :



What about Casson and Dorey?

 

[MWaugh]

Australia A vs Pakistan

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Pakistan Innings

 

[MWaugh]

What about ... Dorey?

do i have to explain that one?

 

[Cricket_60]

Just cos he's 6 foot 7 and can't bowl over 130 km's :crying

Danish Kaneria: st B.Haddin b M.Lewis? Haddin must be dynamite with the gloves

 

[MWaugh]

Australia A Crush Pakistan

The Australian A team has crushed the touring Pakistan one day side with a 7 wicket win at the Adelaide. Mick Lewis was the star with the ball for the home side with 4/38 along with Shaun Tait showing he is a strong chance with 2 wickets, including the captain Inzimam ul Haq.

Brad Haddin continued to push his claims with 77 as captain along with 58 from Mark Cosgrove. The pair in great form in the lead up to the series.

 

[MWaugh]

enough with the warm up games... onto the VB action

 

[Bala]

Disastrous start by the Pakis! Hope the Indians maintain their good run from the tests on to the ODIs.

 

[Brett_Lee]

enough with the warm up games... onto the VB action

I agree