Pakistan Tour of Australia 2009/10

[sifter132]

I'm killing some time before the match begins, so I'm looking into Australia's improvement in ODI cricket in the last 12 months. Only a year ago in the 10 ODIs against SA and NZ, Australia won 3 and lost 6 and probably should have lost the 10th one too. Since last summer Australia has had 20 wins and 8 losses ALL away from home against the best sides, with series wins in UAE (over Pakistan), England, India and in the Champions Trophy. The only series loss was 3-2 away in SA.

What was the difference?

Personnel changes: Ferguson became a regular. Watson came back and became a force at opener again. Dave Hussey and Davey Warner were dropped. Ponting and Mike Hussey played a lot better. Tim Paine replaced Haddin very well. Brett Lee came back in England and bowled well there and in the Champions Trophy. We played a SPECIALIST SPINNER ZOMG!!

But to me the main factor was team balance. After last summer, we started playing 4 specialist bowlers and Hauritz played ALL the time. By contrast last summer's ODIs saw James Hopes batting at #8 and 3 pace bowlers below him. Hauritz played only 1 game. Remember Watson wasn't playing then, so the 5th bowler was a combo of David Hussey, Clarke and White.

Well that killed some time, game's not far off now.

 

[Robelinda]

WI 2008 we took Casson, he wasnt expected to play but he did. Tours are short, no need to bring along a work experience player, that hasnt happened in over 10 years.

 

[Ari]

The teams almost look like they are wearing the same kit, I wish Australia would go back to wearing gold.

 

[ksduded]

The teams almost look like they are wearing the same kit, I wish Australia would go back to wearing gold.

yeah the yellow looks good on Australia.... now we have three teams with green....

 

[TumTum]

The teams almost look like they are wearing the same kit, I wish Australia would go back to wearing gold.

I thinks its the CB outfit. Australia only wears gold in away games.

 

[aussie1st]

So why not draft in Steven Smith, to give him some experience?

For the SCG match he should have been in the squad over Voges.

Once again Bollinger bowls a ripper first up.

 

[IloveGilly]

Considering Commonwealth Bank are the major sponsors, I don't think they'd have too much of a problem if they wore yellow.

Benaud sumed it up. "Who the hells batting?"

 

[aussie1st]

Pakistan should have an away shirt, we are the home team after all.

 

[ksduded]

Pakistan should have an away shirt, we are the home team after all.

how many team have away kits in cricket?

I don't recall any team having a different color away kit.....

 

[aussie1st]

We have an away yellow kit which we used when we went to the UAE. Don't know about the other teams though.

Good start by Pakistan, haven't really taking any chances.

 

[ballers101]

We have an away yellow kit which we used when we went to the UAE. Don't know about the other teams though.

Good start by Pakistan, haven't really taking any chances.

I would agree and I think if Pakistan start taking too many chances they start losing quick wickets and if you don't take risks then you shouldn't get out.

 

[aussie1st]

Awesome platform for Pakistan and now they are looking to take on our bowlers. Looks like we could have a sizable chase which will give our openers the test I was looking for.

 

[Dare]

Lets see if Younis can score some runs in his comeback. He was poor in domestic cricket during the break from international cricket and didn't show any form.

 

[Covvy]

Wow, Australia's batting well! Oh wait, Pakistan's finally got some confidence!

 

[aussie1st]

Hauritz is getting some turn, why can't he do this more often in Test!