May have come from some of his recent knocks before being selected. David Hussey was the other contender at the time and his FC average is brilliant but he looked to be one that kept getting out after a 50 odd, right now that doesn't look too bad! And yea North FC average is around 40, the other thing that got him picked was his spin bowling which was understandable since our main spinner was still uncertain.
Yea at the time going into the 08/09 tour to SA. It was North vs Hussey. I reckon North's bowling TBF is better for tests than D Hussey though. Hussey TBF is only effective as bowlers in ODIs & T20 bowling those darts.
But North is AUS worst # 6 in about 20 years though. In the long run i think Hughes/Katich should open & send Watson back down to # 6
Looking back on the series however:
- 2 test series never make sense. Wish we had another one.
- AUS are definately out of the post McWarne transitionary period. But unfortunately a nasty trait developing in the amount of batting collapses that tend to happen ever now & again. Its very troubling & i hope its not a norm that we will be continously be seeing over & over.
- Really excited about what Smith can become. Has the ability to become a world-class spin bowling all-rounder for sure. Hopefully he follows in the road of Benaud & noT Greg Matthews.
- Mitchell Johnson has a very weird habit in which after having a break from cricket or injury. He takes a a fair few games to get back into his bowling mojo. He needs to work on that, since thats not a nice trait for a senior fast bowler to have.
- On PAK. Get Younis & Yousuf back ASAP & thats a solid team again.