Story Time Machine (Australia of the 1930's in the modern era

[Michaelf7777777]

25th August 2005

1930's Australia into the ICC major international scene instead of Zimbabwe

The ICC have kicked out Zimbabwe from all international cricket due to the polictical pressure and attrosities commited by Robert Mugabe. Malcom Speed said earlier today "We think that keeping Zimbabwe in international cricket is bad for cricket's reputation world wide and therefore, for the good of cricket we have decided to kick Zimbabwe out of the ICC. This is a decision which every other test playing nation agrees with".

Australia of the 1930's will take Zimbabwe's place in the international tours agreement. This has been made possible with the recent scientific discovery of being able to clone people from a single strand of DNA off someone who is either alive or in the cemetry in the peak of their physical condition has made this possible. However Australia and Australia of the 1930's will join as a combined Australia side for all world cups.

International schedule for Australia of the 1930's


Nov 2005: v New Zealand (H)
Dec 2005: v India (H)
Feb 2006: v New Zealand (A)
Apr 2006: v West Indies (A)
Oct 2006: v South Africa (H)
Nov 2006: v current Australia (H)
Feb 2007: v Pakistan (A)
Apr 2007: World Cup - hosted by the West Indies (with current Australia team)
Sep 2007: v Sri Lanka (A)
Oct 2007: v India (A)
Dec 2007: v Pakistan (H)
Jan 2008: v Bangladesh (H)
May 2008: v England (A)
Oct 2008: v West Indies (H)
Dec 2008: v Sri Lanka (H)
Feb 2009: v Bangladesh (A)
Jun 2009: 20-20 World Cup - hosted by England (with current Australia team)
Oct 2009: v England (H)
Jan 2010: v Australia (A) (VB series will also involve New Zealand)


Note: Month mentioned is 1st month of tour

Squad for Australia of the 1930's

D.Bradman (C) (RH Bat)
B.Woodfull (VC) (RH Bat)
S.Barnes (RH Bat)
B.Brown (RH Bat)
J.Fingleton (RH Bat)
L.Fleetwood-Smith (SLC Bow)
E.Gilbert (RF Bow)
C.Grimmett (LS Bow)
L.Hassett (RH Bat)
B.Ironmonger (SLA Bow)
A.Jackson (RH Bat)
S.McCabe (Batting AR, RM)
E.McCormick (RFM Bow)
T.McDonald (RF Bow)
B.Oldfield (WK, RH Bat)
B.O'Reilly (120 km per hour LS Bow)
B.Ponsford (RH Bat)
D.Tallon (WK, RH bat)
T.Wall (RFM Bow)
F.Ward (LS Bow)

Coach: no coach
Manager, Scorer and Baggagemaster: B.Ferguson

Note: squad chosen based on performances in First Class Cricket in the 1930's.

 

[Wildwil]

Good idea mate. Looking forward to it

 

[Mr. Kurns]

sounds interesting maybe a Gilly Vs Sir Don?

 

[The Spin]

Helpful scientific discovery! Sounds great!

 

[zainawan89]

Good IDea and good descovery too. Hope it is intersting.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

Schedule for New Zealand's tour to Australia of the 1930's

2nd Nov: 20-20 international vs 1930's Au - SCG

4th Nov: 1st ODI vs 1930's Au - SCG

7th Nov: 2nd ODI vs 1930's Au - MCG

11th Nov: 3rd ODI vs 1930's Au - Adelaide Oval

14th Nov: 4th ODI vs 1930's Au - Gabba

17th Nov: 5th ODI vs 1930's Au - MCG

21st-25th Nov: 1st test vs 1930's Au - Adelaide Oval

29th Nov- 3 Dec: 2nd test vs 1930's Au - MCG

8th-12th Dec: 3rd test vs 1930's Au - SCG

 

[Michaelf7777777]

New Zealand squad for tour of 1930's Australia announced

A.Adams
N.Astle
S.Bond
I.Butler
C.Cairns
S.Flemming (C)
P.Fulton
C.Harris
H.Marshall
J.Marshall
C.Martin
B.McCullum
C.McMillan
K.Mills
J.Oram
M.Papps
M.Sinclair
S.Styris
D.Vettori (VC)
L.Vincent

 

[Michaelf7777777]

30th Oct 2005

Black Caps arrive in Australia

The Black Caps squad for the tour of 1930's Australia have touched down at Sydney airport ready for the 20-20 match against Australia of the 1930's in 3 days time

Stephen Flemming said:

We are looking forward to this tour as we think we will beat them in the ODI's and 20-20 as they have never played that form of the game before. We think we will beat them in the tests if we can stop Bradman as he is the only one of their players who I had actually heard of before they were announced as Zimbabwe's replacement and who I think is their only decent player.

I think the 2 Bills, Stan, Ted and Clarrie will have something to say about that Stephen.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

Simon O'Donnell said:

Good evening everyone and welcome to this 20-20 international between Australia of the 1930's and New Zealand at the SCG. 20-20 matches are always fun because it gives the big hitters a chance to show off and we will see in 3 hours time who has the heavier artillery. Now down to Tony Greig gor the pitch report

Tony Greig said:

Well there has been a lot of rain in Sydney over the last few days and this has affected the pitch preperation as all the grass has been left on it. It's a greentop and will make life very hard for the batsman. If I was a captain I would win the toss and bowl first. Now to Mark Taylor for the toss.

Mark Taylor said:

Australia have won the toss. Don what will you be doing?

Don Bradman said:

We'll be fielding first as the pitch looks like it will seam around early on and for 20-20 that's for the whole innings.

Mark Taylor said:

Thanks for that Don. Stephen any thoughts?

Stephen Fleming said:

We are dissapointed to lose the toss as it puts us at a disadvantage having to bat first on this wicket.

Mark Taylor said:

Thanks for that Stephen. We will now go to Ian Healy who has the line ups.

IH: Thanks Mark, Australia will line up as follows
S.Barnes
A.Jackson
D.Bradman (C)
S.McCabe
L.Hassett
D.Tallon (WK)
B.O'Reilly
C.Grimmett
T.Wall
E.Gilbert
T.McDonald
12th man: B.Ponsford

Here is the line up for New Zealand:
L.Vincent
M.Sinclair
S.Fleming (C)
N.Astle
C.McMillan
H.Marshall
C.Cairns
B.McCullum (WK)
D.Vettori
S.Bond
C.Martin
12th man: C.Harris

 

[James219]

Brilliant idea mate, good luck...

 

[Michaelf7777777]

5 over update

New Zealand 58-7

B.McCullum 0* (7)
D.Vettori 4* (3)
T.McDonald 4-31 (3)
T.Wall 3-22 (2)




McDonald gets Vincent 1st ball



McDonald bowls Fleming with his 4th ball for 6.



Wall bowls Sinclair for a golden duck



After a fight back McMillan is bowled by McDonald for 12. New Zealand are at this stage are 44-6.



Cairns clean bowled by Wall for 22.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

End of Innings

New Zealand all out for 94





McCullum clean bowled by Wall for 4. New Zealand 65-8.







Australia will be out there chasing 95 at 4.75 runs an over

 

[usy]

Fine story man, McDonald bowled very well.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

5 over update

Au: 48/3
S.Barnes 8(6)
A.Jackson 0(1)
D.Bradman 0(3)
S.McCabe 24(14)*
L.Hassett 6(6)*
S.Bond 3-20 (3)
C.Martin 0-27 (2)





Barnes bowled by Bond for 8. 25/3




Australia need 47 to win off 15 overs with 7 wickets left.

 

[Michaelf7777777]

10 over update

Au: 88-4
S.McCabe 43(31)*
D.Tallon 1(1)*
L.Hassett 18(18)
S.Bond 3-28 (4)
C.Martin 0-39 (4)
D.Vettori 0-9 (1)
C.McMillan 1-4 (1)





Hassett clean bowled by McMillan for 18. 86-4