West Indies in Australia

[aussie1st]

Thats pretty cool of the Windies to give the crowd something fun to watch.
There wasn't any big score from Vic but they still managed to get the total.

DR Smith was everywhere, batting, 3 catches and a wicket.

Wise had a ripper of a game. 3 wickets in the tour match, and 2 in the 20/20.
Even David Hussey managed to get one in the tour match.

 

[aussie1st]

Latest news for the 2nd test

Hodge may bat at 4 but both Clarke and Hodge will be consulted on this issue.
Article http://content-nz.cricinfo.com/ausvwi/content/story/225860.html

MacGill has the upper hand at getting the 4th bowling spot now that the pitch at Hobart is a flat one which will take turn on the last 2 days.
Article http://content-nz.cricinfo.com/ausvwi/content/story/225862.html

 

[sachin]

This series looks like it's going to be a whitewash.What a pity.

 

[muhammad_inzi]

This series looks like it's going to be a whitewash.What a pity.

I agree with u sachin.Also, you saw the last test Ricky was on fire.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Lehmann scored a triple century! 301no runs off 400 balls. That was a great innings.

http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2005-06/AUS_LOCAL/PC/SCORECARDS/SOA_WA_PC_14-17NOV2005.html

 

[aussie1st]

That is what our middle order is missing right now. Hopefully Hodge can fill the role left vacant by Lehmann.

 

[ZexyZahid]

A funny picture.

Any idea if Bracken or MacGill will play? I personally think MacGill.

 

[aussie1st]

MacGill is favoured according to that article I posted above.

:laugh @ pic

 

[Cricketman]

THis Rofe guy looks good! 12 overs for 3 wickets and only 12 runs!! I say put him immediatly in the test arena!

 

[aussie1st]

He still needs to be more consistent but age is on his side. When Rofe is on fire he usually gets a 5 wicket haul. He currently have 7 in 50 matches.

Just over the past few years and his last pura cup game he wasn't too good and that is where the consistency comes in to play.

These stats will show you what I mean.

PC Rofe 3 matches 14 overs 63 runs 1 wicket average 63.00 b/b 1-29
The captain of SA mustn't have much confidence in him as he is majorly underbowled according to those stats.

 

[Jarryd]

Can we PLEASE drop Clarkie? The arrogant little **** is now pretty much telling Steve and Mark Waugh to get stuffed.

 

[aussie1st]

Can we PLEASE drop Clarkie? The arrogant little **** is now pretty much telling Steve and Mark Waugh to get stuffed.

I take you mean this comment

The most recent commentator to air his view was ex-Test captain Steve Waugh who claimed in a magazine interview that his former NSW team-mate needed to "tighten up on his technique".
Clarke bristled at the suggestion the batting style that saw him make his first-class debut while still an Australia under-19 player suddenly needed revamping.

"I don't understand what 'tighten up' means," Clarke said yesterday.

"The way I understand my game, by getting to this level means I play a certain way. Yes, you improve as you go. I started when I was seven and my game's definitely changed now that I'm 24.

"You watch other people play, you speak to other guys, you learn and you do improve. But all these other people saying, 'you have to tighten up your technique', does that mean I have to block more?

"I'm going to continue playing the way I've played to get where I am today. I've been successful at Test cricket, I've been successful at first-class cricket and there's no reason why I can't score runs."

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,17260366-23212,00.html

 

[jdbais]

Shane Warne in doubt

SHANE Warne has been struck down with a back injury and is in major doubt for the second Test against the West Indies starting tomorrow in Hobart.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,17268868-23212,00.html

 

[Gilchrist]

Wow, never saw that coming! Intresting, I doubt he will make it.

 

[aussie1st]

That would mean Bracken and MacGill would play together and no selection problems.
Thank God we still have MacGill.