West Indies Tour of Australia 2010
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Lethal Weapon, aye?
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Lethal Weapon, aye?
TumTum
International Cricketer
Tbf the ground is only like half open due to construction.
Anywayz nobody likes Home&Away
Channel Nine couldn't wait to get the cricket off. I bet the ratings flopped pretty badly.
And...This is where the summer starts getting long and pointless. I'm sure Ponting would want nothing more than to get through the games unscathed, but he's probably scared another fast bowler is gonna go down. It will be interesting to see how much rotation happens. Will Smith get a run for a couple of games? Hopes should play a bit, and they could give Pup or Hussey a rest. Maybe Nannes or Tait could play if they want to keep Dougie in cotton wool.
For the Windies I really think either Pollard or Smith needs to come in early. At present they are coming in 4 or 5 down for 50 and they are basically handcuffed. They can't play aggressively or with freedom because it will be seen as irresponsible. I say send them in at #3 or #4 so they can play without fear of recriminations. If they get out, then the supposed 'specialists' will have their chance to dig in and grind out a respectable total. And if the move works it will actually give Ricky Ponting something to think about when he starts seeing the ball disappear to all parts. At present, he's probably thinking about his KFC back in the dressingroom during the games it's that easy :laugh
And...This is where the summer starts getting long and pointless. I'm sure Ponting would want nothing more than to get through the games unscathed, but he's probably scared another fast bowler is gonna go down. It will be interesting to see how much rotation happens. Will Smith get a run for a couple of games? Hopes should play a bit, and they could give Pup or Hussey a rest. Maybe Nannes or Tait could play if they want to keep Dougie in cotton wool.
For the Windies I really think either Pollard or Smith needs to come in early. At present they are coming in 4 or 5 down for 50 and they are basically handcuffed. They can't play aggressively or with freedom because it will be seen as irresponsible. I say send them in at #3 or #4 so they can play without fear of recriminations. If they get out, then the supposed 'specialists' will have their chance to dig in and grind out a respectable total. And if the move works it will actually give Ricky Ponting something to think about when he starts seeing the ball disappear to all parts. At present, he's probably thinking about his KFC back in the dressingroom during the games it's that easy :laugh
Robelinda
International Coach
Watson and Haddin rested
Good to see Tim Paine back in the side, quality player.
Australia rest Haddin and Watson | Cricket News | Australia v West Indies 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com
Good to see Tim Paine back in the side, quality player.
Australia rest Haddin and Watson | Cricket News | Australia v West Indies 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com
Dare
Chairman of Selectors
man this is killing my FC team, Aussies need to name one team for the entire series and keep with it.
Robelinda
International Coach
I think its a good idea to rest key players, we have an intense few months coming up, so much cricket. I remember when this 'resting' policy was introduced in 2000 in the CUB series, the critics slammed the Aussies. Aus changed their team every match but still won every game that summer in tests and Odi's, against WI ( who did still have Walsh, and Lara), and Zim.
stereotype
Club Cricketer
Would have liked to have seen Steve Smith in for Watson as I assume Paine will open with Marsh.
formula1man
International Cricketer
Yeah but what is resting someone for two games going to do. Its no different then having a game a week apart. I dont agree with this resting thing. They should name team and stick with it. If they wanted to rest someone, rest them for the whole series, then they will actually recover.
stereotype
Club Cricketer
IMO i miss the tri series. would have given someone apart from Australia a win for the summer.
Dare
Chairman of Selectors
I have always been in favor of resting players, youngsters and veterans alike. If you can afford to rest 2 of your best and not lose then why not. Haddin has played every match like the art ice says and he deserves a good rest. He has been great for the Aussies this summer.
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