West Indies tour of Australia, November-December 2009

[MUFC1987]

I think with Roach the key will always be putting it in the right areas, which he seems really capable of doing. So I don't see a need to slow anything down really, if he hits his areas and is bowling 90mph+ he'll be even more dangerous than a slightly slower bowler.

 

[Dare]

I think with Roach the key will always be putting it in the right areas, which he seems really capable of doing. So I don't see a need to slow anything down really, if he hits his areas and is bowling 90mph+ he'll be even more dangerous than a slightly slower bowler.

I was saying he should slow down a bit because it will allow him to get more movement and swing the ball around a bit, it will be easier to control. He already has great seam position, almost every ball he bowls the seam is as straight as it can get.
Andy Roberts always says that if you bowl just fast you are too predictable. If a bowler can bowl 5 out of the 6 deliveries at different speeds it will make it harder for the batsman to get the timing right. Bowling one ball at 85, next one at 92, then at 88 and so on will make it tough for the batsman.

 

[MUFC1987]

He's been getting movement and swing at this pace though, no?

My point is that it's all fine and dandy getting swing and seam movement and taking wickets, but these days, there aren't a lot of wickets that offer much for the pace bowlers over a whole test match and for me, the best way to combat that is a quality fast bowler. Just see what Steyn has been capable of the last couple of years.

 

[Dare]

He's been getting movement and swing at this pace though, no?

A little bit of reverse swing but not enough to threaten the batsman.

My point is that it's all fine and dandy getting swing and seam movement and taking wickets, but these days, there aren't a lot of wickets that offer much for the pace bowlers over a whole test match and for me, the best way to combat that is a quality fast bowler. Just see what Steyn has been capable of the last couple of years.

Yea I guess with the flat pitches around the world a little bit of express pace cant hurt anybody.
As for Steyn he has been swinging the ball all over the place with pace for the last 2 years and that has led to so many wickets.

 

[TumTum]

Dale Steyn is a quality bowler.

He can bowl both aggressive and can find swing. He's got a good mind too.

 

[ajdude]

Aww yeahhhhh

West Indies chase repeat performance | Cricket News | Australia v West Indies 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com

McKay will probably debut, Siddle pulled up sore.

 

[Dare]

Aww yeahhhhh

West Indies chase repeat performance | Cricket News | Australia v West Indies 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com

McKay will probably debut, Siddle pulled up sore.

When the hell did that change, I was just reading this thing not 5 minutes ago and it said Siddle was probable. Cricinfo being tricky.

Despite a week in between Tests, West Indies also have some severe problems, with the batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Adrian Barath unlikely starters. Chanderpaul picked up a finger injury in Adelaide and Barath hurt his hamstring, and Gayle said neither of them looked good at training on Tuesday. Travis Dowlin will be the one to step in to open if Barath doesn't make it, while Narsingh Deonarine is preparing to bat in Chanderpaul's place.

Well this just sucks, I can see the Aussies wining this one with ease now.

 

[aussie1st]

I always thought all this reports about Siddle being ready were optimistic. In league this sort of injury takes 3 wickets and the commentators also stated likewise.

 

[drainpipe32]

Hehe Syl, 'Three wickets'

Chanderpaul and Barath in doubt now.

Dowlin will open if Barath misses out, and if both are unavailable, Narsinghe Deonarine will step up.

 

[aussie1st]

Drag on from my article

Would be a real shame if Barath is out. The Perth pitch is one of the best to test your technique. Dowlin looks to be in good form but they will miss aggressiveness of Barath.

 

[ajdude]

OH YES YES YES

Siddle out, Chanderpaul, Barath and Hauritz in doubt | Cricket News | Australia v West Indies 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com

Hauritz in doubt, they're thinking of flying over another spinner...Smith, Krejza?

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Mckay is replacing Siddle , lets see how his debut test goes he has been awesome in his but ODI against India

 

[TumTum]

It's not fair, one more WI player should get injured

 

[ajdude]

Uh, that's two injuries each mate

 

[TumTum]

What about Hilfy?