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Summer of Cricket thread

grazorblade said:
hazelwood struggles in 4th innings imo. Doesn't attack the stumps enough and prefers a fifth stump line which is lethal in the first 3 innings.
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Interesting?

Do you think a third stump line is more effective in the 4th innings?
 
Richie said:
You surprised? BBL is Seven and CA's "cash cow''. Tho a packed MCG this week will add handsomely to their coffers too.
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I just don't like the BBL players taking over what I think should be top Shield players on the cusp of Test selection's territory.

Shield players have virtually no recognition ATM. It is even difficult to find out live scores of Shield games in the mainstream media.
 
Decentric said:
I just don't like the BBL players taking over what I think should be top Shield players on the cusp of Test selection's territory.

Shield players have virtually no recognition ATM. It is even difficult to find out live scores of Shield games in the mainstream media.
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Agree 💯
 
Richie said:
In the scheme of things it was an important knock. He is slowly regaining his form.
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I've had a good look look at averages over the last few years.

I think Labu ( average 27 this year, 28 last year), Marsh (average 10 this year,) and even Usman (average in low 20s) should all have been dropped. They are all 30 plus, with Usman now 38.

I'm still calling for Webster to replace Marsh for the next Test, as is Mark Waugh. It is even in the the mainstream media now, where Webster's last season's all round batting and bowling Shield figures, and this one including Aus A games, are the best since Gary Sobers.

Henry Hunt ( age 27) replaces Usman, and to shove McSweeney ( age 25) down the order, not to have dropped him.

If Test selectors don't drop long term underperforming players they are contributing to a team ageing as a very old team together, whilst the aforementioned 3 are out of form, or finished anyway. They are also thumbing the nose at the Shield - where batters and bowlers put in long, hard stints, compiling big scores and bowling sustained spells.

White ball cricket doesn't help players prepare for Test cricket like the Shield.
 
Decentric said:
Didn't realise you were a cricket fan, LFC?

You should post more in this thread.
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Yes please do LFC to lift the cricket membership. Just fill me in guys, Soccer is a winter sport , yes, Cricket summer. So hoping more of the soccer guys start posting here as plenty of cricket still to be played after this series. With tours to Sri Lanka and West Indies plus of course the WTC final.
 
Decentric said:
I'm still calling for Webster to replace Marsh for the next Test, as is Mark Waugh. It is even in the the mainstream media now, where Webster's last season's all round batting and bowling Shield figures, and this one including Aus A games, are the best since Gary Sobers.
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So am I.
Well Beau is in rarified air if that is the case.
 
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Richie said:
Yes games like this are what keeps Test cricket top of the heap.
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One of the all time great Tests I've seen.The match ebbed and flowed too, with India playing very well at times, whilst being under extreme scoreboard pressure.
 
grazorblade said:
don't think I've seen starc bowl that well this late in a series

usually tires, apparently his average with the ball is worse by the time he gets to 4th and 5th tests
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I remember you producing compelling stats that showed his performances dropping after the first two Tests of a series.
 
Decentric said:
Henry Hunt ( age 27) replaces Usman, and to shove McSweeney ( age 25) down the order, not to have dropped him.
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We are both on the same page mate. Hunt or Tim Ward (26). I see the legend Steve Smith now making next years Ashes his swan song and with Cameron Green to return, unfortunately there is no spot for McS in the middle order for at least 12 months.
 
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Am hearing that the Starc replacement is more likely Abbott over Richardson. Are they serious. If Richardson is seen as able to complete five days of Test cricket, he has to be next cab off the rank.
 
Richie said:
Am hearing that the Starc replacement is more likely Abbott over Richardson. Are they serious. If Richardson is seen as able to complete five days of Test cricket, he has to be next cab off the rank.
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Abbott - no!!!!!!!! No stamina. I've seen him bowl a lot live.

Richardson is very talented, but as yet hasn't done the hard yards in the Shield, Baggers.

Bird has taken most Shield wickets this season, but Fergus O'Neill has taken almost as many and is a lot younger.

Spin, you might be surprised that Kuhnemann, playing for Tas, is highest wicket taker for spinners this season. Meredith has taken quite a few from a few games, but has bowled ordinarily when I've seen him.
 
Decentric said:
Bird has taken most Shield wickets this season, but Fergus O'Neill has taken almost as many and is a lot younger.
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Richardson is in the squad so CA must think he can handle 5 days. If JH is not match fit and Starc is injured or rested, I'm taking Richardson to Sri Lanka as he swings it like Starc, a good asset to have on their flat seamless pitches. Think O'Neill is more a seamer.
 
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Decentric said:
Kuhnemann, playing for Tas, is highest wicket taker for spinners this season.
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Is he. Has played in India, dont think Sri Lanka. My smokie is Rocky. His extra top spin bounce on their flat pitches may surprise batters.
 
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