*Official* Australia Squad discussion thread

jondavluc · 30-03-2010, 01:24 AM

Brett Lee called for international return | Cricket News | ICC World Twenty20 2010 | Cricinfo.com

David Warner
Shane Watson
Michael Clarke
Cameron White
David Hussey
Michael Hussey
Tim Paine
Steven Smith
Daniel Christian
Brad Haddin
Brett Lee
Dirk Nannes
Mitchell Johnson
Nathan Hauritz
Shaun Tait

vic_orthdox · 30-03-2010, 01:39 AM

Likely team?

Warner
Watson
Clarke
White
Hussey, D
Hussey, M
Haddin
Smith
Johnson
Lee
Tait

As much as he shouldn't, Nannes will probably miss for Lee.

morgieb · 30-03-2010, 02:45 AM

Not sure how to take the Lee call. Yeah he's good, but he's hardly bowled for ages.

Jayzamann · 30-03-2010, 05:10 AM

IPL form would see Nannes streets ahead. Hopefully for him that hand jolt can be shaken off easily.

A team with Lee has appeal. But until he starts doing something for Punjab, there's little justification to have him play in the Caribbean - especially with Tait and Johnson in the same squad.

howardj · 30-03-2010, 04:27 PM

As much as I love the guy, Lee's selection is a joke.

age_master · 31-03-2010, 07:24 PM

In the champions league he hardly went for more than 20 runs in a game. If he can find some form for Punjab he should be picked in the 11.

The 3 quicks in the best XI would have to depend on form (On current T20 form Nannes would be first picked imo). Would love to see all 4 of them in the one side though. Shame the pitches wont be quick.

howardj · 31-03-2010, 07:46 PM

He's basically bowled 6.4 overs since December.

All for Punjab

0/63

vic_orthdox · 31-03-2010, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by age_master

In the champions league he hardly went for more than 20 runs in a game. If he can find some form for Punjab he should be picked in the 11.

The 3 quicks in the best XI would have to depend on form (On current T20 form Nannes would be first picked imo). Would love to see all 4 of them in the one side though. Shame the pitches wont be quick.

He did play a lot of games @ Delhi, where 6 runs an over was a defendable score.

Julian87 · 01-04-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Likely team?

Warner
Watson
Clarke
White
Hussey, D
Hussey, M
Haddin
Smith
Johnson
Lee
Tait

As much as he shouldn't, Nannes will probably miss for Lee.

I'd almost expect Christian in the XI ahead of possibly Michael Hussey with Haddin mocing up. But if the pitches are as bad as they say they are then I think Mussey will play every game. I never thought I'd say but I'd play Smith ahead of Hauritz as well because I quite rate Dussey's bowling and no doubt Clarke will bowl himself as well.

BoyBrumby · 08-04-2010, 12:43 PM

Know he was baggage (TSTL), but after seeing him today I reckon Symonds really should be there, pisshead or not.

Better 2020 player than anyone in the XV IMHO.

age_master · 08-04-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Know he was baggage (TSTL), but after seeing him today I reckon Symonds really should be there, pisshead or not.

Absolutely agree with that.

Scaly piscine · 08-04-2010, 05:20 PM

What's the thinking with the bowlers? Gone for the guys who can give up 10+ runs an over without even trying?

Why wouldn't Bollinger be in there?

If the bowling attack ends up being Smith, Johnson, Lee, Tait and Watson... I mean come on they're not that stupid surely?

Athlai · 08-04-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaly piscine

What's the thinking with the bowlers? Gone for the guys who can give up 10+ runs an over without even trying?

Why wouldn't Bollinger be in there?

If the bowling attack ends up being Smith, Johnson, Lee, Tait and Watson... I mean come on they're not that stupid surely?

Bolly so far in his career hasn't been very successful in limited overs in Aussie domestics. Obviously he has the ability to do well though.

brockley · 12-04-2010, 09:10 PM

Mike hussey and brett lees form a worry in ipl.

age_master · 12-04-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scaly piscine

What's the thinking with the bowlers? Gone for the guys who can give up 10+ runs an over without even trying?

Why wouldn't Bollinger be in there?

If the bowling attack ends up being Smith, Johnson, Lee, Tait and Watson... I mean come on they're not that stupid surely?

Maybe, but they could also on their day bowl a team out for 10. I would definately have Nannes in the top side though.

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30-03-2010, 01:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
vic_orthdox Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24,369	Likely team? Warner Watson Clarke White Hussey, D Hussey, M Haddin Smith Johnson Lee Tait As much as he shouldn't, Nannes will probably miss for Lee.

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Jayzamann International Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 3,540	IPL form would see Nannes streets ahead. Hopefully for him that hand jolt can be shaken off easily. A team with Lee has appeal. But until he starts doing something for Punjab, there's little justification to have him play in the Caribbean - especially with Tait and Johnson in the same squad.

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,107	As much as I love the guy, Lee's selection is a joke.

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,107	He's basically bowled 6.4 overs since December. All for Punjab 0/63

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