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Originally Posted by Great Birtannia
Playing Martyn and Clarke is a waste of time. Neither earned their recall to the team and both will fail again against the English attack.
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A bit of a over-reaction here i think. Martyn is going down a bit i wont doubt that, but i dont think he will be an absolute waste of time if he plays in the ashes. We
MUST not forget that in the ashes Martyn was really worked out by the English bowlers a la Hayden & Gilchrist, he suffered from a lot of bad decision and bad shots. IMO if luck can be on his side this time his experience will be vital.
Clark on the other hand, may fail yes but there is a chance he can make runs. After all he wasn't exactly hopeless during the ashes. All he needs to his adapt better shot selection and he'll be ok. If not Brad Hodge is another option.
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Originally Posted by Great Birtannia
We need to take the risk and play 5 bowlers. Symonds failed and Watson wasn't given a proper run and with all the injuries it is too late for him this time around, forget an allrounder completely.
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The 5 bowlers policy is an option but as i just mentioned, playing the 6 batsmen is equally as important as that. In Australia's dominace the 4 bowler policy was very successful, in the ashes Australia missed that. Warne was the only consistent treat after lord's to England.
Its a fact that if McGrath could have played 5 test fully fit along with Warne bowling so well the ashes would have still been with Australia. Englands batting has its question marks so IMO the rejuvenated 4-man attack of McGrath/Lee/Gillespie/Warne will be enough to beat England.
Also for now until the ashes is over the ``all-rounder`` option should be put on hold. But afterwards it will be definately needed with McGrath & Warne nearing retirement, the need for all-rounder will be vital. Shane Watson is the man wo has showed that promise at FC level so hopefully he will able to fill that role in the near future.
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Originally Posted by Great Birtannia
As long as he averages under 30 for Yorkshire he is a lock for the side IMO.
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This is for damn sure..