***Official*** 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval - Page 4

age_master · 27-11-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dontcloseyoureyes

In any case, whoever isn't picked for the 11 is hard done by IMO. Everyone in consideration deserves to play.

Yep, dont evny the selectors this time round.

Laurrz · 27-11-2006, 02:44 AM

Watson ruled out of Adelaide

Shane Watson has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Adelaide.

"Shane Watson continued his rehabilitation this afternoon," Alex Kountouris, the Australia physiotherapist said. "The outcome was that his hamstring injury is still not fully recovered and it was decided that the second Test would be too early a return in the circumstances. His rehabilitation will continue with a view to him being available for selection for the third Test in Perth."

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausv...ry/270055.html

Matt79 · 27-11-2006, 02:47 AM

Makes things simpler and probably spells the death knell for MacGill's hopes of playing at Adelaide.

I think Clarke needs to do more in Adelaide to justify continuing to retain his spot ahead of Watson once Watson is fit again. Yes he got a 50, but it was out of a score of 9/602 after Ponting, Langer and Hussey had comprehensively beaten the fight out of the English attack. I mean Lee got 45* and Clark 39, so I don't think one nicely made 50 is enough to justify holding out the one real option for a test standard allrounder.

oz_fan · 27-11-2006, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurrz

Watson ruled out of Adelaide

Shane Watson has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Adelaide.

"Shane Watson continued his rehabilitation this afternoon," Alex Kountouris, the Australia physiotherapist said. "The outcome was that his hamstring injury is still not fully recovered and it was decided that the second Test would be too early a return in the circumstances. His rehabilitation will continue with a view to him being available for selection for the third Test in Perth."

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausv...ry/270055.html

That will make it a lot easier for the selectors. They'll want three pace bowlers so Clark will definately play and I doubt they'll go with five specialist bowlers so Clarke will stay in the team, with MacGill the unlucky one to miss out.

Matt79 · 27-11-2006, 02:50 AM

Clarke might get to bowl again, but he won't want to mess up his average!

GIMH · 27-11-2006, 04:14 AM

Monty must play

Matt79 · 27-11-2006, 04:15 AM

^ You need to update your location to read - Ashes holder for another week or three max...

dontcloseyoureyes · 27-11-2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurrz

Watson ruled out of Adelaide

Shane Watson has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Adelaide.

"Shane Watson continued his rehabilitation this afternoon," Alex Kountouris, the Australia physiotherapist said. "The outcome was that his hamstring injury is still not fully recovered and it was decided that the second Test would be too early a return in the circumstances. His rehabilitation will continue with a view to him being available for selection for the third Test in Perth."

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausv...ry/270055.html

Dravid · 27-11-2006, 04:31 AM

I'm hoping Monty gets a go in this game. The bowling was poor in the first match and a change needed.

FaaipDeOiad · 27-11-2006, 04:32 AM

He'll probably play in Perth, if the wicket is anything like it has been. Two spinners and five bowlers will be necessary to take 20 on that track.

BoyBrumby · 27-11-2006, 04:43 AM

I would doubt even Dunc would be pig-headed enough to leave Monty out at Adelaide. I'd presume it'd be at Anderson's expense. As awful as Harmison was, he was actually more economical than Jimmy in Brisbane & potentially is the better bowler.

I'd make sure he knew he was on his last chance though. If he performs anywhere near as badly again he should be out. We don't want to make the same mistake as Australia did with Dizzy last year.

I know it's easy to be wise after the event, but looking at the sort of surfaces that we're likely to be bowling on I can't help but think Broad or Tremlett might've had more success than Anderson or Plunkett will. Both tall & can get decent bounce (like Clark) &, in Tremlett's case, appreciably quicker as a bonus too.

Tomm NCCC · 27-11-2006, 04:46 AM

This is what I'm expecting

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Jones
Giles
Harmison
Hoggard
Panesar

Anderson will be the man to miss out, England will stick with Harmison

silentstriker · 27-11-2006, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Matteh

I didn't know you were a 90s England selector...

If he keeps taking 7 wickets a game, why would you drop him? If he fails consistently on certain types of pitches, then you decide to only play him on certain pitches. But after the guy takes 7 wickets, you have got to give him that chance IMO.

PhoenixFire · 27-11-2006, 08:41 AM

On current form, Harmison > Anderson. Drop Anderson for Monty I say.

Matteh · 27-11-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

On current form, Harmison > Anderson. Drop Anderson for Monty I say.

Otherway around tbh.

27-11-2006, 04:14 AM	#51 (permalink)
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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,619	I would doubt even Dunc would be pig-headed enough to leave Monty out at Adelaide. I'd presume it'd be at Anderson's expense. As awful as Harmison was, he was actually more economical than Jimmy in Brisbane & potentially is the better bowler. I'd make sure he knew he was on his last chance though. If he performs anywhere near as badly again he should be out. We don't want to make the same mistake as Australia did with Dizzy last year. I know it's easy to be wise after the event, but looking at the sort of surfaces that we're likely to be bowling on I can't help but think Broad or Tremlett might've had more success than Anderson or Plunkett will. Both tall & can get decent bounce (like Clark) &, in Tremlett's case, appreciably quicker as a bonus too. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

27-11-2006, 04:46 AM	#57 (permalink)
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27-11-2006, 02:44 AM	#47 (permalink)
Laurrz International Debutant Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,684	Watson ruled out of Adelaide Shane Watson has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Adelaide. "Shane Watson continued his rehabilitation this afternoon," Alex Kountouris, the Australia physiotherapist said. "The outcome was that his hamstring injury is still not fully recovered and it was decided that the second Test would be too early a return in the circumstances. His rehabilitation will continue with a view to him being available for selection for the third Test in Perth." http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausv...ry/270055.html

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Matt79 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colll----ingggg---woooooodddd!!!! Posts: 17,427	Clarke might get to bowl again, but he won't want to mess up his average!

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Matt79 Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colll----ingggg---woooooodddd!!!! Posts: 17,427	^ You need to update your location to read - Ashes holder for another week or three max...

27-11-2006, 04:31 AM	#54 (permalink)
Dravid International Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, United States Posts: 5,096	I'm hoping Monty gets a go in this game. The bowling was poor in the first match and a change needed.

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