***Official*** 3rd Test at the WACA

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by James90

Did anyone else think the inclusion of Mahmood ahead of Anderson was a bit dodgy? I know that hindsight's a wonderful thing but really I never rated Saj and Anderson had just gunned it in a tour match. Having said that they'll probably stick with Saj for Melbourne.

It was Saj's batting that convinced Dunc, IMHO. It was clearly Fletcher who gave him the green light because it was painfully obvious that Fred didn't fancy Saj at all.

With that in mind I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Dalrymple come in for Saj. Melbourne supposed to be playing slow & low, so unlikely to suit Mahmood's sort of bowling.

[marc71178]

I'd prefer Joyce - far superior batsman and Pietersen's back up spin is about the level of Dalrymple.

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by marc71178

I'd prefer Joyce - far superior batsman and Pietersen's back up spin is about the level of Dalrymple.

I'd say Dalrymple is better than KP as a bowler. KP actually probably turns it more but will also bowl more "4" balls than Jamie.

Joyce is also unproven at the highest level as a batter. Admittedly Dalrymple has played more ODIs than Joyce, but Joyce hasn't played up any trees so far.