Lehmann - Is His Career Over?

[marc71178]

People say that about half the batsmen in domestic cricket. If it's true for every one of them, a lot of Australians have missed out on becoming Test centurions.

I very much doubt it is true for all of them - possibly only a very small percentage of them.

 

[Mr Casson]

I very much doubt it is true for all of them - possibly only a very small percentage of them.

That was exactly what I meant. Most of it is BS.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Well said. I keep wondering why Stuart Law didn't receive more chances. He subbed once in a test for an injured Steve Waugh and made a half century. However, that was the last we saw of him. He did have a longer run in the ODI team where he demonstrated a weakness against spin.

Yet having seen him play against the likes of Warne in the ING and Pura Milk Cup I think he was quite an accomplished player against the slower bowlers.

In the end I think he was yet another player who didn't get the chances he deserved to showcase his talent.

If the rumours are to be believed we may yet see him in next year's Ashes.

Won't be wearing the baggy green tho!

 

[Western Warrior]

If the rumours are to be believed we may yet see him in next year's Ashes.

Won't be wearing the baggy green tho!

Why not. Alec Stewart played until he was 40 so you never know.

As for Bob Simpson........

 

[BoyBrumby]

Why not. Alec Stewart played until he was 40 so you never know.

As for Bob Simpson........

I'd have him in a shot! Looks like the kinda guy who takes care of himself, a charge you could never level at Mr Lehmann!

 

[Craig]

If the rumours are to be believed we may yet see him in next year's Ashes.

Won't be wearing the baggy green tho!

Do you guys really need him? You have Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, and I have a gut feeling about Mark Wagh (how do you pronounce it anyway?) waiting in the wings.

Some quality back-ups in the pace (if there is another injury crisis which usually happens against Australia), spin department, and a good 'keeper batsman (Jones is good enough with the bat but not with the gloves).

 

[Craig]

He can still comeback if Hayden continues playing like this and we might see a repeat of what happened in 2001 Ashes during the 2005 Ashes. They replaced Slater with Martyn and asked Langer to open back then. Maybe now, they will replace Hayden with Lehmann and ask Katich to open, if Katich can maintain his good form..... Not very probable, but possible.

I would have found it funny had it been posted on April's Fools Day.

And you have a factiual error in there anyway, Langer replaced Slater for the 5th Ashes Test. Martyn replaced Langer, Ponting took Langer's spot at 3 and Martyn slotted in at 6, since then he has moved to number 4.

 

[Western Warrior]

I'd have him in a shot! Looks like the kinda guy who takes care of himself, a charge you could never level at Mr Lehmann!

I must admit I have had the pleasure/nightmare of seeing Mr Lehmann with his shirt off. That apparent paunch is not fat. Stout he may be, fat he is not!

 

[marc71178]

Do you guys really need him? You have Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, and I have a gut feeling about Mark Wagh (how do you pronounce it anyway?) waiting in the wings.

Same as Afghan.

 

[square cutter]

i think that boof is still a decent batsman, but i would give him 1 more year on the australian squad

 

[Dydl]

He might be dropped for the final test, he might not be able to get back in again. He is also willing to step aside and get dropped.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Do you guys really need him? You have Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, and I have a gut feeling about Mark Wagh (how do you pronounce it anyway?) waiting in the wings.

A fair point. We may not need him as such (Australia certainly don't really "need" Clarke!!), but Law's proven quality as a batter & a nice option to have, if only in the short term. Might inspire one or two interesting comments from the more vocal members of the Aussie team!

 

[marc71178]

He might be dropped for the final test.

He's injured, so is missing - had he been fit, then he might have been dropped.

 

[Craig]

Interesting to note to read in the paper today that Lehmann himself reckons he is a good chance of lining up against New Zealand on the 18th.

You can't say he lacks confidence in himself playing Test cricket again.

 

[Linda]

Interesting to note to read in the paper today that Lehmann himself reckons he is a good chance of lining up against New Zealand on the 18th.

You can't say he lacks confidence in himself playing Test cricket again.

Suddenly hes not so keen to step aside for Clarke? I cant keep up.

 

[mavric41]

Suddenly hes not so keen to step aside for Clarke? I cant keep up.

Who says Clarke will be dropped? There are six specialist batsmen in the team.

 

[Linda]

I didnt say Clarke will be dropped. I'm talking about Lehmann's willingness to step aside for him if it came to that.

 

[deeps]

http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/NOV/093379_WCI_03NOV2004.html

Lehmann named Wisden Australia's Cricketer of the Year

 

[Mr Casson]

Suddenly hes not so keen to step aside for Clarke? I cant keep up.

Face-saving exercise. When push came to shove, Clarke was going to edge out Lehmann for the fourth test anyway. Doesn't matter what he says about it now.

 

[Western Warrior]

Face-saving exercise. When push came to shove, Clarke was going to edge out Lehmann for the fourth test anyway. Doesn't matter what he says about it now.

I think it really is time we gave the younger players a go rather than trying to squeeze out the last bit of form from our more 'senior' players. I think Lehmann got it right first time when he said he would step down to make way for Clarke. It was a noble gesture and a sign that the old guard is soon to step aside for a younger generation.

I think come the 2006/2007 season our test XI will be (crystal ball is a bit murky so please fogive me)

Hayden
Langer
Ponting
Love
Katich
Clarke
Gilchrist
White
Lee
Gillespie
Tait (or Rofe)