Who should replace Steve Waugh ??

iamdavid · 01-01-2004, 10:18 PM

Well assuming the Australian Test XI in Sri Lanka will be -
1.Langer
2.Hayden
3.Ponting*
4.Martyn
5.Katich
6.?????
7.Gilchrist+
8.Lee
9.Warne/MacGill (tiny chance of both)
10.Gillespie
11.McGrath

So who should come in at 6 to replace Waugh , there are 4 or 5 realistic contenders plus a few outsiders , if they wanted to play 5 bowlers then Shane Watson could be a remote chance.

Personally I'd want Lehmann there , he's a superb player on the slow wickets & has handled Murali well in the past , I really beleive he has a huge part to play if Australia is to finally triumph in Sri Lanka & India later in the year.

I also hope they have faith in Warne despite his lack of match practice , I dont think that MacGill is up to it (at least not as our sole frontline spinner) & although it may take Warne a while to get back into things Im sure he'll be able to repay the faith.
(Also he only need 29 to overtake Courtney Walsh , but Murali is catching up on him so if he dosent play in that series he may well be 3rd man to 500

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NikhilN · 01-01-2004, 10:38 PM

mj clarke

mavric41 · 01-01-2004, 10:45 PM

Lehmann should be given first shot if he is fit. He did score 3 centuries in 2003. It is not his fault that he is injured.

MZ_RPFC · 01-01-2004, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by sachintendulkar
mj clarke

Thanks for your in depth input in this discussion. Personally I'd like to see Michael Clarke given a go in the test level. He is a very young and talented batsman.

krkode · 01-01-2004, 11:05 PM

Waugh is forever irreplacable, but if some lesser mortal were to take his place, I would think Lehman for now. But if you're thinking of the next world cup and things like that, go for Clarke or Love. (didn't Love do really well on test debut and now he's suddenly out?)

Linda · 02-01-2004, 02:08 AM

Yep, Im going for Clarkey. Hes worth the risk. Even M Waugh thinks so

roofromoz · 02-01-2004, 03:04 AM

I'd personally go for Clarke, but I think they'll probably give Lehmann the nod if he can pile on the runs when he returns for the Redbacks.

Craig · 02-01-2004, 03:21 AM

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Originally posted by krkode
Waugh is forever irreplacable, but if some lesser mortal were to take his place, I would think Lehman for now. But if you're thinking of the next world cup and things like that, go for Clarke or Love. (didn't Love do really well on test debut and now he's suddenly out?)

Simple Love cant bowl. In no disrespect to Love - I'm a big fan (He is probably the only Queenslander I truely support).

Unless he is going to unwinds his off spinners he alledgy able to bowl.

He has had two very good seasons for Queensland. Love was one of the main reasons why Australia won in that Test.

He is simply in the wrong place wrong time, his misson will be to outscore anybody and everybody. Pretend he is Sir Jack Hobbs (Surely the most extorndary batsman off all time?) or something.

iamdavid · 02-01-2004, 05:06 AM

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Originally posted by Craig
Pretend he is Sir Jack Hobbs (Surely the most extorndary batsman off all time?) or something.

Cough * Bradman * Cough

Craig · 02-01-2004, 05:20 AM

Hobbs scored 98 FC 100s pass the age of 40. Tell me how that isnt extordonary.

iamdavid · 02-01-2004, 07:38 AM

Certainly is an extraordinary feat no doubting that , however not quite as extraordinary as Bradman IMO.

Rik · 02-01-2004, 08:10 AM

Martin Love is my bet. I hope Lehmann gets in ahead of Katich, better batsman, better bowler...

Hero_Don · 02-01-2004, 08:15 AM

I doubt Love will get in the team ahead of Clarke, and I dont want Lehmann to regain his place in the side because IMO hes is old and slow, and plus Katich is a better bowler

Mr Mxyzptlk · 02-01-2004, 08:19 AM

It's amazing how Mike Hussey has scored buckets of runs for season after season and then some youngster named Clarke comes around and has a couple of good seasons and is suddenly regarded above him. What a cruel game.

Rik · 02-01-2004, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
It's amazing how Mike Hussey has scored buckets of runs for season after season and then some youngster named Clarke comes around and has a couple of good seasons and is suddenly regarded above him. What a cruel game.

Actually he's only had one above average season.

Actually can anyone give me a valid reason why Clarke should get picked? Especially over players like Hussey and Love and Lehmann? Not only is his record inferior, he's also totally unproven. I'm dead sure Don is wrong here when he says Love won't get in ahead of Clarke. The Australian selectors will go for experiance I'm sure.

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Darren Lehmann	6	26.09%
Michael Clarke	12	52.17%
Martin Love	4	17.39%
Brad Hodge	1	4.35%
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Marcus North	0	0%
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01-01-2004, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
iamdavid International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,111	Who should replace Steve Waugh ?? Well assuming the Australian Test XI in Sri Lanka will be - 1.Langer 2.Hayden 3.Ponting* 4.Martyn 5.Katich 6.????? 7.Gilchrist+ 8.Lee 9.Warne/MacGill (tiny chance of both) 10.Gillespie 11.McGrath So who should come in at 6 to replace Waugh , there are 4 or 5 realistic contenders plus a few outsiders , if they wanted to play 5 bowlers then Shane Watson could be a remote chance. Personally I'd want Lehmann there , he's a superb player on the slow wickets & has handled Murali well in the past , I really beleive he has a huge part to play if Australia is to finally triumph in Sri Lanka & India later in the year. I also hope they have faith in Warne despite his lack of match practice , I dont think that MacGill is up to it (at least not as our sole frontline spinner) & although it may take Warne a while to get back into things Im sure he'll be able to repay the faith. (Also he only need 29 to overtake Courtney Walsh , but Murali is catching up on him so if he dosent play in that series he may well be 3rd man to 500 )

01-01-2004, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
mavric41 State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,081	Lehmann should be given first shot if he is fit. He did score 3 centuries in 2003. It is not his fault that he is injured. __________________ Only two states to be in - Queensland and drunk.

02-01-2004, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Linda International Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Perth, West Aus Posts: 4,705	Yep, Im going for Clarkey. Hes worth the risk. Even M Waugh thinks so __________________ "I know I underperformed but after the past 18 months I thought I might have received more than four Test matches' grace." - DR Martyn. "Is there any way to make it longer?" Peter English on Twenty20 Official Face of the v. hip 'Twenty20 Is Boring Society'

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roofromoz School Boy/Girl Cricketer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 65	I'd personally go for Clarke, but I think they'll probably give Lehmann the nod if he can pile on the runs when he returns for the Redbacks. __________________ TRUE TO THE BLUES Defending ING and Pura Cup champions

01-01-2004, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
krkode State Captain Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	Waugh is forever irreplacable, but if some lesser mortal were to take his place, I would think Lehman for now. But if you're thinking of the next world cup and things like that, go for Clarke or Love. (didn't Love do really well on test debut and now he's suddenly out?)

02-01-2004, 05:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	Hobbs scored 98 FC 100s pass the age of 40. Tell me how that isnt extordonary.

02-01-2004, 07:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
iamdavid International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,111	Certainly is an extraordinary feat no doubting that , however not quite as extraordinary as Bradman IMO.

02-01-2004, 08:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rik Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, England Posts: 8,353	Martin Love is my bet. I hope Lehmann gets in ahead of Katich, better batsman, better bowler... __________________ "Age is just a stupid number" 20...that's a rather big number :(:(:(

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Hero_Don School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 180	I doubt Love will get in the team ahead of Clarke, and I dont want Lehmann to regain his place in the side because IMO hes is old and slow, and plus Katich is a better bowler __________________ Skills.

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