***Official*** Australia in India 2012/13

[Arjun]

It just is not feasible to me that Dinda and Ishant are ahead of Shami, Pankaj or Pandey, imo. I'd love to see one of the three (especially the first two) given a go in a Test match.

Pankaj Singh is leagues ahead of Ishant- better form, bowls faster, better fielder, better tailender, but is possibly injured at present (missed the entire limited-overs leg of the season. Shami and Pandey, at best, are just worth a try. They still need Umesh Yadav fully fit, at all costs.

 

[Arjun]

Rahane opening won't be a bad idea at all. He's a better prospect than Vijay, who's technically a lot less sound, but still gobbling up plenty of runs. We have Vijay-Rahane-Pujara-Tendulkar-Kohli, a strong top five in this series. They need to fix the lower-order collapses, using the existing bottom five.

 

[Spikey]

Cowan raised concerns with team management over discipline

a great win for comedy this. had to be eddie

 

[LongHopCassidy]

Hahaha, WAC. Snitches get stitches.

 

[Prince EWS]

Cowan raised concerns with team management over discipline

a great win for comedy this. had to be eddie

I've got no issue with that at all. I doubt Cowan's answer to the issue would've been to stand players down, but good on him for noticing declining standards of commitment and trying to address it.

There are many things about Cowan I really like as a cricketer; unfortunately his batting ability isn't really one of them. He's certainly worth a little bit more than his average suggests though.

 

[Cevno]

Ed Cowan wrote a 2000 word report ftr

Pffft Teacher's pet. Probably complained about Watson and others not doing their homework too.

Called it.

 

[Jono]

Cevno

 

[burr]

I've got no issue with that at all. I doubt Cowan's answer to the issue would've been to stand players down, but good on him for noticing declining standards of commitment and trying to address it.

There are many things about Cowan I really like as a cricketer; unfortunately his batting ability isn't really one of them. He's certainly worth a little bit more than his average suggests though.

He seems to have a better attitude than some of them. It would be good if he could turn into that irritating Langer I'll-run-through-multiple-brick-walls type of guy who actually performs.

I do find it ridiculous that someone with a 33 average is being asked about his leadership credentials. But then again a sacked VC with a 36 average may be about to take the reigns so yeah...um...

 

[stephen]

I'd much rather see Cowan as captain than Captain Crybaby Watson. Watson will be a complete disaster as captain, despite his talents as a player (especially with his current form).

 

[Tangles]

I suppose when the options are to have a word with someone or rat them out it's obvious which one helps you stay in the team. WAC.

 

[Arachnodouche]

I
There are many things about Cowan I really like as a cricketer; unfortunately his batting ability isn't really one of them. He's certainly worth a little bit more than his average suggests though.

that's like saying there's many things to like about him as a soldier (the way he's well kept and trimmed and keeps his boots shiny to a fault) Unfortunately courage isn't one of them.

Ratting on team mates, especially when your performances aren't much to shout home about, and when you're not really in the "leadership group"...well, it leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Then again, wasn't it Clarke who told on Symonds all those years ago? Guess Cowan has his career path well traced out for him.

 

[honestbharani]

Called it.

good stuff

 

[Turbinator]

Called it.

 

[Red]

called it.

 

[Top_Cat]

In a close-knit team environment, mentioning that some guys aren't pulling their weight or have attitude problems isnt' ratting them out, it's absolutely crucial to maintaining said closeness as a team. Any of the four with a brain in their head would know and acknowledge they were being **** blokes up to this point, Cowan was just doing what's necessary.

 

[Cabinet96]

that's like saying there's many things to like about him as a soldier (the way he's well kept and trimmed and keeps his boots shiny to a fault) Unfortunately courage isn't one of them.

Ratting on team mates, especially when your performances aren't much to shout home about, and when you're not really in the "leadership group"...well, it leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Then again, wasn't it Clarke who told on Symonds all those years ago? Guess Cowan has his career path well traced out for him.

The poor performances, from not just Cowan, are exactly why it's extra important to maintain a strong discipline. It's one thing for someone to try their best and fail, it's another entirely for them to slack off and fail.

 

[howardj]

Only in CA la la land, could 31 year old Ed (with an average to match) be even considered for leadership duties

 

[Spikey]

well shane watson is considered for leadership duties so why wouldn't cowan

 

[Tangles]

Ed is older and writes articles. That's pure leadership that is.

 

[Andre]

Reports are that Clarke is out.

Jeez.