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*Official* Fifth Test (The Oval, London) 27-31 July

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Qlder

State Vice-Captain
I feel just as excited for an Aus win as I would if series 2-2 as Aus have a lot to prove after last test. The only difference is I won't be as nervous as Ashes already retained, but I will think Eng was the better team if it's drawn 2-2
 
Skipper Pup

Skipper Pup

U19 Debutant
Kraken said:
lol what? The aim has always been to WIN the ashes, not just retain them. It's nice, sure, but not winning them outright will be seen as somewhat of a failure (especially considering we were 2-0 up)
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The context for being 2-0 up has to be considered though doesn't it?

We barely won both those tests and in the process lost our most important bowler, not to mention losing every coin toss and having a bunch of players prove completely ineffective in the conditions.

I get your point but realistically no one is looking back at this series in 20 years time thinking 2-2 and a retention is a failure.
 
Gob

Gob

International Coach
Skipper Pup said:
The context for being 2-0 up has to be considered though doesn't it?

We barely won both those tests and in the process lost our most important bowler, not to mention losing every coin toss and having a bunch of players prove completely ineffective in the conditions.

I get your point but realistically no one is looking back at this series in 20 years time thinking 2-2 and a retention is a failure.
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That's up for debate but what is wrong with picking your best team and like really try hard to win the next game and make it 3-1?
 
mackembhoy

mackembhoy

International Debutant
NZTailender

NZTailender

I can't believe I ate the whole thing
I still find general talk of Smith retiring in the next 3 or 4 years baffling tbh. Guy loves the game so much he'd probably find a way to play until 40 if his abilities don't depart him.
 
Q

Qlder

State Vice-Captain
NZTailender said:
I still find general talk of Smith retiring in the next 3 or 4 years baffling tbh. Guy loves the game so much he'd probably find a way to play until 40 if his abilities don't depart him.
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Smith said himself last summer that he didn't know how long he would play but it wouldn't as long as people think. I don't think he even committed to next summer

Edit: found it from January

"Steve Smith says he still has “no plans” for retirement, despite saying he doesn’t know whether he’ll play another Test match in Australia"

www.foxsports.com.au

Smith clarifies shock retirement hint... but ‘cryptic’ warning will keep Aussies sweating

Smith clarifies shock retirement hint... but ‘cryptic’ warning will keep Aussies sweating
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
 
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ParwazHaiJunoon

ParwazHaiJunoon

First Class Debutant
Skipper Pup said:
Anyone who wants to pretend that we're not the best team is coping.
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Adorable Asshole said:
Still hasn't won a series against India in God knows how many years.
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Skipper Pup said:
Haha sure, if the benchmark we're setting is to win a series in subcontinent conditions on doctored pitches.
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Skipper Pup said:
Someone raised a point about winning in India..
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Skipper Pup said:
So not only did you change the sequence of the replies to make them out of order, you then highlighted a word which changed the entire context.
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halba

International 12th Man
5th test XI. possible.

Plenty of bowling options, and bats relatively deep. Abbott and/or Neser can bat and should've started playing from the 1st test onwards, instead of Boland who the selectors massively over rated.

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Sean Abbott finishes spell with Surrey - Kia Oval

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Khawaja
Labu
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Cummins
Murphy
 
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Molehill

Molehill

International Captain
Will be interesting to see which seamers England go with. Robinson averages 19 at The Oval whilst Tongue's pace would be a decent weapon here too. I'd bring them in for Broad (looking knackered after 5 Tests) and Anderson (just been ineffective).
 
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loterry1994

International Debutant
halba said:
5th test XI. possible.

Plenty of bowling options, and bats relatively deep. Abbott and/or Neser can bat and should've started playing from the 1st test onwards, instead of Boland who the selectors massively over rated.

www.kiaoval.com

Sean Abbott finishes spell with Surrey - Kia Oval

www.kiaoval.com www.kiaoval.com


Warner
Khawaja
Labu
Smith
Head
Green
Carey
Abbott
Neser
Cummins
Murphy
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There saying Starc and marsh apparently are a bit banged up
 
wpdavid

wpdavid

Hall of Fame Member
Molehill said:
Will be interesting to see which seamers England go with. Robinson averages 19 at The Oval whilst Tongue's pace would be a decent weapon here too. I'd bring them in for Broad (looking knackered after 5 Tests) and Anderson (just been ineffective).
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There's talk of Woakes picking up a minor injury at OT.
 
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