honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
IDK why he should be dropped from ODIs while Hayden retains his place. But, having said that, I kinda saw this one coming, given his age and the proximity of the WC.
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Lehmann left out of Australian touring squad
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FaaipDeOiad
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As Lehmann was dropped from both forms of the game and Hayden has recently been out of form in both forms, I assumed you were discussing both.tooextracool said:
FaaipDeOiad
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What? D. Hussey isn't even IN the Victorian side at the moment, he was dropped due to lack of form. M. Hussey has been performing in FC cricket for years now. And as far as Hodge is concerned, well he has been in touring parties recently which indicates he is reasonably close to the Australian team, but he simply hasn't earned a place yet. There's no reason he should be picked ahead of M. Hussey or Katich for a test spot to replace Lehmann, and no reason he would be brought into the one day side either.musha_13 said:
As far as Victoria being discriminated against is concerned, that's as ridiculous as people who claim New South Wales recieves preferencial treatment now, in a time when there are 2 or 3 NSW players in the team and the bulk of the selectors are from other states as well. Victoria only has one player in the test side because only one Victorian player warrants a place, it's as simple as that.
Zinzan
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On Lehmann....I think the fact he is sluggish around the field quite rightly worked against him and although he is a handy slow ODI bowler, I can see M Clarke taking over that mantle as a part time ODI spinner. Whilst Hayden isn't actually Ricky Ponting around the field,. hes not as much of a slug as Lehmann.
Mister Wright
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Considering David Hussey can't even make the Victorian side, I don't think he had a look in.Josh said:
I'm disapointed Jimmy Maher didn't get selected, he has been the best Australian domestic One Day player for the last 32 years and has had a pretty good time of it this season as well. However, I cannot smudge Hussey's selection though, he is a fine player and I'm sure he'll do well, IMO he is much better value than the useless Simon Katich.
I think it is a great squad they have selected. James Hopes' record may not be that stunning, but this season he has shown he has the ability to be consistently good, it has just taken him a while to find his feet.
Crazy Sam
International 12th Man
Lehman's already said he won't be around for the world cup. I think it is a very fair move to drop him from the ODI side. I think he may, however, still get on the test side for the NZ tour and possibly the Ashes tour, especially if Watson is struggling.
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Mister Wright
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tooextracool said:
Hayden was dropped from the team before Lehmann you goose. He has been retained in the squad because they can see that he is only one good innings away from a good score and is younger than Lehmann, at least he hasn't played immature innings like Lehmann.
And I must agree that the Aussie selectors are a joke considering we have won the last 2 World Cups and made the final of the one before and have (IIRC) beaten every test team away and home (except India at home which was a draw).
LongHopCassidy
International Captain
The Australian selectors chop and change a LOT less than any other team.
If Pakistan brought two bright sparks on a tour would anyone start a thread about it?
It's this consistency that keeps Australia at the top.
If Pakistan brought two bright sparks on a tour would anyone start a thread about it?
It's this consistency that keeps Australia at the top.
Linda
International Vice-Captain
Hopes is a good choice, imo. His figures really dont do him justice.
As for Hussey over Lehmann, well come on, we all knew it was coming. Hopefully Lehmann can still make the Test side (I certainly dont doubt he can), they arnt neally as concerned about age in the longer version as the shorter.
Bit surprised that it was Hussey, but a really nice surprise, and he thoroughly deserves it! I guess they are seriously considering him for an Ashes tour, because his form in that country is nothing short of spectacular.
As for Hussey over Lehmann, well come on, we all knew it was coming. Hopefully Lehmann can still make the Test side (I certainly dont doubt he can), they arnt neally as concerned about age in the longer version as the shorter.
Bit surprised that it was Hussey, but a really nice surprise, and he thoroughly deserves it! I guess they are seriously considering him for an Ashes tour, because his form in that country is nothing short of spectacular.
Vikas Bhatt
School Boy/Girl Cricketer
Lets face facts. Boof is the fattest cricketer on the scene at the moment and well past his prime. With Katich and even Hayden now warming the reserve seats, perhaps the time has come for Boof to retire! His time is up. Why is it so difficult to accept for some Sozzies! He was lucky he got to play the number of games he got to play. Look at Stuart Law. Despite being on par with the best in his day, guy never got to go as far as he should have!
Mister Wright
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But Mike Hussey & James Hopes can make both sides.Josh said:
