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*Official* CW XI in Australia (The VB Series)

Mr Mxyzptlk

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CW XI for 2nd Warmup

I Markus
RJ Malone
AP Cloete
C Butler
MJ Robbins
AP Chaulk +
BJ Goff (C)
LA Camps
DJ Watt
NS Pickup
CM Broadbent

12th Man: Z Ghansar
 

Loony BoB

International Captain
Nice looking team. :) To be able to put Blewy at #7 shows just how awesome we are! We're so gonna kick **** ;)
 

Mr Mxyzptlk

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Cricket Web XI v Australia A
at Hobart

In similar conditions to the first warmup, Brendon Goff won the toss once more and decided to give his bowlers a shot in fresh conditions.

The early wicket of North was a big lift, then Haddin was run out brilliantly by an aggressive bit of fielding by the bowler Malone. David Hussey came in and played the role of rotating the strike whilst Brad Hodge maximized on some good form. At the end Mike Hussey continued to frustrate the tourists with some wonderful strokeplay.

A total of 80 runs were scored off the last 7 overs as the CW bowling continues to be a point of concern.

The chase didn't see things much better and the in-form Malone fended Tait to the gully early on. Markus, Cloete, Butler and Robbins showed signs of form, but none of the middle order carried on as needed.

Ultimately Brad Hodge pressed his claim further for the Man of the Match award and took 3 big wickets, including the CW XI captain late in the chase. Brett Lee came on and wrapped up the show for a big 75-run win for the Australian 2nd XI.
 

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Neil Pickup

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Nice from a personal perspective to pick up my performance following the disgraceful effort last time around, but I'd far rather we won. Some serious issues, both bowling and start-converting, to work on before the series proper kicks off.

Enjoyed hitting Bradley for a one-bounce four over mid-on, though ;)
 

Mr Mxyzptlk

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Camps Catches The Flu

Allrounder Liam Camps will miss the first two games of the VB series with what is thought to be the flu. Whilst playing in murky and damp conditions in the weekend's warmup matches, Camps managed to pick up a bug and is now suffering from flu-like symptoms.

This blow has come at the wrong time for this Cricket Web XI side, who already are struggling in the bowling department on tour. Now the party is one bowler short for the start of the series.
 

Loony BoB

International Captain
Gah, in the old days, they'd play anyway! ;) Get well soon. And stay away from the rest of the guys. *tells the doctor to put him in quarantine*
 

Mister Wright

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Ouch! Losing 3 wickets to Brad Hodge.

Don't lose heart guys, one warm-up loss is nothing to get worried about, you can turn it around in no time.
 

Nate

You'll Never Walk Alone
ahhh not cool fellaz, but dont worry, be strong! even with the loss of Mr Camps you should be fine, a very strong line-up. Good luck Neil mate, I hope you get some wickets.
 

bugssy

Cricketer Of The Year
ah not a good game buy any one. disspointing for myself up the top there

oh well better to loose one know and win the vb series than to struggle in the series.....
 

Blewy

Cricketer Of The Year
Boys we weren't ready mentally for that one, we now need to forget about it and prepare for whats ahead...
 

AUST_HiTMaN

International Debutant
As with Neil was happy with my personal performances, but individual performances arn't enough to make a team performance.

Chin up, let's knuckle down for the start of the series.
 

Slats4ever

International Vice-Captain
back from my real life holiday and happy to slip back into WCC mode. I might start focussing on my batting after a couple of starts my concentration got the better of me both times when runs were available..

happy though runs just around the corner..

where's the coach?
 

Mr Mxyzptlk

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The coach is currently experiencing a pimple crisis, so he has been allowed some time off to be with his family in these difficult times.

CW XI for VB Series Game 1
v Australia

I Markus
RJ Malone
BJ Goff *
AP Cloete
CR Butler
MJ Robbins
AP Chaulk +
RG Verghese
DJ Watt
NS Pickup
CM Broadbent

12th Man: XPA Rose
 

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