ripper868
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Would assume north to stay if watson is a genuine bowling option
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*Official Third Test at Edgbaston
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pup11
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Why are we all assuming that Watto won't open the batting, he had openly suggested that he would be more than keen to open the innings if required, and Nielsen too shared similar views, and with Hughes now out of the frame, it would hardly be surprising if he opens the innings.
Hussey after Hayden' retirement mentioned that he doesn't want to open the innings, and he is much more comfortable with in middle order with his re-developed batting style, so its very unlikely that he would open now, and that too when he struggling for runs.
As baffling as dropping Hughes might be, but if they wanted to go ahead and drop him, atleast they could replaced him with someone like Rogers, who atleast is a natural opener.
pup11
International Coach
I doubt that won't be the case..
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
I just made an off the hand comment about there being no confirmation that Watto would open yet and I thought Hussey was in with a chance, on which Corey commented on and I responded, so calm the **** down hey.
They just crossed live to Edgbaston on Sky News and the weather is fine, outfield is drying quickly and they expect play to start on time
On Hughes, I dont have a problem with his omission as I'm not a fan of his technique
What I do have a problem with is that of the people in England who are qualified to open with Kat, none of them are called Shane Watson
If they needed a new opener, then they should've called up Chris Rodgers, Jason Langer or, at a stretch, moved Hussey up
superkingdave
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Well an amazing tranformation over night. The groundsmen have been working non stop and its sunny and breezy this morning, play will likely start on time barring any more rain.
Mister Wright
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Can't believe they're thinking of dropping hughes...wasn't it only 3 tests ago he was going to be the next Bradman?
fredfertang
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Looks very damp on the BBC ........................ and its just started to rain again 
ripper868
International Coach
Can't say I know any Rodgers or Jason Langers who are high up in Australian cricket circles.
Frankly i think Warne should be recalled, for his mental impact if nothing else.
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Reckon Hughes and Katich should open and if Watson doesn't GAGF then he can replace North at 6.
four_or_six
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The more I think about it... this has to be a rumour, surely? Watson in but no Clark... seems very far-fetched.
four_or_six
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Here's hoping. My ideal result is Australia bat today, 180 all out with Watto stranded on 99*.
Son Of Coco
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Craig
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But Highes is from NSW, and therefore over-rated, right?
GIMH
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Starting on time looks unlikely though not impossible last I checked on SSN. Forecast suggests plenty of play will happen, just that very few of the days will actually see a full allocation. As much as a draw seems likely, I'm backing Jimmeh to wreak havoc in these conditions tbh, England ftw by tea on Monday