Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I hear "PIN number" used freqently. I've even seen it written on signs...In my opinion opinion?
That's almost as good as ATM machine!
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pup11
International Coach
I was reading symo's comments that how desperate he is to play in the world cup and do well for his side. Though buchanan is bit worried that symo might just hurry in coming back[he wants him by super 8's] and hence end up injuring himself again. But symo is backing himself to play on 24 march against RSA, and he isn't concerned even if due to that his injury might surface again as he feels the risk is worth it.
Matt79
Global Moderator
Geez the Channel 10 news guys are wankers. Their sports lead tonight was that, "the day after Stuart Clark's controversial omission, Shaun Tait has produced a shocker for SA" and then done a five minute story about how Tait bowled 8 wides in his first 5 overs (admittedly including one Harmison-esque double-wide). They did a whole piece about how Tait didn't deserve his spot over Clark, but then as they threw back to the sports anchor he mentioned as a throw-away line, "oh by the way, Tait still finished his ten overs with figures of 4-32"!!!!
Talk about a bit of a hachet job!
Talk about a bit of a hachet job!
pup11
International Coach
I think its pretty evident to everyone that when taito bowls at that sort of pace there are bound to be some balls off target. But still you have to give it to taito, even after bowling 8 wides he still has figures of 4-32 so thats a great performance. As for clark he has now decided to work on his odi bowling in a bid to cement his place in aussie odi team too.
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
Ask Kyle about the NSW media.Geez the Channel 10 news guys are wankers. Their sports lead tonight was that, "the day after Stuart Clark's controversial omission, Shaun Tait has produced a shocker for SA" and then done a five minute story about how Tait bowled 8 wides in his first 5 overs (admittedly including one Harmison-esque double-wide). They did a whole piece about how Tait didn't deserve his spot over Clark, but then as they threw back to the sports anchor he mentioned as a throw-away line, "oh by the way, Tait still finished his ten overs with figures of 4-32"!!!!
Talk about a bit of a hachet job!
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Yeah, DT is terrible.
pup11
International Coach
Lets cross our fingers guys so that no other aussie player gets on the injury list. Really all these injuries have started to worry me big time, i am not worried for symo because i know he would make it to world cup by super 8's. I am more worried about lee because he is such a key player for us in the bid to win the world cup(but ankle takes a lot of time).
howardj
International Coach
The team comes first though. It's professional sport. With Gilchrist, by all means be there for the birth in late February. However, I just do not understand this need to take an additional three weeks off in March - during the World Cup (the most important tournament in cricket). It's great that he wants to put his family first, but it should not come at the expense of the team.
Clearly, it's in the team's best interests to have their vice-captain (he's not just a keeper and batsman) in camp during the initial stages of the World Cup. Particularly given Australia's troubles. I just can't believe that, for guys who get three or four months off in the year, that they're granted extended time off during the height of summer, and during the most important tournament on the calendar.
howardj
International Coach
At the risk of sounding like Mr Doomsday (because I actually think we're still the favourites for the World Cup) there are some concerns with the team at present.
Firstly, we're not taking the early wickets that we used to. The number of times McGrath (and even Lee) used to kill an ODI with two wickets in the first five or six overs was astonishing. Now, with McGrath not as menacing and Lee possibly out of the World Cup, this match killing trait has almost disappeared.
Secondly, there's no doubt our catching, fielding and the hitting of the stumps with our throwing (even from Ponting) has been way down on our normal standards this ODI summer. Is all the fitness work that they've been doing coming at the expense of our skills work, and is it leaving us flat for games?
Because, let's face it, at this stage of the seaon, I reckon the most you could squeeze out of the team in terms of extra fitness would be a few percent. The guys should already be near peak fitness. Whereas, we could benefit way more out of some extra, short sharp skills sessions.
Firstly, we're not taking the early wickets that we used to. The number of times McGrath (and even Lee) used to kill an ODI with two wickets in the first five or six overs was astonishing. Now, with McGrath not as menacing and Lee possibly out of the World Cup, this match killing trait has almost disappeared.
Secondly, there's no doubt our catching, fielding and the hitting of the stumps with our throwing (even from Ponting) has been way down on our normal standards this ODI summer. Is all the fitness work that they've been doing coming at the expense of our skills work, and is it leaving us flat for games?
Because, let's face it, at this stage of the seaon, I reckon the most you could squeeze out of the team in terms of extra fitness would be a few percent. The guys should already be near peak fitness. Whereas, we could benefit way more out of some extra, short sharp skills sessions.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Bracken took a few early today, and usually does.
Richard
Cricket Web Staff Member
I see what you're saying in some respects but I just can't see Gilchrist being neccessary to beat Holland and Scotland.
deeps
International 12th Man
Does anyone feel Hogg's spot in the starting XI is under threat? Or is new zealand just not a gd place for spinners? Seemed a little expensive in the last game, and no wickets to back him up either...usually he chips in with a handy 2 or 3.
Be a shame to see him miss out, he's probably out of practice from not playign for so long.
Be a shame to see him miss out, he's probably out of practice from not playign for so long.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Ground was tiny, pitch was flat, and he had a guy dropped on not many who then went on to smash him around the ground. He can be forgiven IMO.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Hogg's a bit of a worry, as he hasn't taken a wicket yet in four games back.
Still, he did bowl quite well in the second CB final IMO, and was unlucky not to take a couple. Was poorly used by Hussey in the last game, obviously. And he's a quality, experienced player. Hopefully he'll get it right soon.
Still, he did bowl quite well in the second CB final IMO, and was unlucky not to take a couple. Was poorly used by Hussey in the last game, obviously. And he's a quality, experienced player. Hopefully he'll get it right soon.
howardj
International Coach
He needs to adjust his line on the smaller grounds. On Sunday he bowled too straight. When you bowl straight, and spin it towards leg on a small ground, it makes it easy (as the Kiwis did) to put you to (or over) the fence. I still believe in Hoggy though. He should be persisted with.