1st Test Border Gavaskar Trophy November 22-26 1350hrs @ Perth Stadium

[revo333]

But your spot on
It's harder to get out of the team then getting in. As our selectors are a boys club

The consequences of winning more than you lose.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Watching Marnus wicket
He was completely at sea with feet all.over the place and missing the ball by a good 2 metres
If he's selected next week it's a clear sign standards have dropped and mediocrity embraced

 

[samFFC]

Really only a WC. The WTC is the biggest load of. Uneven fixtures, point deductions, fixed final venue, etc.

Nah don’t shift the goal posts.

 

[Billy Bob65]

Usman took the first ball of the match so McSweeney was always gonna face the first ball of the 2nd innings

Not true. Alternating the opener who takes the first ball is something Khawaja and Warner did, but it is a rarity in Tests, most openers have a set person who takes the first ball. It is also something that Khawaja can be talked out of, as Smith always took the first ball when they opened. Unless McSweeney specifically requested it, its just poor from Khawaja not to take the senior role.

 

[SC_Power]

Absolutely.

Across all forms, too.

NZ series knocked his test average above 20, gonna be under 20 again before you know it.

incredible bowler.

It’s back to 19.9, thanks to McSweeney and Labuschagne

 

[Around the Wicket]

That two year Warner farewell tour really worked a treat for the new crop of batters.

They could have blooded a batsmen without getting rid of Warner to be fair, the all rounder role against weak opposition isn’t really required.

 

[Portmagpies36]

Worst performance by an Australian team at home since 2016 in Hobart v South Africa. After that match 5 players were dropped, remarkably 6 players are still in the Test side from that match 8 years ago.

 

[eddiesmith]

Let’s be real Harris wouldn’t last long against Bumrah. The best option was keeping Smith doing it with McSweeney at 4.

Made 70 last time he played Bumrah in Perth…

 

[Jimthegreat]

There hasn't been depth in regards to batting for at least 10 to 15 years. This era of Australian cricket hasn't been strong.

In a stronger era, the likes of Marnus, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Nathan Lyon and probably Khawaja - they don't get a game in the Australian Test team.

Won the World Test Championship, World Cup, World T20, held the Ashes for 8 years and been world no.1 Test nation for god knows how long. Been a great era. Not 90s/2000 great, not near that, but a great era, nonetheless. At our top we had Marus and Smith averaging in the 60s, Warner in form, Ussie on fire vas an opener and 4 bowlers at the top of their game. Now they are struggling with age. Stood out last year but we got away with it.

This era started on the back of the big purge after that SA disaster in Hobart in 2016. We made 5 changes, refreshed the side and never looked back, until now, where we now need another refresh with another 5 changes before the series gets away from us.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Let’s be real Harris wouldn’t last long against Bumrah. The best option was keeping Smith doing it with McSweeney at 4.

He would last longer than mcsweeney and walking wicket labs would which is the point.
Again give me a decent 40 over nothing.

 

[Cleavy]

Ooh Whateley is taking calls on SEN from 9am re: Australian cricket.

Sounds spicy. Let ‘er rip, everyone

 

[Flogwater]

Over rates disgraceful again in this Test. Similar standard to Marnus' DRS call tonight.

But kudos to Jasprit Bumrah for superb bowling. Enjoyable to watch, despite being at Australia's expense.

 

[samFFC]

and 6th Dec is day 1 of the 2nd test

Sure, but there are 3 tests after that?

 

[eddiesmith]

Over rates disgraceful again in this Test. Similar standard to Marnus' DRS call tonight.

But kudos to Jasprit Bumrah for superb bowling. Enjoyable to watch, despite being at Australia's expense.

Australia bowled 77 overs in the day, that’s nearly a record for them, they’re obviously improving!!!

 

[samFFC]

Previously an Australia A, made a century on tour to SL?
Shield player of the year 2 seasons back.
A big ton at the Gabba plus 2 fifties last 4 matches this season
Knows how to bat long
Is an opener

Won’t pick him this summer I know, but I reckon he’s one that wouldn’t be phased by Test Cricket.

Yup and had a horrific injury last season which didn’t help matters. Looks very good this evening.

 

[The King!]

Cam Green will be Jacques Kallis like in people's memories soon

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Absolutely.

Across all forms, too.

NZ series knocked his test average above 20, gonna be under 20 again before you know it.

incredible bowler.

His bowling action…
Concerns me.

 

[adogsfan5]

Getting 2010-2011 ashes vibes for this series.

 

[samFFC]

It’s back to 19.9, thanks to McSweeney and Labuschagne

Oh nice!
I wasn’t sure whether the Cricinfo one was live or not.

 

[celestial]

Absolutely.

Across all forms, too.

NZ series knocked his test average above 20, gonna be under 20 again before you know it.

incredible bowler.

the goat pace bowlers list is very tight

Anderson
Mcgrath
malcolm marshall
Steyn
Lillee
Waqar
Akram

As good as bumrah as been so far, he still has a way to go before he surpasses the names mentioned above.

 

[Jamz]

His bowling action…
Concerns me.

There's nothing wrong with it, it looks bad side on because you shouldn't be seeing a bowlers elbow do that but then you see it from behind or front on, it's just the hyperextension and the whip he gets through his arm, he's not throwing it.

 

[samFFC]

His bowling action…
Concerns me.

Has a hypermobile elbow, and uses it to great effect.

 

[Marshland]

Getting 2010-2011 ashes vibes for this series.

I'd be interested to see where a test win is coming from, a la 2010 WACA.

 

[samFFC]

the goat pace bowlers list is very tight

Anderson
Mcgrath
malcolm marshall
Steyn
Lillee
Waqar
Akram

As good as bumrah as been so far, he still has a way to go before he surpasses the names mentioned above.

Have to factor in playing half his matches on pitches that are specifically curated not to be suited to him, unlike most on that list.
Having said that, having him around #8 paceman of all time sounds pretty fair.

 

[Jimthegreat]

Cam Green will be Jacques Kallis like in people's memories soon

I have him as Sobers...lol.