4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG

[PhatBoy]

It's kind of crazy that Khawaja will be opening the batting with a guy who is barely a few months over being half his age.

Got me thinking: when Brian Close faced that famous crazy spell from Michael Holding during the ‘Grovel’ series in 1976, he was being smashed from pillar to post by a bowler who was 5 years away from being born when he himself played his first test match.

 

[western royboy]

Got me thinking: when Brian Close faced that famous crazy spell from Michael Holding during the ‘Grovel’ series in 1976, he was being smashed from pillar to post by a bowler who was 5 years away from being born when he himself played his first test match.

Time waits for no man..particularly at the elite level

 

[Bletch]

Poll needs a "Whoever wins the toss" option.

 

[010203]

Which out of form veteran will perform better: Khawaja or Sharma?

 

[010203]

Got me thinking: when Brian Close faced that famous crazy spell from Michael Holding during the ‘Grovel’ series in 1976, he was being smashed from pillar to post by a bowler who was 5 years away from being born when he himself played his first test match.

Colin Cowdrey was old enough to be Jeff Thomson's father when he faced Thommo during the 1974-75 Ashes series.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Can't rely on Head all the time, others need to step up

 

[Cleavy]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/blockbuster-retirement-rumour-surrounds-indian-cricket-team/news-story/92639510db24ca024238d3b9ed7219f3

 

[Pistol Night]

Can't rely on Head all the time, others need to step up

Must resist urge to make immature comment.

 

[eltrain]

Day 2 sold out as well I think? Probably set for two 90k+ days in a row which is absolutely insane. Atmosphere is going to be off the charts.

 

[010203]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/blockbuster-retirement-rumour-surrounds-indian-cricket-team/news-story/92639510db24ca024238d3b9ed7219f3

Rohit Sharma

 

[Bletch]

Tests played by Australians at age 38 or over since 1970:



Ussie joins this list on Boxing Day. Neither Waugh nor Border made it to 39. And of course Simpson only played because of WSC.

 

[Pistol Night]

Tests played by Australians at age 38 or over since 1970:

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Ussie joins this list on Boxing Day. Neither Waugh nor Border made it to 39. And of course Simpson only played because of WSC.

Wow. I forgot how strong Tugga finished. Could of played on.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Inglis should be playing. Get him in the team.

 

[western royboy]

Tests played by Australians at age 38 or over since 1970:

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Ussie joins this list on Boxing Day. Neither Waugh nor Border made it to 39. And of course Simpson only played because of WSC.

Bobby Holland battled

 

[Borisdog]

Colin Cowdrey was old enough to be Jeff Thomson's father when he faced Thommo during the 1974-75 Ashes series.

Would've needed to be an early starter.

And would've said nothing for Thommo's Mums' taste.

Colin was pretty ordinary looking.

 

[Borisdog]

Bobby Holland battled

Almost the only bloke you'd think long and hard about batting at 10 over Jim Higgs.

 

[SC_Power]

Colin Cowdrey was old enough to be Jeff Thomson's father when he faced Thommo during the 1974-75 Ashes series.

That’s so weird, this came up on my YouTube feed today….

(Edit: also, miss Greig and Benaud)

 

[SC_Power]

Can't rely on Head all the time, others need to step up

Must resist urge to make immature comment.

Cummins?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Possibly as an allrounder for Marsh who isn't bowling.

Would you pick him on either skill alone?

He averages near 50 with the bat at FC level for a reason. Bar Konstas no one else does basically so yeah he’d get there on his batting alone

 

[Xtreme]

Bumrah will feast on the Australian line up.

 

[Cold Sober]

All the best to everyone, have a safe and happy xmas and new year.

 

[kenneje]

1. Labuschagne
2. Khawaja
3. Inglis
4. Smith
5. Head
6. Konstas
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Boland
11. Lyon

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Poll needs a "Whoever wins the toss" option.

With an addendum of "and decides to bat first".

 

[LukeParkerno1]

1. Labuschagne
2. Khawaja
3. Inglis
4. Smith
5. Head
6. Konstas
7. Carey
8. Cummins
9. Starc
10. Boland
11. Lyon

Yes let’s bring in an opener and not open the bloke no just no. Konstas is an opener and Inglis is NOT a test no3 he’d be barely a no5 and that’s generous he averages 30 ish or whatever it is.

 

[reggie]

Bobby Holland battled

7 ducks out of 11 times dismissed in that period, that's special!