5th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy January 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[MadMundy]

As much as I love Marsh, I'll always support my Western Australian boys, but it was time to go, Webster has had some all time form in the Sheffield Shield, and realistically, what is the point of having a Sheffield Shield if you're not going to reward players who have good form?

About time, Marsh can come and play for the Scorchers too.

 

[Achy Blakey Heart]

1/111, such a fantastic match.

1/25 on day 5 mate

 

[ABAB]

Happy times to see Marsh dropped. He’s played some special games for us in test cricket but he’s largely been useless. Not a huge Beau Webster fan but he’s certainly earned his shot

At least Webster can bowl at 100%.

 

[Borisdog]

Where on earth has this cricket isolated meme of 'ruining confidence' by playing people at the highest level.

What's worse for Webster's confidence?

Hey mate we don't think you're good enough to replace a guy averaging 10 with the bat and bowling pies. You'll never play test cricket despite averaging 50+ with the bat and 30 with the ball the last couple of years.

Or

Play for Australia in tests then maybe get dropped for a bloke who's in the top 6 bats in Australia and bowls 145.

I know which I'd pick

Who's the guy that's in the top 6 bats in Australia and bowls 145.
And why isn't he playing NOW?

 

[ABAB]

1/111, such a fantastic match.

He did say the 2nd innings.......

 

[Hamingja]

I don’t know why Australia are so desperate for an allrounder.
since Watson, Marsh has played far more tests than he’s deserved, Green has been carried through some poor form, hell even Hilton Cartwright played 2 tests.

Why not just throw Labs the ball for 6-10 overs of whatever trash he feels like serving up.
Plus it’s Sydney, Head can bowl or even McSweeney.

How many batsman would have scored more shield runs than Webster in the last 18 months?

He deserves a shot.

I remain skeptical that his batting technique will hold against Bumrah or his bowling will be penetrative enough at test level but it's not like there is a long list of unlucky batsman out there.

 

[Achy Blakey Heart]

Webster is likely to be another 1-5 test bog average player who is reasonable at state level but is unable to dominate at test level. Cupboard must be bare as.

 

[JimmyBC]

I always reserve judgement until I see them at Test level good luck to Webster.

 

[Scorpus]

I think India are right to drop Pant.

Momentum is crucial in sport and bad decisions should be judged much more harshly if it leads to a loss of momentum or increased pressure on the team.

If India were clearly up it doesn't matter too much if Pant throws his wicket away for 30 but in the context of the game I think his dismissals were key in costing India the win

 

[HitTheNailOnTheHead]

Marsh starved of opportunity with the ball after the first test. Yes he got carted in the second innings of that test but apart from Hazelwood, so did everyone else. When he was bowling well (first innings) Captain Cummins dragged him after only letting him bowl 5 overs. He had figures of 2 for 12 at that stage which was better than what Cummins was producing (0 for 41 after 11 overs).

Selfish captain.

 

[philreich]

This is what worries me picking underdone players it’s a risk and they have gone the Webster bowling option as insurance imo

Hopefully we win the toss and bat for 3 days - Mitch should be good to go by Monday .

 

[big_e]

Yeah I do wonder if Pat will tour

If we win this test I believe that guarantee a spot in the world test championship I would make some changes

Interesting. Might be a good opportunity to blood Travis Head as captain if that's the case.

 

[ABAB]

Marsh starved of opportunity with the ball after the first test. Yes he got carted in the second innings of that test but apart from Hazelwood, so did everyone else. When he was bowling well (first innings) Captain Cummins dragged him after only letting him bowl 5 overs. He had figures of 2 for 12 at that stage which was better than what Cummins was producing (0 for 41 after 11 overs).

Selfish captain.

News he was injured heading into the 3rd Test so likely did something in the 2nd Test but that probably didn't affect his shit batting that much.......

 

[kickazz]

Noticed at the 'G on day 5 that both Rohit and Pant went out shortly after KFC ads were displayed on the digital boundary advertising.

Just sayin'

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Then you could bring in someone like Peter Handscomb who does well on sub-continent conditions for the number 6 spot. Marsh doesn't have to come to Sri Lanka but I certainly would've stuck with a winning formula and winning team for Sydney.

So you’d have held on to a bloke averaging 10 and not bowling much instead of giving a 31 yo AR who has good shield stats this year and outstanding shield stats last year? Why on earth would you do that.

On handscomb, he can also be picked for SL, but he’s hardly the same type of player

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I'd be fine with Sean Abbott getting a crack I think he cops some perplexing reactions on here.

I marvel at him. If I'd been involved with that Shield tragedy I doubt I'd be still playing cricket.

 

[Westend]

No it’s not worth changing the date- do you realise how important this test is for fundraising alone? You are cutting off half the crowd by playing it when the majority are working. At least in the new year a vast majority are still on holidays.

ummm nah luke... you would rather the test washed out because you have time off ??

The article is pretty valid imo....

fundraising ??? you can fundraise on other dates

Cutting half the crowd ??? Sydney biggest city population in Aus really shouldn't effect the crowd sizes as you have the biggest population IMO compared to the other cites Perth Brisbane ...that hosts test during the working period and what does the SCG hold 50k?...you really should get a decent crowd size whenever it is held due to your population.

Facts are holding the test in the new year increases the chance of washouts....I think the SCG is the number one venue in the world for days lost due to weather in the past 10/20 years. That was one of the major reasons the SA govt tried hard to get the new years tests...

Out of all test venues to be changed in regards to dates in Aus I think the SCG tops this list..... its just tradition keeping it there IMO

 

[Iceman!]

Webster is likely to be another 1-5 test bog average player who is reasonable at state level but is unable to dominate at test level. Cupboard must be bare as.

Maybe, or maybe he actually forges a solid test career late on. Heck even if he doesn’t cement a spot, maybe he just shows he is test standard and can be a really solid injury back up going forward.

How about giving him a go before writing him off, especially when you even admitted you know barely anything about him?

 

[peternorth]

Decision to drop Marsh is the right one for the short/medium term he will be required in Sri Lanka

Youre saying Marsh will be required in SL?

 

[freo_leo29]

Who's the guy that's in the top 6 bats in Australia and bowls 145.
And why isn't he playing NOW?

Cam Green

Is injured, thats why he aint playing

 

[freo_leo29]

Youre saying Marsh will be required in SL?

Would be shocked if he isn't in the squad

Websters spot to lose for that tour now though (the actual spot in the team)

 

[peternorth]

Whilst there is effectively universal joy for the dropping of Marsh, spare a thought for the Marsh supporters here.

 

[freo_leo29]

Webster is likely to be another 1-5 test bog average player who is reasonable at state level but is unable to dominate at test level. Cupboard must be bare as.

He is a stopgap until Green is back

unless he takes his chance and runs with it like Marsh did

 

[74561347]

Latest footage of Mitch marshs test career

 

[Borisdog]

Cam Green

Is injured, thats why he aint playing

The only way Cam Green bowls 145 is if he's dropped off Centrepoint tower.

7 years ago maybe. Not now.