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

[iDon]

Great to see Webster given a crack, should have been given a go at Melbourne and arguably the whole series.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Pretty sure you ruled out Webster before Melbourne and Marsh was the best option in that position currently....

Trust me I am hardly expecting Webster to be more than a fill in. However until Green is back he’s the best option, especially with a SL series. Think I’ve said a few times Webster was always playing in SL

 

[The 747]

Connolly has played only 4 1st class & 8 list A games. Has no 1st class wickets yet & only 3 list A wickets @ 57... so don't reckon he is ready yet.

Is there another spin bowling all rounder kicking around in the Shield?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Is there another spin bowling all rounder kicking around in the Shield?

He’s in the side now. Webster. Doubles as both. He’s a certain selection for SL. Connolly may go but it wouldn’t be to play.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Is there another spin bowling all rounder kicking around in the Shield?

Well I'm guessing there are some like Webster who have taken wickets.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Brave of India axing their captain

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Brave of India axing their captain

Don't think they had any choice as chasing a win to draw the series.

They have tried Rohit both down the order & opening, but wasn't working.

Both sides should have a stronger batting line up after making tough but correct decisions.

 

[western royboy]

Is there another spin bowling all rounder kicking around in the Shield?

Ashton Agar is the only one of that type

Loading up with all rounders that are ineffective is a bad move - pick specialists and one all rounder max

 

[big_e]

Connolly has played only 4 1st class & 8 list A games. Has no 1st class wickets yet & only 3 list A wickets @ 57... so don't reckon he is ready yet.

Yeah, Connolly should be at home playing shield cricket. And then hopefully line up a deal for a bit of county cricket.

 

[1990crow]

Wish list for Sydney:

Bat first
Konstas gets another 50
Labuschagne gets a 100
Smith keeps form up and another 50
Head back in form 50
Starc rips through Indian top order

 

[1990crow]

Is there another spin bowling all rounder kicking around in the Shield?

Manenti but gee that would be scraping the barrell.

 

[Westend]

Wish list for Sydney:

Bat first
Konstas gets another 50
Labuschagne gets a 100
Smith keeps form up and another 50
Head back in form 50
Starc rips through Indian top order

Bowl first .bowl india out for 200 series over

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Bowl first .bowl india out for 200 series over

Bat first get 600 plus

Then up to them to win

 

[norway blue]

Wish list for Sydney:

Bat first
Konstas gets another 50
Labuschagne gets a 100
Smith keeps form up and another 50
Head back in form 50
Starc rips through Indian top order

Like it. Also catches be held.


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[norway blue]

Can’t wait to watch this test.


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[Tugga27]

Well I'm guessing there are some like Webster who have taken wickets.

When is the last time Webster bowled spin?

 

[iDon]

Might have a nibble on Konstas u20.5 line.

 

[010203]

Not sure if this was mentioned as part of the discussion on the previous test thread - interesting if true

Despite his irresponsible dismissals, I'd be surprised if they did that.

 

[norway blue]

First two days look clear but that inclement is around.


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[Tugga27]

Connolly has played only 4 1st class & 8 list A games. Has no 1st class wickets yet & only 3 list A wickets @ 57... so don't reckon he is ready yet.

A small sample size for sure.
But he has shown already he's up for it.

Made a 90 on debut in the Shield Final.
Got the Scorchers over the line in the BBL final.

Take him on the tour and give him a taste IMO.

 

[Borisdog]

Ashton Agar is the only one of that type

Loading up with all rounders that are ineffective is a bad move - pick specialists and one all rounder max

Yep.

And if we think Galle is going to turn I'd like to have another specialist spinner there in the touring side.

 

[Tugga27]

Bowl first .bowl india out for 200 series over

Reckon if you bat first, you can control the game Westy.

 

[cats_09]

Anyone here from Tassie & good with dogs?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Manenti but gee that would be scraping the barrell.

Maxwell would be a better option imo.

Quality fielder too.

But for now it's Webster's to lose.

Agar a consideration too, but not as good batsman... but handy being left arm orthodox for variation. Carey would need to bat #6.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

A small sample size for sure.
But he has shown already he's up for it.

Made a 90 on debut in the Shield Final.
Got the Scorchers over the line in the BBL final.

Take him on the tour and give him a taste IMO.

Too early imo... but get some Shield games into him.

Hasn't even taken a shield wicket yet so hardly qualifies as an allrounder...

McSweeney has taken more wickets.