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

[Iceman!]

1/111, such a fantastic match.

Maybe not but he bowled well on day 5

 

[The Tilt]

It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake

At least 26 full days have been washed out at the SCG as the new year Test is played during one of the city’s rainiest months

www.theguardian.com

Interesting article on Sydney's weather/rain consistently impacting the New Year's test. Noting there's apparently less rain in Nov and Dec than Jan, it's worth considering bringing the Sydney test forward (i.e. the opening or second test in the summer).

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Blow job webster looks like the new funky miller except he can bat

Funky Miller right now blue hair and all would bat better than Marsh right now

 

[LukeParkerno1]

It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake

At least 26 full days have been washed out at the SCG as the new year Test is played during one of the city’s rainiest months

www.theguardian.com

Interesting article on Sydney's weather/rain consistently impacting the New Year's test. Noting there's apparently less rain in Nov and Dec than Jan, it's worth considering bringing the Sydney test forward (i.e. the opening or second test in the summer).

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.

 

[big_e]

Webster is the first Tasmanian to make their test debut since 2014.

Weirdly, we had three Tasmanians debut in a row - Faulkner, Paine and then Doolan.

 

[big_e]

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

Webster's ability to bowl pace and spin is perfect for Sri Lanka. Allows us to play Cummins as the sole quick then load up on spinners.

 

[big_e]

It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake

At least 26 full days have been washed out at the SCG as the new year Test is played during one of the city’s rainiest months

www.theguardian.com

Interesting article on Sydney's weather/rain consistently impacting the New Year's test. Noting there's apparently less rain in Nov and Dec than Jan, it's worth considering bringing the Sydney test forward (i.e. the opening or second test in the summer).

CA head honchos (and stakeholders) love being in Sydney for New Year's. Good excuse to be on a "work trip" and see the fireworks, visit Kirribilli, etc. You have your annual visit to the comm box from the PM, etc. Nobody wants to take that away from themselves.

 

[PoopingHindi]

Webster is the first Tasmanian to make their test debut since 2014.

Weirdly, we had three Tasmanians debut in a row - Faulkner, Paine and then Doolan.

Had to google the last name. I’d completely forgotten that happened.

 

[Leap of Faith]

Turns out I’m wrong.
Beau Webster will replace marsh. Confirmed

Well thank christ for that. About foofin time.
Risky playing Starc. "Nah he's pulled up a bit sore, but he'll be fine". Until about half way through the first morning - " Mitch Starc has left the field feeling discomfort and will have a scan". Fingers crossed. Would be a big blow to have him go down during the match.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

1/111, such a fantastic match.

1 for 25 off 16 on day 5.

That's better than any of the English spuds running around atm would produce.

 

[Bungeye]

Don’t remind me

Finch

 

[HitTheNailOnTheHead]

“Mitchy hasn’t quite got the runs, or perhaps the wickets, he would have liked in this series,” Cummins said in Thursday morning’s press conference.

No shit Cummins.

Pretty hard to take wickets if you're hardly given the opportunity.

 

[Westend]

Marsh Gone Webster picked as there is still doubt about Starc and Webster provides more with the ball than marsh

Not comfortable with Starc being picked as he is not 100percent and it’s burnt us in the past picking underdone players .. hazelwood recently and Starc in previous series

It’s a risk and the selectors have rolled the dice

 

[MrAnonymous]

tour of Sri Lanka straight after this, and it would mean carrying Marsh there too

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.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Finch

Worse…Quiney

Don’t forget the revolving door of spinners…Beau Casson for the win

 

[LukeParkerno1]

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.

You need a fifth bowler in SL you just do mate.

 

[Westend]

Well thank christ for that. About foofin time.
Risky playing Starc. "Nah he's pulled up a bit sore, but he'll be fine". Until about half way through the first morning - " Mitch Starc has left the field feeling discomfort and will have a scan". Fingers crossed. Would be a big blow to have him go down during the match.

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

 

[Westend]

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

I can’t see marsh going to Sri Lanka his test career is over

 

[Nelso]

Webster's ability to bowl pace and spin is perfect for Sri Lanka. Allows us to play Cummins as the sole quick then load up on spinners.

Cummins won't be in SL due to the birth of his second child.

Prioritising his family after his mum died last year.

 

[Cold Sober]

Good move

 

[Underarm]

I can’t see marsh going to Sri Lanka his test career is over

He's only 33. He's got time. This isn't the last we've seen of him.

 

[Westend]

Cummins won't be in SL due to the birth of his second child.

Prioritising his family after his mum died last year.

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

 

[kickazz]

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.

I recon they'd have no trouble filling the ground anyway.

 

[Westend]

He's only 33. He's got time. This isn't the last we've seen of him.

Nope thinks that’s it with green coming back I can’t see Mitch playing test cricket again

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I recon they'd have no trouble filling the ground anyway.

In November they would