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

[Jim Prideaux]

Ok I’m certainly happy to be wrong on this one. That would be great if there’s no bumrah with the new ball.

Yeah, that’s a big blow if true. Large if factually correct if you will

 

[The hands of stone]

Somebody has said this for every session of the match so far.

It's the sign of a great series though

 

[Linda Lovelace]

Bowled well without luck especially in the mcg second innings. The wickets column doesn't tell the whole story.

Starc fans truly are incredible. This is the Sydney test. And yet his deranged, cult-like followers still want to litigate his 1-111 in Melbourne for some reason, as if going all Baghdad Bob over terrible match figures then is somehow going to distract from his measly 4 overs of trash today.

He was injured and tired in Melbourne. And is now injured and tired in Sydney. Which is why anyone who isn't a halfwit, which unfortunately doesn't include the selectors, said he shouldn't been picked.

Had Boland not gone ham, the Starc selection would have cost us this match and the series. The selectors will probably get to escape from their completely irresponsible call to play a clearly underdone player. Starc may even clean up the tail to provide more cover.

But those with any sense know how stupid the call was.

 

[caveman72]

What is more believable?

Food poisoning

 

[Pistol Night]

It's the sign of a great series though

Another sign is the thread swinging from optimism to “we’re ****ed, series over” between page refreshes. Roller coaster of emotion

 

[King Elvis]

I'd seriously consider pushing someone like Starc up the order in pursuit of quick runs.

Try and get in front of the total.

 

[King Elvis]

Based on all the talk, Cam Green will be used in the side for at least the short term (when he returns) much like Shohei Ohtani this season - no bowling and only a batsmen. They don't want to overwork him & see him as a batsmen first.

I think Webster has more than earned a good go at the team. 31 is basically youngster in this side. I'd argue the player (aside from Marsh) that's in the periphery for the number 6 slot is Hardie. But his injury + form has pushed him away from selection for timebeing.

I expect we will likely see Green play 3 or 4 again, than 6. How they shuffle it, will be interesting.

Neser?

 

[King Elvis]

Starc fans truly are incredible. This is the Sydney test. And yet his deranged, cult-like followers still want to litigate his 1-111 in Melbourne for some reason, as if going all Baghdad Bob over terrible match match figures then is somehow going to distract from his measly 4 overs of trash today.

He was injured and tired in Melbourne. And is now injured and tired in Sydney. Which is why anyone who isn't a halfwit, which unfortunately doesn't include the selectors, said he he shouldn't been picked.

Had Boland not gone ham, the Starc selection would have cost us this match and the series. The selectors will probably get to escape from their completely irresponsible call to play a clearly underdone player. Starc may even clean up the tail to provide more cover.

But those with any sense know how stupid the call Never?

I'm a big Starc fan, but inclined to agree here.

Clearly hampered, short turnaround - should've been rested.

 

[Marshland]

We'll chase anything they put up from here as long as we don't get blown away in the first 20 overs.

Pressure is on Khawaja and Labs.

 

[Bazza5]

Somebody has said this for every session of the match so far.

Haha. I know I have. Amazing series.

 

[Cmarsh]

Starc fans truly are incredible. This is the Sydney test. And yet his deranged, cult-like followers still want to litigate his 1-111 in Melbourne for some reason, as if going all Baghdad Bob over terrible match match figures then is somehow going to distract from his measly 4 overs of trash today.

He was injured and tired in Melbourne. And is now injured and tired in Sydney. Which is why anyone who isn't a halfwit, which unfortunately doesn't include the selectors, said he he shouldn't been picked.

Had Boland not gone ham, the Starc selection would have cost us this match and the series. The selectors will probably get to escape from their completely irresponsible call to play a clearly underdone player. Starc may even clean up the tail to provide more cover.

But those with any sense know how stupid the call was.

Yeah looks like you're too simple to understand that a bowler can bowl well without getting wickets.

 

[danielnajdek]

What is more believable?

Some kind of leg strain.

 

[peternorth]

Unfortunately they will keep him on the bench like they did with neser for a long time as they lack the objectivity for hard calls.

Then when a spot opens neeser is too old. Select a golden child with youth on his side. May or may both happen

 

[peternorth]

First session tomorrow will be crucial in the context of the test and series.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Some kind of leg strain.

Groin since the first test.

 

[Gavin Excell]

First session tomorrow will be crucial in the context of the test and series.

Another one

 

[The 747]

Boland hasn't proven to be as great away from Australia which is holding him back from being a starter all the time Sri Lanka be big for him

I think he knows exactly how to do his thing on Australian pitches. Maybe not overseas pitches.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Boland is also pushing 36. He has been a great servant to Australian cricket but I think we need to start looking to the youth

 

[Jimthegreat]

Still think his bowling was far better in first 3, than the last 2. Especially this match.

His radar has been woeful this match - he couldn't bowl the proper length at all, meanwhile Boland was bowling to a 10c piece every ball. Hence why Starc been carted every over this innings.

Yes, tells me the biggest change needs to be sacking George Bailey.

 

[2 eazy]

If Test finishes tomorrow will players from the national team play in Big bash

 

[Linda Lovelace]

Yeah looks like you're too simple to understand that a bowler can bowl well without getting wickets.

Bigfooty is truly special. We are in India's second innings of the Sydney test and this nuffie is on here obsessing over Starc's rubbish match figures of 1-111 in Melbourne for some reason, while ignoring all actual relevant discussion about Starc's fitness that link the two games together. And calling other people simple.

Great stuff.

 

[Bazza5]

Still think his bowling was far better in first 3, than the last 2. Especially this match.

His radar has been woeful this match - he couldn't bowl the proper length at all, meanwhile Boland was bowling to a 10c piece every ball. Hence why Starc been carted every over this innings.

Great take. Agree with this. Fatigue I reckon.

 

[Gavin Excell]

If Test finishes tomorrow will players from the national team play in Big bash

Who cares

 

[Jimthegreat]

I think he knows exactly how to do his thing on Australian pitches. Maybe not overseas pitches.

Not enough overseas yet to make that call. Bazball threw him out, especially on flat tracks in the 2 Tests he played. Brilliant in the WTC Final at The Oval. Only other Test was in India on totally unsuitable pitches, no wickets in the only innings but only 34 runs from 17 overs.

 

[Marshland]

What series do we have apart from Sri Lanka, between now and the Ashes?