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

[demondavey]

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.

Mcsweeney is the other option. I’d not be surprised if Khawaja calls time soon.

 

[cats_09]

Who is our next gen bowlers sad we don't have any youngster pushing

O'Neill caused India A troubles during the tour matches

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Fergus is a gun, would be ideal if he could gain 5 to 10km/h pace

 

[Gough]

I used to sit and chat to Trevor Hohns at the Shield - I reckon I talked James Pattinson into a Boxing Day Test from memory

Friend of mine worked with Digger Hilditch, one time they were on a case together in Ballarat and driving from Melbourne he took a call from David Boon where they finalised a Test XI while she sat in and listened.

 

[IKnowtheDog]

With how quickly this test is progressing, the big question is whether the Prime Minister will be able to fulfill his traditional 3rd Day Commentary duties?

 

[PhatBoy]

6 years.

For one shot.

And he made a half-century in the first innings of the match, one of only four for the match and along with Slater one of only two for Australia. Absolutely disgusting decision and cost him one of the great careers.

Meanwhile - and no offence to Greg Blewett who started like a house on fire and likewise Matthew Elliott to an extent - got nearly 70 tests between them averaging low 30s.

 

[western royboy]

Fergus is a gun, would be ideal if he could gain 5 to 10km/h pace

Is but I doubt it - I hope like hell he can but I reckon he’s destined to be the next Chadd Sayers.

Talking to a few experienced heads last week - tall and Fast quicks are essentially all they want at the elite level

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Friend of mine worked with Digger Hilditch, one time they were on a case together in Ballarat and driving from Melbourne he took a call from David Boon where they finalised a Test XI while she sat in and listened.

Andrew Hilditch.

Used to swing for the fences on the hook.

These days he’d be a millionaire with the shorter boundaries.

Married Bobby Simpson’s daughter didn’t he??

Is a silk anyway.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

It's called leather upper. Smith ,Warner and Bancroft are the filthy cheats.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Andrew Hilditch.

Used to swing for the fences on the hook.

These days he’d be a millionaire with the shorter boundaries.

Married Bobby Simpson’s daughter didn’t he??

Is a silk anyway.

Bob Simpson was very overated tbh.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

'Kohli in strife again for intimidating Konstas in over the top wicket celebration.'

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/01/04/kohli-in-strife-again-for-intimidating-konstas-in-over-the-top-wicket-celebration/amp/

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Bob Simpson was very overated tbh.

Bait away.

 

[Moonwatcher]

It's a piece of rolled up sandpaper

 

[Gough]

Bob Simpson was very overated tbh.

Harsh marker.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Harsh marker.

He was no good against fast bowling once he went past 35, maybe he should not have come back.

 

[FreoRicci]

100% and/or Head to fire because he can take it away from India in a matter of overs.

Konstas peeling off even a quick 30-odd would be huge too.

30 each from the top order is reasonable.
Khawaja is key to this. No cheap wicket.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

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

True
I mean if they had waited a year or two it would have been too late for boland as well and then they pick some young golden prospect.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Also, correct me if I’m wrong here but he can’t bowl first up?

I don't think he can if the 2 hour rule is written that way (I'm unsure if it resets when there's a change of innings)

 

[western royboy]

He was no good against fast bowling once he went past 35, maybe he should not have come back.

Aren’t we talking about him as Coach? Even as a player he was better than average. Good bat, good bowler and gun slip fielder

 

[ams4crows]

I'm hoping the talk of England putting together a decent team is true because I'm sick of great series over there and them folding like a cheap suit out here.

I'm not? Bloody beat them to a pulp 5-0 in Australia!! I hope they do fold like a pack of cards and we can finally end this Bazball bullshit.

 

[Moonwatcher]

I'm not? Bloody beat them to a pulp 5-0 in Australia!! I hope they do fold like a pack of cards and we can finally end this Bazball bullshit.

I do enjoy giving England a belting in Australia. Then enjoy the tight tussle when it's a fair fight when England have the home ground advantage.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

I think if we rock up to the Ashes with the same old, tired bowlers we are going to have our pants pulled down

Hazlewood is on his last legs, Boland is pushing 36 and proven ineffective against attacking batsmen and Starc has shown he fades at the end of series and is also 35

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Aren’t we talking about him as Coach? Even as a player he was better than average. Good bat, good bowler and gun slip fielder

More Brylcreem than Ken Rosewall.

 

[Gough]

I'm not? Bloody beat them to a pulp 5-0 in Australia!! I hope they do fold like a pack of cards and we can finally end this Bazball bullshit.

I'd mainline this series straight into my veins, I want the same again next summer.

 

[western royboy]

More Brylcreem than Ken Rosewall.

Horrible commentator