Test (Early) Sri Lanka tour squad predictions

[Around the Wicket]

unfortunately for Renshaw not every series is against Pakistan at home.. the kid just sucks.

 

[BGman]

It's not meaningless at all when the last series win in proper Asian conditions was in 2011

Fair point. But the fact we have been second best over there since 2011, accentuates the need now to find guys that wont embarrass themselves when they confront a sub cont dust bowl.

 

[sr36]

Given we have already made the ICC World Championship & needing to turnover our team over the next couple of years... we should be using it as an opportunity to try new players.

We should absolutely be giving Murphy more opportunities, given we may need him to takeover Lyon soon, so imo should get at least 1 test.

Also, Konstas not Khawaja is the future, so should play at least 1 test to appreciate subcontinent conditions.

Just taking Konstas gives him a lot of net time to appreciate subcontinental conditions.

He'll need to perform well enough at practice to justify selection.

 

[BGman]

Just taking Konstas gives him a lot of net time to appreciate subcontinental conditions.

Nowhere close to the benefit of actual game time. I am making the call here and now, Kontas is a good player of spin, probably second to only Smith on this tour. He uses his feet and the crease, plays with soft hands and wont be overawed by dust bowls, unlike some in this batting squad.

Give up on technique at Test level - you’re asking for trouble

Agree. Davies has the game for white ball, he'd be eaten alive by world class Test bowlers. In a match last year Tassie seamer Lawrence Neil- Smith worked him over with his persistent pressure building accuracy. Davies crumbled and nicked off cheaply in both innings.

 

[sr36]

Nowhere close to the benefit of actual game time. I am making the call here and now, Kontas is a good player of spin, probably second to only Smith on this tour. He uses his feet and the crease, plays with soft hands and wont be overawed by dust bowls, unlike some in this batting squad

I hope you're right.

 

[Borisdog]

I see Richardson has hit the sick bay again.

 

[The Casey Cat]

I see Richardson has hit the sick bay again.

Time to stop hoping with him. Just not going to happen. Can't have a bowling shoulder joint so unstable and be relied on.

 

[BGman]

I see Richardson has hit the sick bay again.

Surgery on the shoulder that popped when he hi fived would you believe. That was about a month ago me thinks. So there goes any chance of a comeback this year in any format. Perhaps be back in time for WTC final but will he even be selected for that?

 

[Westend]

Surgery on the shoulder that popped when he hi fived would you believe. That was about a month ago me thinks. So there goes any chance of a comeback this year in any format. Perhaps be back in time for WTC final but will he even be selected for that?

It’s an elective surgery yes I do think we will see him again not for the wtc

 

[Bedi]

Still considering going along to this. Wondering if anyone knows whether it's simple enough to buy tickets at the ground, or do you have to buy them in advance?

 

[Coops93]

Might be Connolly's job now but he is probably more of a part timer like Head, atleast he brings something different to Lyon (and Murphy in future)

I think there's a conscious effort to develop his bowling. At the moment he's very part time, but he's young enough and bowling left arm orthodox is a huge +. Developing that into something useful, even as a batting all-rounder, would be a big benefit. Though, overall, I think it's clear batting is, and always will be, his main role in any team

 

[Borisdog]

Still considering going along to this. Wondering if anyone knows whether it's simple enough to buy tickets at the ground, or do you have to buy them in advance?

I would imagine it's simple enough to buy them at the ground.

It's what I'm going to do. Apparently, you can also get access to the "Members" for a nominal fee.

First game starts on a Wednesday so I can't see it jam packed for the first 3 days anyway. Second Test starts on a Thursday.

 

[yabsy]

Still considering going along to this. Wondering if anyone knows whether it's simple enough to buy tickets at the ground, or do you have to buy them in advance?

I'm going to the 2nd test..Yeah, apparently it's straight forward to buy tickets at the ground on the day or 1-2 days earlier...There's no issues not being able to get one as test matches aren't that popular & only pull small crowds...They also may be available to purchase online through Cricket Sri Lanka about a week before.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k14919722-Tickets_for_Sri_Lanka_v_Australia_test_match_at_Galle-Sri_Lanka.html

On Redmi Note 8 Pro using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Borisdog]

I'm going to the 2nd test..Yeah, apparently it's straight forward to buy tickets at the ground on the day or 1-2 days earlier...There's no issues not being able to get one as test matches aren't that popular & only pull small crowds...They also may be available to purchase online through Cricket Sri Lanka about a week before.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293961-i8983-k14919722-Tickets_for_Sri_Lanka_v_Australia_test_match_at_Galle-Sri_Lanka.html

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I'll let you know how I get on Yabsy. I'm going to the first Test definitely and probably the first 3 days of the second.

I'll put up a post here with as much info as I can.

It'll be interesting to see the internet prices vs the "At the door" prices.

 

[freo_leo29]

Hopefully the first test actually makes it to the weekend

 

[Borisdog]

Hopefully the first test actually makes it to the weekend

Yes.

I'm gunna try get a bit of a look at the pitch a couple of days before hand. Shouldn't be too hard to see from the Fort.

 

[yabsy]

I'll let you know how I get on Yabsy. I'm going to the first Test definitely and probably the first 3 days of the second.

I'll put up a post here with as much info as I can.

It'll be interesting to see the internet prices vs the "At the door" prices.

I'd appreciate that, cheers

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[MJG14]

Joel Wilson continuing to haunt us! He is umpiring this series as well

https://srilankacricket.lk/2025/01/australia-tour-of-sri-lanka-2025-match-officials/

 

[Cleavy]

was everyone else busy?

 

[sr36]

Still considering going along to this. Wondering if anyone knows whether it's simple enough to buy tickets at the ground, or do you have to buy them in advance?

I went to a test in Kandy a few years ago. Just turn up to the ground.

 

[eaglevision]

I went to a test in Kandy a few years ago. Just turn up to the ground.

Yep, Galle is no different and is one of the greatest grounds in the world to watch cricket at. Surrounded by the Old Fort covered with grass it’s magnificent.

 

[Westend]

Joel Wilson continuing to haunt us! He is umpiring this series as well

https://srilankacricket.lk/2025/01/australia-tour-of-sri-lanka-2025-match-officials/

ffs

 

[sr36]

Yep, Galle is no different and is one of the greatest grounds in the world to watch cricket at. Surrounded by the Old Fort covered with grass it’s magnificent.

Beautiful part of the world, full stop. Some nice gentle waves along that coast at this time of year. And brilliant seafood.

 

[eaglevision]

Beautiful part of the world, full stop. Some nice gentle waves along that coast at this time of year. And brilliant seafood.

Absolutely one of my favourite countries. People are friendly, dirt cheap safari, landscape and food are incredible. One of the best sporting experiences I’ve had.

 

[sr36]

Absolutely one of my favourite countries. People are friendly, dirt cheap safari, landscape and food are incredible. One of the best sporting experiences I’ve had.

Maybe it's to do with past wars, but I always wonder why it's not more on the map as a tourist destination - stunningly beautiful island with something for everyone from the surf to the safaris to the hills and tea estates to the ancient cultural places.