Test (Early) Sri Lanka tour squad predictions

[sr36]

Haven’t been paying much attention to him. Had a couple of innings that went for plenty and bowls too many long hops but has taken a lot of wickets. Haven’t seen any of his shield figures this year which is what really matters, I’d stick with the other two options you mentioned personally.

He's an interesting bowler. High ceiling if he can put it together. If Boland is really ineffective in test 1 and they turn to 3 spinners, you could use him in short bursts as a strike bowler.

 

[Snake Charmer]

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?

Went to a aus v Sri Lanka text in Kandy nearly 10 years ago I think. We rocked up every day. $2 to sit in the grand stand behind the bowlers arms or $5 each to have a seat in the box behind those seats. Box was nothing special but had a tv and aircon which got my wife there for the full 5 days lol

 

[Snake Charmer]

So am guessing beer is available at the cricket in Sri Lanka? (unlike India, and Australia*)

*i don't count midstrength as beer

Yep beer was cheap in Kandy, $2 a can. You could also smoke anywhere in the ground

 

[eth-dog]

How has Pope been bowling?

He's had a couple of good games but also a couple of average ones.

Swepson or Sangha the most likely replacements for me.

 

[Freezin]

Sangha for the experience, as surely he is the next generation for Aust leg spin, not Swepson.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Poor ****er.

Who do they take instead? Swepson? A third offie in Rocchiccioli?

Rocchiccioli for mine, he was unlucky not to be included as it was. If Kuhnemann is out, an I hope he isn’t, then it’s a pretty straightforward swap.

 

[sr36]

Rocchiccioli for mine, he was unlucky not to be included as it was. If Kuhnemann is out, an I hope he isn’t, then it’s a pretty straightforward swap.

If it's just as back up, I'd agree, but it depends if conditions make 3 spinners a possibility. 3 specialist off spinners and Head would be a bit ridiculous.

 

[nobbyiscool]

If it's just as back up, I'd agree, but it depends if conditions make 3 spinners a possibility. 3 specialist off spinners and Head would be a bit ridiculous.

Webster will bowl offies ahead of Head too I think.

Swepson might be next up?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

If it's just as back up, I'd agree, but it depends if conditions make 3 spinners a possibility. 3 specialist off spinners and Head would be a bit ridiculous.

If the alternative is Swepson, the I’d definitely go with Rocc. 3 specialist RH offies is a lot, but having a back up is wise in my opinion. Webster will bowl mediums, with Starc being the main quick. Depending on the pitch you either go spin heavy or give Boland a run.

Swepson in my opinion isn’t up to it. Ideally Kuhnemann is ok and you get the LH option.

 

[sr36]

Webster will bowl offies ahead of Head too I think.

Swepson might be next up?

I think they'll go younger. A back up to get experience on tour and in Asian conditions who might play if conditions make Boland ineffective.

I'm hoping it's Sangha or Pope, but Rocchicolli if it is purely back up.

 

[Bedi]

Yep beer was cheap in Kandy, $2 a can. You could also smoke anywhere in the ground

You got ripped off, I wouldn't pay more than $1.90.

 

[Bedi]

Went to a aus v Sri Lanka text in Kandy nearly 10 years ago I think. We rocked up every day. $2 to sit in the grand stand behind the bowlers arms or $5 each to have a seat in the box behind those seats. Box was nothing special but had a tv and aircon which got my wife there for the full 5 days lol

Shit that sounds good! So annoying/mystifying they're playing two tests again in Galle. Wouldn't be happy if you were a local cricket fan in Colombo or Kandy.

 

[corbies]

They'll desperately want a left arm orthodox to play but the options without Kuhnemann are essentially Agar, Connelly, Doug Warren or Steve O'Keefe out of retirement.

 

[Gough]

They'll desperately want a left arm orthodox to play but the options without Kuhnemann are essentially Agar, Connelly, Doug Warren or Steve O'Keefe out of retirement.

Bring back Ray Bright.

 

[madjoe]

They'll desperately want a left arm orthodox to play but the options without Kuhnemann are essentially Agar, Connelly, Doug Warren or Steve O'Keefe out of retirement.

SL Is a strange place, Santner didn't get wickets yet won them a game in india.. SL smashed 600 v a good bowling in NZ i just don't see how can't pick Agar if Kuhnemann doen't play.

 

[madjoe]

So Tim Southee bowled 50 overs for 2 wickets on those decks, off that alone you just can't pick boland. SL made a lazy 600 and even NZ made 300 on a day 3 deck so you can make runs

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

So Tim Southee bowled 50 overs for 2 wickets on those decks, off that alone you just can't pick boland. SL made a lazy 600 and even NZ made 300 on a day 3 deck so you can make runs

You want to go in with only one fast bowler in Starc?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

So Tim Southee bowled 50 overs for 2 wickets on those decks, off that alone you just can't pick boland. SL made a lazy 600 and even NZ made 300 on a day 3 deck so you can make runs

Let’s wait to see the deck before deciding what we can and can’t do

 

[madjoe]

You want to go in with only one fast bowler in Starc?

Is boland able to bowl better than Tim Southee? We have more left hand batters then SL too so do you want more rough from a right hand quick ..

 

[corbies]

You want to go in with only one fast bowler in Starc?

It's odds on favourite that we will be doing that. Or were until Kuhnemann got injured.

 

[madjoe]

Let’s wait to see the deck before deciding what we can and can’t do

i'd agrue the galle deck has been the same for years back in 2023 pak made 450 and the game before SL made 700 lol it's a deck once you are in it's hard to get you out.

Last time we played they made almost 600

it's why i want two all rounders picked ie beau and cooper

 

[eth-dog]

You want to go in with only one fast bowler in Starc?

Yep. Look at recent tests at Galle. With Webster bowling meds there's really no reason to have a second quick

 

[Borisdog]

So Tim Southee bowled 50 overs for 2 wickets on those decks, off that alone you just can't pick boland. SL made a lazy 600 and even NZ made 300 on a day 3 deck so you can make runs

The Kiwis clearly got the version of Galle leaning more toward normal cricket pitch than dustbowl.

The First Test was pretty close. The second Test the Sri Lankans made a million in the first dig then rag-dolled the Kiwis for nothing in their first attempt. It clearly wasn't that bad ( All out for 88 ) cos the Kiwis did OK second time around as you said. I might see if I can dig them up on Youtube and have a look. I didn't see either live at the time.

I don't know if it was the same pitch "refreshed" ( Like Pak did to the Poms ) or a different one.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Is boland able to bowl better than Tim Southee?

Yes?

 

[madjoe]

The Kiwis clearly got the version of Galle leaning more toward normal cricket pitch than dustbowl.

The First Test was pretty close. The second Test the Sri Lankans made a million in the first dig then rag-dolled the Kiwis for nothing in their first attempt. It clearly wasn't that bad ( All out for 88 ) cos the Kiwis did OK second time around as you said. I might see if I can dig them up on Youtube and have a look. I didn't see either live at the time.

I don't know if it was the same pitch "refreshed" ( Like Pak did to the Poms ) or a different one.

Totally worth a watch NZ was very unlucky with the way they got out not many good balls outside of a spell from o'rourke, first test NZ was on track to get 400 and be 100 ahead on day 3 till mitchell ran himself out which cost them the game as you said SL made a million in the next game. even in that 3rd innings NZ made almost 400 on a low deck day 4