Why was Harvey dropped

[vicpride99]

Harvey has been dropped for hogg. What a joke. Why wasn't brett lee been dropped. 1-83 he took compared to harveys 1-63. And Harvey has had good form until that rotation crap. 3-52 and then they drop him. It's a joke.

 

[Port01]

Possibly because he wanted to after his coach passed away?

Might not hold as a conspiracy theory, but it is entirely realistic.

 

[Russian]

Originally posted by vicpride99
Harvey has been dropped for hogg.

Where do you get this from? The answer probably is that he's gone back to Melbourne to be with his Victorian teammates.

 

[pazza]

It is quite clear that he is taking a break to appropriately grieve over the loss of his coach and be with the Victorian boys at this time.

A truly wonderful call of judgement.

 

[Russian]

Anyone got a source for this? Since he was training in Sydney today it doesn't look like he's gone to be with his Victorian team mates so what's going on?

 

[Awesome_Scotty]

he was most likely dropped and the source is baggy green :http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/JAN/048179_AUS_19JAN2004.html

"Matthew Hayden is to be rested from Thursday's VB Series match against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Simon Katich will be his replacement.

Instead Hayden will remain in Brisbane, before rejoining the squad in the lead-up to Australia's match against Zimbabwe in Adelaide on January 26.

Trevor Hohns, Australia's chairman of selectors, explained: "The selectors believe that this short layoff should help Matthew as he prepares for the remainder of the VB Series and all other cricket that lies ahead. It gives him the chance to manage a range of minor injuries that he has endured, including knee soreness which is a common problem amongst top-order batsmen."

He also commented on Katich: "Simon's form has been irresistible this summer and although his selection in the squad is just for one match at this stage, we are keen to see how he performs at one-day international level."

Katich was pleasantly surprised when he received the news. "It was a nice surprise to get the call-up, and I'm absolutely thrilled to get this opportunity. I love playing at the SCG so if the chance presents itself I'm keen to grab it with both hands."

Australia (from): 1 Adam Gilchrist (wk), 2 Simon Katich, 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Damien Martyn, 5 Andrew Symonds, 6 Michael Clarke, 7 Michael Bevan, 8 Brad Hogg, 9 Brett Lee, 10 Jason Gillespie, 11 Brad Williams, 12 Andy Bichel."

 

[Russian]

Originally posted by Awesome_Scotty
he was most likely dropped and the source is baggy green :http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2004/JAN/048179_AUS_19JAN2004.html

"Matthew Hayden is to be rested from Thursday's VB Series match against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Simon Katich will be his replacement.

Instead Hayden will remain in Brisbane, before rejoining the squad in the lead-up to Australia's match against Zimbabwe in Adelaide on January 26.

Trevor Hohns, Australia's chairman of selectors, explained: "The selectors believe that this short layoff should help Matthew as he prepares for the remainder of the VB Series and all other cricket that lies ahead. It gives him the chance to manage a range of minor injuries that he has endured, including knee soreness which is a common problem amongst top-order batsmen."

He also commented on Katich: "Simon's form has been irresistible this summer and although his selection in the squad is just for one match at this stage, we are keen to see how he performs at one-day international level."

Katich was pleasantly surprised when he received the news. "It was a nice surprise to get the call-up, and I'm absolutely thrilled to get this opportunity. I love playing at the SCG so if the chance presents itself I'm keen to grab it with both hands."

Australia (from): 1 Adam Gilchrist (wk), 2 Simon Katich, 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Damien Martyn, 5 Andrew Symonds, 6 Michael Clarke, 7 Michael Bevan, 8 Brad Hogg, 9 Brett Lee, 10 Jason Gillespie, 11 Brad Williams, 12 Andy Bichel."

I think we now know it was yet another cricinfo stuff up