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The Mad Hatter · Aug 14, 2015

I don't expect to see Haddin in another test.

Leaves us:

Warner
X
Smith
X
X
M Marsh
Nevill
Johnson (though not many more unless he decimates Bangladesh and NZ/WI this summer)
Hazlewood
Starc

Cummins and Pattinson will be good...when fit and firing.
Would like to see Burns, Khawaja and Bancroft come in.
Also, that spinner...Muirhead I think wouldn't be bad in the future, or Zampa.

So anyone who thinks they can bat and can score runs and lots of them....step right up.

Jesse Dart · Aug 14, 2015

Spinner should read:

Doherty

The Mad Hatter · Aug 14, 2015

Doherty?

Jesse Dart · Aug 14, 2015

Only the greatest spinner of all time (well maybe not but he's highly underrated and IMO should be considered)

Matty76 · Aug 14, 2015

Friends, ladies, gentlemen....my 2000th OzCardTrader post brings with it the news that David Warner has been appointed vice-captain to Steven Smith in the Australian Test and ODI teams. I'm not entirely sure what that says about the current state of leadership in Australian cricket, although I guess it would be unwise and churlish to criticise or condemn before at least watching him in action.

In other news, Australia's tour match against Northamptonshire begins tonight - ahead of the fifth Test which begins next Thursday. These are interesting times in Australian cricket, with so many apparently so keen to twist the knife, sink the boot in and dance on its supposed grave. It was like this after 2010-11 if I remember correctly.

Wookiedragon · Aug 14, 2015

Matty76 said:
Friends, ladies, gentlemen....my 2000th OzCardTrader post brings with it the news that David Warner has been appointed vice-captain to Steven Smith in the Australian Test and ODI teams. I'm not entirely sure what that says about the current state of leadership in Australian cricket, although I guess it would be unwise and churlish to criticise or condemn before at least watching him in action.

In other news, Australia's tour match against Northamptonshire begins tonight - ahead of the fifth Test which begins next Thursday. These are interesting times in Australian cricket, with so many apparently so keen to twist the knife, sink the boot in and dance on its supposed grave. It was like this after 2010-11 if I remember correctly.

Realistically who else could they choose? Who was the last fast bowler who was captain? They always choose batsmen. Of the current team there are two certainties Smith And Warner - that's it. Taking that into consideration, that was your choice.

I personally would have like Nevill to have been given it, however they are clearly leaving options open there with Matthew Wade taking the gloves in the ODI's.

I also feel Smith will have a long rein as skipper, and Warner may be the stop gap option until someone else puts up their hand for the long term job. perhaps Mitch Marsh?

Wookiedragon · Aug 15, 2015

Well done to the Southern Stars, winning the Test against England by 161 runs and taking an 8-2 lead over England in the women's Ashes series.

Jess Jonnasen 99 and 54 on debut along with Elyse Perry 9 wickets for the game including a 6 for in the second innings.

Australia only need to win one of the three T20 games to win the Ashes.

Congrats to the girls, great performance.

stormernumber1 · Aug 15, 2015

Wookiedragon said:
Realistically who else could they choose? Who was the last fast bowler who was captain? They always choose batsmen. Of the current team there are two certainties Smith And Warner - that's it. Taking that into consideration, that was your choice.

I personally would have like Nevill to have been given it, however they are clearly leaving options open there with Matthew Wade taking the gloves in the ODI's.

I also feel Smith will have a long rein as skipper, and Warner may be the stop gap option until someone else puts up their hand for the long term job. perhaps Mitch Marsh?

I agree, there really isn't much option, it may also give him (Warner) a bit of a push in maturity with the bat, having to lead by example he may start to think more about not throwing his wicket away.

BoondasH1 · Aug 20, 2015

I'm not the biggest fan of pup but I do hope he goes out in style, deserves a ton. And to add to that a wonderful career and a successful captain he has been .

Wookiedragon · Aug 20, 2015

BoondasH1 said:
I'm not the biggest fan of pup but I do hope he goes out in style, deserves a ton. And to add to that a wonderful career and a successful captain he has been .

Love to see a century (or two ) in his last test.

Needs 222 runs (if dismissed twice) to average over 50 in tests too.

The Mad Hatter · Aug 20, 2015

Cummins in for Hazlewood too apparently.

If Clarke got 222 in this test, I'd laugh.

stormernumber1 · Aug 20, 2015

Wookiedragon said:
Love to see a century (or two ) in his last test.

Needs 222 runs (if dismissed twice) to average over 50 in tests too.

That would be an awesome finish to a great career, lets hope he can do it!

aussiecricketer · Aug 20, 2015

2000 test runs for Rogers!! Well done Bucky!!

Wookiedragon · Aug 20, 2015

Wanted to congratulate Kumar Sangakkara on a magnificent international career.

He too is playing his last test match today v India. He has been a fantastic ambassador for the game and his stats are simply outstanding.

Tests - 134
Runs - 12350 (5th overall)
Average - 57.71
38 hundreds
Top score - 319
Dismissals as keeper - 151

ODI's - 404
Runs - 14234 (2nd overall)
Average - 41.98
25 hundreds
Top Score - 169
Dismissals as keeper - 482 (number one overall)

T20
Runs - 1382 (8th overall)

aussiecricketer · Aug 20, 2015

He would be one of my first picks Dan !!

Wookiedragon · Aug 20, 2015

aussiecricketer said:
He would be one of my first picks Dan !!

I have had the pleasure of meeting him three times. Each one he was fantastic, stopping for a chat and to sign a few autographs. He is pure class.

I heard quite a few people mention how great he was in comparison to certain individuals in the Australian team who are at times blatantly rude.

aussiecricketer · Aug 21, 2015

Wookiedragon said:
I have had the pleasure of meeting him three times. Each one he was fantastic, stopping for a chat and to sign a few autographs. He is pure class.

I heard quite a few people mention how great he was in comparison to certain individuals in the Australian team who are at times blatantly rude.

Here here mate!!

It's being humble that earns respect and being a cocky prat that looses it!!

Kumar will go down as a modern day great remembered for decades to come, a role model for his beloved country and all
Cricket lovers abroad.

Others mentioned will be soon forgot.... Then blame the game for ruining them!! Lols

Matty76 · Aug 21, 2015

Wookiedragon said:
Wanted to congratulate Kumar Sangakkara on a magnificent international career.

He too is playing his last test match today v India. He has been a fantastic ambassador for the game and his stats are simply outstanding.

Tests - 134
Runs - 12350 (5th overall)
Average - 57.71
38 hundreds
Top score - 319
Dismissals as keeper - 151

ODI's - 404
Runs - 14234 (2nd overall)
Average - 41.98
25 hundreds
Top Score - 169
Dismissals as keeper - 482 (number one overall)

T20
Runs - 1382 (8th overall)

To quote Paul Keating: "A beautiful set of numbers".

What a great ambassador Kumar Sangakkara has been, both as an intelligent, thought-provoking professional and as a multi-talented cricketer. His 192 against Australia at Bellerive Oval in late 2007 was an innings of Lara-like genius.

Jesse Dart · Aug 21, 2015

That innings by Sangakkara was incredible, you know it was big when you were 6 and still remember it.

aussiecricketer · Aug 22, 2015

There is so much one could write... I will keep it simple!

Game on moles!

( no relation to our opposition, but the wonderfull press out there! )

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