Australian International Summer 2024/25

[Dutchy]

Watching the WBBL at AO and they have put in 8 pitches in the centre square this year, anyone remember how many they usually have on there? Im sure it has only been 5 or 6 in the past

It has been 6 in the past, looking at historical photos, when they use the far east/west wickets for BBL it is a very short boundaries as it is, my only guess is the 2 new ones will be used for bowler warm ups and/or community cricket when played at the ground.

[Lightning McQueen]

When did he last play?

Last T20I was in the World Cup in June.

It does make me laugh, why is an announcement required?

[Jim05]

When did he last play?

Last T20I was in the World Cup in June.

It does make me laugh, why is an announcement required?

He probably thought he was a chance to be picked this series

[Lightning McQueen]

He probably thought he was a chance to be picked this series

All BS aside, he probably was.

[Jim05]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

[Armchair expert]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

[The Dark Knight]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

Agree, just makes it more fascinating as to who they will choose. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the A game.

[The Dark Knight]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stev ... rs-1457491

[Lightning McQueen]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

Agree, just makes it more fascinating as to who they will choose. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the A game.

At the end of the day they will choose neither.

[Jim05]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

Agree, just makes it more fascinating as to who they will choose. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the A game.

At the end of the day they will choose neither.

Then why bother picking them?
Just put them in the “Never again” pile and play guys like Hunt

[Lightning McQueen]

Then why bother picking them?
Just put them in the “Never again” pile and play guys like Hunt

I don't get it either, it's like they pick them hoping that they fail.

They would know what their XI would look like already barring injuries.

[tigerpie]

Probably because at any minute suddenly a blokes in a rich vein of form and doesn't look like getting out.
At first class level it can be one good knock and you're away.
Ride the confident wave.
These guys are all good bats so unless they aren't decent blokes stick with them.
Youth isn't always the answer.

[locky801]

McDonalds contract extended to the end of 2027 not bad for a bloke that didn't initially want the job

[The Dark Knight]

McDonalds contract extended to the end of 2027 not bad for a bloke that didn't initially want the job

It's only a year extension, had a four year deal initially when he started in 2022. Had a good tenure so far, interesting to see how he navigates the team through a transitional phase once Lyon, Khawaja, Smith, Starc, Marsh and Hazlewood retire.

[daysofourlives]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

Agree, just makes it more fascinating as to who they will choose. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the A game.

The Indians will do their best to get whoever they dont rate into the Test team

[The Dark Knight]

Why are we wasting our time opening with Bancroft and Harris for Australia A?
Both have proven over and over that they aren’t good enough.
Just let Konstas and McSweeney do it and get them some experience

Great question, I was team Bancroft last year but he hasn't scored a run this season and Harris is just meh

Agree, just makes it more fascinating as to who they will choose. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the A game.

The Indians will do their best to get whoever they dont rate into the Test team

I was actually thinking that will somehow happen lol.

[stampy]

going with banger and harris is ******* ridiculous, give kunstas a go ffs, he might be the future not those two hacks

[The Dark Knight]

McSweeney won the toss and Aus A will bowl first.
Team-
Konstas
Harris
Bancroft
McSweeney
Webster
Connolly
Philippe
O'Neill
Murphy
Doggett
Buckingham

[The Bedge]

If McSweeney has a good match, is a chance for the Aussie side this summer?

[locky801]

India A 1/0 Buckingham picks up a wicket with his 1st ball