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Brodlach wrote:Personally think if Green doesn’t play they need an extra bowler, Sydney Test showed that.

Corona Man wrote:What was Warne's test bowling record like in India? I seem to recall not all that flattering. If the best ever was average in Indian conditions, the likes of Agar, Swepson & co don't stand a chance. So what's the alternative bowlers... just toil away with 3 quicks, Green & Lyon. If there's room to take them it's worth a shot. Have the selectors missed a trick by not taking Kuhnemann?

Trader wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Personally think if Green doesn’t play they need an extra bowler, Sydney Test showed that.

Sydney is a low slow dead wicket, has been for a numbr of years.

Not saying a 5th bowler isn't handy, but more just not taking much out of that Sydney result.

Brodlach wrote:

Trader wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Personally think if Green doesn’t play they need an extra bowler, Sydney Test showed that.

Sydney is a low slow dead wicket, has been for a numbr of years.

Not saying a 5th bowler isn't handy, but more just not taking much out of that Sydney result.

Thinking India will be hot and probably favour the batsmen so it will be long periods of bowling. Our batting has been quite strong and playing Renshaw in Sydney was the wrong choice

Five batsmen, Carey, five bowlers most of which can bat a bit is my preference

Corona Man wrote:What was Warne's test bowling record like in India? I seem to recall not all that flattering. If the best ever was average in Indian conditions, the likes of Agar, Swepson & co don't stand a chance. So what's the alternative bowlers... just toil away with 3 quicks, Green & Lyon. If there's room to take them it's worth a shot. Have the selectors missed a trick by not taking Kuhnemann?

whufc wrote:For comparison...

Shane Warne 34 wickets @ 43.00

The Dark Knight wrote:

Corona Man wrote:What was Warne's test bowling record like in India? I seem to recall not all that flattering. If the best ever was average in Indian conditions, the likes of Agar, Swepson & co don't stand a chance. So what's the alternative bowlers... just toil away with 3 quicks, Green & Lyon. If there's room to take them it's worth a shot. Have the selectors missed a trick by not taking Kuhnemann?

Whufc posted about Warne's record in India yesterday-

whufc wrote:For comparison...

Shane Warne 34 wickets @ 43.00

Lightning McQueen wrote:

The Dark Knight wrote:

Corona Man wrote:What was Warne's test bowling record like in India? I seem to recall not all that flattering. If the best ever was average in Indian conditions, the likes of Agar, Swepson & co don't stand a chance. So what's the alternative bowlers... just toil away with 3 quicks, Green & Lyon. If there's room to take them it's worth a shot. Have the selectors missed a trick by not taking Kuhnemann?

Whufc posted about Warne's record in India yesterday-

whufc wrote:For comparison...

Shane Warne 34 wickets @ 43.00

He would’ve worked in tandem with MacGill over there a bit too hey?

Probz didn’t help

Mitchell Starc has been officially ruled out of the first Test against India in Nagpur but has still been named Australia's 18-man touring squad for the four-Test series on Wednesday which features four spin options including uncapped Victoria offspinner Todd Murphy.

Starc suffered a finger tendon injury during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa and was ruled out of the third and final Test of the series in Sydney. Australia's selectors confirmed on Wednesday he would not be available for the first Test in Nagpur starting on February 9. Starc won't join the squad until the lead-up to the second Test in Delhi. Cameron Green, who is recovering from a broken finger, will travel with the squad ahead of the first Test.

Armchair expert wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:He would’ve worked in tandem with MacGill over there a bit too hey?

Probz didn’t help

Macgill never played in India

The Dark Knight wrote:Confirmation Starc will not play in the first test-

Uncapped quick Lance Morris– the 2022-23 Shield leading wicket-taker after six rounds– retains his place in the squad and could be a chance for an international debut with confirmation Mitchell Starc would not join the squad until after the first Test in Nagpur as he recovers from tendon damage to his left middle finger.

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/austral ... 2023-01-11

Corona Man wrote:What was Warne's test bowling record like in India? I seem to recall not all that flattering. If the best ever was average in Indian conditions, the likes of Agar, Swepson & co don't stand a chance. So what's the alternative bowlers... just toil away with 3 quicks, Green & Lyon. If there's room to take them it's worth a shot. Have the selectors missed a trick by not taking Kuhnemann?

amber_fluid wrote:Was Jhye Richardson considered?
He’s back playing albeit in the BBL isn’t he?

I would have had him in before Morris

Lightning McQueen wrote:This is where our programming is flawed, although there’s an element of excitement surrounding Morris, Steakette and Neser were performing exceptionally well in the real comp

amber_fluid wrote:Was Jhye Richardson considered?
He’s back playing albeit in the BBL isn’t he?

I would have had him in before Morris

The Dark Knight wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:This is where our programming is flawed, although there’s an element of excitement surrounding Morris, Steakette and Neser were performing exceptionally well in the real comp

Morris is currently 22/23 Sheffield Shield leading wicket taker (2 and 3 wickets ahead of Steketee and Neser respectively) and he bowls 140/145km plus, Steketee and Neser obviously don't so that's why the selectors are keen on him.

amber_fluid wrote:Was Jhye Richardson considered?
He’s back playing albeit in the BBL isn’t he?

I would have had him in before Morris

Yes Richardson has been playing BBL but recently injured his hamstring (minor strain) and is out for at least 2/3 weeks. Prior to the BBL he had a long lay off with a heel injury and has only play one Shield game this season.

DOC wrote:For me I say take Alan Border.

Left arm spin, handy bat, adds to the captaincy, commentates well and is actually likeable. Also quite experienced in the conditions.