by The Bedge » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:02 pm
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by amber_fluid » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:03 pm
The Bedge wrote:Finally some selections that make sense.. I like it.
by The Dark Knight » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:08 pm
Unfamiliar territory for it to all make sense like this, I like it too.The Bedge wrote:Finally some selections that make sense.. I like it.
by PatowalongaPirate » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:20 pm
by Lightning McQueen » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:34 pm
Booney wrote:Mitch Marsh dropped, Handscombe comes in.
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Mitchell Marsh has been axed from the Australian side for the first Test with Peter Handscombe taking his place in the line-up for Adelaide.
Handscomb has edged out all-rounder Marsh for the final position following two half centuries at the Gabba last week and a century in Victoria’s match before.
Handscomb’s selection will see the Aussies field an XI without an all-rounder for the first time since the Adelaide Test last year. It will also signify a full circle for the right-hander, who was sent away to remodel his technique last summer and has enjoyed a fruitful domestic season thus far.
Captain Tim Paine confirmed the decision at midday on Wednesday, pinning Marsh’s omission on a lack of consistency. He is confident the four frontline bowlers will be able to get the job done.
Handscomb averages 43 in his Test career, while Marsh has made just one score over 20 in his past 11 innings at the elite level. Marsh averaged 106 in the final three Ashes Tests last year and helped save the Boxing Day Test alongside Steve Smith.
Travis Head and Shaun Marsh will bat in the middle order, while Marcus Harris will debut.
Australia XI: Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Travis Head, Tim Paine (c), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
by Booney » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:44 pm
Booney wrote:Going tomorrow but I'm a mere mortal so I'll enjoy the outer with some beers in the car for the lunch break.
by David Brent » Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:06 pm
PatowalongaPirate wrote:
I just read how well Kohli was striking the ball in the nets.....against net bowlers ; good for him.
by Booney » Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:09 pm
David Brent wrote:PatowalongaPirate wrote:
I just read how well Kohli was striking the ball in the nets.....against net bowlers ; good for him.
Did you see the video of him batting? He was middling them alright the sweetest sound I've heard come from a cricket bat. It was pure!
by RB » Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:19 pm
There's a decent chance both Marshes will score the exact same number of runs in the first test I reckon. [emoji6]Lightning McQueen wrote:Booney wrote:Mitch Marsh dropped, Handscombe comes in.
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Mitchell Marsh has been axed from the Australian side for the first Test with Peter Handscombe taking his place in the line-up for Adelaide.
Handscomb has edged out all-rounder Marsh for the final position following two half centuries at the Gabba last week and a century in Victoria’s match before.
Handscomb’s selection will see the Aussies field an XI without an all-rounder for the first time since the Adelaide Test last year. It will also signify a full circle for the right-hander, who was sent away to remodel his technique last summer and has enjoyed a fruitful domestic season thus far.
Captain Tim Paine confirmed the decision at midday on Wednesday, pinning Marsh’s omission on a lack of consistency. He is confident the four frontline bowlers will be able to get the job done.
Handscomb averages 43 in his Test career, while Marsh has made just one score over 20 in his past 11 innings at the elite level. Marsh averaged 106 in the final three Ashes Tests last year and helped save the Boxing Day Test alongside Steve Smith.
Travis Head and Shaun Marsh will bat in the middle order, while Marcus Harris will debut.
Australia XI: Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Travis Head, Tim Paine (c), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
He sounded very confident that he was in the side on the radio this morning, he was playing down Geoff Lawson's comments.
Makes it a bit easier for a punt tomorrow, I didn't know which Marsh would top score, now I only have one to pick from @ $5.50.
by David Brent » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:41 pm
by The Bedge » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:51 pm
David Brent wrote:Starc has the third most runs of the selected 11 going into this match apparently.
An interesting indication of where we are at.
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by David Brent » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:54 pm
The Bedge wrote:David Brent wrote:Starc has the third most runs of the selected 11 going into this match apparently.
An interesting indication of where we are at.
Pretty stupid stat considering Harris, Head, Finch, Handscomb, Paine have all played less than 20 tests and Lyon & Hazlewood bat 10/11.
by The Bedge » Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:56 pm
David Brent wrote:I thought it was good, apologies to all
Dolphin Treasure wrote:Your an attention seeking embarsement..
by northerner » Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:33 pm
by Sheik Yerbouti » Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:41 pm
carey wrote:As much as it pains me to say it, I just can’t see India being able to take 20 Wickets.
Kohli, Ussie and SMarsh to go big and Hazlewood 9 for the match.
Australia to win by 8 wickets
by westcoastpanther » Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:42 pm
northerner wrote:With Handscomb playing, there is at least 3 bats who may get a century in this series now (alongside Marsh and Khawaja) and not just two.
by Gozu » Wed Dec 05, 2018 6:20 pm
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