Ashes 2023

[The Dark Knight]

If you can't play Head in the first test in India because of how he performed 4 years ago then it would be a total about face to select Bancroft given what he did the last time he played overseas. Test average of 26 before being outed as a shit bloke.

Not willing to give him a second chance DOC?

If Head couldn't be selected in the first test against India because of his previous poor performances in the sub continent/against spin then how can Warner be selected to play at Edgbaston after his poor performance in 2019?

[Lightning McQueen]

If you can't play Head in the first test in India because of how he performed 4 years ago then it would be a total about face to select Bancroft given what he did the last time he played overseas. Test average of 26 before being outed as a shit bloke.

Not willing to give him a second chance DOC?

If Head couldn't be selected in the first test against India because of his previous poor performances in the sub continent/against spin then how can Warner be selected to play at Edgbaston after his poor performance in 2019?

I’m not a Bancroft fan but form warrants his name to be put forward, I prefer a L/R opening combo and I don’t rate Harris at the top level.

[DOC]

If you can't play Head in the first test in India because of how he performed 4 years ago then it would be a total about face to select Bancroft given what he did the last time he played overseas. Test average of 26 before being outed as a shit bloke.

Not willing to give him a second chance DOC?

If Head couldn't be selected in the first test against India because of his previous poor performances in the sub continent/against spin then how can Warner be selected to play at Edgbaston after his poor performance in 2019?

Bancroft's average will simply show how two faced the selectors are if he plays. Their treatment of Head was simple stupidity. I say they but I am firmly of the opinion it was Tony Dodemaide.

If we select on horses for courses then no Warner does not play.

[locky801]

Aust A 5/297

Renshaw 140
Ward 63

New Zealand used 10 bowlers

[mal]

The NZ V AUST 2 games were played partially/mostly to groom players for Test Cricket ?
If so should they have played 5 day games instead of 4 day games ?

Both matches ended up in a draw

[locky801]

The NZ V AUST 2 games were played partially/mostly to groom players for Test Cricket ?
If so should they have played 5 day games instead of 4 day games ?

Both matches ended up in a draw

Thought NZ won the first one

[The Dark Knight]

County wrap: How the Aussies fared in the second round-

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/county- ... 2023-04-17

[whufc]

County wrap: How the Aussies fared in the second round-

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/county- ... 2023-04-17

Love these updates.

Chris Tremain one to watch and my Ashes darkhorse (albeit i don't think he will make the squad but if there is a darkhorse i reckon its him)

[DOC]

David Warner will be selected in the Ashes squad.

Cricket Australia will go through the pretense that they have no idea how it was leaked.

[Corona Man]

County wrap: How the Aussies fared in the second round-

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/county- ... 2023-04-17

Love these updates.

Chris Tremain one to watch and my Ashes darkhorse (albeit i don't think he will make the squad but if there is a darkhorse i reckon its him)

Agree these are good. Thanks for taking the time TDK.

Could be worthy of its own thread?

[Armchair expert]

No surprise that he will be selected in the squad and will play first test unless Bancroft/Harris/Renshaw score bucketloads of runs.

[The Dark Knight]

County wrap: How the Aussies fared in the second round-

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/county- ... 2023-04-17

Love these updates.

Chris Tremain one to watch and my Ashes darkhorse (albeit i don't think he will make the squad but if there is a darkhorse i reckon its him)

Agree these are good. Thanks for taking the time TDK.

Could be worthy of its own thread?

No worries CM, I think they're relevant to this topic so I'll just share them in here. Obviously the CA journos are keeping an eye on the county season more than usual and keeping track of all the Aussies form leading into the Ashes.

Whufc, I did read that Tremain was only available for a three match stint for Northamptonshire so that might suggest he won't stay in England for long?

[whufc]

County wrap: How the Aussies fared in the second round-

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/county- ... 2023-04-17

Love these updates.

Chris Tremain one to watch and my Ashes darkhorse (albeit i don't think he will make the squad but if there is a darkhorse i reckon its him)

Agree these are good. Thanks for taking the time TDK.

Could be worthy of its own thread?

No worries CM, I think they're relevant to this topic so I'll just share them in here. Obviously the CA journos are keeping an eye on the county season more than usual and keeping track of all the Aussies form leading into the Ashes.

Whufc, I did read that Tremain was only available for a three match stint for Northamptonshire so that might suggest he won't stay in England for long?

Ok fair enough. A bit like Boland, Tremain has played a fair bit of cricket on the flat MCG and then went to NSW which is equally unfavorable for the quicks. Seems his developed consistent line and lengths, arguably the greatest attribute to have on the english wickets with a little bit of movement generally around.

[heater31]

Whufc, I did read that Tremain was only available for a three match stint for Northamptonshire so that might suggest he won't stay in England for long?

Surely staying over there? Despite not having a full professional contract surely a local premier league club can find some cash for him!

[The Dark Knight]

World Test Championship Final and Men's Ashes squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/austral ... 2023-04-19

[Armchair expert]

Warner is playing first test, melts incoming!

Bancroft blacklisted for life

[amber_fluid]

Warner is playing first test, melts incoming!

Bancroft blacklisted for life

Warner will play til he’s 40 if he wants too as CA knows he will tell all when he retires so they will keep him happy and prolong it.

[Bombers4EVA]

[quote="The Dark Knight"]World Test Championship Final and Men's Ashes squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner

How in the hell did the 3 i have put in bold make the squad? Some serious c#@k sucking going on here. I actually hope we get flogged by the poms to bring our overinflated egos back down to earth and hold some of these selectors accountable for piss poor selections.

[shoe boy]

With the bowlers Starc, Hazelwood and Cummins consistently injured would Morris feel unlucky?

[heater31]

With the bowlers Starc, Hazelwood and Cummins consistently injured would Morris feel unlucky?

Morris himself is injured....stress fracture in the back!