I don't think its Steve Smith begging for his inclusion. Only reason Marsh boys get more chances than anyone else is because of their dad is in the old boys club. Its relentless. Look at the averages of the other batsmen.
Warner- 47
Khawaja- 46
Smith- 60
Handscomb-57
S. Marsh- 36
Khawaja and Shaun have played same amount of tests yet Khawaja averages 10 more than him and Khawaja gets dropped the second he fails.
Shaun Marsh averages 36 as a specialist batsman. We can do better.
I understand that. I don't think he directly makes selection calls but him being an ex player and part of the history of Australian cricket must help the Marsh Boys. How else do you explain them getting more chances than anyone else?It's been an eternity since Geoff Marsh has had anything to do with the Australian set up.
I understand that. I don't think he directly makes selection calls but him being an ex player and part of the history of Australian cricket must help the Marsh Boys. How else do you explain them getting more chances than anyone else?
And your comment about S Marsh being technically better than other batsmen, his technique has got him an average of 36 after 23 tests. Hardly worth persisting with into his mid 30s on his 8th selection recall. Give someone else a crack already.
I understand that. I don't think he directly makes selection calls but him being an ex player and part of the history of Australian cricket must help the Marsh Boys. How else do you explain them getting more chances than anyone else?
And your comment about S Marsh being technically better than other batsmen, his technique has got him an average of 36 after 23 tests. Hardly worth persisting with into his mid 30s on his 8th selection recall. Give someone else a crack already.
I understand that. I don't think he directly makes selection calls but him being an ex player and part of the history of Australian cricket must help the Marsh Boys. How else do you explain them getting more chances than anyone else?
And your comment about S Marsh being technically better than other batsmen, his technique has got him an average of 36 after 23 tests. Hardly worth persisting with into his mid 30s on his 8th selection recall. Give someone else a crack already.
I think you'll find the alleged 'great' Steve Waugh averaged far worse after a similar amount of Tests. In fact, it took him four-years to make a substantial score, so a precedent has already been set.
(Even though it was against the worst English bowling attack in its history, but that's another story altogether)
Look, this isn't the halcyon days of the early 2000s where a bloke such as Brad Hisge couldn't get a decent go. With Shaun Marsh, the talent is there, but it's the consistency that's lacking a bit.
As mentioned, injuries haven't helped, and I'd still prefer him as a specialist batsmen over someone such as Maxwell, who has the temperament of a limited overs player only.
If being son of ex player and part of Australian Cricket history is crucial to selection, then I guess Alaistair McDermott (son of Craig, and recent bowling coach) will be making debut soon?
I don't think so.[/QUO
Steve Waugh would have been in his mid 20s at that stage with plenty of time to blossom. Shaun is in his mid 30s.I think you'll find the alleged 'great' Steve Waugh averaged far worse after a similar amount of Tests. In fact, it took him four-years to make a substantial score, so a precedent has already been set.
(Even though it was against the worst English bowling attack in its history, but that's another story altogether)
Look, this isn't the halcyon days of the early 2000s where a bloke such as Brad Hisge couldn't get a decent go. With Shaun Marsh, the talent is there, but it's the consistency that's lacking a bit.
As mentioned, injuries haven't helped, and I'd still prefer him as a specialist batsmen over someone such as Maxwell, who has the temperament of a limited overs player only.
If being son of ex player and part of Australian Cricket history is crucial to selection, then I guess Alaistair McDermott (son of Craig, and recent bowling coach) will be making debut soon?
I don't think so.
Steve Waugh would have been in his mid 20s at that stage with plenty of time to blossom. Shaun is in his mid 30s.
Khawaja has played exactly same amount of tests as Shaun yet averages 46 not 36, a far superior average.
Shaun is talented of course but inconsistent and has had his chances.
We should have given the number 6 spot to someone else in the hope of finding a consistent batsmen that could average 45.
Steve Waugh would have been in his mid 20s at that stage with plenty of time to blossom. Shaun is in his mid 30s.
Khawaja has played exactly same amount of tests as Shaun yet averages 46 not 36, a far superior average.
Shaun is talented of course but inconsistent and has had his chances.
We should have given the number 6 spot to someone else in the hope of finding a consistent batsmen that could average 45.
You're a dick. Take that as a compliment or an insult. Not bothered either way,,
Not at all. Slip of the post button.Is that directed at me?
Is that directed at me?
Not at all. Slip of the post button.
Not at all. Slip of the post button.