stumps...lead by 40. We somehow produce a miracle, survive the first session tomorrow (25-30 overs) and replicate the Dhoni/Kumar partnership and there'll be several nervous Indian supporters in the stands.
The fact that our 10th wicket partnership has been the highest of the innings is an absolute disgrace.
Watson....well, he either performs as a batsman or is given the arse. Now that he refuses to bowl, he has to be solely judged on his batting performances and not for his potential as an all-rounder. None of this selfish "I refuse to bowl" and then say "please keep me in the side because I have the potential to bowl". Nope! You either have one or the other. Undoubtedly one of the most selfish cricketers to ever wear the Baggy Green and to think that he could potentially lead the side if Clarke's out makes me sick.
Our whole side is in complete disarray. Clarke is the only solid batsman in our lineup (although Henriques two 50s in this innings has given me some hope). Our top 4 though is the major problem - 3 with a T20 mindset and one emulating Geoffrey Marsh's antics but only averages just over 30 after 15 tests. Clarke really needs to bat further up the order at either 3 or 4. He can't keep coming in at 3 down after regular top order collapses and then expect him to bail us out. I don't know if he's going to eventually crack under pressure now that he doesn't have Hussey to help him out. Oh how us Aussie supporters took him for granted.
The other major problem is our bowling lineup. I'm struggling to see how our current lineup is going to get 20 wickets in a test on a regular basis.
