1st Test: Australia v Pakistan at Brisbane on Dec 15-19, 2016

[TheParraboy]

Back to the best format of the game

Starts Thurs 15th 2.30pm - D/N TEST

Expecting us to have the same side as last test, though whispers SMarsh will be back, possibly Voges??

Don't mind these D/N tests, get to see more cricket

 

[hineyrulz]

Going on day 2, t with he way these two sides bat hopefully there is still a game going on.

 

[Twizzle]

I think we can expect the same 11, Boof said SMarsh needs fist class cricket before he can be available for selection but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be selected. It just means he is available.

 

[Das Gupta]

I was hoping for a tough fought series but I think this series could be a one sided affair to Australia. Pakistan has lost their past 3 test matches including one to the West Indies. It appears the rot of Mickey Arthur is beginning to set in.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

They've already named the squad, same as the last test.

Pakistans batsmen were disappointing in New Zealand including Younis. If Pakistan lose the first test we'll win 3-0.

 

[TheFrog]

possibly Voges??

Was injured last match. Has a Test average over 60. Among the runs in the Shield in recent days. I think he should be in the side.

 

[Pete Cash]

Was injured last match. Has a Test average over 60. Among the runs in the Shield in recent days. I think he should be in the side.

Does he support Penrith ?

Australia's middle order has been shameful and he has been the most responsible.

 

[TheFrog]

Does he support Penrith ?

Australia's middle order has been shameful and he has been the most responsible.

That's why his average is over 60.

I note Younis Khan, who has also had a few low scores recently, has been selected for his country.

 

[TheParraboy]

I think we can expect the same 11, Boof said SMarsh needs fist class cricket before he can be available for selection but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be selected. It just means he is available.

Forget FC cricket, according to Boof if he gets his fitness up in the BBL he will either play in Pakistan tests or tour India



http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-pakistan-2016-17/content/story/1071285.html

It is believed that Marsh's finger injury, a re-break suffered during the first Test after he initially fractured it in Sri Lanka, is of a more serious nature than initially thought. Australia's coach Darren Lehmann conceded that Marsh would now need to prove his fitness via the Big Bash League - either for the Pakistan series or the tour of India next year, for which he is considered a vital component given a sound batting method against spin

 

[Pete Cash]

That's why his average is over 60.

I note Younis Khan, who has also had a few low scores recently, has been selected for his country.

Whats his average like if you take out the west indies

 

[Pete Cash]

Checking his record here are his averages

28.71 against england
99 against nz
7.50 against south africa
19.66 against sri lanka
542 against the west indies

Lmao doesnt average over 30 against anyone but new zealand and the west indies

australias middle order has been terrible and he is suspect number 1 (maybe 2 behind mitch marsh) on who the cause of it is.

 

[BestHookerFarrah]

I'd give Sayers the nod ahead of Bird at the GABBA. Been bowling superb in the Shield.

 

[Pete Cash]

Its a tough one because i dont know if bird deserves to be dropped but sayers has been really good and certainly deserves a go

 

[TheParraboy]

That's why his average is over 60.

I note Younis Khan, who has also had a few low scores recently, has been selected for his country.

This a gee up?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Comparing Voges to Younis. Priceless.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Whats his average like if you take out the west indies

41.

 

[hineyrulz]

Checking his record here are his averages

28.71 against england
99 against nz
7.50 against south africa
19.66 against sri lanka
542 against the west indies

Lmao doesnt average over 30 against anyone but new zealand and the west indies

australias middle order has been terrible and he is suspect number 1 (maybe 2 behind mitch marsh) on who the cause of it is.

What a myth, and some people will tell you he was one of Rod Marshes few wins. When we really needed him he failed. We wasted two years on an old fart who shit the bed against anyone other than minnows.

 

[hineyrulz]

Was injured last match. Has a Test average over 60. Among the runs in the Shield in recent days. I think he should be in the side.

Didn't you quit Rod???

 

[Twizzle]

Dom Voges was a decent batsman but imo he is past his use by date, footwork is just not happening like it used to

 

[Pete Cash]

Yeah i think thats fair enough

Our middle order has been awful and voges, marsh and nevill all got dropped for it. just cant carry three batsmen in the top 7 averaging like they are against good nations