1st Test: Australia v Pakistan @ Optus Stadium Perth, Dec 14-18 2023

[Steel Saints]

Would like to see Renshaw get a go. Compared to Bancroft and Harris, he is four years younger and more upside to his game.

 

[jargan83]

rebranding it isn't going to bring a bigger crowd, but carry on

I think the re-branding is stupid but I assume they're trying to tap into that West Aussie parochialism.

The plan originally was to play The Ashes and Indian Tests at Optus as they draw higher crowds and play the rest at the WACA.

Shame that is no longer the plan.

 

[hineyrulz]

I think the re-branding is stupid but I assume they're trying to tap into that West Aussie parochialism.

The plan originally was to play The Ashes and Indian Tests at Optus as they draw higher crowds and play the rest at the WACA.

Shame that is no longer the plan.

Rename it the Langer test, that will get the dopes motivated.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Rename it the Langer test, that will get the dopes motivated.

Elite Test.

 

[jargan83]

Rename it the Langer test, that will get the dopes motivated.

It's bad enough he get's trotted out every time Test Cricket comes to Perth.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I think the re-branding is stupid but I assume they're trying to tap into that West Aussie parochialism.

The plan originally was to play The Ashes and Indian Tests at Optus as they draw higher crowds and play the rest at the WACA.

Shame that is no longer the plan.

Does the WACA meet ICC standards anymore havent they re-dug up one half of the ground.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Rename it the Langer test, that will get the dopes motivated.

Everyone gets a free ham and cheese toastie as well.

 

[Fangs]

Renshaw in the runs. Hasn't shat his pants good sign.

Must be a batsman's wicket. I haven't watched a ball but plenty of starts and big scores on the side.

 

[Bazal]

Renshaw in the runs. Hasn't shat his pants good sign.

Must be a batsman's wicket. I haven't watched a ball but plenty of starts and big scores on the side.

Manuka is always pretty flat unless you get it in September October, but this is one of the slower decks we've had here for a while. Odd bounce at times too. The outfield has been super slow as well thanks to all the rain we've had

That said it's defs a good batting deck still

 

[Fangs]

Manuka is always pretty flat unless you get it in September October, but this is one of the slower decks we've had here for a while. Odd bounce at times too. The outfield has been super slow as well thanks to all the rain we've had

That said it's defs a good batting deck still

Are we big braining Pakistan? Or is it just the hand that has been dealt.

 

[Bazal]

Are we big braining Pakistan? Or is it just the hand that has been dealt.

I think it's just the way it's gone. The weather down here has been super odd lately. 60 ml of rain last Weds or Thursday, 35+ degrees this week.

It's not upsetting that they got a deck that somewhat suits them though lol

 

[Fangs]

I'd give anything for a more competitive test series.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

In regards to openers, ABHOB.

 

[Maxi's Chest Hair]

Renners sure has figured out how to pile on the runs in these PM's XI and Aus A matches the last year. Last 7 innings he has made scores of 81, 101no, 112, 78, 2, 140 and now 136no today. Feel like he is a big confidence player and needs to be backed as soon as he gets on a bit of a roll. Shame Davey already called shotgun for the next 3 tests and Renshaw will only have big bash to fall back on.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Massive Canberra storm ends PM's XI match a day early after pitch covers blown off overnight

With the last day of Pakistan's tour match abandoned, there are still concerns for Manuka Oval pitches set to be used for a Big Bash match on Tuesday.

www.abc.net.au

 

[westerntiger]

Can't wait to see 55,000 grey seats at the 'west test'. Another great decision to take test cricket away from the iconic WACA wicket to another drop in pitch

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Waaahhhhhh.

‘Wasn’t treated with respect’: WA cricket boss’ parting shot after ‘problem’ with Langer exit

‘Wasn’t treated with respect’: WA cricket boss’ parting shot after ‘problem’ with Langer exit

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Twizzle]

does it ever stop with this bloke ?

 

[Fangs]

Perth test needs all the promos it can get and some moron has to bring this back up.

Maybe you had a point last year. But we've won the Ashes and WC since then. Competition for spots in the first XI improving. Get over it.

 

[King-Gutho94]

does it ever stop with this bloke ?

JL just giving us some elite honesty what do you expect from the little battler of the west.

@TheParraboy still has him as his avatar as well. I think that also needs a proper investigation.