1st Test: Pakistan v Australia at Dubai October 7-11 2018

[Timbo]

I think Neser is a pretty defensive move. He’s flat out at 125kph - they want someone who can bowl all day, and not go for many runs. He’s fairly handy with the bat too, so they’re obviously factoring in a collapse or four.

 

[hineyrulz]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_...michael-neser-likely-four-debutants-australia

Neser, Labuschagne, Head and Finch likely to debut according to Cricinfo.

Most debutants in a single test since WSC. Likely XI:

1-Finch
2-Khawaja
3-Smarsh
4-Head
5-Labuschagne
6-MMarsh
7-Paine*+
8-Neser
9-Starc
10-Lyon
11-Holland

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Worst Aussie side in 40 years, bring back Bobby Simpson.

 

[TheParraboy]

Sherlock-Einstein Warne. Talks what the planet has known for years, our batting is average

After saying we have the weakest batting line up in a long time, he contradicts himself says the batsmen are not weak?

Also how many times is he gonna mention his book during the coverage? Or did he do a deal with Fox they need to promote it?

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cri...-up-worst-ive-seen/ar-BBO052r?ocid=spartanntp


Shane Warne rates Australia's "average" batting line-up as the weakest he has ever seen ahead of the Test series against Pakistan.

The legendary spinner delivered a damning assessment of the tourists' quality with the bat in the absence of banned duo Steve Smith and David Warner.

Warne has no concerns about Australia's ability to make an impact with the ball but thinks a lack of runs will be an issue for some time unless they can unearth young talent.

Smith and Warner, along with Cameron Bancroft, remain suspended for their part in the Newlands ball-tampering fiasco against South Africa earlier this year, and Australia must cope with those absences during the two-Test series in the United Arab Emirates, starting on Sunday.

Warne told Omnisport: "Australian cricket at the moment is struggling. I think we've got a fantastic bowling unit, I think we've got good reserves, good back-up, but our batting is as weak as I've seen it for a long, long time.

"Especially with probably two of the top five batsmen in the world, in David Warner and Steve Smith, being banned for 12 months, it weakens our batting even more.

"Australia revolve around Smith and Warner so much. To not have those guys, it looks like probably [Usman] Khawaja and Shaun Marsh will be our two leading batsmen and carrying the workload of the batters.

"I'm not saying they're weak, but they're not Smith and Warner. They haven't really established themselves as gun players. They are still in a way playing for their spot and they are our two leading batsmen.

"For me, over all the years I've watched Australian cricket, I think it's probably the weakest batting side we are going to have put together and we're probably only average or if you're trying to be nice to them, a bit above average.

"But that creates opportunity, if you're a young batsman in Australia at the moment you're never going to get a better opportunity to play Test cricket for Australia.

"When things aren't at their strongest, that presents an opportunity for everyone and if you're a young player you've got to grab it with both hands when you get your chance because you're going to get a chance.

"With the revolving door of the Australian cricket team, now you can stamp yourself straight in the side, you can play for a long period of time. With an Ashes around the corner, a World Cup around the corner, so many great things to happen in the next year or so, it's an exciting time to be an Australian batsman."

 

[The Brain Stormer]

I think Neser is a pretty defensive move. He’s flat out at 125kph - they want someone who can bowl all day, and not go for many runs. He’s fairly handy with the bat too, so they’re obviously factoring in a collapse or four.

Yeah I understand that with a second genuine quick, but with only Starc there it’s a bit of a worry. M.Marsh isn’t exactly express pace either.

 

[TheFrog]

Sherlock-Einstein Warne. Talks what the planet has known for years, our batting is average

Average for a Sydney club side, if you're lucky. And not one containing Smith or Warner.

 

[Twizzle]

Marsh is a good 15ks quicker than Nesser, he has bowled well over 140ks

levers

 

[The Brain Stormer]

Marsh is a good 15ks quicker than Nesser, he has bowled well over 140ks

levers

Massive levers!!

 

[Timbo]

Yeah I understand that with a second genuine quick, but with only Starc there it’s a bit of a worry. M.Marsh isn’t exactly express pace either.

No, I agree completely.

This pick is another Joe Mennie. Picking a weaker bowler because he’s a better batsman. Otherwise surely they’d just have picked Siddle.

 

[The Brain Stormer]

No, I agree completely.

This pick is another Joe Mennie. Picking a weaker bowler because he’s a better batsman. Otherwise surely they’d just have picked Siddle.

Yeah I’m keen to see Siddle get another shot, especially if he has his pace back.

 

[The Brain Stormer]

Marsh is a good 15ks quicker than Nesser, he has bowled well over 140ks

levers

The problem there is will Levers be able to bowl a long spell plus bat at 6 for the duration of a test.

 

[hineyrulz]

Yeah I’m keen to see Siddle get another shot, especially if he has his pace back.

The only shot I would like too see with Siddle is out of a gun, should of been taken out the back and shot years ago.

 

[The Brain Stormer]

The only shot I would like too see with Siddle is out of a gun, should of been taken out the back and shot years ago.

Yeah ok so who would you pick? You obviously know absolutely zilch about cricket. Just another negative know at all that actually knows f**k all.

 

[The Brain Stormer]

The only shot I would like too see with Siddle is out of a gun, should of been taken out the back and shot years ago.

Let me guess? You think Warner & Bannnncroft should be back in the side?

 

[hineyrulz]

Let me guess? You think Warner & Bannnncroft should be back in the side?

Ummmm what does me thinking Siddle is done have to do with two banned openers???

 

[The Brain Stormer]

The only shot I would like too see with Siddle is out of a gun, should of been taken out the back and shot years ago.

Why don’t you take yourself “out the back & get shot yourself”.

God I hate negative wankers when it comes to Australian Test Cricket like yourself. Have a bit of belief ffs, it’s a new era

 

[The Brain Stormer]

Ummmm what does me thinking Siddle is done have to do with two banned openers???

Another negative f**kwit is what you are, that’s what I’m saying

 

[hineyrulz]

Yeah ok so who would you pick? You obviously know absolutely zilch about cricket. Just another negative know at all that actually knows f**k all.

LOL f**king Vict@rds.

 

[Mr Spock!]

Hopefully this team doesn't cross the line.......that's the important thing.....

 

[hineyrulz]

Why don’t you take yourself “out the back & get shot yourself”.

God I hate negative wankers when it comes to Australian Test Cricket like yourself. Have a bit of belief ffs, it’s a new era

Bring back Anticricket FFS!!

 

[hineyrulz]

Hopefully this team doesn't cross the line.......that's the important thing.....

We can get flogged as long he we are really really nice.