2023 WTC FINAL: Aust v Ind @ The Oval - AUSTRALIA TEST CHAMPIONS

[Bazal]

Trouble is we don't really have options. Maybe just open with Labs

You could pick a f**ken wheelie bin. At least it wouldn't nick off

 

[Fangs]

Labs would be a great opener. And we don't lose a thing moving the world's best bat to 3.

Though it creates a new problem in the middle order. You could be cheeky and pick Mitch Marsh. We could run with 4 seamers and 2 spinners in that set up. Far more likely that Renshaw or Harris go straight in.

 

[herbert henry1908]

If Warner is dumped I’d prefer to give Renshaw another go, just don’t think Harris is ever going to be cut out for international cricket.

 

[Chins get the wins]

If Warner is dumped I’d prefer to give Renshaw another go, just don’t think Harris is ever going to be cut out for international cricket.

I don't think either is good enough

 

[Eelectrica]

I think we're going to have a revolving door on openers in the next couple of years as Warner and Khawaja retire. Warner is already fading fast.
Renshaw has been playing county cricket I believe so he probably gets first look in should Warner get knocked out for single digit scores. Who ever we going with can hopefully make it count.

Not sure if Bancroft has his papers stamped, but it if not he'll probably get another run at some stage as well.
Pity Pukovski keeps getting his bell rung.

 

[simmo1]

 

[AlwaysGreen]

You could pick a f**ken wheelie bin. At least it wouldn't nick off

I want Warner to get nicked.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

If Warner is dumped I’d prefer to give Renshaw another go, just don’t think Harris is ever going to be cut out for international cricket.

Renshaw got another go and averages 4 in his last 4 tests. He's a worse option than Harris or Warner.

 

[simmo1]

Not sure if Bancroft has his papers stamped, but it if not he'll probably get another run at some stage as well.

He has had his papers stamped. Best domestic player by a mile over the past year or so but can't even make the Aus A team.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Renshaw got another go and averages 4 in his last 4 tests. He's a worse option than Harris or Warner.

Yeah he's a straight up bum

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Just clarify re Renshaw, atm he's not an option.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I don't think either is good enough

Warner is retiring, so we have to give someone a go. I’d be happy to see Bancroft get another shot as well before Harris.

Obviously the ace in the hole is Pucovski but who the hell knows what happens with him. I tend to think he should play middle order if he ever gets back.

 

[Hutty1986]

Very little killer instinct in this team

 

[herbert henry1908]

Renshaw got another go and averages 4 in his last 4 tests. He's a worse option than Harris or Warner.

4 innings, not tests. 3 of those in difficult conditions in India. He then went to NZ and scored a stack of runs as an opener.

 

[Bazal]

4 innings, not tests. 3 of those in difficult conditions in India. He then went to NZ and scored a stack of runs as an opener.

Didn't he also have Covid for the fourth of them?

Renshaw at least bats time. Harris bats like he's just learned which end to hold

 

[herbert henry1908]

Yeah he's a straight up bum

So who would you play?

 

[Chins get the wins]

So who would you play?

Warner at this point...it is what it is

 

[herbert henry1908]

Warner at this point...it is what it is

Yeah but we’re faced with a choice in 8 tests anyway, so who’d you play?

Also Warner’s record in England is terrible, there’s no point just continuing with him if he hasn’t done anything after the 2nd ashes test.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

4 innings, not tests. 3 of those in difficult conditions in India. He then went to NZ and scored a stack of runs as an opener.

Were they the same conditions that every other batsman played in?

In what capacity in NZ? Not tests.

The guy has not done enough to replace anyone. I am a big fan but something mentally is lacking.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Yeah but we’re faced with a choice in 8 tests anyway, so who’d you play?

Also Warner’s record in England is terrible, there’s no point just continuing with him if he hasn’t done anything after the 2nd ashes test.

Then lets replace him with a guy who has done even less.