2nd Ashes Tour Match :: England Lions v Australians at Worcester 1-4 Jul

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Hauritz > Jacques

 

[TheParraboy]

So easy to talk about the great Jacques, but we should really get back on topic

But I must mention, We will all once again be able to witness Jacques in action after the ashes, SA touring there for a 4 test series, 5 game ODI series, and 2 x 20/20 games. Talk about something to look forward too, wow.

 

[aussies1st]

Australia: Phil Hughes, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Mike Hussey, Michael Clarke, Marcus North, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Stuart Clark, Nathan Hauritz.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25715971-5009880,00.html

Sunny is no where to be seen, Hilfy out of the picture.

 

[Collingwood Storm]

Ronnie McDonald is a bit stiff to not even get a warm-up game to show what he can do in English conditions. His bowling had been ok, the only knock on him was his batting and in his last inning he made a half-century.

 

[caylo]

Ronnie McDonald is a bit stiff to not even get a warm-up game to show what he can do in English conditions. His bowling had been ok, the only knock on him was his batting and in his last inning he made a half-century.

I think North and Watson have got it over him as an alrounder. Also if they want someone to keep it tight I think they are thinking Hauritz is a better option (which atm he has shown nothing).

 

[TheParraboy]

I wonder how many no balls Lee will do in this game?

 

[Twizzle]

Michael Vaughan announced his retirement from international cricket, after he got dropped from the ashes squad

how ironic

whats he retiring from, he got dropped ffs

 

[hineyrulz]

I wonder how many no balls Lee will do in this game?

25.

 

[Collingwood Storm]

Ponting won the toss, Aussies batting first. None out after 20mins.

 

[aussies1st]

Hughes and Ponting now out

 

[Matt23]

Ponting's form looks a bit dodgy

 

[Timbo]

How good is it to be on TV? The last time I remember seeing a tour match was when C7 sport had the ashes!

Katich looks like in top form.

 

[Collingwood Storm]

JINX

Kat out for 95 pull/hook flicked to fine leg

 

[Timbo]

Yeah, I had a horrible feeling I'd do that.

95 against this attack when the rest are struggling is pretty good though.

Geez Clarkey is having a tough time.

 

[Timbo]

Clarke out for 4, looked shocking for all of his 16 deliveries.

 

[Timbo]

North very lucky not to get bowled there, looking very scratchy.

 

[Timbo]

North, after failing to chop on once, succeedes with his second attempt.

Played on off Onions from a pretty ordinary delivery, after avoiding the same fate once already.

North out for 1.

Other than Katich and Hussey our top 6 looks in very rough touch.

 

[Collingwood Storm]

Where are you Ronnie????

 

[Timbo]

I was about to pose the question - was there even a point of bringing McDonald on this tour?

He won't get a spot as a bowler ahead of Hilfenhaus or as a batsman ahead of Watson or North.

Why is he here? Surely Rogers or Voges would have been a better use of a plane ticket?

 

[Timbo]

Haddin gone, LBW for not many. Pretty close call but still.

LBW Bresnan for 7.

Struth we're in trouble.