2nd Test: Australia v India at MCG Dec 26-30 2020

[JJ]

Can't say the opinion of an Englishman worries me much, to be fair.

The days of an entire top 7 averaging 50 are long gone. We make do with what we have

But why is nobody talking about the critical #8 role?

 

[Tommy Smith]

Cummins looks technically better than most of the top order.

And Nathan Lyon is arguably your 3rd best Test batsman and has been for years.

 

[mozza91]

It’s doesn’t matter whether it’s 7 or fox all I hear is a pommy chicks flicking their beans over Australia losing.

I’m not saying we need more Australian commentators but maybe pick someone who isn’t outwardly following whoever we’re against?

 

[T-Boon]

Everyone that you think is good enough - Head, Paine, Burns - is absolutely not.

I can only assume that you're peak trolling by sticking up for these donkeys.

Yep - he is a positivity troll.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Serious question... is Labuschange more Smith or more Voges?

lots of guys have stellar 12 mths, have people gotten carried away?

He’s been our top run scorer this match, just ahead of Wade, and a scrambling 47 in our first innings in Adelaide, only Paine was superior. The Indian bowling in Adelaide was impeccable in the first innings, and impeccable here in Melbourne both innings. Even more impressive given Shami is out..

India have been on top for the majority of both tests but their batting calamity has masked issues with our batting.

My concern isn’t with Labuschagne, and I think he’s a genuine long term batsman.

We’ve just been found out without Warner and our usually “bankable” runs from Smith. No other batsman can be considered certainties moving forward apart from Lab.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

212

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Imagine if..

Australia are bowled out with lead of 36..

 

[mozza91]

Cummins and Green giving this pie chucker the respect he deserves.

 

[JJ]

He’s been our top run scorer this match, just ahead of Wade, and a scrambling 47 in our first innings in Adelaide, only Paine was superior. The Indian bowling in Adelaide was impeccable in the first innings, and impeccable here in Melbourne both innings. Even more impressive given Shami is out..

India have been on top for the majority of both tests but their batting calamity has masked issues with our batting.

My concern isn’t with Labuschagne, and I think he’s a genuine long term batsman.

We’ve just been found out without Warner and our usually “bankable” runs from Smith. No other batsman can be considered certainties moving forward apart from Lab.

Almost like for every run he’s scored he’s had luck...

not saying he’s the problem, just questioning whether he might be more like his first class record in reality

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Isa Guha is a Bounty.

 

[TheParraboy]

We need a hero!
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Wayne Bennett?

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Off topic, but Australian cricket related...the tour to South Africa now looks unlikely according to the Brisbane Times.

 

[hineyrulz]

These two have played the straightest of any of the batsmen so far this innings, WTF????


Is it a lost art or something???

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

Off topic, but Australian cricket related...the tour to South Africa now looks unlikely according to the Brisbane Times.

Oh man. CA will be absolutely f**king cheering

Time to schedule some more meaningless T20s, what an opportunity

 

[Bazal]

Yep - he is a positivity troll.

Stick to the Cave Gooner....posting about one sport you don't understand is more than enough

 

[Bazal]

Off topic, but Australian cricket related...the tour to South Africa now looks unlikely according to the Brisbane Times.

Shame.

Would have been another great trial for three day Test cricket

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Almost like for every run he’s scored he’s had luck...

not saying he’s the problem, just questioning whether he might be more like his first class record in reality

Usual thing I reckon. He came from the clouds and bowlers didn't know much about him. Now he's been analysed they've come up with plans to reduce his favourite scoring zones and so make him take more risks if he wants to score.

Is he good enough to change his game? Yes but I don't think he's anywhere near Smith (or your mate Williamson ) class

 

[mozza91]

Cricket Australia would prefer to watch AJ Tye bowl to a 14 year old talentless Victorian called Macalister or McKenzie 8 months out of the year than try and develop a good Test batsman.

 

[mave]

Has anyone else noticed that this Green fella is quite tall?

 

[hineyrulz]

Cricket Australia would prefer to watch AJ Tye bowl to a 14 year old talentless Victorian called Macalister or McKenzie 8 months out of the year than try and develop a good Test batsman.

That sounds totally high Octane!!!!