2nd Test: Australia v India at Perth Dec 14-18 2018 - AUSTRALIA WON BY 146 RUNS

[Twizzle]

They are claiming that with the short turn around and heat wave conditions expected that the bowlers will need some one to help them out hence the inclusion of an all rounder, no doubt MMarch.

We seem to be the only country that make these decisions based on looking after our bowlers yet they are our strength.

 

[no name]

They are claiming that with the short turn around and heat wave conditions expected that the bowlers will need some one to help them out hence the inclusion of an all rounder, no doubt MMarch.

We seem to be the only country that make these decisions based on looking after our bowlers yet they are our strength.

How about picking some batters that will keep them off the field for a longer period of time?

 

[Twizzle]

How about picking some batters that will keep them off the field for a longer period of time?

that makes too much sense, we dont think like that

 

[hineyrulz]

Finch reminds me of Mark Greatbatch, but less talented.

maybe Finch should try batting lefthanded as well.

 

[JJ]

Finch reminds me of Mark Greatbatch, but less talented.

Greatbatch batted for about three days at the WACA to save a test match, great test match innings

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...ly-test-new-zealand-tour-of-australia-1989-90

At the moment it's a surprise if Finch lasts 3 overs

 

[Twizzle]

never forget Greatbatch's innings, great display of concentration

 

[TheParraboy]

They are claiming that with the short turn around and heat wave conditions expected that the bowlers will need some one to help them out hence the inclusion of an all rounder, no doubt MMarch.

We seem to be the only country that make these decisions based on looking after our bowlers yet they are our strength.

Friday forecast says tops 35, Saturday 31

then it doesn't get higher than 27

We are so screwed we lose the toss

 

[jargan83]

Friday forecast says tops 35, Saturday 31

then it doesn't get higher than 27

We are so screwed we lose the toss

Tim Paine is 0-5

Maybe we can just flip a bat instead?

 

[TheParraboy]

Tim Paine is 0-5

Maybe we can just flip a bat instead?

lol

I can just see it now

Paine calls bat flip correctly and decides to bat

In the meantime, India are preparing to boycott the tour, effective if they cant bowl Australia out before tea lol

 

[Eelectrica]

lol

I can just see it now

Paine calls bat flip correctly and decides to bat

In the meantime, India are preparing to boycott the tour, effective if they cant bowl Australia out before tea lol

On the bright side, we keep our unbeaten record against India intact.

 

[JJ]

never forget Greatbatch's innings, great display of concentration

Yeah, it was terrific - Chris Cairns' debut test - I also remember Rackemann pounding away, 30 overs 1 for 20 odd - he was a good bowler... and think (I could be wrong) that's the test Danny Morrison played a nice conventional front foot defence shot to a ball that hit the badge of his helmet - perhaps off Rackemann

Anyway, if this wicket is bouncy you're a shot - but as Greatbatch showed tourists can bat under those conditions, and Kohli, Rahane, Pujara are fair players... and their quicks are much improved

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Considering this isn't being played at the WACA in the 1990s I'm not sure why it would be bouncy as f**k.

From the 2 ODIs that have been played there I'd say it will be a bit of a spicy meatball though

 

[JJ]

Considering this isn't being played at the WACA in the 1990s I'm not sure why it would be bouncy as f**k.

From the 2 ODIs that have been played there I'd say it will be a bit of a spicy meatball though

I've heard pace and bounce mentioned, is that just people thinking Perth --> pace and bounce...

Spicy? The Indians like that in a meal, but not so much a cricket pitch... not sure your bats would be keen either!

 

[Meth]

Greatbatch batted for about three days at the WACA to save a test match, great test match innings

http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...ly-test-new-zealand-tour-of-australia-1989-90

At the moment it's a surprise if Finch lasts 3 overs

How about that innings from Martin Snedden?

 

[Bazal]

I've heard pace and bounce mentioned, is that just people thinking Perth --> pace and bounce...

Spicy? The Indians like that in a meal, but not so much a cricket pitch... not sure your bats would be keen either!

The ODIs there have been spicy, for sure. The most recent one especially I thought was a cracking pitch, really racing through.

Of course whether that translates into any kind of similarities for a test match wicket remains to be seen.

 

[JJ]

How about that innings from Martin Snedden?

It was gripping stuff - probably the highlight of both Greatbatch and Snedden's careers

 

[AlwaysGreen]

JJ is loving life atm.

Australia are going shit.

Davey Warner is in purgatory.

All he needs now is Arantxa Sanchez- Vicario to come out of retirement and his life would be complete

 

[Timbo]

I just got an alert on my phone - ‘Big changes for Perth test’.

The ‘big’ changes are - Finch is batting 5, Handscomb up to 4, Darsh to 3 and Uzi to open.

Talk about f**king deckchairs on the Titanic.

 

[JJ]

I just got an alert on my phone - ‘Big changes for Perth test’.

The ‘big’ changes are - Finch is batting 5, Handscomb up to 4, Darsh to 3 and Uzi to open.

Talk about f**king deckchairs on the Titanic.

That's the worst 3-4-5 combination I can recall Australia ever having...

 

[TheParraboy]

That's the worst 3-4-5 combination I can recall Australia ever having...

There is fair argument worst 2-6 combination (Harris is 35.33 FC average, Head 36.91)