2nd Test: India v Australia at Hyderabad (Deccan) Mar 2-6, 2013

[Tommy Smith]

I know it isn't happening, but how after all this is Steve O'Keefe not on a plane right now?

Oh right...

Exactly. Inverarity hasn't just made selection mistakes, he's brought his position and the game into disrepute IMO.

 

[hineyrulz]

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I have just set up a karma charity called 'wank for wickets'

www.w-4-w.com.au

Every time a 1,000,000 Australian cricket supporters give the middle stump a long, hard fiddle, Australia will take a wicket.

So come on Australia, come on. Polish those balls, raise your finger, go for a slog.

Every wank helps.

 

[undertaker]

I am sure Greg could handle India and the ashes better than these merkins

Well, Mo Matthews had a fantastic average 29.07 in his only tour of India in '86. Furthermore, he averaged nearly the same with the bat during his career as Mark Waugh, hence making him far more valuable to our line-up than Glenn "$1 million" Maxwell.

Also, this article before our 2008 tour of India shows that he still put up his hand for selection when we were in our quest for our next spinner in the post-Warne era (at the time, he was averaging 11.19 in Sydney grade cricket that season):

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...-the-baggy-green/story-e6frey50-1111117577310

MEMO Australian Test selectors: with our spin bowling stocks at an all-time low, one tried and tested performer is ready for the call-up.
Turning 49 this summer, the irrepressible Greg "Mo" Matthews yesterday, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, declared his availability for a Test recall.
As he prepared for his 31st summer in Sydney grade cricket, keen to help Sydney University's emerging stars, Matthews said the old fingers were twitching at the thought of being let loose on a spin-friendly Indian pitch.
"If somebody said to me, 'You're on a plane to India tomorrow', there's no way I'd embarrass myself," said Matthews, never short on confidence.
"I could run in and steel myself for five days and do the business. I was happy with my form last summer, and I'm sure my statistics could have been even better had a few catches not been dropped and lbw appeals not turned down."
Matthews could more than make a case for a spot in Ricky Ponting's team, in which untested Bryce McGain and Jason Krejza are set to lead Australia's spin bowling ranks in India.
Matthews topped the statistics last summer in the Sydney grade competition, picking up 36 wickets from 148.3 overs at an average of 11.19.
He will play fourth grade for Sydney Uni alongside 19-year-old son Nolan against Northern Districts at St Paul's College on Saturday. "But I'll be up for first grade when they need me," he said.
- See more at: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...y-e6frey50-1111117577310#sthash.22yZjdnX.dpuf

 

[Fufu Andronez]

When's Andrew Symonds coming on for a bowl?

 

[hineyrulz]

 

[El Diablo]

Jack: "Bryce McGain for the 3rd test anyone?"

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2013/engine/current/match/598813.html

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I heard the Ashes Urn needs refilling.

Maxwell, Inverarity...on a pyre.

You know it makes sense.

 

[butchmcdick]

I believe so. However, CA won't select him. They don't want a scenario like when John McEnroe defeated Mark Philippoussis in a singles match, even though he is nearly 20 yrs older than him. You really think CA want Matthews to make them look like an idiot when he shows up the likes of Doherty and Maxwell? That's the main reason why O'Keefe is being kept out of the side

I have just set up a karma charity called 'wank for wickets'

www.w-4-w.com.au

Every time a 1,000,000 Australian cricket supporters give the middle stump a long, hard fiddle, Australia will take a wicket.

So come on Australia, come on. Polish those balls, raise your finger, go for a slog.

Every wank helps.

You had me at wank

 

[Fufu Andronez]

If this test has taught us one thing it is that Sehwag is complete dog shit.

Yep looks like its time to focus on T20 for him. Gambhir will prob come in for him you'd think.

 

[Horrie Is God]

Classic..

I think that's my favourite so far..

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I just put $100 on the next Australian wicket to be a 'timed out'.

 

[BDR]

I really think there is a good chance at least one of these batsmen will best our team 1st innings total.

 

[inside_pass]

f#ck indian chicks are ugly!
Wish the camerman would stop panning the camera around,giving me goosebumps!

 

[butchmcdick]

Well, Mo Matthews had a fantastic average 29.07 in his only tour of India in '86. Furthermore, he averaged nearly the same with the bat during his career as Mark Waugh, hence making him far more valuable to our line-up than Glenn "$1 million" Maxwell.

Also, this article before our 2008 tour of India shows that he still put up his hand for selection when we were in our quest for our next spinner in the post-Warne era (at the time, he was averaging 11.19 in Sydney grade cricket that season):

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...-the-baggy-green/story-e6frey50-1111117577310

I'm dead serious here

Give mo a call. We can't do worse

 

[Xfactor1979]

the amount of hate and haterising for maxwell is incredible!

But its with good reasoning! Hes terrible!

You suck Glenn!

First plane back to some Melbournian Suburb!

 

[hineyrulz]

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Will be interesting to see what the Victorians say after today.

Now Sids and Patto being tonked.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

I'd have a puss filled haemorrhoid bowl before I'd ever give Maxwell another shot.

 

[Sphagnum]

Will be interesting to see what the Victorians say after today.

Now Sids and Patto being tonked.

They'll agree with Bunniesman. This pitch is a road