3rd Final: Australia v Sri Lanka at Adelaide Mar 8, 2012

[TheParraboy]

We have been woefull vs SL in this series. They seem to have an extra spring to their step, we seem to have lost a few coils

SL to clinch series here 2-1


Cheers

PS WI test series starts in just over 4 weeks

 

[IanG]

The Australian line up will probably resemble a spare parts side.

Also speaking of the Windies I've ben hearing that they fly over there on Friday.

 

[lockyno1]

Seeing that PB has tipped SL...Australia will win!

 

[Eelectrica]

Sri lanka has our number. We needed to finish them before the finals and face India.

 

[Hallatia]

Clarke has to my understanding been ruled out. I don't think any other Australians who played in the second final have been ruled out of the third yet.

 

[Hallatia]

Australia's performances against Sri Lanka this series are what led me to think that India perhaps should have been the preferred finals opponent from an Australian perspective.

 

[Big Pete]

Not really. Would rather play the best and lose than play the worst and win.

India suck, glad they're out of the competition.

 

[Twizzle]

yeh, looks like captain pup is out

 

[beads6]

Pup could be out of the Windies tour all together. Hopefully it is a minor strain. Need to do something with our bowlers IMO. Just can't take wickets. I'd get Starc back in we have no variety at all.

 

[aussies1st]

Just when he was really starting to show a new string on his bow.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Our bowlers struggle with variation when the pitch is giving nothing or there is no swing. Even though the ball hooped around for a very short time on Tuesday the line and length were atrocious.

Brett Lee is past it. Still capable of the good game here and there but he is not the menace with the white ball he used to be.

Grunter MacWhy: a good line and length bowler but not a wicket taker, not a death bowler and not an international class bowler full stop. The back of the hand slower ball? Child, please.

James Pattinson: No doubt has the goods but still pretty raw and leaks runs. If the other pace bowlers are economical that's ok but at the moment that's not happening.

Hilfyhouse: The trouble with Hilfy is the same as always, if it's not swinging then he's potential cannon fodder. He doesn't have the variation needed to be a ODI player.

'Brains' Sunshine. The best of our one day bowlers who has a slower ball and other variations and a death bowler in the making. On good pitches his pace might see him whacked around a bit but he's probably our best bowler.

X Doh. Very economical and keeps it tight in the middle overs but you sense he's not going to run through a team. He's been good this tri series but you sense one day a team is going to murder him in a crucial match.

Options: ?? I think Alistaire McDermott will get a run very soon. And Bitch f**king Johnson will be back :x

 

[beads6]

I hope Johnson does come back. Perfect number 8 and bowls well in the ODI format. Would make our team much better IMO. Bollinger is another guy we need back IMO.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Bollinger? The guy is all huff and puff. If you're lucky he'll give you a decent 5 over opening spell and then he's cannon fodder. Another guy with very little variation and subtlety to his game and nowhere near enough pace or bounce to trouble high class international batsmen.

 

[Twizzle]

140k plus wont work an a flat deck like last night, need some variation in pace and smart bowling

I think alot of that gets back to Billy teaching the likes of Patto, Cummins and Starc to get some variation in their game

that will take time

one type of slow ball is not enough, players like Brax had about 3 different slow balls, you cant telegraph the batsmen what you are bowling

 

[beads6]

Bollinger? The guy is all huff and puff. If you're lucky he'll give you a decent 5 over opening spell and then he's cannon fodder. Another guy with very little variation and subtlety to his game and nowhere near enough pace or bounce to trouble high class international batsmen.

You really are not bright. Bollinger was bowling very well for us in the ODI format before his injury. Also would add to our depth which means we can rest bowlers. :crazy:

 

[Hallatia]

I think the two new balls situation has frustrated the bowlers a fair bit.

I liked Sri Lanka's tactic of throwing it in at the pitch each return. I don't really understand why ODIs need the balls to be so new.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Australia were doing it as well and I'd dare say every team will do it.

The ball at each end does reduce the potential for reverse swing although you don't want it reversing too early. IMO, you should start with two balls and have both until the 40th over. Then the one in best condition is used for the last 10 overs giving a chance for it to reverse. If it gets discoloured or damaged during the last 10 overs you use the other ball.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

I think the two new balls situation has frustrated the bowlers a fair bit.

I liked Sri Lanka's tactic of throwing it in at the pitch each return. I don't really understand why ODIs need the balls to be so new.

Er because the white ball becomes harder to see :?

 

[Hallatia]

Er because the white ball becomes harder to see :?

and changing the colour of the ball wouldn't be a more effective solution?

 

[Hallatia]

I meant to post this earlier, but I got distracted and forgot

Clarke hamstring injury serious
Daniel Brettig
March 6, 2012

Michael Clarke's left hamstring injury is believed to be serious enough to rule him out of the entire limited--overs portion of Australia's looming West Indies tour. He is therefore set to miss Thursday's third final against Sri Lanka.

After leading his side to an eight-wicket defeat in the second triangular series final in Adelaide, Clarke said he was unsure of the extent of the strain that affected him during his century in the afternoon. He took the field in the evening as the Sri Lankans drew level.

Clarke is due to undergo scans on his hamstring today, however ESPNcricinfo understands the strain is likely to be serious enough to rule him out for up to four weeks, putting the captain in a fight to be fit for the Test matches in the Caribbean, and almost certain to miss the ODIs. The first Test will begin in Barbados on April 7.

This scenario would leave the vice-captain Shane Watson to lead Australia in the West Indies for the early part of the tour, with Clarke's arrival possibly delayed to allow him time to recuperate at home.

George Bailey and Nathan Lyon, both slated to travel to the Caribbean, have been called in as reinforcements for the third final against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Clarke's is not the only injury doubt for Australia, with the fast bowler James Pattinson also likely to miss the third final.

More to come...

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