3rd Test: Australia v India at Perth Jan 13-17, 2012

[beads6]

Can't wait to here his press conference.

 

[umina panther]

Was great hearing him not talk bullshit like everyone else

 

[Horrie Is God]

Just watched it, how refreshing is it to see someone without the cliches???? f**k he hit them harder in the press conference :lol:

He virtually said "stick a fork in 'em"..:lol:

 

[beads6]

Gee some of it is almost too honest from Warner. All good though. Don't really think he should be commenting too much on the future of Indian cricket though.

 

[roofromoz]

That was some crazy sh*t from Warner - loved it!

Eleven men impersonated the Indian cricket team today. To have a day like this, particularly with a 6/30 collapse and then someone tonking a century off 70 odd balls in a session says a lot about the application of a cricket team.

 

[Horrie Is God]

Slugger David Warner shapes as bolter to captain Australia in upcoming Twenty20 matches next month..

By Christian Nicolussi

News Limited newspapers

January 13, 2012 11:05AM

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/slugger-david-warner-shapes-as-bolter-to-captain-australia-in-upcoming-twenty20-matches-next-month/story-fn2mcu3x-1226243363049

Skipper in waiting ... Warner could lead Australia in next month's T20. Source: George Salpigtidis / News Limited..


David Warner will be the first player picked for Australia's two Twenty20 matches next month - but now he has emerged as a bolter to take over the captaincy.

As Warner prepares for the third Test against India, the little left-hander could very well find himself taking the reins for the opening T20 at ANZ Stadium on February 1.

Incumbent T20 captain Cameron White has had a shocking KFC T20 Big Bash League campaign and scored a forgettable 13 runs in six matches for Melbourne Stars.

White's T20 deputy Shane Watson would loom as the automatic replacement, but he is returning from a calf injury and already been told by Cricket Australia to carefully manage his workload.

Warner, meanwhile, has impressed CA with his leadership qualities this summer, first as vice-captain for Australia A against New Zealand in November, then captain of the Chairman's XI in a three-day game against India before Christmas.

The 25-year-old also skippered Sydney Thunder to victory in his only BBL appearance, and starred with an unbeaten century.



Should Warner miss out on the leadership gig the next two T20s, White and Watson will be under pressure - for different reasons - to prove why they should be retained for the Twenty20 World Cup campaign later this year.

Australia coach Mickey Arthur has no doubts Warner is a future leader, but it remains to be seen if his time comes sooner rather than later.

"If the time is right for him now, time will tell, but he definitely has the potential to develop into a good leader at some stage," Arthur said.

"I thought in the one game with the Sydney Thunder he did it really well. He's got a good cricket brain, he's instinctive, tends to lead by example and has all the ingredients."

Greg Chappell was a selector and toured Zimbabwe with Warner last August when the nuggetty New South Welshman cracked a double-century.

"He reads the game well and understands it," Chappell said.

"He's passionate and given he continues to develop, there's no reason that (captaincy) can't be a part of his future."

And the rise of Davie Warner continues..

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

That was some crazy sh*t from Warner - loved it!

Eleven men impersonated the Indian cricket team today. To have a day like this, particularly with a 6/30 collapse and then someone tonking a century off 70 odd balls in a session says a lot about the application of a cricket team.

The Indians have always been mental midgets when things don't go their way. Individually brilliant, but individuals win you T20 and ODI games, they rarely win you tests.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Where can I watch the press conference?

Thanks for that He just never looks comfortable and there are better options than him.

:? I thought he looked very solid and comfortable.

He defend very well and put shit balls away very nicely and also looked to give Warner the strike as much as possible.

I was particularly impressed with the roll of the wrists which turned a forward defensive shot in to a boundary through square leg.

Usman Khawaja a better option, maybe. Who else? Marsh? Hughes? Nope.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

next stop: Astle

That would be interesting. Astle's was off 153 balls.

That leaves Warner needing 96 off 72. A lot will depend on whether he picks up where he left off or starts the day a bit cautiously.

 

[nko11]

Where can I watch the press conference?

Linky Linky

I'm guessing this is what they were talking about.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Just looked at the updated stats.
WoW!

Hilfenhaus 19
Siddle 14
Pattinson 11

McDermott needs to get Australian of the Year with what he has done with this bowling attack. Hilfenhaus was horrible in the Ashes. Siddle was inconsistent (picking up a couple of 6fers but also getting something like 1/240 at the WACA and Adelaide Oval)

They're both doing better because the other nuffy (Shitchell) isn't there to take all the pressure off the batsmen with his pies.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

lol we're effectively 1/770 for the last 2 1/2 days of test cricket we have batted :lol:

Linky Linky

I'm guessing this is what they were talking about.

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

 

[skeepe]

The average Indian appears to be taking it well...

I am pretty sure there was a conspiracy behind Team India's performance today. Last night, the pitch prepeartor and his team spend hours on the pitch in dark. They were doing something very suspicious.Since Team India defeated Ausies last time they played here, they have done something to the pitch. But when Team India got out, they have reversed what ever they have done last night and Ausies played on a perfect pitch. We have to report this to ICC and ban the results of this match.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...0-at-stumps-on-Day-1/articleshow/11470612.cms - Comments section

 

[Patorick]

The average Indian appears to be taking it well...

No crazier than some of your efforts in Canberra gameday threads.

 

[nöyd]

David Warner's Blistering Century

lol at the 1 minute 31 second mark

 

[skeepe]

Interesting stat... since Ricky Ponting's wicket fell in Sydney, we've scored 0/483. India have bowled 104 overs for no wickets.

 

[Chip Bayless]

Linky Linky

I'm guessing this is what they were talking about.

Thank you for the link.

 

[aussies1st]

Haha Virat.

 

[beads6]

I actually think Virat will be a decent test player. He has a pretty good technique and doesn't seemed fazed by the short ball. Just needs time.

 

[Twizzle]

morning Eddie

hello !!

you there ??