3rd Test: Australia v South Africa @ SCG Jan 4-8, 2023

[TheParraboy]

This is what the selectors will do , Renshaw the reserve batsman
I reckon Davey may still be cramping come Jan 4th and be ruled out


Harris (id have Renshaw)
Khawaja
Marnus
Smith
Head
Carey
Agar
Cummins
Lyon
Hazlewood
Boland
12th Renshaw

 

[mozza91]

If Harris ever gets picked again the redheaded Victorian should be immediately sacked.

 

[simmo1]

With an eye to the India and England tours this year, I'd play Renshaw. Give him a chance to gets some runs under his belt for when someone in the top 6 inevitably loses form on the overseas tours.

Agar will play in India, but I don't think it's as necessary to give him some game time as you already know what you're going to get with him (ie. not much).

Definitely play Hazlewood. May as well give the feather ruffler a go too and see what the hype is about.

 

[Eelectrica]

I'd also have Renshaw in the team in Cam Green's spot. Harris can keep running drinks or tell jokes or whatever he does.
Haze in for Starc should go without saying, but with our selectors, who knows.

 

[TheParraboy]

Chappelli has spoken



“South Africa's bowling could fetch better results with more inspired captaincy” - Ian Chappell

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/...-results-with-more-inspired-captaincy-1351710

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Helluva captain was Chaps. Just ask him.

 

[mozza91]

Damn good insight from Chappelli.

It must be difficult for the poor bloke knowing absolutely everything.

 

[Twizzle]

He doesn't really define or expand on exactly what "inspired captaincy" is.

Bit of a nothing article.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Inspired captaincy is the ability to call people merkins, down 6 long necks after play and hate Bradman.

 

[hineyrulz]

Elgar needs to wear a Horse Blanket to inspire his troops.

 

[hineyrulz]

Inspired captaincy is the ability to call people merkins, down 6 long necks after play and hate Bradman.

Did you hear the story how Chaps Learned to play the late cut in Alan Kippax’s kitchen with a straw broom???? A horse Blanket may or not have been involved.

 

[TheParraboy]

Im suprised we are still able to use the term 'whitewash'...

Australia look to lock in World Test Championship final with series whitewash

AUS v SA 2022/23 Australia vs South Africa Match Preview: Elgar's captaincy in spotlight for South Africa while hosts look to balance their side with Starc and Green out

www.espncricinfo.com

Pat Cummins will often confirm an XI the day out from a game but was keeping his cards close to his chest this time. Ashton Agar would appear a strong chance of a first Test since 2017 but Lance Morris may have to wait for his debut. There is also a debate around four bowlers or five, but just two frontline quicks would appear a risk.


Australia (possible) 1 David Warner, 2 Usman Khawaja, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Travis Head, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Ashton Agar, 8 Pat Cummins, 9 Nathan Lyon, 10 Scott Boland, 11 Josh Hazlewood.

South Africa will have to make at least one change with Theunis de Bruyn having returned home. Rassie van der Dussen, who was dropped after the first Test, and Heinrich Klassen are the only batting options remaining. Elgar said he remained in favour of a five-bowler attack. Offspinner Simon Harmer will come into consideration.


South Africa (possible) 1 Dean Elgar (capt) 2 Sarel Erwee, 3 Rassie van der Dussen/Heinrich Klaasen, 4 Temba Bavuma, 5 Khaya Zondo, 6 Kyle Verreynne, 7 Marco Jansen, 8 Keshav Maharaj, 9 Kagiso Rabada, 10 Anrich Nortje, 11 Lungi Ngidi/Simon Harmer

 

[Smug Panther]

Smith,Head and Labs are better spinners than Agar. His selection is nonsensical.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Jitters time. 1st test of the new year.
Feathers to be ruffled.

 

[Eelectrica]

Hope we're bowling first again. I want to see feathers ruffled early.
Actually scratch that, I want to see feathers fly.

 

[Bazal]

f**k that's a long predicted tail. Four genuine number elevens given the way Patty's batted in recent times

 

[gUt]

Gut says they will rest Boland, I don’t agree with it but they probably will.

I said no such thing

 

[Bazal]

Captain Pat with the right call at the toss,.

Not sure about dropping Boland for Agar. Deadset Haze does his side again and we're f**ked. Should have been three quicks, Renshaw in and use the 3 decent part time spinners we have

 

[Eelectrica]

Don't even have chief feather ruffler John Morris

 

[yobbo84]

Captain Pat with the right call at the toss,.

Not sure about dropping Boland for Agar. Deadset Haze does his side again and we're f**ked. Should have been three quicks, Renshaw in and use the 3 decent part time spinners we have

Agreed. Head, Labs and Smith are all decent enough spinners.

As you said, if Hazelwood does his side again, we'll be opening the bowling with Cummins and Labuschagne bowling medium pacers.

I would've picked Morris over Agar.