3rd Test: Sri Lanka v Australia at Colombo Sep 16-20, 2011

[aussies1st]

Marsh really has no idea on the spinners. Probably a good thing he wasn't batting at 6.

 

[Twizzle]

Hughes brings up his 50

 

[aussies1st]

Good stuff Hughes.

 

[Horrie Is God]

Congrats to Hughes..

He may not get a batting track like this for another 12 months,so a ton would be a par score for him today..

 

[BunniesMan]

The problem Hughes has had since his twin centuries until before today has been a) the middle ground between 1st and 5th gear, and b) relying on one avenue of scoring.

Too often he'd score quickly, then dig himself into a hole until he gets out. And he'd have nothing beyond the cut/cover drive. Today his shotmap is much more even, runs in every direction. And he's been able to keep the score ticking inbetween the boundaries.

Really hoping he goes on to get his 100 here.

 

[TheParraboy]

:-$ Don't jinx him! especially you PB

He wont get a ton mate, will find a way to get out well before then

Cheers

 

[Twizzle]

He wont get a ton mate, will find a way to get out well before then

Cheers

this is what we like to hear from your PB

he'll get a double ton now

 

[Mr Angry]

so after slogging it out with 26 overs many at the death. Watson.........asked to much of again.

 

[Mr Angry]

this is what we like to hear from your PB

he'll get a double ton now

triple....n.o....fo sho

 

[Matt23]

Marsh gone

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

It would make more sense to use Marsh as an opener, and send Watson down the order

Watson fails in some critical areas for opener notably playing straight, off stump awareness and running between wickets. He's a middle order bat

 

[Twizzle]

I think its unanimous, Watson to 6

I'll notify the selectors

 

[Red Bear]

I think he's better than 6.

Hughes
Khawaja
Marsh
Watson
Clarke
Hussey

would be the best option IMO

 

[Matt23]

I think he's better than 6.

Hughes
Khawaja
Marsh
Watson
Clarke
Hussey

would be the best option IMO

Swap Watson and Clarke around and your on the money

 

[beads6]

Can't believe Marsh didn't review that, was a metre away from the gloves ffs.

 

[hineyrulz]

Swap Watson and Clarke around and your on the money

x2.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

I think he's better than 6.

Hughes
Khawaja
Marsh
Watson
Clarke
Hussey

would be the best option IMO

Agreed. Watson is a 4 he doesn't have it in him to grind an innings at 6 he's a stroke player and belongs at 4

 

[TheParraboy]

Hughsey nervous 90s, he will get out any ball now

 

[hineyrulz]

97 now.

 

[beads6]

Carn Hughes, get the big one you can do it