4th Ashes Test: Australia v England @ SCG Jan 5-9, 2022

[roofromoz]

As much as I love Uzi, what’s his record in Asia like? You’re better off persisting with Green at 6. Gives him young experience in Asia, plus his bowling will be needed, he fields like a gun and the runs will come.

Uzi for Harris on the other hand…

I recall Uzi almost single handedly contributing to a draw versus Pakistan in the UAE around 2018. Just one example, granted.

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[Meth]

As much as I love Uzi, what’s his record in Asia like?

Not great in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, England or South Africa- but as mentioned, good in the UAE. Small sample sizes all around

 

[Throwbacca]

Living

Looks like Malban weather in Sydney

Living in your head rent free.

 

[Meth]

I reckon they will pick Uzie at 6 for the Asian tours and leave Green out.

Bowling will be 3 quicks and Lyon with Labs, Smith and Head to roll the arm over if required in spin friendly environments.

I'm well unfamiliar with how you'd go about composing a team in Asia, but I guess my immediate thought is that you need 5 bowlers (3 quick, 2 spin) + a few extras just to deal with the conditions?

 

[mozza91]

Sorry to channel Shane Warne but Sydney is the pits. Full of shit drivers and shit weather. I have no choice but to get absolutely paro now.

 

[Meth]

The Sydney rain is saving England from 0-5

 

[Meth]

In any event, in this climate, you are probably not going to get to play the XI that you want to play very often

 

[hineyrulz]

I'd be dropping Green for a while. He'll make it back but his batting hasn't been good enough.

The turnip opener should be going before Green.

 

[hineyrulz]

Living

Living in your head rent free.

Says the Fumbleball troll on a RL forum.

 

[Smug Panther]

The turnip opener should be going before Green.

I agree but I'm trying to be realistic

 

[Meth]

The turnip opener should be going before Green.

Probably. but aren't we working on the assumption that Pucovski comes straight back in?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Living

Living in your head rent free.

Yet you felt the need to reply.

 

[Meth]

What about Warner? 35 and averages 24 in India. 27 in Sri Lanka. Does he skip Pakistan?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

So a guy who played half a test is an automatic in yet a guy who has proven himself over a long period, albeit much better at home than away, is at risk of losing his spot.

Sounds reasonable.

 

[Hutty1986]

 

[TheParraboy]

For the fifth test

 

[Smug Panther]

What about Warner? 35 and averages 24 in India. 27 in Sri Lanka. Does he skip Pakistan?

No chance

 

[Meth]

yet a guy who has proven himself over a long period, albeit much better at home than away, is at risk of losing his spot.

Are you referring to Warner here?

FTR I'm only suggesting this on player welfare grounds- not form. It seems like most players are looking to be selective if they can be due to bubble fatigue

 

[TheParraboy]

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[AlwaysGreen]

My team for the 5th test
Pucovski
Darcy Short
Kevin Pieterson
Mark Howard
Glenn Maxwell
Mitchell Marsh
Darren Berry
Riley Meredith
Mitchell Swepson
Michael Beer
Scott Boland