5TH ASHES TEST: @ The Oval London July 26-30, 2023

[undertaker]

Another wicket to Murphy!

 

[Fangs]

Starc/Murphy the best combo at this tail. For once some proper decisions from el capitain

 

[Fangs]

One more to go

 

[Mr. Shaman]

We stink.

270+ when it should’ve been below 200.

 

[Fangs]

Anderson will pull a hammy pushing these singles.

 

[Fangs]

283 ain't bad.

Let's see what the top 4 have got. All eyes on Davey...his test and international career is on the line. Potentially misses the WC and a home Summer if he fails here.

 

[undertaker]

283 all out.

Could've been much better for Australia, but they'll still be happy to keep England to less than 300.

Australia's chances of a win or a draw hinge heavily on their first innings performance.

 

[undertaker]

283 ain't bad.

Let's see what the top 4 have got. All eyes on Davey...his test and international career is on the line. Potentially misses the WC and a home Summer if he fails here.

Warner will definitely be picked for the ODI WC, given his good form in that format over the past summer.

However, the test series vs Pakistan is another matter altogether. Warner's selection in this will heavily depend on how the opening state batsmen go in the first 6 rounds of Sheffield Shield (which overlaps with the ODI World Cup and T20 series vs India) before the first test starts on December 14. One of those Shield batsmen needs to have an absolute blinder to put the heat on Warner.

Just as a point of reference, here were the stats from the last Shield season:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/sheffield-shield-2022-23-14809

 

[Fangs]

Warner will definitely be picked for the ODI WC, given his good form in that format over the past summer.

However, the test series vs Pakistan is another matter altogether. Warner's selection in this will heavily depend on how the opening state batsmen go in the first 6 rounds of Sheffield Shield (which overlaps with the ODI World Cup and T20 series vs India) before the first test starts on December 14. One of those Shield batsmen needs to have an absolute blinder to put the heat on Warner's position in the side.

5 ODIs in SA though.

What if he fails? That's meant to be how we judge one day form. It's not the same as the old days. Far less one day cricket. Need some faith in form in other formats.

Keep in mind the India ODI series. Warner played one game and it was at 4 while Head and Marsh opened. They are planning for the WC and I think the top order is undecided regarding Davey.

 

[undertaker]

5 ODIs in SA though.

What if he fails? That's meant to be how we judge one day form. It's not the same as the old days. Far less one day cricket. Need some faith in form in other formats.

Keep in mind the India ODI series. Warner played one game and it was at 4 while Head and Marsh opened. They are planning for the WC and I think the top order is undecided regarding Davey.

Forgot about that South African tour before the World Cup.

However, he will still be picked in the squad (barring injury), as the deadline for submitting the World Cup squad is August 29, and the 5 match ODI series in South Africa begins the following week on September 7. Obviously, that doesn't mean though he is a certainty for the starting XI in the World Cup.

 

[undertaker]

Good start from the Aussies so far.

Gotta survive out the remaining 90 minutes of this tricky passage of play (re: weather conditions). Don't want to lose a cluster of wickets before stumps.

 

[undertaker]

5 ODIs in SA though.

What if he fails? That's meant to be how we judge one day form. It's not the same as the old days. Far less one day cricket. Need some faith in form in other formats.

Keep in mind the India ODI series. Warner played one game and it was at 4 while Head and Marsh opened. They are planning for the WC and I think the top order is undecided regarding Davey.

And yes, regarding the ODI series in India back in March, the Head/Marsh opening combination worked wonders, especially that 2nd ODI where they blitzed the Indians before the lights took effect.

I'd have no issue if the selectors went with that combination in the World Cup. The selectors will use the 3 match ODI series in India just before the World Cup (September 22-27) to put the finishing touch on who the starting XI will be in Australia's first World Cup match on October 8.

 

[Fangs]

Forgot about that South African tour before the World Cup.

However, he will still be picked in the squad (barring injury), as the deadline for submitting the World Cup squad is August 29, and the 5 match ODI series in South Africa begins the following week on September 7. Obviously, that doesn't mean though he is a certainty for the starting XI in the World Cup.

Very well. Then as you say he makes the WC squad. Those deadlines are too narrow. I thought those ODIs were sooner.

Still a bit riding on his form here and into the cup. A fail here and a few more in SA and knives will be out.

 

[Fangs]

My westy/blues fervor is coming out. I want Warner to ton up here.

This is his last test overseas. Make it a good one Dave.

 

[undertaker]

My westy/blues fervor is coming out. I want Warner to ton up here.

This is his last test overseas. Make it a good one Dave.

Maybe other Aussies as well, such as Khawaja.

Australia's next overseas test tour is in New Zealand next February/March.

 

[undertaker]

Seriously, Ian Ward's voice sounds like a priest preparing to officiate a funeral within the next few minutes!

 

[Fangs]

Good start.

Not much shine left on this dukes.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Warner is just getting himself out to woakes so he won't get the record with broad of most dismissals.

Most useless batsman to get 4 series in England and do SFA.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Stinkers

 

[King-Gutho94]

If we're still batting on Day 3 after a full day's play the ashes should be ours.

One full day of batting get over 400-450 and these blokes will be done