5th Test Australia vs England @ Hobart 14-18 Jan 2022

[AdelaideSharky]

Blundstone Arena in Hobart has been confirmed as the new venue for the fifth Test between Australia and England - the first men's Ashes encounter at the venue

Hobart to host historic day-night Ashes finale | cricket.com.au

Blundstone Arena in Hobart has been confirmed as the new venue for the fifth Test between Australia…

www.cricket.com.au

 

[AdelaideSharky]

History will be made in Hobart early next year when Tasmania hosts its first ever Ashes cricket Test.

Hobart to host fifth Ashes Test — making cricket history for Tasmania

Hobart will host its first ever Ashes cricket Test next month after fighting off mainland rivals to be awarded the venue rights to the fifth and final match of the series.

www.abc.net.au

 

[AdelaideSharky]

Shane Warne slams reports Hobart won the fifth Ashes Test: ‘No one turned up’​

Shane Warne slams reports Hobart won the fifth Ashes Test: ‘No one turned up’

‘Wouldn’t have done it’: Warne slams ‘strange’ Hobart Test call

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Twizzle]

I'm happy this is in Hobart just to piss plastic face off

 

[AdelaideSharky]

I'm happy this is in Hobart just to piss plastic face off

Yep and that merkin @Perth Red.

Hopefully the other sports grow a brain and start pulling their leagues out of WA.

 

[Twizzle]

WACA or what ever its called now is a great cricket venue though, shame

 

[hineyrulz]

Warne.

 

[AdelaideSharky]

WACA or what ever its called now is a great cricket venue though, shame

We'll never see a Test played at the WACA again sadly.

They're doing a redevelopment at that ground which will reduce the capacity to 10K.

 

[marshall stalin]

We'll never see a Test played at the WACA again sadly.

They're doing a redevelopment at that ground which will reduce the capacity to 10K.

That's a strange redevelopment going from a ground with a capacity of almost 25k to a "boutique" ground with a capacity of 10k

The WACA Ground will be transformed into a 10,000-capacity boutique stadium, with final designs revealed for the $64 million redevelopment.

The project will transform the iconic East Perth venue into a community, sporting and tourist hub, while football will make its return to the ground.

A revitalisation of the traditional home of cricket in Western Australia has been on the cards since all international cricket and BBL moved to the new 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium in 2018. Since then, the venue has been restricted to hosting occasional state games.

As part of the facelift, the WACA’s 20,000 capacity will be halved, while the oval will be lengthened to once again allow Australian football to be played at the ground, with WAFL games set to make their return.

Final designs revealed for $64m WACA upgrade

The WACA Ground will be transformed into a 10,000-capacity boutique stadium, with final designs revealed for the $64 million redevelopment.

www.austadiums.com

 

[Twizzle]

how is a reduction in capacity to 10,000 seats an upgrade, I guess that's all they need to watch fumbleball

 

[AdelaideSharky]

That's a strange redevelopment going from a ground with a capacity of almost 25k to a "boutique" ground with a capacity of 10k

The WACA Ground will be transformed into a 10,000-capacity boutique stadium, with final designs revealed for the $64 million redevelopment.

The project will transform the iconic East Perth venue into a community, sporting and tourist hub, while football will make its return to the ground.

A revitalisation of the traditional home of cricket in Western Australia has been on the cards since all international cricket and BBL moved to the new 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium in 2018. Since then, the venue has been restricted to hosting occasional state games.

As part of the facelift, the WACA’s 20,000 capacity will be halved, while the oval will be lengthened to once again allow Australian football to be played at the ground, with WAFL games set to make their return.

Final designs revealed for $64m WACA upgrade

The WACA Ground will be transformed into a 10,000-capacity boutique stadium, with final designs revealed for the $64 million redevelopment.

www.austadiums.com

Probably because CA wants all of Perth's future Tests, ODI's and T20's to be played at Optus Stadium.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I'd spell Starc. Bring Neser or Richardson in.

Harris out Khawaja in.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Buttler out, Billings likely for the poms.

Jos Buttler to return home with broken finger

Jos Buttler to return home with broken finger

England also have to deal with injuries to Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow ahead of the fifth Ashes Test

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[mozza91]

Looking forward to Warne whinging about every aspect of this Test.

 

[Bazal]

I'd have spelled Starc for Sydney. Probs not for a pink ball test. Then again it's a dead rubber

 

[Twizzle]

Starc has been good this series but crap yesterday. He will bowl well with the pink ball but may be due for a spell as there is lots of cricket coming up. Richardson has earned another test.

Spell the goat, preferably permanently, love to see Swepson get a run.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

‘Looks cooked’: Mitchell Starc showing signs of wear and tear

For the third time in 12 months, Australia’s bowlers couldn’t get the job done on day five of a Test match.

www.news.com.au

 

[TheParraboy]

Starc needs a rest. Save him for the prestigious Chappell/Hadlee trophy soon after Hobart test

Who cares if its a pink ball test. Cummins, Boland Green are there. Plus either Nesser or Richardson are no mugs

Swepson to get a run please !!! Missed a trick playing him at the SCG

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I can't see them dropping Lyon, however he should be 'rested' if that's a policy.

 

[mozza91]

Don’t think Lyon was that bad yesterday. Should’ve got more overs. Might as well give Swepson a go in Hobart though, see how he goes ahead of the overseas cricket we’ve got coming up.

Starc is definitely cooked should be rested for Richardson.