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Very disappointing finish, a few comments.
Firstly I found it odd that none of the pitches deteriorated and we hardly saw any swing bowling, except a little bit from India.
As the pitches didn't deteriorate, the ball didn't scuff so there was no reverse swing either. I dont think I've ever seen that prior. It affected Starc in a big way.
The Aussie Team
Red hot favorites given India's injuries but they showed guts and determination.
As Warner is 34 he batted like he had feet of clay which is a sure sign of old age, I'd look for a replacement prior to the Ashes. I don't like Harris much. Burns is done.
Puc keeps his spot, as does Smudge and Manus. Green is a keeper and I believe he will be a decent bowler as he has pace bounce and movement. He's only 21 and we really need to persevere as we will reap the benefits, no doubt he can bat.
Wade is not a test player. Whether Puc bats at 5 and we bring in a new opener or we appoint a new no 5 I dont think it matters, but we need to look for a newbie.
Paine as skipper was not a pass mark, same with his keeping, cost us the 4rd test. At 36 he should retire, plenty of replacements in Carey and Phillipe.
Paddy and Josh, big pass marks.
Lyon, never been a fan from day 1 (no big secret). He has had tons of opportunities o win test matches on day 5 and failed. He believes in concentrating on his stock ball (his words) but doesn't know the meaning of variation. Replace him with Swepson for mine, and now.
Starc is an enigma, can be a match winner but needs the ball to swing, either conventional or reverse and there was no swing all summer so he had a shocker. We need to work out why we had no swing which is down to our coaching staff. I like Patto but then we have 3 right arm quicks, need some variation. If we want to win the Ashes we need Starc to find his mojo as I dont think 3 right arm quicks is the way to go.
Firstly I found it odd that none of the pitches deteriorated and we hardly saw any swing bowling, except a little bit from India.
As the pitches didn't deteriorate, the ball didn't scuff so there was no reverse swing either. I dont think I've ever seen that prior. It affected Starc in a big way.
The Aussie Team
Red hot favorites given India's injuries but they showed guts and determination.
As Warner is 34 he batted like he had feet of clay which is a sure sign of old age, I'd look for a replacement prior to the Ashes. I don't like Harris much. Burns is done.
Puc keeps his spot, as does Smudge and Manus. Green is a keeper and I believe he will be a decent bowler as he has pace bounce and movement. He's only 21 and we really need to persevere as we will reap the benefits, no doubt he can bat.
Wade is not a test player. Whether Puc bats at 5 and we bring in a new opener or we appoint a new no 5 I dont think it matters, but we need to look for a newbie.
Paine as skipper was not a pass mark, same with his keeping, cost us the 4rd test. At 36 he should retire, plenty of replacements in Carey and Phillipe.
Paddy and Josh, big pass marks.
Lyon, never been a fan from day 1 (no big secret). He has had tons of opportunities o win test matches on day 5 and failed. He believes in concentrating on his stock ball (his words) but doesn't know the meaning of variation. Replace him with Swepson for mine, and now.
Starc is an enigma, can be a match winner but needs the ball to swing, either conventional or reverse and there was no swing all summer so he had a shocker. We need to work out why we had no swing which is down to our coaching staff. I like Patto but then we have 3 right arm quicks, need some variation. If we want to win the Ashes we need Starc to find his mojo as I dont think 3 right arm quicks is the way to go.