The Oz bowlers were not doing much this morning.The MCC traditionally puts a lump of concrete in the middle of the ground but for some reason this year they've scattered small IEDs throughout it. It's almost dangerous. Lucky a Thompson or Lee aren't bowling, it'd be carnage.
At 4/152 I'm still backing Oz.The Oz bowlers were not doing much this morning.
Pakistan bowlers bowling a fuller length and reaping the rewards.
Mick
At 4/152 I'm still backing Oz.
Interesting thought. No one has mentioned him as an opener but I think he's worth a try.Maybe Green should replace Warner @SirRumpole ?
Interesting thought. No one has mentioned him as an opener but I think he's worth a try.
Just to reinforce the advantage that playing at home seems to give most teams, India have been humiliated by South Africa by an innings and 32 runs.
South Africa have not set the world on fire at least at test level, and India have been arguably the best test playing nation over the past few years.
Mick
Opening the batting is a specialist position, that requires a specific temperament.
Green has not opened at any level of first class, and from what I have read, not even at club level.
It would also most likely kill off his bowling.
Pretty hard to open and still bowl fast at second or third change.
We have plenty of specialist openers, and it most not be forgotten that Kawaja, at 37, is the same age as Warner, and is unlikely to have too many years left in him.
Wo we will have an entirely new opening pair sometime in the year or two.
Cannot afford to give Green the time to grow into the role"
Mick
Correct, and he is still not an opener.Smith started as a leg spinner...
Nor the fact that they gave away 52 and 16 in sundries in while Australia gave up 23 and 11.Pakistan blames "technology" and "poor umpiring" for Test loss.
Nothing to do with dropped catches or great bowling by Australia.
Pakistan blames 'inconsistent umpiring' for Boxing Day Test defeat
Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez says his side outplayed Australia at the MCG, claiming poor umpiring and the use of technology denied the tourists victory.www.abc.net.au
Pakistan blames "technology" and "poor umpiring" for Test loss.
Nothing to do with dropped catches or great bowling by Australia.
Pakistan blames 'inconsistent umpiring' for Boxing Day Test defeat
Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez says his side outplayed Australia at the MCG, claiming poor umpiring and the use of technology denied the tourists victory.www.abc.net.au
Matt Renshaw added to the team, so I would not be surprised to see Green back in for Warner as Steve SMith goes to opener.Steve Smith gets his wish to open for Australia.
Steve Smith to open, replacing Warner against West Indies
Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting can extend the former captain's Test career, confirming he will David Warner.www.thenewdaily.com.au
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