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[pacman75cricket]

In regards to snicko, I still don't understand why they don't use that as part of the DRS.

Takes too long apparently

[Joe]

"It takes up to nine minutes for snicko to be ready for use, that length of time is not suitable for the temperament of a test match"


From Haroon Lorgat, head of the ICC

[langer17]

"It takes up to nine minutes for snicko to be ready for use, that length of time is not suitable for the temperament of a test match"


From Haroon Lorgat, head of the ICC

Ahh, okay.

I always though replay's show it pretty quickly, but evidently not

[langer17]

On to the T-20's now - Brad Hogg was named in the Australian squad to play against India after a solid Big Bash league. Not a bad effort if you ask me. Him being recalled has meant that Steve Smith is not in the team, and has pretty much been paid an astronomical amount to not play any cricket for Australia over the last year. What a joke.

What I don't agree with is George Bailey being named captain, after he only scored 114 runs at 19 during the whole tournament. The captain should have either been Warner or Hussey, but oh well.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2011/content/story/550527.html

[FvanN]

Its such a pity the series was not a closer fought contest. Would like to have seen the 100th ton scored.

But thanks go to the boys down under as SA are now number 2 and this summer in england is looking like it will be a cracker.

[awp]

On to the T-20's now - Brad Hogg was named in the Australian squad to play against India after a solid Big Bash league. Not a bad effort if you ask me. Him being recalled has meant that Steve Smith is not in the team, and has pretty much been paid an astronomical amount to not play any cricket for Australia over the last year. What a joke.

What I don't agree with is George Bailey being named captain, after he only scored 114 runs at 19 during the whole tournament. The captain should have either been Warner or Hussey, but oh well.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2011/content/story/550527.html

you're right Langer, it is a complete joke, let me guess he's a blue bagger right? (I know he plays for tassie)

the theory from Invers sounds reasonable - but picking a captain for his captaincy and otherwise he wouldnt earn his place in the side is stupid.

however in 2020, mostly only your top 5-6 batters get a hit so he may not be required beyond his supposed tactical genious.

he better get that right is all I say!

[awp]

on the test front, much improved

The bounty of fast bowlers is excellent, theyll be the best pace attack in the world shortly if they're not already.

i'm not sold on Lyon, though he did dismiss the big players in Adelaide, not much variety in his method though.

top order needs sorting - Warner is a game breaker, but he's a bit all or nothing at the moment, I think he's good enough to improve, though he has work to do playing spinners, opposition will end his career if he doesnt get better at that.

cowan is ok, pretty solid and occupioes the crease, a bit of a poor mans Katich.  I like that he sets himself to occupy the crease, but at this stage he's not quite the class player that we need.

Marsh - obviously disappointing, we know he has the tallent and good judges believe he has the best technique of all out batsmen.  I'm a believer and a fan, bit I think he needs to harden up.....quickly

middle order was brilliant, Clarke is the best in the world currently.

where does Watson come in?
at 3 to replace Marsh?
to open and replace Cowan?
should Clarke bat at 3 and Marsh at 5?

who do we have up our sleeve for when Ponting and Hussey retire (not that there's a huge rush on that)

I do like Ferguson but he's underperformed this year, I hope he gets back on track.  What about a power hitter like Mitch Marsh.....he'll play before too long, maybe his growth should be expedited when there's a spot?

[langer17]

I don't see India getting any better, well anytime soon, as the players are in mega denial. They say they were simply dissapointed in the series, not humiliated. I mean c'mon, losing 8 straight tests is a humiliating result in itself, but when they have been outplayed on every single day in those 8 tests, you should feel truely and utterly humiliated.

They keep bringing up their record in India. Gambhir even said that you aren't considered a good player/team unless you perform in India, which is bloody ridiculous, and would be the same as England/Australia/SA saying that teams are only good if they perform in each of the respective countries. Judging by that logic, then the Indian players have been completely useless over their last 8 away tests.

Time for the Indian players to wake up to themselves, accepting their flaws is the first step in moving forward.

[Alvaro]

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?batting_positionmax1=6;batting_positionval1=batting_position;class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=runs;orderbyad=reverse;qualmax2=50;qualmin1=5;qualval1=innings;qualval2=runs;template=results;type=batting;view=series

Interesting

[Alvaro]

steve smith has a bloody good agent.

[Nickauger]

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?batting_positionmax1=6;batting_positionval1=batting_position;class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=runs;orderbyad=reverse;qualmax2=50;qualmin1=5;qualval1=innings;qualval2=runs;template=results;type=batting;view=series

Interesting

I like the prettiness of the picture, but not entirely sure what you're getting at?

[Alvaro]

Shaun Marsh's series figures in a cricketing history sense. Second worst ever (5+ innings).

[Nickauger]

Ah right thank you

[langer17]

After a slow start in the first T-20, warner hits his first six right handed (Changed his grip to a righty grip), ball was pitched outside leg to the him as a leftie, lol. Followed it up with 4 6 2.

On a serious note, I like the switch hit, but I DO NOT agree with the changing of the hands, they should stay the same.

[Simmy]

i do agree with it! because being able to hit the ball for 6! with your wrong stance etc

is awesome skill!