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[langer17]

Or, play a level-headed game that gives DHussey, who's in, the strike to blast off.
Rather than put pressure on a callow buck...

The thing is he was trying to hit it, but he couldn't do anything.

It's done now, hopefully we bowl well and can come away with the win.

[kaustav]

George Bailey wasn't in any sort of form during the Big Bash, and it turns out that has transfered to his captaincy. Less than 5 overs to go, he send himself out instead of Mitch Marsh, what a bloody joke - Both by his selection and his decision.

Why are you getting worried Langer? You do realize that you are playing India right? So, just sit back, relax and enjoy another smooth victory.

[Vic Nicholas]

Rather than put pressure on a callow buck...

Ahemmm...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUauTNdsjR4

[Wolfie89]

His batting went to pot and he'd always been a member of the brass band when it came to keeping.

Ah fair enough. I just remember watching him a couple of times and then he just vanished. That explains it all though

[langer17]

Why are you getting worried Langer? You do realize that you are playing India right? So, just sit back, relax and enjoy another smooth victory.

Lol, India looked 20 times better in the field today (except Sehwag, lol). They looked switched on and sharp.

I'm just spewing that with under 5 overs to go, and with a big hitter there in Marsh, Bailey sent himself in, which isn't very good captaincy tbh.

[Alvaro]

I'm just saying that I can see the psychology of it. Bailey's T20 record is good, and Wade's Big Bash was hardly prolific...
<serious question> How is Mitch Marsh at playing spinners?

[Alvaro]

Ahemmm...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUauTNdsjR4

I saw this, but having DHussey at the other end who plays the same way and is in, is a better situation than having James Pattinson at the other end.

[awp]

Lol, India looked 20 times better in the field today (except Sehwag, lol). They looked switched on and sharp.

I'm just spewing that with under 5 overs to go, and with a big hitter there in Marsh, Bailey sent himself in, which isn't very good captaincy tbh.

yeah, thought Bailey was supposed to be a tactical genius........epic fail coming in and poking around and leaving Mitch Marsh on the bench........

[Kulli]

Obviously knew they had enough already.

[cheese]

You've got to give bailey a chance. Matty wade hit a great innings and set Aus up for a great score. After an innings like that if you send in more big hitters they could cause a collapse. Bailey went in to make sure that didn't happen.
Aus won thanks to good players and a GOOD captain.
It's his debut and he was captain. I think he did a good job 

[kaustav]

Did Marshmellow score another duck? 

[The_Bird]

Why did wade bat at 6?

[basket case]

India seem to had found a few very promising players in the limited overs format. Jadeja seems to have improved out of sight since I last saw him play. Rahul Sharma looks to be a leg spinner in the Kumble mould. He seems to have very good control and has a cool head on his shoulders.

I think this squad should be considered for India's next series against Sri Lanka. The fielding has been so good, unlike the Test series.

[awp]

Why did wade bat at 6?

Australia always play to win but it's obvious this 2020 'series' was used to have a look at as many players as possible. Wade batted at 6 to give opportunity to Finch, who was doing well before being the first of 4 runouts. Good for India to win something, though I wouldn't read too much into it, but they do need to grasp onto anything positive for the sake of their own mind set.

Clearly I will be in the minority, but I don't think 2020 should be played by international teams but limited to domestic franchise tournaments such as IPL and BBL. it's great entertainment, gives exposure to many players, but it's not cricket.

[PM7]

The 50 over tri series will give a better indication but there is a massive improvement already with the new faces coming in.
Its the best ive seen them field today and this made the difference.Dhoni,Sehwag and Gambhir are still essential in keeping the team going forward but a very positive vibe from the new faces.