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[petehosk]

It's unfortunate for Pattinson, especially if Cummins plays!
Cummins looks like another real talent and if he plays well, then the selectors will have a Dilemma with who to choose if they are all fit!

[Number4]

It's unfortunate for Pattinson, especially if Cummins plays!
Cummins looks like another real talent and if he plays well, then the selectors will have a Dilemma with who to choose if they are all fit!

I think Cummins is out for the summer Pete

[Vic Nicholas]

Just wanted to know whether bigboy thinks Mike Hussey embodies everything in Aussie cricket, ie. when he walks (not) every time he's edged the ball and been caught

Dravid walks.

Tendulkar doesn't.

Gilchrist walked.

Most other Aussie batsmen do not.

I cannot think of any Englishmen who walk. I could be wrong.

I am not sure what your point is Aswani?

To walk or not to walk is not just an Australian question, but one that spans the entire cricketing fraternity.

[Vic Nicholas]

I think Cummins is out for the summer Pete

Cummins will not be risked this summer - at least that is the word.

Both Harris and Starc will come in to augment Hilfenhaus and Siddle in Perth.

[Number4]

Cummins will not be risked this summer - at least that is the word.

Both Harris and Starc will come in to augment Hilfenhaus and Siddle in Perth.

It's a pity Pattinson's injured because I thought the Australian attack in Sydney looked well balanced and complemented each other splendidly. Admittedly the Indian batsman weren't at the top of their game but they did show glimpses of what they're capable of

[Vic Nicholas]

It's a pity Pattinson's injured because I thought the Australian attack in Sydney looked well balanced and complemented each other splendidly. Admittedly the Indian batsman weren't at the top of their game but they did show glimpses of what they're capable of

It is a pity as Pattinson is a developing talent that is exciting to watch.

It is rather a blow that Pattinson has succumbed to a foot injury not to disimilar to Cummins injury.

They will be both put on ice as it is better to be safe than sorry.

[uknsaunders]

bet they trot out johnson for perth. Seems the only place he can bowl straight, maybe because the wind pushes it towards the batsman 

[Number4]

It is a pity as Pattinson is a developing talent that is exciting to watch.

It is rather a blow that Pattinson has succumbed to a foot injury not to disimilar to Cummins injury.

They will be both put on ice as it is better to be safe than sorry.

Question is Vic why are our bowlers succumbing to injuries... Not just Pattinson and Cummins but Siddle has had injury problems, Watson, Hilfenhaus, Harris they have all had injury problems.. How do we stop this from happening and why is it happening???

[Number4]

bet they trot out johnson for perth. Seems the only place he can bowl straight, maybe because the wind pushes it towards the batsman 

I bet they don't... I think India's practice bowler is doing well enough isn't he?... haha

[PedalsMcgrew]

So has Johnson actually been dropped or is he injured?

[Number4]

So has Johnson actually been dropped or is he injured?

He was out injured... Not sure if he has recovered or not though

[PedalsMcgrew]

Just checked, supposedly out until April.....a blessing for the Australian side!

[Vic Nicholas]

bet they trot out johnson for perth. Seems the only place he can bowl straight, maybe because the wind pushes it towards the batsman 

You would lose your bet Saunders - as MJ is out for another six months!

[Vic Nicholas]

Question is Vic why are our bowlers succumbing to injuries... Not just Pattinson and Cummins but Siddle has had injury problems, Watson, Hilfenhaus, Harris they have all had injury problems.. How do we stop this from happening and why is it happening???

If I had the answer to that question, I would be a millionaire!

Short answer, I don't know.

Josh Hazlewood has just re-injured himself and is likely to miss a month.

I have never seen such a long list of injuries to bowlers.

Cummins
Pattinson
Watson
Hazlewood
Johnson
Harris
Cutting
Bollinger

Something is clearly wrong...but what?

If someone can find the answer to that, then we are on our way.

[bigboy]

My theory is the limitations on junior bowlers now, makes me sound old but we used to play cricket at school, ride to training and bowl till we were knackered, now the amount they bowl is very limited.