Topic: Mike Hussey Retires (Read 14116 times)

The_Bird · « **Reply #75 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:04:03 PM »

I think wade is good enough to bat at 6 from what he's done so far, going on the Jackson Bird pick the Aussie selectors will go for form over past glories so Doolan, Khawaja and Ferguson should be in the mix

procricket · « **Reply #76 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:06:55 PM »

There problem is they have no guys in the top 7 who consistanty score 100's in any form of cricket bar Clarke

Just seen Wade has 7 in his career hardly top 6 material

Number4 · « **Reply #77 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:09:39 PM »

Could Wade be used as an allrounder and Haddin brought back into the side?

Haddin has 2 centuries and is averaging 67 in shield this year

Tail Ender · « **Reply #78 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:15:55 PM »

Massive shock this. As a West Aussie, he's one of my all time favourite players. And to go when he's arguably in the form of his life? Yeah, didn't see it coming.

As for replacements, Khawaja appears next in line, but I just wonder, with Watson breaking down again, whether they shouldn't use this opportunity to blood a young all rounder like James Faulkner.

procricket · « **Reply #79 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:28:23 PM »

Seems Australia are cluthching at long shots.

It is a shame to see the Aussie at such a low ebb

A good ashes contest is essential to good cricket order.

I'm not saying Australia will not win them but at this moment in time they look a long long way form even competing

Manormanic · « **Reply #80 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:28:27 PM »

Why not Moises Henriques?

The_Bird · « **Reply #81 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:31:12 PM »

Quote from: Manormanic on December 29, 2012, 01:28:27 PM

Why not Moises Henriques?

He'll be busy doing a Queen reunion tour probably....

Mortimer · « **Reply #82 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:45:37 PM »

Quote from: smokem on December 29, 2012, 07:46:54 AM

Wow, more big news from Oz. I too thought he would play the Ashes. That's a big boost for England...

His wife had their 4th child earlier this year, and that child was born 3 months prematurely. He has presumably decided that family is more important than cricket.

Manormanic · « **Reply #83 on:** December 29, 2012, 01:46:25 PM »

Quote from: Mortimer on December 29, 2012, 01:45:37 PM

His wife had their 4th child earlier this year, and that child was born3 months prematurely. He has presumably decided that family is more important than cricket.

Big call that, eh lads?

Vic Nicholas · « **Reply #84 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:06:33 PM »

Quote from: procricket on December 29, 2012, 01:28:23 PM

Seems Australia are cluthching at long shots.

It is a shame to see the Aussie at such a low ebb

A good ashes contest is essential to good cricket order.

I'm not saying Australia will not win them but at this moment in time they look a long long way form even competing

You might be right - but whilst Khawaja, Doolan and Ferguson all have average averages, they are not worse than either Tresco or Vaughany who were both chosen to play for England when average in the high 20's (from memory).

Was that "clutching at long shots" - or inspired selection as many around here now proclaim?

I would be giving both Khawaja and Ferguson a crack.

Whilst the AFL has drained Australia of young quality cricketers (Jonathon Brown, Brett Deledio, Shannon Hurn to name a few), it cannot be forgotton that this year Australia was a finalist in the U19's WC and winners two years ago when Mitch Marsh was captain...so some young kids evidently are coming through. The Australian U19's pantsed the English U19's which comprised Reece Topley, the Overton's and Bell-Drummond - all highly rated. Of course it has to be factored in that England will top up these promising young players with some of the stars who represented South Africa in this years World Cup.

If I was the Oz selectors, I would punt on this kid ahead of Khawaja or Ferguson:

Joe Burns:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/326632.html

I would also invest heavily in this kid too:

Kurtis Patterson:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/505110.html

Maddinson has huge potential too, just needs to spend a couple of seasons playing County Cricket to improve his game.

The_Bird · « **Reply #85 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:17:53 PM »

I agree Vic get them involved, the Aussies can't afford to wonder if they are good enough if they never play them.

Also to further on your consistent SA 2nd XI joke, we have fielded more Asian born players than Saffers so they will more than likely come from there as opposed to South Africa.

AUSTRALIA: Billy Murdoch, John Ferris, Sammy Woods, Albert Trott, �Gubby� Allen, Adam Hollioake, Ben Hollioake, Jason Gallian, Tim Ambrose.

SOUTH AFRICA: Basil D�Oliviera, Tony Greig, Ian Greig, Allan Lamb, Chris Smith, Robin Smith, Andrew Strauss, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Ian Trott.

WEST INDIES: Lord Harris, Pelham Warner, Roland Butcher, Norman Cowans, Wilf Slack, Gladstone Small, Phillip DeFreitas, Devon Malcolm, Chris Lewis, Neil Williams, Joseph Benjamin.

NEW ZEALAND: Andy Caddick.

INDIA: K.S. Ranjitsinhji (�Ranji�), Edward Wynyard, Richard Young, Neville Tufnell, Douglas Jardine, K.S. Duleepsinhji (�Duleep�), Nawab of Pataudi, Sr., Errol Holmes, Norman Mitchell-Innes, George Emmett, Colin Cowdrey, John Jameson, Bob Woolmer, Robin Jackman, Nasser Hussain, Minal Patel.

PAKISTAN: Usman Afzaal, Owais Shah.

ZIMBABWE: Graeme Hick, Paul Parker.

KENYA: Derek Pringle.

ZAMBIA: Phil Edmonds, Neil Radford.

GERMANY: Donald Carr, Paul Terry.

ITALY: Ted Dexter.

PERU: Freddie Brown.

HONG KONG: Dermot Reeve.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Geraint Jones.

DENMARK: Amjad Khan.

I hope you take this as lightheartedly as it was intended to be.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #86 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:44:45 PM »

As an Englishman (not that it matters

) I fell for the game on the back of the Ashes. I loved watching some of the class players both sides had (Ponting, Langer, Clarke, Hussey, Flintoff, Vaughan, Tresco, Warne, McGrath). It may have zero baring but I put a lot of stock in how good England, South Africa and Australia sides are to the strength of world cricket. South Africa are good but not awesome, England are good but not awesome.. Australia are not struggling.. To me world cricket is weaker than I've ever seen it before (can only remember back to 2000 ish onwards).

Anyway, I get a lot of stick at work for this but my second team is Australia (they are just Brits with a different accent!

), and I think this transition has been coming since 2006/7 (when the big legends retired basically). It's going to take them a while to nurture the next generation of batsmen and bowlers.

My worry which has been mentioned is the fact less people are playing the sport in generally (both in the UK and Aus), I know more people are playing it in England than did 10 years ago but it's still not that many. Far too many clubs folding each year etc.. Not sure what can be done other than the ECB putting more effort into grass roots clubs (rather than the bigger ECB Clubmark clubs) and really trying to get people (kids AND adults) involved in the game. I think youth is the future BUT I do hate how adults are basically just forgotten or written off if they are not quite good enough etc

joeylough · « **Reply #87 on:** December 29, 2012, 07:10:54 PM »

Quote from: The_Bird on December 29, 2012, 03:17:53 PM

I agree Vic get them involved, the Aussies can't afford to wonder if they are good enough if they never play them.

Also to further on your consistent SA 2nd XI joke, we have fielded more Asian born players than Saffers so they will more than likely come from there as opposed to South Africa.

AUSTRALIA: Billy Murdoch, John Ferris, Sammy Woods, Albert Trott, �Gubby� Allen, Adam Hollioake, Ben Hollioake, Jason Gallian, Tim Ambrose.

SOUTH AFRICA: Basil D�Oliviera, Tony Greig, Ian Greig, Allan Lamb, Chris Smith, Robin Smith, Andrew Strauss, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Ian Trott.

WEST INDIES: Lord Harris, Pelham Warner, Roland Butcher, Norman Cowans, Wilf Slack, Gladstone Small, Phillip DeFreitas, Devon Malcolm, Chris Lewis, Neil Williams, Joseph Benjamin.

NEW ZEALAND: Andy Caddick.

INDIA: K.S. Ranjitsinhji (�Ranji�), Edward Wynyard, Richard Young, Neville Tufnell, Douglas Jardine, K.S. Duleepsinhji (�Duleep�), Nawab of Pataudi, Sr., Errol Holmes, Norman Mitchell-Innes, George Emmett, Colin Cowdrey, John Jameson, Bob Woolmer, Robin Jackman, Nasser Hussain, Minal Patel.

PAKISTAN: Usman Afzaal, Owais Shah.

ZIMBABWE: Graeme Hick, Paul Parker.

KENYA: Derek Pringle.

ZAMBIA: Phil Edmonds, Neil Radford.

GERMANY: Donald Carr, Paul Terry.

ITALY: Ted Dexter.

PERU: Freddie Brown.

HONG KONG: Dermot Reeve.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Geraint Jones.

DENMARK: Amjad Khan.

I hope you take this as lightheartedly as it was intended to be.

Dont forget the Irish.

On the note of topic, sad to see Hussey go, it has been a pleasure watching him in fine form

Manormanic · « **Reply #88 on:** December 29, 2012, 07:39:01 PM »

Quote from: Vic Nicholas on December 29, 2012, 03:06:33 PM

Maddinson has huge potential too, just needs to spend a couple of seasons playing County Cricket to improve his game.

Do love how you expect us to train up your internationals for you but never reciprocate the favour...

The_Bird · « **Reply #89 on:** December 29, 2012, 07:42:51 PM »

Quote from: Manormanic on December 29, 2012, 07:39:01 PM

Do love how you expect us to train up your internationals for you but never reciprocate the favour...

Yeah I thought State and Grade cricket was the breeding ground for test cricketers? Not anymore

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