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[Wedge2408]

This is the beginning of the end I fear...

Time for Haddin to prove that he deserves his test recall.

[qalib13]

Australia need a miracle now, or some heroics like in the first innings.

[Vic Nicholas]

Smith LBW playing back not showing the full face of the bat.

Unwise decision by Smith to play back and across the line on a pitch now playing at different heights.

[rawpace]

The difference in reviews between Clarke and Cook has had a massive difference in this test

[Vic Nicholas]

Hughes LBW to one that spun skidded.

Tough to counter that.

[Vic Nicholas]

The difference in reviews between Clarke and Cook has had a massive difference in this test

Nothing would have saved Smith or Hughes.

The Hughes review was worth a shot to get Australia's last recognized batsman.

It worked...just. No more than a millimeter in it.

[towson80]

I could care less who wins however Clarke is a disaster. That is really the best captain Australia have? You English are going to dominate the Aussies for a long time to come if that's the case.

[towson80]

Oh and great bowling by Swann. I couldn't hit a ball from him if I had a 100 chances.

[rawpace]

That's a bit harsh on Clarke - he has a decent record as captain, is fairly innovative and hasn't done too much wrong this test to be honest!

[towson80]

Too quick with the review and not quick enough with the bat. 

[Vic Nicholas]

Too quick with the review and not quick enough with the bat. 

No need to play it at all.

Only himself to blame.

[procricket]

Watson is not a enigma this so called obvious talent is simply not there.

Sorry but I would doubt he has ever scored big due to his foot plant any movement he is toast.

He is a flat track bully in the way Sarmaweeera is a good player on in the sub continent.

For what it worth I don't think either side is that great at batting yes the the pitch is slow and a tad low but it 2 sides who batting hardly inspires that greatest of confidences.

[PedalsMcgrew]

I agree completely with Dave on this one. For the Australians to site Watson as a key player for them with a record of 2/3 test hundreds in 41 tests shows how far they have fallen!

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[Manormanic]

I do...and I don't.

Watson as they are playing him is an enigma who will never live up to expectation - planted foot legs and iffy concentration/patience rarely work with opening batsmen.

But if you asked me whether I think Watson could/should have made a career in the number six/10 overs a day role, I'd have to say yes.

[petehosk]

Watson is a decent call for coming in at 6!
And he is a half decent bowler too! So ideal middle order!

Saying that, I'm not actually convinced that root makes a decent opener at international level either yet!