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19reading87

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What next for the Australian test team??
« on: April 03, 2018, 10:00:19 AM »
So without going in to the obvious reasons why, there looks to me to be 3/4 positions up for grabs for this team (All batting positions)

I really feel for Renshaw, Burns & Handscomb (yes on the tour already but he wouldn't have played normally).

Will Australia stick with these guys for a while now? Or did they just get the call up as they had previous test match experience? Should Maxwell be in the top 5 of the test team?

Aussie forum members, any players you think should be genuinely knocking at the test team door? I know a lot of people in Australia think Khawaja is on borrowed time too (I love however watching him bat), Is Marcus Harris going to get a go opening the innings?
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2018, 10:24:22 AM »
Travis Dean is another opening option as is Aaron Finch. I’d stick with Renshaw although I’m not 100% sold on Burns as yet. I think we have to include Maxwell
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2018, 02:34:32 PM »
Still shocked Maxwell can’t get a game. Behind Smith he is the next best in the country!
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2018, 04:37:34 PM »
I am not sold on burns either .
For the u.a.e my 1st test team :
Renshaw
S.Marsh
Handscomb
Cartwright
Maxwell
M.Marsh
Paine
Agar
Cummins
Okeefe ( or if not , hazlewood)
Lyon
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2018, 05:42:46 PM »
I think young Renshaw and Burns should safe as the openers, the final Test isn't really a true reflection considering jet lag etc. I think Khawaja and the Marsh brothers should get axed. A lot of hype for Mitchell marsh post Ashes but he merely feasted on a demoralized English attack. Philander showed he still can't buy a run if there's any movement on offer. I think Stonis should be serious consideration, he's got that self belief that many are missing in the current XI.

Renshaw
Burns
Stonis
Handscombe
Cartwright
Maxwell
Paine
Cummins
Lyon
Hazlewood
Agar/Richardson/SoK depending on conditions
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2018, 08:36:01 PM »
I am not sure. They will all bugger off to the ipl soon. Perfect time to install a new coaching panel.

 Handscombe is suspect to me, but he may be the next Smith....eg thrives with natural talent and a weird technique.

Khawaja was not happy under the old guard, but they are on a paid holiday for 12 months.

Maxwell has one last go.

Marshs are the same.

Paine was retired

Love to see Finch in the tests.

Not sold on Renshaw..
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2018, 11:37:02 PM »
Quote from: Mister Le Chiffre on April 03, 2018, 05:42:46 PM
I think young Renshaw and Burns should safe as the openers, the final Test isn't really a true reflection considering jet lag etc. I think Khawaja and the Marsh brothers should get axed. A lot of hype for Mitchell marsh post Ashes but he merely feasted on a demoralized English attack. Philander showed he still can't buy a run if there's any movement on offer. I think Stonis should be serious consideration, he's got that self belief that many are missing in the current XI.

Renshaw
Burns
Stonis
Handscombe
Cartwright
Maxwell
Paine
Cummins
Lyon
Hazlewood
Agar/Richardson/SoK depending on conditions
Stoinis made 360 runs @ 17 in his last 22 four day innings over 2 seasons. White ball cricketer.
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2018, 12:25:58 PM »
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2018, 12:42:16 PM »
Interesting to see what the stance will be on Smith/Warner/Bancroft in terms of them being allowed to play county cricket.
I'm sure they'll cop a lot of sledging/abuse from opposing teams.
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2018, 12:50:59 PM »
Quote from: sHoweller on April 18, 2018, 12:42:16 PM
Interesting to see what the stance will be on Smith/Warner/Bancroft in terms of them being allowed to play county cricket.
I'm sure they'll cop a lot of sledging/abuse from opposing teams.

Smith and Bancroft might....

Warner, well.... !!!!
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2018, 12:53:10 PM »
Quote from: 19reading87 on April 18, 2018, 12:50:59 PM
Smith and Bancroft might....

Warner, well.... !!!!

Warner coming to county cricket would be highly amusing!
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2018, 04:26:12 PM »
Blanket ban across all formats?
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2018, 06:55:52 PM »
Quote from: golders on April 18, 2018, 04:26:12 PM
Blanket ban across all formats?

Except Aussie Club cricket I think. Apparently so he can give back to the community. Show the clubbies a few tricks...
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Re: What next for the Australian test team??
« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2018, 07:38:38 PM »
Quote from: potzy248 on April 18, 2018, 06:55:52 PM
Except Aussie Club cricket I think. Apparently so he can give back to the community. Show the clubbies a few tricks...

Lol I meant blanket ban for the Aussie team across all formats! :D
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