Topic: 5th Test, Sydney (Pink Test) (Read 32284 times)

Johnny · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2011, 07:42:02 PM »

I honestly don't think Colly has been THAT bad - after 4 test matches he's only had 5 knocks, as he only batted once at Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. He was going ok in Adelaide and got 40 odd, and was in good nick in the warm up games. I think though, as mentioned previously, the perfect scenario would be for him to hit a match winning ton in Sydney, England win the series 3-1 and he announces his retirement from the test side going out on a high.

FattusCattus · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2011, 07:48:32 PM »

Anyone know if the weather's going to be ok for a prompt start?

PM7 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2011, 07:58:34 PM »

It was raining a few hours ago as per Tim Abraham..... Sky Sports funnyman.
Hope it starts on time as its a workday tommorow

Colesy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2011, 08:02:01 PM »

It's weird, would you rather retire after an Ashes series win in Australia for the first time in 24 years, or bow out on your homeground?

I just hope the weather holds for an ontime start

Johnny · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2011, 08:06:43 PM »

I'll prob retire in an office when I'm in my sixties...

Colesy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2011, 08:07:24 PM »

I should've been more specific

johnnyw · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:39:40 PM »

Usman Khawaja should not be batting at 3. If Aus bat first and one of the openers fall within the first 5 overs then its going to leave alot of pressure on the young batsman.

If I was a selector I would have him down at 5 with clarke at 3 and huss at 4

punter_legend · « **Reply #22 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:47:08 PM »

By the looks of things weather isn't looking too good fro today's play !

harrystokoe · « **Reply #23 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:47:35 PM »

Is Clarke the man to bat at 3 though? The selectors will be worried that if an opener falls quickly and Clarke, a man in poor form comes in, then he goes aswell the momentum will be all England and they will be scared about another under par score.

peplow · « **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:00:53 PM »

Quote from: harrystokoe on January 02, 2011, 10:47:35 PM

Is Clarke the man to bat at 3 though? The selectors will be worried that if an opener falls quickly and Clarke, a man in poor form comes in, then he goes aswell the momentum will be all England and they will be scared about another under par score.

Maybe but then surely they should be worried about sending a man on debut in? as the same is likely to happen, at least clarke will have enperience on his side, and he has made a 80/90 odd this series..

johnnyw · « **Reply #25 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:01:45 PM »

Aus batting first.....delighted

Johnny · « **Reply #26 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:02:27 PM »

All the pundits on twitter are saying it's bowl first conditions.....

Clarke is batting

Johnny · « **Reply #27 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:02:41 PM »

Khawaja WILL be 3

Jeet · « **Reply #28 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:03:16 PM »

In all fairness all the hype surrounding Khawaja, if Australia dropped him down to 5, England would be all over him with the banter. If he's good enough to play for Australia, then he should bat in his own position.

Johnny · « **Reply #29 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:05:06 PM »

have the Aussie shirts got pink trim?

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