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You beauty!
Mendis bowled by Cummins with a slightly moving outswinger off the seam.
Mendis was looking comfortable against Lyon.
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What a ball from Cummins
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I hope Karunaratne is okay too.
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Trihmanna caught Usman bowled Lyon, outside edge to slip!
1-90.
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Hopefully Karunaratne is alright, been taken to hospital after being hit in the head.
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The Manuka pitch is looking pretty flat.
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+xKhawaja's record is good enough to afford a bit a slack. He is going through so much right now its worth waiting for him to come back into form A big issue for Khawaja might be his brother being charged with being involved in a terrorism plot.
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+x+xI didn't see any of Paine's innings. I'm disappointed in his strike rate of 39 in his 45 NO, particularly as Aus were in such a dominant position when he came to bat. How did he bat? Just a basic support role while Patterson got his 100. Good team play.
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+xI didn't see any of Paine's innings. I'm disappointed in his strike rate of 39 in his 45 NO, particularly as Aus were in such a dominant position when he came to bat. How did he bat? Just a basic support role while Patterson got his 100.
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+x+xI didn't see any of Paine's innings. I'm disappointed in his strike rate of 39 in his 45 NO, particularly as Aus were in such a dominant position when he came to bat. How did he bat? His strike rate was lowish as he was shepherding Patterson to his debut century. Tim hit everything out of the sweet spot. Thanks.
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+x+x+x+xI missed most of the cricket yesterday. From what I saw, Patterson was dropped to a regulation catch on 0, and Burns was dropped early in his innings at slip. I was thrilled to see Australia make such a big score after being 3-29. Burns now has four centuries for Australia in 16 Tests or so. Ironically, because of his poor Bellerive form from the tour game against the Sri Lankans, I would not have selected him. Head and his partnership, from two inexperienced Test players was excellent. At 3-29 they were under extreme pressure when they commenced their partnership. The Canberra pitch looks good too. SL could also make a huge score. I think the selectors have erred not selecting a pace back up bowline all rounder, like Michael Neser, who has demonstrated he has the stamina to play FC cricket. He is not a Mickey Mouse cricketer, like Stoinis, who was selected in the squad because of Mickey Mouse cricket performances. I'm still vexed that Aussie selectors have not selected Pucovski for this game. In the flesh, live, this guy has more talent than nobody else. Puck has been complaining about his mental state evidently.. so CA has sent him home to his family. Is this going to be an ongoing issue thruout his career? Oh no, not another talented sportsperson with these issues! Who are the others DC? Many in football/soccer. l'll say it because I don't know him, but Tassie opener Jordan Silk stood out of cricket for a while with mental health issues.
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+x+x+xI missed most of the cricket yesterday. From what I saw, Patterson was dropped to a regulation catch on 0, and Burns was dropped early in his innings at slip. I was thrilled to see Australia make such a big score after being 3-29. Burns now has four centuries for Australia in 16 Tests or so. Ironically, because of his poor Bellerive form from the tour game against the Sri Lankans, I would not have selected him. Head and his partnership, from two inexperienced Test players was excellent. At 3-29 they were under extreme pressure when they commenced their partnership. The Canberra pitch looks good too. SL could also make a huge score. I think the selectors have erred not selecting a pace back up bowline all rounder, like Michael Neser, who has demonstrated he has the stamina to play FC cricket. He is not a Mickey Mouse cricketer, like Stoinis, who was selected in the squad because of Mickey Mouse cricket performances. I'm still vexed that Aussie selectors have not selected Pucovski for this game. In the flesh, live, this guy has more talent than nobody else. Puck has been complaining about his mental state evidently.. so CA has sent him home to his family. Is this going to be an ongoing issue thruout his career? Oh no, not another talented sportsperson with these issues! Who are the others DC?
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+xI didn't see any of Paine's innings. I'm disappointed in his strike rate of 39 in his 45 NO, particularly as Aus were in such a dominant position when he came to bat. How did he bat? His strike rate was lowish as he was shepherding Patterson to his debut century. Tim hit everything out of the sweet spot.
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+xNo chance is Cummins ready to play seven. He’s a very handy 8 but I think that’s where he’s best. I’d rather he become the best bowler he can be that’s very handy with bat than trying to turn someone with a batting average in the mid twenties into a true all rounder ATM he isn't. Long term he could develop into a number seven.
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+x+xI missed most of the cricket yesterday. From what I saw, Patterson was dropped to a regulation catch on 0, and Burns was dropped early in his innings at slip. I was thrilled to see Australia make such a big score after being 3-29. Burns now has four centuries for Australia in 16 Tests or so. Ironically, because of his poor Bellerive form from the tour game against the Sri Lankans, I would not have selected him. Head and his partnership, from two inexperienced Test players was excellent. At 3-29 they were under extreme pressure when they commenced their partnership. The Canberra pitch looks good too. SL could also make a huge score. I think the selectors have erred not selecting a pace back up bowline all rounder, like Michael Neser, who has demonstrated he has the stamina to play FC cricket. He is not a Mickey Mouse cricketer, like Stoinis, who was selected in the squad because of Mickey Mouse cricket performances. I'm still vexed that Aussie selectors have not selected Pucovski for this game. In the flesh, live, this guy has more talent than nobody else. Puck has been complaining about his mental state evidently.. so CA has sent him home to his family. Is this going to be an ongoing issue thruout his career? Oh no, not another talented sportsperson with these issues!
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+x+x+x+x+xThis site is becoming a graveyard between Tests. I expect most of you work. I don't work full time. I'm a semi-retired teacher. I worked 15 days last year and about 30- 40 the year before. I am retired, but do not have Foxtel as per the majority of Australians, so do not comment on those games not on free to air. This micky mouse test series, with the selectors not using same to blood new talent is ridiculous. I have given up on the selectors and this series as it just gets too frustrating. The only words of wisdom coming from anyone in the media is as mentioned Shane Warne. The sooner he is given a place in CA, the sooner we may get some modern constructive thinking in the game. Then you are getting your cricket fix via 7? I am also retired. My son purchased me a new LCD tv but go figure it only shows half a picture on Foxtel so i chop and change between Foxtel and 7.. When the two Mikes.. Hussey and Vaughan are comming on Fox I tune in.. then back to 7. Get him to sort the settings for you... You come across this problem mate? I do prefer the Fox coverage to be honest.
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I didn't see any of Paine's innings.
I'm disappointed in his strike rate of 39 in his 45 NO, particularly as Aus were in such a dominant position when he came to bat.
How did he bat?
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+x+x+x+xPatterson with a fine hundred All quality. He is dead set cert for #3 down the track.. perhaps even the Ashes. For Patterson to bat at 3, he would have to be exceptional as a batsman due to his height. There have been a few tall openers, all exceptional - Mat Hayden & Viv Richards examples. Most openers & 3 tend to be shorter, to do with eye line above the pitch & reaction time. Boon a great example. I see Patterson as a 4 or 5 where he can use his height to advantage. Patterson has the technique to bat #3. Has done it for the Blues.. I certainly dont see Burns at first drop. Smith if not Patto. I think you were the first calling for his selection, Baggers. It just shows that there are current batters in the Shield, who can step up to Test standard. I'm not sure our current selectors are doing a very good job.
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The pitch is looking very benign.
SL may post a big score.
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+x+xNo chance is Cummins ready to play seven. He’s a very handy 8 but I think that’s where he’s best. I’d rather he become the best bowler he can be that’s very handy with bat than trying to turn someone with a batting average in the mid twenties into a true all rounder And for me Harris goes to the Ashes as a backup opener at best. I am still not writing off Renshaw. He has the remaining Shield matches and the A side, if picked, to impress. Nor was I until I saw him live at Bellerive. He was our best batter, outside Smith, in Asia.
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+x+x+xUnchanged 11 for Australia, Marcus Stoinis is not playing. Hard me worried there, but sanity prevailed and he can go back to fake cricket. I was worried about Stoinis too, as I much prefer Michaeil Neser as the pace bowling all rounder. Stoinis is another stupid selection based on Mickey Mouse performances, not red or pink ball cricket. My thoughts from watching players live at Bellerive have been confirmed by Shame Warne. He calls for the inclusion of Pucovski and Riley Meredith in today's Test team, dropping Starc. He thinks it is best to blood young players at this time, not the future in a tough overseas Ashes scenario. Warne thinks Pucocvski is the best batting prospect we have, and, Meredith will be playing for Australia in all forms of cricket within a year. He was very impressed with Richardson's debut too. I am 100% with Warne. Pure nonsense to not changing a winning side. This test is the perfect time and place to debut Pucovski.. If Paine finally wins a toss.. makes sense with the overcast over Manuka.. to bowl first. Many pundits have commented on the fine job Paine is doing as combined skipper/keeper. The man himself says he is thriving on it. He says that little has changed from his days as keeper only with his involvement in the mechanics of a game.. engaging with bowlers, and team mates. Paine has the most dignity, poise and media acumen as a captain since Mark Taylor. He exceeds Waugh, Ponting, Clarke and Smith by some margin. The middle two were tantrum throwers when the team was losing. Waugh was described as selfish and callous by his former team-mates ( Warne and Michael Slater), whilst Smith was immature, weak by ignoring ball tampering, and always looked uptight in the field and upset with his team-mates. Those calling for Smith to replace Paine must be deluded! Paine is leading the team from the front. He was identified a long time ago for this role by national selectors, despite the idiocy of Tasmanian Shield selectors.
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+xNo chance is Cummins ready to play seven. He’s a very handy 8 but I think that’s where he’s best. I’d rather he become the best bowler he can be that’s very handy with bat than trying to turn someone with a batting average in the mid twenties into a true all rounder And for me Harris goes to the Ashes as a backup opener at best. I am still not writing off Renshaw. He has the remaining Shield matches and the A side, if picked, to impress.
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No chance is Cummins ready to play seven. He’s a very handy 8 but I think that’s where he’s best. I’d rather he become the best bowler he can be that’s very handy with bat than trying to turn someone with a batting average in the mid twenties into a true all rounder And for me Harris goes to the Ashes as a backup opener at best.
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+x+x+x+xKhawaja's record is good enough to afford a bit a slack. He is going through so much right now its worth waiting for him to come back into form The only problem is that he has played a similar number of Tests as Shaun Marsh, about 35, and has only a slightly better record. Usman has kept failing when the team has needed him to step up. We can not afford to carry a passenger. Big day yesterday for Head and Burns. I said at the start of the day Burns needed a big hundred to make the Ashes squad. He delivered. Head is now looking like a Test match batsman. Is he being groomed as the next Baggy Green captain?..... With Khawaja consistently failing he should be dropped. If Warner is back uninjured would we open with Warner & Harris then Burns @ 3. Warner, Harris, Burns, Smith, Patterson, Paine, Cummins = a pretty good batting line up. Harris is playing himself out of a cert Ashes spot.
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+x+x+xPatterson with a fine hundred All quality. He is dead set cert for #3 down the track.. perhaps even the Ashes. For Patterson to bat at 3, he would have to be exceptional as a batsman due to his height. There have been a few tall openers, all exceptional - Mat Hayden & Viv Richards examples. Most openers & 3 tend to be shorter, to do with eye line above the pitch & reaction time. Boon a great example. I see Patterson as a 4 or 5 where he can use his height to advantage. Patterson has the technique to bat #3. Has done it for the Blues.. I certainly dont see Burns at first drop. Smith if not Patto.
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That last ball from Starc was 154kph!
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+x+xPatterson with a fine hundred All quality. He is dead set cert for #3 down the track.. perhaps even the Ashes. For Patterson to bat at 3, he would have to be exceptional as a batsman due to his height. There have been a few tall openers, all exceptional - Mat Hayden & Viv Richards examples. Most openers & 3 tend to be shorter, to do with eye line above the pitch & reaction time. Boon a great example. I see Patterson as a 4 or 5 where he can use his height to advantage.
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+x+x+xKhawaja's record is good enough to afford a bit a slack. He is going through so much right now its worth waiting for him to come back into form The only problem is that he has played a similar number of Tests as Shaun Marsh, about 35, and has only a slightly better record. Usman has kept failing when the team has needed him to step up. We can not afford to carry a passenger. Big day yesterday for Head and Burns. I said at the start of the day Burns needed a big hundred to make the Ashes squad. He delivered. Head is now looking like a Test match batsman. Is he being groomed as the next Baggy Green captain?..... With Khawaja consistently failing he should be dropped. If Warner is back uninjured would we open with Warner & Harris then Burns @ 3. Warner, Harris, Burns, Smith, Patterson, Paine, Cummins = a pretty good batting line up.
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+xPatterson with a fine hundred All quality. He is dead set cert for #3 down the track.. perhaps even the Ashes.
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Patterson with a fine hundred
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