Australian Cricket - Crisis, What Crisis ??

[Professer E]

Called it two tests ago,  Khawaja lucky to be playing this test,  won't be going to England.

[LP]

Called it two tests ago,  Khawaja lucky to be playing this test,  won't be going to England.

Even worse ProfE, we have selectors and coaches that keep making these selections!

We've a generation of cross bat hacks who can dominate T20 or ODI yet struggle at any venue that isn't dead flat and free of swing.

Not taking anything away from Fernando, the kid is not a bad bowler and I have no idea why Sri Lanka don't play him more, if only we have a few quicks who could keep a seam straight instead of bowling the "mystery ball!"

PS: I've worked out why they call it the mystery ball, because the bowlers have no idea of what they are doing it's all a mystery to them!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Even worse ProfE, we have selectors and coaches that keep making these selections!

We've a generation of cross bat hacks who can dominate T20 or ODI yet struggle at any venue that isn't dead flat and free of swing.

Not taking anything away from Fernando, the kid is not a bad bowler and I have no idea why Sri Lanka don't play him more, if only we have a few quicks who could keep a seam straight instead of bowling the "mystery ball!"

PS: I've worked out why they call it the mystery ball, because the bowlers have no idea of what they are doing it's all a mystery to them!

Sri Lanka like I keep saying are rubbish and this is their second string attack playing on a freeway, yep they swung the ball early but the average Joe(Burns) had the good sense to leave those wide deliveries alone and built an innings knowing the Lankans would be easy prey after 15 overs and the shine off the ball.....Harris and Khawaja chased wide harmless deliveries, the latter played a disinterested shot with his hand losing its grip on the bat and just doesnt seem too bothered about making runs this summer at all...this stuff with his brother seems to have messed his mind up and he cant focus at all.
Marnus is no 3 or 4 either and should bat around six with Patterson at 3..

[DJC]

Burns and Head look to have cemented their spots in eleven for the next several years.  Although, with our selectors, they could both make way for the Marsh brothers next Test  :

Dean Jones has a campaign going to sack the selectors and he makes some interesting points in his most recent article

In April every year, selectors sit down in front of the CA board to present their vision, philosophies and policies for the upcoming year. I think it’s time for the newly appointed CEO Kevin Roberts to bring this meeting forward to next week.
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Once Roberts has heard each selectors' point of view, he should thank them for their service to Australian cricket. Then his next job should be to start the search for two-three new selectors.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/sel...50tfk.html

[laj]

Burns and Head look to have cemented their spots in eleven for the next several years.  Although, with our selectors, they could both make way for the Marsh brothers next Test  :

Dean Jones has a campaign going to sack the selectors and he makes some interesting points in his most recent article

Warner will play with either Burns or Harris as his partner. Harris looks a good player but always gets out to a $hit shot when going. Burn's experience playing at the Gabba, where it swings and seams, might help him in England.

[Professer E]

Bowling was she-it and the blokes made runs but were both dropped at critical times, for example,  Patterson first ball.  So not as enamoured of the batting as others... And Khawaja is taking the p!ss...bats like doesn't care.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Bowling was she-it and the blokes made runs but were both dropped at critical times, for example,  Patterson first ball.  So not as enamoured of the batting as others... And Khawaja is taking the p!ss...bats like doesn't care.

Ditto.....like I said this is the Sr Lankan B grade attack and their A grade attack is about as potent as a maccas soft serve on a 40 degree day.....Burns played sensibly and good luck to him but
that attack on a friendly pitch is about as easy as its going to get anywhere in the world.
We need to be playing the better test nations at home and playing Aus A teams vs Sri Lanka, the Bangers etc.....

[Professer E]

First over is evidence that Starc is in the side on false pretenses.... Seam scrambled and zero control.

[crashlander]

We could bowl underarm and it wouldn't matter on this pitch.

[Professer E]

Batsmen still find ways to get out,  even on a benign pitch.

Starc is bowling hell quick but worringingly,  still no movement,  and the Lanka batters have played the quick bowlers appallingly.  Seriously,  one of them is going to get badly hurt handling bowlers like that. Helmet or not,  take your eyes off the pill and you're asking for trouble.

Ducking into balls,  treading on the wicket,  going the periscope.... It isn't going to get easier when their tour continues to South Africa.