Sachinism Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Yeh you have to say it was a great effort for the Aussies. Scoring 406 in the 4th innings is spectacular, its just that they had to score over 500 to win.
King Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 The key word in your post is IF!!!! Your predictions are in parallel and are as infamous as my IFs :haha:
Chorazin Reto Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 The only change id make is bring Lee in for Siddle if fit, he then becomes the spearhead bowler, and also brings some experience to the bowling ranks. If he's not fit maybe Clark for Siddle, but thats just a maybe. Johnson hasnt been on song with the ball, but his average with the bat this test was around 35 so he is fulfilling that all-rounder roll they have him in. I dont see them bringing Clark in for Johnson, they value his batting too much. For the batsmen, Hughes i think just needs a bit more time to settle(and a little unlucky, but with the stroke he played he deserved to be out), Hussey's form is still iffy but id keep him for this ashes series(also a little unlucky, he was the most hard done by i think). North failed this Test but scored a century last Test, hardly anything to be concerned about. Ponting played a bonehead shot, Katich a bit unlucky. Hauritz actually looked alright for once, maybe they should break his fingers more often.
observer1 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 mitchell johnson is turning out to be australia's version of irfan pathan. very good bowler to begin with, and a decent batsman. evolved into a very average hit-me bowler, and a good batsman
King Tendulkar Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 mitchell johnson is turning out to be australia's version of irfan pathan. MJ he ain't that bad:hysterical:
Bradman99 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 mitchell johnson is turning out to be australia's version of irfan pathan. very good bowler to begin with, and a decent batsman. evolved into a very average hit-me bowler, and a good batsman On the basis of 2 tests ?
Laaloo Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I still can't believe why Stuart Clark is still on the sidelines!
Bradman99 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I still can't believe why Stuart Clark is still on the sidelines! That makes 2 of us.
Bradman99 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Why is he not in squad then??? Strange. What if katich gets injured? Why no back up spinner? Have the oz selectors lost the plot? Just remembered, Watson can be used as a back up opener.
observer1 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 On the basis of 2 tests ? 'turning', as opposed to 'turned'. Further clarificaitons on the subtlety of the English language at request...
Bradman99 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I know what you said mate so no need to give me an English lesson. It's still too early to say he is turning into him.
King Tendulkar Posted August 24, 2009 Author Posted August 24, 2009 And there we have it. My prediction 2 years back(which invoked much ridicule) of the end of the aussie era comes to full fruition. They have lost 3 of their last 4 series. Lost the ashes again. And have slumped to 4th in the rankings. ITS THE END OF THE AUSSIE ERA! It also shows how soft they have become in how Ponting will retain his captaincy despite shocking tactics and shocking captaincy in last year in tests. They have lost it!!! The mighty aussies of old would have sacked him a while back, while now they just cling on to him. They also don't sledge anymore, don't play a spinner and play makeshift openers. The fall has been quick and far and they have hit the floor with a mighty bump. Their only saving grace is they get to play the hapless windies next and then the even more hapless paks. Its shame we are not playing them next to kill of the aussies and ensure ponting gets the sack!
Lord Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 And there we have it. My prediction 2 years back(which invoked much ridicule) of the end of the aussie era comes to full fruition. They have lost 3 of their last 4 series. Lost the ashes again. And have slumped to 4th in the rankings. ITS THE END OF THE AUSSIE ERA! It also shows how soft they have become in how Ponting will retain his captaincy despite shocking tactics and shocking captaincy in last year in tests. They have lost it!!! The mighty aussies of old would have sacked him a while back, while now they just cling on to him. They also don't sledge anymore, don't play a spinner and play makeshift openers. The fall has been quick and far and they have hit the floor with a mighty bump. Their only saving grace is they get to play the hapless windies next and then the even more hapless paks. Its shame we are not playing them next to kill of the aussies and ensure ponting gets the sack! well it was certainly gonna end with retirement of legends like Warne,Mcgrath,Gilchrist.
Cricketics Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 YA end of Aussie era.. Still they continue to dominate cricket. Well done to the Australian team. They are the best still in ODI's.
satishg Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 currently the best team in the world but all would change by the beginning of november :winky:
Params7 Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Aussies are going to continue their dominance it seems. Full strength India is the only team that comes close, and might be even better. All remains to be seen.
Deleted_User_1 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 East or West.....Aussies are still the best.
champ Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 aus has the best balance team .. they will win more than they lose .. the way watson and white have come along .. also the way they have been built and fitness they posess ..they are amazing.. i see another dominant aus era coming up... india is not close to even this team.. amazing aussies...
DomainK Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Yes, they remain one of the best teams, but that era of Aussie rule is over for sure.
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