Smith's captaincy and Australia's downfall

[SUMO]

hope they dont drop voges...otherwise he will retire with avg of 61...which he doesn't deserve

[G_B_]

The decline of Australia can be defined as the following progression

 

Wicketkeepers

 

Gilchrist----->Haddin----->Nevill

 

 

[MCcricket]

Austrlians have a two fold problem injuries is a big one as Starc is the only strike Bowler then have, Cummings n other injured bowlers R well ahead of This attack , also Lyon is no Warne or McGill, they have a similar problem to India which Eng n SA are doing well at is selections n identifying playing young guns, M Marsh after initial promise looks mediocre, not enough talent coming thru n don't see the same Aussie attitude n gumption biggest problem for them is neutral umpiring n DRS as they have won alot of series n games because of umpires support

Edited November 16, 2016 by MCcricket

[G_B_]

you got to hand it to SA, many thought the quota imposition would be the end of them as a force in cricket. But they are still a force...

 

The likes of Rabada IMO will get better with time. I think the role of ABV has been grossly overstated in SA

[diga]

17 hours ago, kosingh said:

When I was a kid Australian cricketers just looked so much older. Moustaches, burly hairy chests and top buttons of shirts unbottoned., rugged faces that looked hardened through years of hard work physical work in the sun. They basically looked like tough hardened truck drivers.

 

The guys now just look like spoiled softies who spend their time getting pedicures, and  thinking about which herbal moisturizers to buy for their complexion and delicate skin tone, and worried about their Justin Bieber hairstyles getting spoiled if they dont use the right hair dryer.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/brett-geeves-on-the-demise-of-australian-domestic-cricket-and-impact-on-the-test-team/news-story/a1f4fa352d11422d46e933f5663dfa00

 

Interesting  article on the role of youngsters and Greg Chappells role in the demise of Aus test cricket

 

an extract below 

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Remarkably, Greg Chappell turned the domestic second XI competition in 2009 into a glorified junior competition; implementing restrictions on how many players over the age of 24 could be selected in each team. Because 25 year-old’s were deemed past it and simply clogging the transition of kids who had nice techniques and success in national junior tournaments, but no runs on the board in the breeding ground of a once hot-spot for talented, battle-hardened men: club cricket.

The change was drastic, with seven out of the 11 players needing to be under 24.

This sent a message to states, and its contracted players, that if you were over 24 and not being selected in the first XI, your days were numbered.

I would love to know how many contracted players lost their spot on a state list, with the impact being detrimental to their motivation and ultimately their want to contribute in grade cricket.

How many grade players that missed out on the talent identification of state junior representation - over the age of 24 - aspiring to play first-class cricket for their state, saw this decision as a smack in the face to their pursuit of their childhood dream?

How many departed the game for the lure of the country synthetic cricket and its offering of cash? How many departed for the lure of family time and a game of golf? How many picked up an extra day’s work?

 

Edited November 16, 2016 by diga

[Texy]

Australia hasn't been the same since Hussey's forced retirement. Now even Smith is not getting the big scores like he does usually. 

Edited November 17, 2016 by Texy

[Vijy]

On 11/16/2016 at 9:33 PM, Viper said:

There Replacements has been fantastic 

 

Buvama , Philinder , even Duminy did well first match with bat and ball and Obvious Rabadaaa

SA attack was always gonna be good in pace-friendly conditions. Right now, Phil, Rabada, Abbott and Steyn all average around 21-22... which is remarkable for a pace attack in these times.

[Tibarn]

Boring, unimaginative captain. Stark contrast between him and Clarke, IMO.  Great batsman though. 

[Vijy]

2 minutes ago, Tibarn said:

Boring, unimaginative captain. Stark contrast between him and Clarke, IMO.  Great batsman though. 

Aye, aye.