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Don't mind that squad that they've picked. Neser has shown he's been quite skilful with the Dukes ball, so that will be a plus if he gets the nod. Potential for him to fill the no.7 role if Labuschagne and Marsh aren't trusted. Means we're a bit thin on batting, but Neser probably offers more as an allround option if we're being honest.
I think it is nicely balanced and as good as it can be.
Bancroft or Harris to partner Warner then 3/4 choices at number 6.
Really hope now we are brave (and smart) with our fast bowling choices and just don't auto select Hazlewood & Starc.
Anderson & Broad are dangerous in English conditions for a reason , learn from them.
Agree re Neser , Siddle is in good form too , please pick the Bowlers that can best use the conditions.
A week to go.
Bancroft or Harris to partner Warner then 3/4 choices at number 6.
Really hope now we are brave (and smart) with our fast bowling choices and just don't auto select Hazlewood & Starc.
Anderson & Broad are dangerous in English conditions for a reason , learn from them.
Agree re Neser , Siddle is in good form too , please pick the Bowlers that can best use the conditions.
A week to go.
How on earth does Marsh continue to get selected in test squads? It is beyond a joke. Apart from that, happy with the squad. Let’s just hope Lyon doesn’t do a McGrath and roll an ankle in the warm up, as we’ll be without a spinner (loosebuschange is not a frontline test spinner before someone decides to mention him).
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My 2 cents worth.
Not sure about number 6 bat. Acknowledge that Wade has knocked the selectors door down with runs but he was horrible with the bat in his last stint and not sure he has technique to cope in England. Staggered Marsh gets another go and Marnus doesn’t fill me with confidence. Hope I am wrong. Is Bancroft an option at 6?
Also don’t think you can pick all of Cummins, Starc and Pattinson. Too much the same for England. For variety I think we need to pick 2 of those 3 and 1 of Hazelwood, Neser and Siddle. You need a line and length guy in England to tie down one end.
Not sure about number 6 bat. Acknowledge that Wade has knocked the selectors door down with runs but he was horrible with the bat in his last stint and not sure he has technique to cope in England. Staggered Marsh gets another go and Marnus doesn’t fill me with confidence. Hope I am wrong. Is Bancroft an option at 6?
Also don’t think you can pick all of Cummins, Starc and Pattinson. Too much the same for England. For variety I think we need to pick 2 of those 3 and 1 of Hazelwood, Neser and Siddle. You need a line and length guy in England to tie down one end.