Poll
Question:
ODI series scoreline
Option 1: Aus 5-0
votes: 0
Option 2: India 5-0
votes: 0
Option 3: Aus 4-1
votes: 1
Option 4: India 4-1
votes: 1
Option 5: 3-2 Either way
votes: 5
Aussie squad was named this morning.
Aussie ODI squad: Smith (c), Warner, Bailey, Boland, Hazlewood, Faulkner, Finch, MMarsh, SMarsh, Maxwell, Richardson, Paris, Wade #AUSvIND
Looks like Maxi will be the main spin option with Smiddy and Finch chipping in.
Boland and Paris are fresh faces while the batting lineup is pretty experienced.
Personally don't like the Smarsh inclusion but I suppose he's been in form.
PB, feel free to edit the OP if you need, including the thread title.
Just chucked in a poll.
Kane Richardson? Really? No John Hastings. Surprising choices but this will be a good series.
Based on that 13 man squad, I'd personally leave out Smarsh (because I don't like the guy and reckon he's taking the place of somebody more deserving - Burns, Khawaja, Lynn etc) and Richardson (again, what the flower? Several other pace options have been better) which means the XI would be:
Finch, Warner, Smith (c), Maxwell, Bailey, Wade (wk), Faulkner, MMarsh, Boland, Hazlewood, Paris
Three seamers plus the two allrounders who also bowl pace and then Maxi (and maybe Finchy or Smiddy) to bowl out the spin overs.
A tad surprised they've opted to leave out a full time spinner. Clearly they have faith in Maxi's ability with the ball (cue the showerstorm from haters). Selectors clearly have a hard on for Smarsh so I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the XI and the undeserving Richo has played for the national side before and will probs somehow earn a game over the new boys Boland and Paris.
I'm starting to warm up to Maxwell amazingly... Ever since he made a fool of himself last BBL he's really looked to have made an effort with bat and ball. Better not come close to the test side though :P He can be really useful with the ball I think, would have him at 5 below Bailey though.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 04, 2016, 11:49:17 PM
I'm starting to warm up to Maxwell amazingly... Ever since he made a fool of himself last BBL he's really looked to have made an effort with bat and ball. Better not come close to the test side though :P He can be really useful with the ball I think, would have him at 5 below Bailey though.
Agree with this. Maxwell is as good an ODI spinner as we have currently (except for maybe Lyon) and is an excellent fielder and much better batsmen than all our other spin options.
Richardson has been average in the BBL this season but was the second leading wicket taker in the Matador Cup so he has form in that form of the game. I've never been a SMarsh fan but his form this summer has been extremely good, especially in the short forms of the game (although I guess you could say the same for Lynn and Khawaja)
Interesting selections - We can all come up with arguments for and against certain players.
eg
Wade v Paine
Bailey v Kwaja
Marsh v Lynn
Richardson v Tremain (really like the look of this guy)/Hastings
One could argue for the inclusion of Lyon or Boyce as an extra bowling option.
Overall though selectors have done a fair job imo.
Needs more GOAT, Burns and Lynn.
A mate of my best mate is playing in the WA vs India tour match (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2015-16/engine/match/957701.html)
0/37 with six wides ayy. Got to bowl against Sharma and Dhoni at least which is pretty neat.
He's no Callum Sinclair tho ;)
Quote from: Jukes on January 09, 2016, 10:36:35 PM
A mate of my best mate is playing in the WA vs India tour match (http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2015-16/engine/match/957701.html)
0/37 with six wides ayy. Got to bowl against Sharma and Dhoni at least which is pretty neat.
He's no Callum Sinclair tho ;)
Why didn't he bat? :P
India started well 1/83 off 17 overs
Yes aussie bowlers looking very pedestrian :(
So apparently we don't need a specialist spinner...
Need GOAT at times like these
Haha, just beat me to it Jayman
mullet takes a catch... was that you Jukesy ;D
Gee our attack looks thin without a Starc or Pattinson. We could be in for a series thrashing.
wooh Jimmy. smashed but straight to Finchy on the rope
Good on Kohli for having a crack there. Could have easily just pushed around our mediocre bowling and tonned up.
Faulkner has been in poor form really
Rohit Sharma is all class.
Some nice batting by the Indian team, lucky we aren't chasing 350+.
Finch gone early nothing new there , the aussie batsmen ( Warner and Smith ) have to adjust from playing a second rate team in test cricket to a good team in 50 overs cricket and chase 300+ big ask
sheeet
So why didn't bailey walk?
Not good :(
Bailey's stance looks so uncomfortable
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 12, 2016, 07:57:33 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 12, 2016, 07:56:19 PM
So why didn't bailey walk?
why would he?
Because apparently all Australians walk whenever they're out but not given and non-walkers are cheats who should be condemned?
Oh sorry, I forgot that Aus cricket fans are ridiculously hypocritical about everything.
Quote from: Jukes on January 12, 2016, 08:07:17 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 12, 2016, 07:57:33 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 12, 2016, 07:56:19 PM
So why didn't bailey walk?
why would he?
Because apparently all Australians walk whenever they're out but not given and non-walkers are cheats who should be condemned?
Oh sorry, I forgot that Aus cricket fans are ridiculously hypocritical about everything.
Hope thats more sarcasm.
Quote from: Jukes on January 12, 2016, 08:07:17 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 12, 2016, 07:57:33 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 12, 2016, 07:56:19 PM
So why didn't bailey walk?
why would he?
Because apparently all Australians walk whenever they're out but not given and non-walkers are cheats who should be condemned?
Oh sorry, I forgot that Aus cricket fans are ridiculously hypocritical about everything.
::) guessing Broad?
I've got no problem with him not walking, never did. I do have a problem with the incompetent umpires though
if India used DRS they'd have us 3 down. simple as that
I can recall two maybe three cases in the Big Bash over the past week where players have admitted they were out in interviews after their innings but were not given and did not walk, Watson was certainly one of those.
Looks like that is cricket now.
Well batted George ;D
India shoot themselves in the foot by not using DRS, giving Bailey a life, then handing him his century with overthrows ;D
I haven't seen the decision, but I'm sure the majority on here recently agreed DRS was crap and we should change it/get rid of it :P Was it such a bad decision that we can blame the umpire?
And on the topic of walking, why would you walk? Guys get out when they aren't out all the time, I've given players out when they haven't been out and they aren't happy about it. And they guys that are out and are given not out certainly don't walk ;) (Would make my job so much easier if they walked though...)
keep goin Smiddy 8)
it was one of those ones that went down leg, Bailey played at it, there was a noise but the umpire thought it hit the thigh guard. guess they're hard to judge on what was hit but that's where DRS comes in handy
Whenever I see India play they get dogged of a wicket or two, either batting or bowling, because they do not use DRS, some things you are just meant to live with.
One a Ball now, should be home easily.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 12, 2016, 10:02:51 PM
keep goin Smiddy 8)
it was one of those ones that went down leg, Bailey played at it, there was a noise but the umpire thought it hit the thigh guard. guess they're hard to judge on what was hit but that's where DRS comes in handy
They are bloody impossible to get right all the time. In my last game of cricket (Jayman knows as he was on the opposition) our captain got a howler like that. I vowed to never make a leg side dismissal mistake when I umpired. ;)
flowerin shot Smiddy!
missed stumping. that's something else that has killed India. I lost count of how many run out chances they've had. not for a while though
that was a nice catch. now don't do nothing stupid Maxy
Well batted George, will be unlucky when he misses out on Man of the Match, 50% of the reason why Australia will win this game.
"We're not the team who doesn't want it"
Ayyy truth
...he did something stupid
is the Big Bash not on because of the ODI?
Is it just me or does Smith look sore when he's jogging for a run. ???
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 12, 2016, 10:38:31 PM
is the Big Bash not on because of the ODI?
I reckon that would be the reason mate, they wouldn't want to go head to head with Aus v Ind in a ODI.
Surely it wouldn't have been hard for Maxwell to do exactly what Marsh is doing ???
It's not like the Indians are making it difficult to pick up risk-free runs.
lmao
haha flower
cmon Faulks
Bad luck Smithy deserved to be there at the end but a great knock regardless.
I heard that James Faulkner can mess up games
why the flower was mid on on the rope ???
Thought we were in deep doo doo at 2-20, well done boys. :D
1 to win and they have a long on haha. Does Dhoni just not give a flower?
(http://media.makeameme.org/created/1-run-to.jpg)(http://img.pandawhale.com/121731-bold-strategy-cotton-meme-imgu-wLno.png)
Haha, gold ;D
George Bailey, with a completely straight face, says the floppy gold hat will one day be held in the same regard as the Baggy Green #AUSvIND
Hahaha I love it George! But it really might happen if ODI cricket survives!
Well played by the Aussies, it's just hard to understand why Kohli and Sharma didn't go at the 35 over mark. With the big hitters and just general batsman left it probably cost India 20-30 runs
Quote from: R.Griffen on January 13, 2016, 11:22:28 AM
Well played by the Aussies, it's just hard to understand why Kohli and Sharma didn't go at the 35 over mark. With the big hitters and just general batsman left it probably cost India 20-30 runs
Tend to agree mate, we really should of been chasing 350+ with the start the Indians had, we were a bit fortunate they didn't put the hammer down around the 35th over.
Juke Hastings added to the squad I believe
Hastings and Usman added for Warner and Marsh.
Was it just me or did India not look interested in going after the bowling from the 35th over
Quote from: Capper on January 13, 2016, 06:53:39 PM
Hastings and Usman added for Warner and Marsh.
Was it just me or did India not look interested in going after the bowling from the 35th over
It did seem odd that they didn't open up considering the wickets in hand they had or atleast I thought so and you by the looks mate.
Quote from: Grazz on January 13, 2016, 07:12:40 PM
Quote from: Capper on January 13, 2016, 06:53:39 PM
Hastings and Usman added for Warner and Marsh.
Was it just me or did India not look interested in going after the bowling from the 35th over
It did seem odd that they didn't open up considering the wickets in hand they had or atleast I thought so and you by the looks mate.
Glad I am not alone to me it seemed they were only interested in pushing the ball around till their power play.
Joely Paris :D
5 Vics in an Aussie XI, what a time to be alive! :o 8)
So if Richardson is in, who is he 'replacing' as such?
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 15, 2016, 04:42:56 PM
So if Richardson is in, who is he 'replacing' as such?
Hazlewood.
Hastings in for Mitch Marsh. Shaun Marsh in for Warner.
catch Kohli. nice running
Ah get flowered
and now we wait for "duh um duh Dhoni's comments had no effect on our decision there duh um duh"
at least Bailey's was a tough decision. that one almost ran off the face of the bat
rekt
That was the only way they were going to get Sharma out
beautiful fielding Jimmy ;D
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 15, 2016, 06:14:12 PM
That was the only way they were going to get Sharma out
I'd say he's also susceptible to edging one moving across his body outside off
Oh wait
Quote from: GoLions on January 15, 2016, 06:16:08 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 15, 2016, 06:14:12 PM
That was the only way they were going to get Sharma out
I'd say he's also susceptible to edging one moving across his body outside off
Oh wait
Shhhh >:(
how good's that fielding
later Dhoni
Bowlers dominating the middle order/tail 8)
Two games, two centuries for Rohit Sharma. This guy is a freak.
Quote from: Nige on January 15, 2016, 07:26:16 PM
Two games, two centuries for Rohit Sharma. This guy is a freak.
Brilliant to watch.
Finch and Marsh are chewing up a lot of balls for not many runs ..... don't go out now
Ishant
Marsh you lucky spud
love your work Ishant
Khwaja collecting beach balls rather than playing for the Thunder
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 15, 2016, 08:26:14 PM
Khwaja collecting beach balls rather than playing for the Thunder
Or playing for Australia , maybe there could be a spot opening up :P
Gee really missing an agressive opener aren't we. Solid Start but only 6 4's in the first 18 overs really tells the story. Need to get a move in as the weather change is just starting to arrive.
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2016, 08:49:46 PM
Gee really missing an agressive opener aren't we. Solid Start but only 6 4's in the first 18 overs really tells the story. Need to get a move in as the weather change is just starting to arrive.
Yeh were plodding along seemingly. :-\
still none down though. Finchy gaining confidence now
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 15, 2016, 08:54:11 PM
still none down though. Finchy gaining confidence now
Finding the middle now. :)
flower that woulda been something
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 15, 2016, 09:04:02 PM
flower that woulda been something
Not wrong - nearly had it too.
nice catch there
Quote from: Ringo on January 15, 2016, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 15, 2016, 09:04:02 PM
flower that woulda been something
Not wrong - nearly had it too.
Catch of the summer, pitty it didn't stick great effort.
sheet. alright Bailey and Smiddy again. do this
flower. come on Maxy. nothing stupid
this is going to the last over again. thinking 8 or 9 needed off the last over
although it should be less than that. somehow think Maxy will go out and a few dots to the new batsman
6 to bring up the fiddy. fist pumpin. come on
Bailey looking good early for man of the series. I suppose you would be favoured scoring runs in a winning team rather than a losing team.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 15, 2016, 10:38:09 PM
Bailey looking good early for man of the series. I suppose you would be favoured scoring runs in a winning team rather than a losing team.
for the series would be a good bet, think Rohit will get MotM here. deserves it
shower bowling Ishant. good.. good..
good work boys
Hazlewood rested for NZ tour
http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/aussies-give-fast-bowler-josh-hazlewood-extended-rest-as-new-zealand-tour-comes-into-focus/story-e6frf3g3-1227711117617
I think this the reason our bowlers are getting injured extended periods not playing , our past fast bowlers never needed periods of rest and they seemed to be quite durable and don't tell me that bowling in this day is much more physical than then
Partly agree Shaker but we must remember there is more cricket played now. In saying that however injury was the only reason for resting. Do not want to sound negative but is fitness an issue,, as these days we seem to see bowlers struggle if the have to bowl more than 15/20 overs in an innings.
Quote from: Ringo on January 17, 2016, 10:13:20 AM
Partly agree Shaker but we must remember there is more cricket played now. In saying that however injury was the only reason for resting. Do not want to sound negative but is fitness an issue,, as these days we seem to see bowlers struggle if the have to bowl more than 15/20 overs in an innings.
Yes Ringo because they are always resting ha ha , they get a huge amount money for playing for Australia maybe its time to say no to IPL type leagues if you are a contracted player , really everyone loves T-20 cricket and it is only getting more popular look at the West Indies now all there good players travel around to these leagues and don't play for there country , I can see this happening to other countries in the future ?
Why not just rest him for the rest of January???? That does not make sense to me at all. Inept selectors at it again...
Quote from: PowerBug on January 17, 2016, 10:48:25 AM
Why not just rest him for the rest of January???? That does not make sense to me at all. Inept selectors at it again...
They are resting him for the rest of January so that he's fine for the NZ tour.
Quote from: Nige on January 17, 2016, 12:31:14 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 17, 2016, 10:48:25 AM
Why not just rest him for the rest of January???? That does not make sense to me at all. Inept selectors at it again...
They are resting him for the rest of January so that he's fine for the NZ tour.
I thought I read that he was being rested from the NZ tour :-[
Smiddy won the toss and elected to field
would it be an obvious thing to say that we need to get Rohit out early? ;D
ahhh good to hear Bill's voice 8)
flower yeah Richo
Juke is due I reckon
Can they put something in these pitches for the bowlers please
beautiful work Smiddy
Love how the bloke who does the hard work gets no credit on the scorecard
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 17, 2016, 06:20:04 PM
Love how the bloke who does the hard work gets no credit on the scorecard
I reckon they'll eventually change it to something like "c Maxwell / Smith" in the future
Kohli gone now
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 17, 2016, 06:15:26 PM
Can they put something in these pitches for the bowlers please
Agree JB Seems like 300 is the old 250 these days. So much in favour of batsmen in these limited over matches. How about something for the bowlers.
Ridiculous imo the restriction of 4 players out from overs 10 - 40 further helping batsmen as the bats get bigger.
Keep the pitches here like they are, don't give Aussie players a chance to learn to play on bowlers' pitches so they keep getting dest60yed in away Ashes series ;)
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 06:36:20 PM
Keep the pitches here like they are, don't give Aussie players a chance to learn to play on bowlers' pitches so they keep getting dest60yed in away Ashes series ;)
How many times can you make the same joke? :P
Quote from: nrich102 on January 17, 2016, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 06:36:20 PM
Keep the pitches here like they are, don't give Aussie players a chance to learn to play on bowlers' pitches so they keep getting dest60yed in away Ashes series ;)
How many times can you make the same joke? :P
First time I've used 60 in a word, it's fresh!
And plus, nothing can be repeate as much as m-m-muh 5-0 (ignoring the three series' that preceded that one)
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 17, 2016, 06:38:10 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 06:36:20 PM
Keep the pitches here like they are, don't give Aussie players a chance to learn to play on bowlers' pitches so they keep getting dest60yed in away Ashes series ;)
How many times can you make the same joke? :P
First time I've used 60 in a word, it's fresh!
And plus, nothing can be repeate as much as m-m-muh 5-0 (ignoring the three series' that preceded that one)
Haha, fair enough mate.
Love how they have customs on in the innings brake :P
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on January 17, 2016, 06:15:26 PM
Can they put something in these pitches for the bowlers please
Agreed. Cricket in Australia is pretty rubbish these days
chill Finchy
alright Mitch, you're up
I've missed Bill raving about how good Melbourne is :P
Ahh Ishant's fielding is a sight to behold
flowerin lazy running. such a waste of a wicket
wtf Mitchell Marsh
Very slack
Stage is set for Faulkner.
Is this game in Melbourne, or Mumbai??
One big over for Aus and we win from here
I have never seen someone not try and throw the stumps down in that situation
should sweep more often Faulks instead of just defending it back to the bowler
deserved the ton so ya can't blame him for going for it ;D
a great innings Maxy. got us home
ahaha Memeswell get gud
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 10:59:32 PM
ahaha Memeswell get gud
just won us the game brother 8)
Ffs Mark Nicholas
Was this match the same as the other two?
Another one sided cricket series. Thankgod the BBL has been alright viewing.
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 17, 2016, 11:02:47 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 17, 2016, 10:59:32 PM
ahaha Memeswell get gud
just won us the game brother 8)
If only that game was the first, third or fourth ashes test and not a random game in a meaningless and dying format :')
sssshhhh Jukes, let them enjoy the moment ;)
One Day Squad (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-squad-odis-india-four-five-manuka-canberra-sydney-scg-nathan-lyon/2016-01-18?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ausvind)
In: GOAT, Warner Out: Paris, Khawaja
Steve Smith (c), Aaron Finch, David Warner, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, John Hastings, Scott Boland, Kane Richardson, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh.
(http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-t20-squad-india-worldt20-shaun-tait-nathan-lyon-chris-lynn-travis-head-shane-watson/2016-01-18)
Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, John Hastings, Shaun Marsh, Cameron Boyce, Nathan Lyon, Chris Lynn, Travis Head, Kane Richardson, Andrew Tye, Scott Boland, Shaun Tait
Shaun Tait :o
LET THE WATTO MEMES COMMENCE AGAIN!
(http://thecricketlounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NuI9roc.jpg)
(https://s3-static-ak.buzzfed.com/static/2015-07/13/3/campaign_images/webdr12/meme-before-wicket-2-12085-1436771944-11_big.jpg)
(http://s3-static-ak.buzzfed.com/static/2015-07/13/3/campaign_images/webdr12/15-hilarious-shane-watson-memes-thatll-you-make-p-2-13531-1436771315-0_dblbig.jpg)
This is one of my favorites
(http://i.imgur.com/dmA3Gji.jpg)
Please more Watto memes
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 18, 2016, 12:14:57 PM
Please more Watto memes
I think thats enough actually, we've posted the same neumber of memes as Watto has test 100s :o
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2016, 10:32:14 AM
This is one of my favorites
(http://i.imgur.com/dmA3Gji.jpg)
had to borrow that one champ
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2016, 09:39:28 AM
One Day Squad (http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-squad-odis-india-four-five-manuka-canberra-sydney-scg-nathan-lyon/2016-01-18?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ausvind)
In: GOAT, Warner Out: Paris, Khawaja
Steve Smith (c), Aaron Finch, David Warner, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, John Hastings, Scott Boland, Kane Richardson, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh.
(http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-t20-squad-india-worldt20-shaun-tait-nathan-lyon-chris-lynn-travis-head-shane-watson/2016-01-18)
Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, James Faulkner, John Hastings, Shaun Marsh, Cameron Boyce, Nathan Lyon, Chris Lynn, Travis Head, Kane Richardson, Andrew Tye, Scott Boland, Shaun Tait
Shaun Tait :o
Why is Steve Smith in the team if he isnt the captain? He plays he is captain or he rests, someone comes in for him and Finch is captain
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
World T20 door not shut on Bailey: Marsh
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/george-bailey-world-t20-australia-indian-premier-league-experience-rod-marsh/2016-01-18
QuoteCoach Darren Lehmann said Bailey's omission, along with that of Mitchell Marsh, enabled selectors to have a closer look at some lesser known players and added that the pair were still in contention for the World T20.
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
Probably want to see how guys like Lynn or Head go, can't argue that it's still a pretty decent squad
Quote from: GoLions on January 18, 2016, 02:03:25 PM
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
Probably want to see how guys like Lynn or Head go, can't argue that it's still a pretty decent squad
I'm glad Lynn and Head are in, gotta reward BBL performance. But I certainly would have had Bailey before Smith or Marsh.
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 02:07:07 PM
Quote from: GoLions on January 18, 2016, 02:03:25 PM
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
Probably want to see how guys like Lynn or Head go, can't argue that it's still a pretty decent squad
I'm glad Lynn and Head are in, gotta reward BBL performance. But I certainly would have had Bailey before Smith or Marsh.
There's a decent chance neither of those two play I reckon.
Finch, Warner, Watson, Lynn, Maxwell, Head, Faulkner, Wade, Hastings, Boland, Tye/Lyon/Boyce could be an option, although a lot less experienced
The way BBL has been they'll probably play a spinner along with Maxy, Lyon gotta be above Boyce.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 18, 2016, 02:29:50 PM
The way BBL has been they'll probably play a spinner along with Maxy, Lyon gotta be above Boyce.
Anyone with common sense would agree with you. Unfortunately common sense isn't common among the selectors :-\
Quote from: Jayman on January 18, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
Did they seriously not pick George Bailey?
The guy is in great first clast form, great one day form and great twenty20 form - and he doesn't get picked.
I'm Bailey's #1 fan, and I just can't see how a guy gets selected for Australia in the first place when he DOESN'T have the form (for his Captaincy), and then 'retires' from the short form to focus on scoring runs in first class and one day...... DOES IT, comes out in the BBL and scores in the top 3 in the comp (across the first 6 games), and now doesn't get selected.
PLUS Bailey's form in India is outstanding.
Bloke is great has to make the World Cup squad surely otherwise just another show of the inept Australian selectors.
Why is Finch Captain of the T20? The omission of Bailey the big issue for me for 2 reasons he is C material and has Indian experience.
Quote from: Ringo on January 18, 2016, 07:32:46 PM
Why is Finch Captain of the T20? The omission of Bailey the big issue for me for 2 reasons he is C material and has Indian experience.
Bailey retired from the captaincy to focus on the other forms of the game. Idk why Smith isn't captain tho.
Obviously the selectors want Finch to bowl himself more
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2016, 01:48:51 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 18, 2016, 12:14:57 PM
Please more Watto memes
I think thats enough actually, we've posted the same neumber of memes as Watto has test 100s :o
THERE ARE NEVER ENOUGH WATTO MEMES(http://i.imgur.com/AFVmUO4.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_O1Qp3VAAIwHSm.jpg:large)
(https://kazblah.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/watto-meme.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4XZYJbo.jpg)
Shane Watson is a very good cricketer. He should certainly still be in our short form sides, and I dare say he's still a much better test cricketer than Mitchell Marsh.
Quote from: Jayman on January 19, 2016, 10:32:26 AM
Shane Watson is a very good cricketer. He should certainly still be in our short form sides, and I dare say he's still a much better test cricketer than Mitchell Marsh.
I agree he should definitely be in the t20 team, maybe in the one day team. I don't agree that he is better than Marsh tho. Marsh can bowl without getting injured, something Watson really struggled with. Marsh is at least equal in batting and better at fielding than Watto, so I think that makes Marsh better.
I'd probably play Watto over Marsh at this very point in time, but the reality is you often can't play Watto due to injury.
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Shane Watson is a very good cricketer. He should certainly still be in our short form sides, and I dare say he's still a much better test cricketer than Mitchell Marsh.
I agree he should definitely be in the t20 team, maybe in the one day team. I don't agree that he is better than Marsh tho. Marsh can bowl without getting injured, something Watson really struggled with. Marsh is at least equal in batting and better at fielding than Watto, so I think that makes Marsh better.
How on earth is Marshs batting equal too Watson? He hasnt even played one significant innings in test cricket yet.
Marsh is picked purely on potential and against spazs like NZ and WI thats ok.
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Quote from: Jayman on January 19, 2016, 10:32:26 AM
Shane Watson is a very good cricketer. He should certainly still be in our short form sides, and I dare say he's still a much better test cricketer than Mitchell Marsh.
I agree he should definitely be in the t20 team, maybe in the one day team. I don't agree that he is better than Marsh tho. Marsh can bowl without getting injured, something Watson really struggled with. Marsh is at least equal in batting and better at fielding than Watto, so I think that makes Marsh better.
How on earth is Marshs batting equal too Watson? He hasnt even played one significant innings in test cricket yet.
Marsh is picked purely on potential and against spazs like NZ and WI thats ok.
^
Watson cops a lot but is a very very good cricketer. Shame his body hasn't held up over his career.
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Quote from: Jayman on January 19, 2016, 10:32:26 AM
Shane Watson is a very good cricketer. He should certainly still be in our short form sides, and I dare say he's still a much better test cricketer than Mitchell Marsh.
I agree he should definitely be in the t20 team, maybe in the one day team. I don't agree that he is better than Marsh tho. Marsh can bowl without getting injured, something Watson really struggled with. Marsh is at least equal in batting and better at fielding than Watto, so I think that makes Marsh better.
How on earth is Marshs batting equal too Watson? He hasnt even played one significant innings in test cricket yet.
Marsh is picked purely on potential and against spazs like NZ and WI thats ok.
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It's hard to play a big innings when the team is 4/843957 and your job is to come in and hit a 6 off every ball before you declare. He hasn't really had the chance to bat in Australia.
Sure he was shower in England, but who wasnt?
Also, ho many significant innings did Watto play? I haven't been following cricket for that long, but I don't really remember that many :-X
Watto went through a patch where he was our best bat. when he was opener probably 6-7-8 years ago (not sure really) he was piling on the runs. could never ton up though, scoring 80s and 90s I think
then he hit a wall
he had 3 years 2010-12 where he played really well and won ODI, TEST and T20 player of the year as well as the Allan Border medallist twice.
OK. I've been following cricket since about 2011/12 and in that time there was all ways lots of talk about him, but he was all ways injured.
a mate of mine bought up the fact that he has a great form in India playing T20. Only player to win player of the tournament twice
TBH At this stage of his career T20 suits Watson. Only a short time to bowl and protect from injuries.
Smiddy won the toss and elected to bat. first time we've batted first!
Warner and Lyno in, Shaun Marsh and Boland out
3rd T20 v India will be the make up pink day for the McGrath foundation
http://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-india-t20-scg-glenn-mcgrath-pink-test-jane-mcgrath-foundation-breast-cancer-nurses/2016-01-18?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ausvind
Why does one of the umps have a helmet on?
Quote from: Capper on January 20, 2016, 03:23:02 PM
Why does one of the umps have a helmet on?
Protection. He was hit in the face sometime during a game so now he wares a helmet. A few of the BBL umpires also use them.
Ossie getting involved on cricinfo early on :P
That was wider than Harmy's first ball in Australia
This outfield is lightning quick
Ouch that hurt. Broken thumb?
there's a biggun on offer. gonna need it. Dhawan could go nuts, Rohit will probably ton up... Kohli will probably ton up...
need 350+
The pitch isnt doing anything either
damn, Warner gone for 93. will Mitch come out at 3
Finchy 8)
Despite what Nicholas said about the WC scores, I agree the Aussies may have missed a chance to post 350+ here. With Hastings at 9 I say it's go time right now.
India enjoying chasing a score.
They could make 450 if they kept going
Lyon the Destroyer will make things right
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Lyon the Destroyer will make things right
Hopefully he does. :-X
Kholi is a beast
Is this wicket the best wicket there is for batsmen? Geeez everyone is piling on the runs
Who would have thought 4 matches in a row looks like 300+ being chased down. I remember when 250 was cosidered gettable but you hard to work for it.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 20, 2016, 09:12:40 PM
They could make 450 if they kept going
It's gone from being a walk in the park to a task now. :o
Ballkids at the Open take harder catches than this ::)
shower keeping from Wade, get Neville in the short form teams.
Quote from: GoLions on January 20, 2016, 03:43:13 PM
Ossie getting involved on cricinfo early on :P
lol, Bailey all the way
Did anyone else notice that it was Lyon the Destroyers wicket that started the rot for India. ?
One wicket from him and the Aussie bowlers confidence skyrocketed.
8)
Smiddy said Richo was rested... the flower? why would he need a rest ???
Finchy gone... not sure if the ball was doing enough though? need a replay
use your bat Finchy
Smiddy for one-fiddy
terrible decision
Pretty shower running.
beautiful Davey 8)
keep goin Mitch
how awesome was that hundred. flower he hits the ball hard. congrats Mitch (we need a thumbs up emoticon ;D)
Where'd all the aussies go? ;D
(If you need help, that's a joke!)
What a mediocre and one sided series tho, but at least that continues the trend of the summer. Get some good pitches (i.e. built for bowlers) next summer pls
Nathan Lyon is so shower he cost us the clean sweep
Quote from: Jukes on January 24, 2016, 02:30:00 AM
Where'd all the aussies go? ;D
(If you need help, that's a joke!)
What a mediocre and one sided series tho, but at least that continues the trend of the summer. Get some good pitches (i.e. built for bowlers) next summer pls
Agree on the pitches Jukes but can not see it due to the "entertainment" value. Despite being a parochial Ossie can see Australia struggling in the T20 World Cup as these pitches do not allow for development of our players and apart from a couple we are susceptible to spin as well.
Quote from: Ringo on January 24, 2016, 09:56:51 AM
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Where'd all the aussies go? ;D
(If you need help, that's a joke!)
What a mediocre and one sided series tho, but at least that continues the trend of the summer. Get some good pitches (i.e. built for bowlers) next summer pls
Agree on the pitches Jukes but can not see it due to the "entertainment" value. Despite being a parochial Ossie can see Australia struggling in the T20 World Cup as these pitches do not allow for development of our players and apart from a couple we are susceptible to spin as well.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2015-16/content/story/964877.html
Even the captain of the side who won 4-1 is having a crack at them!
How can Khawaja not be playing that is a disgrace , time for some new selectors :o
haha flower yeah Watto ;D
Quote from: shaker on January 26, 2016, 08:33:28 PM
How can Khawaja not be playing that is a disgrace , time for some new selectors :o
I just don't get it mate. he's number 1 in Australia
right now so why not play him
Watto the destroyer ;D
Khawaja >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Head
The selectors know what Khawaja (and Bailey) are capable of in Australian colours. Perhaps they want to try out guys like Head, Lynn, Boyce, etc. prior to the WC to see whether they have what it takes on the big stage.
Kohli is so bloody good
man Tait has been poo
can't bowl, can't field
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 26, 2016, 10:02:53 PM
can't bowl, can't field
(http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/Players/Men/International/Australia/kane-richardson-t20.ashx)
hasn't officially started bowling yet and has figures of 0/3 ;D
his name is Hardik
I can't be the inly one who thinks that's funny
he's bowled 47 balls in his first over. can't have a Hardik after that
Smiddy :(
Well flower.
Time for Head and Lynn to go nuts ;D
So often umpies fire a bloke shortly after they've turned down a big shout, happens at all levels and that was an example. Finch one did seem to pitch outside
Koala Bear :( Need a big one from Watto.
And they also love giving you out sweeping :P Travvy :'(
Quote from: Jayman on January 26, 2016, 11:21:12 PM
So often umpies fire a bloke shortly after they've turned down a big shout, happens at all levels and that was an example. Finch one did seem to pitch outside
especially when Dhoni publicly has a whinge about it
reckon Head was hit outside off there too. be an interesting replay
flowerin miles outside off. disgraceful decision
At least Australia bat to 8
no wonder these cows don't use DRS. they have one go against em, captain cries about it, then they can cheat their way into wickets
man I hate India
I think that could be it :'(
that's a great catch. you can tell that hurt him ;D
great ball
game, set, match
Don't get me wrong, I like Faulkner but I reckon he's pretty overrated as 'the finisher'.
I reckon hes overrated in general.
Think we need to make a couple of changes before the next match Kwajaja in for one
We need someone who can take wickets. I think we should give PoTaito another go, but if we can have someone for him to work with.
I think Taity has run his race
Let's be honest. We need Starc :P
Just pick the scorchers bowlers and it'll work
Australias fielding seems to have gone downhill in the last couple of years. Can not remember the last time I have seen so many dropped catches from Australia in a summer.
Finch is a bit of an anchor at the top so maybe Khwaja needs to come in and open using Finch as a mainstay down the order as required to build an innings.
Reckon Tait deserves another chance. If Richardson had placed himself correctly could have had a couple of early wickets which may have put India on the back foot. But lets face it with the speed Tait is bowling batsmen are always going to use the pace of the ball to score runs.
I would give Tye a run in place of Richardson.
And do not get me started on LBW decisions.
Don't see India not playing Koli who is in as good of form as Kwahaja makes our selectors look like clowns and Tait was no way the best bowler in the BB being fast is not good enough he sprays them everywhere leaks to many runs if they go with the same team I see the same result coming :o
Quote from: shaker on January 27, 2016, 01:15:18 PM
Don't see India not playing Koli who is in as good of form as Kwahaja makes our selectors look like clowns and Tait was no way the best bowler in the BB being fast is not good enough he sprays them everywhere leaks to many runs if they go with the same team I see the same result coming :o
How does Tait go in the IPL??
edit: 1/98 on 10 overs in 3 games in 2013 and hasnt played since.
Blood the youngsters, 1/54 off 4 v Lynn doesnt look good either
Dorff would be a lock if not injured for mine.
Gotta back in Richo, especially over Tait.
Same with Head and Lynn, can't drop either.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 27, 2016, 08:01:01 PM
Dorff would be a lock if not injured for mine.
Gotta back in Richo, especially over Tait.
Same with Head and Lynn, can't drop either.
Some one has to make way for Khawaja to come in that has to be Head or Lynn but the selectors seemed determined to keep our most inform batsmen out of the team , maybe they will wait till his form drops off then put him in ::)
They should drop Head, I need him for D6's :-X
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
No
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
You're joking right? One doesn't become captain at age 21 by chance. He was good throughout the big bash, and an average of 30 over his t20 career really isn't that bad. Should he be in the test/ODI team yet? No. Should he be in the t20 team? Maybe. He's in the best 10 t20 bats in the country atm imo. Also handy with the ball, but not really good enough to be an all rounder.
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 28, 2016, 07:11:34 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
No
16, 22, 11, 25, 0 (final), then 2 against India...real spectacular form.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 28, 2016, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
You're joking right? One doesn't become captain at age 21 by chance. He was good throughout the big bash, and an average of 30 over his t20 career really isn't that bad. Should he be in the test/ODI team yet? No. Should he be in the t20 team? Maybe. He's in the best 10 t20 bats in the country atm imo. Also handy with the ball, but not really good enough to be an all rounder.
Top 10 Aussie t20 batsmen sure, but only 6/7 can make the team for a match remember. The Marshes and Khawaja are far more deserving.
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:29:48 PM
Quote from: fanTCfool on January 28, 2016, 07:11:34 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
No
16, 22, 11, 25, 0 (final), then 2 against India...real spectacular form.
Quote from: nrich102 on January 28, 2016, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: Jukes on January 28, 2016, 07:09:06 PM
Head is so overrated, literally one good three-match run of form (and even then nobody really gave a shower about the 2 x 50s so he's basically in on one game) but was crap in every other bbl game and in the India game. Shouldn't be in the side.
You're joking right? One doesn't become captain at age 21 by chance. He was good throughout the big bash, and an average of 30 over his t20 career really isn't that bad. Should he be in the test/ODI team yet? No. Should he be in the t20 team? Maybe. He's in the best 10 t20 bats in the country atm imo. Also handy with the ball, but not really good enough to be an all rounder.
Top 10 Aussie t20 batsmen sure, but only 6/7 can make the team for a match remember. The Marshes and Khawaja are far more deserving.
So 7 bats in the team including Wade. I'd rather him than SMarsh, but Khawaja and maybe MMarsh should be in the team instead of him. He's not really that overrated though.
Also, I don't see a score over 20 as bad in t20. It's not outstanding, but it really isn't that bad.
Head made 200 in 3 Innings of T20 cricket.
Backing up his ton with a 50* and another 50 after that, what more can the bloke do?
If you're going on BBL form, Watto made a fair few scores under 10, including 8 in the final
Head is absolutely good enough to be in our T20 team. Will certainly be representing Aus in other forms in the future too.
Lets not forget his Matador Cup 8) That double ton to chase down the Warriors ridiculous total.
Quote from: PowerBug on January 29, 2016, 12:44:24 AM
Lets not forget his Matador Cup 8) That double ton to chase down the Warriors ridiculous total.
Made him captain the next week and he got a first baller :-X
Quote from: nrich102 on January 29, 2016, 09:28:18 AM
Quote from: PowerBug on January 29, 2016, 12:44:24 AM
Lets not forget his Matador Cup 8) That double ton to chase down the Warriors ridiculous total.
Made him captain the next week and he got a first baller :-X
You still won the whole thing though!
Chicks T20 reduced to 18 overs each
Rain in Melbourne, chicks are off the field.
Bancroft called up for third T20 for Wade
So Bancroft is now a proper keeper?
I shoulda went
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I shoulda went
you shoulda played ;D
if only :(
perhaps tonight?...late inclusion?
got my eyes on the Kiwi tour. lose a few kgs and get into shape ;D
Tell them your good on a wet track ;)
Quote from: T Dog on January 29, 2016, 08:47:41 PM
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Quote from: T Dog on January 29, 2016, 08:41:06 PM
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Quote from: T Dog on January 29, 2016, 08:38:38 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 29, 2016, 08:36:13 PM
I shoulda went
you shoulda played ;D
if only :(
perhaps tonight?...late inclusion?
got my eyes on the Kiwi tour. lose a few kgs and get into shape ;D
Tell them your good on a wet track ;)
that's tasty 8)
that shot was tasty too. this over not so tasty
faaaar kin hit the stumps Wadey
Lyon the Destroyer on early to save the day ;D
that's a gift. we'll take it
Big Maxie ...needs to do something this game...that helps :D
Has Memeswell ever taken a real* wicket?
*one not caught by a fielder, excluding edges to keeper/slips
Also, watched the chicks game and Holly Ferling >>> Ellyse.
Quote from: Jukes on January 29, 2016, 09:32:44 PM
Has Memeswell ever taken a real* wicket?
*one not caught by a fielder, excluding edges to keeper/slips
Also, watched the chicks game and Holly Ferling >>> Ellyse.
No
Yes
;D
Quote from: Jukes on January 29, 2016, 09:32:44 PM
Has Memeswell ever taken a real* wicket?
*one not caught by a fielder, excluding edges to keeper/slips
Also, watched the chicks game and Holly Ferling >>> Ellyse.
bowled a double wicket maiden to get us the win against Pakistan I think it was
they only needed a couple runs off the last over too
Kohli you selfish dog, run yourself out instead
well that's handy...
good Melbourne crowd ;D
loving the Tye
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 29, 2016, 09:46:17 PM
well that's handy...
good Melbourne crowd ;D
We are like that here...Good ;)
Boland and Tye have both been pretty good tonight
well deserved Tye
Geez who would've thought, putting in players from the bbl team that dominates every year (using players actually from their state and not imported from England/West Indies/other states) actually works!
Quote from: Jukes on January 29, 2016, 10:11:45 PM
Geez who would've thought, putting in players from the bbl team that dominates every year (using players actually from their state and not imported from England/West Indies/other states) actually works!
If this was the goal of Cricket Australia then the BBL wouldn't exist in its current form. The 8 teams are franchises and are meant to have little/no resemblance to the 6 state squads. Yes the ones (like Perth) may perform better because all the players play at the Warriors, but you can't say that they are the only ones doing it 'properly'.
However, Andrew Tye is 100% deserving of a spot in the Australian side.
Quote from: Jukes on January 29, 2016, 10:11:45 PM
Geez who would've thought, putting in players from the bbl team that dominates every year (using players actually from their state and not imported from England/West Indies/other states) actually works!
Shaun Marsh - Scorchers
Finch - Renegades
Boland - Stars
Lyon - Sixers
Lynn - Heat
Head - Strikers
Watto - Thunder
I wouldn't say they're all from the same BBL team
I preferred Shika Dhawan's effort
oh how I hate you Dhoni
Wounded soldier Finchy will bring us home
that was clean. great catch
Oh Finchy, uh oh
Nice move Matty Wade. Force your skipper to run a suicidal single with a dodgy hammy and run him out at the same time ::)
I kinda want us to just compitulate now so I can switch to the tennis
shot Faulks. hit the next 9 balls for 6 please
.....get flowered...
alright it's done. too good India
If we can not learn how to handle the slower bowling we are now chance in the T20cup. How to blow a great start. Both Lynn and Maxwell trying to hit out before getting settled is suicidal. Watto was a little unlucky with a great catch by the bowler off his own bowling.
Khwaja replaces Finch do not know who is new captain yet.
Think they should drug test the selectors why was Warner and Smith rested no need for that and still no Kwahaja then lets just change all the bowling lineup , this resting of players is becoming laughable JUST PUT THE BEST PLAYERS IN ALL THE TIME >:(
Think I heard somewhere Warner and Smith were only available for Match 1 due to NZ tour.
Quote from: Ringo on January 30, 2016, 02:01:05 PM
Think I heard somewhere Warner and Smith were only available for Match 1 due to NZ tour.
Yes Ringo but why do they need so much rest Warner just had time off for the birth of his kid , they are playing a sport occasionally not working in a Siberian salt mine the Indian team will just keep playing matches with all there good players and come into the world cup in form , we will stagger in with a team that is very rested but with no form and untested
It's T20, who cares :P
It's just not cricket :P
55 not out from 41 and 3/11
Ellyse may not be as cute as Holly Ferling but damn can she play
Now 4/12 for Glad she did not play the Womens Soccer final.
Just needed to expose this weak tail in the first few games
brilliant Watto
Where was this in the first 2 matches, Watto does his best work when he opens but who does he unseat Warner or Finch.
I dunno if I like Boland. reminds me of a poor man's Clint McKay, but I liked McKay
haven't seen him bowl that often so I could be wrong
and flowerin please Tait stop bowling wides
For out Taito
it's just trash bowling. don't bowl him for the rest of the match. in fact, bowl Bancroft over Tait
Watto ;D
tchmon
FUUUUUUUU....
That's why you pick a keeper in the line up ::)
Sir Donald Kohli this cow
oh got him there though. a bit of luck ;D
Boyce you Legend :D
gone. oh wait it's India. not out
I was just about to say why would they bowl Boland over Tye :o
Watto realised it just in time ;)
:'( :'( :'(
ahwell
4-4 top series(')
I want to believe you Lior. I really do. but I don't
Watson man of the match. Team loses ;D