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I agree except I would say Lyon instead of Khawaja is a guy who would be handy to a lot of teams.

The big problem with the Aussie team seems to be balance in the lineup. They are desperately lacking a good all-rounder and they don't have a world class wicketkeeper/batsman either which would mitigate this problem. For me, it leaves the Aussies having relatively few bowling options (although the quality is certainly there) and having a relatively weak lower order by modern standards. That perhaps puts too much pressure on the top order.

It's not an easy problem to fix. As somebody who grew up watching England in the early-mid nineties I can categorically say that trotting out guys like Mark Ealham - who could bat and bowl but wasn't good enough at either - isn't a formula for winning test matches.

It's mind blowing to me how weak the Aussies are when it comes to keeper batsmen. In limited overs games also, even more so actually. Seeing Wade play game after game in 50 over cricket and Neville play the T20 World Cup is just embarrassing. In the meantime, England have Jos Buttler in India not getting a game.

Surely they must have some other options. I reckon if I was a young Aussie batsman and good fielder I'd consider trying to make a go of being a keeper also.

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11-16-2016 , 05:15 PM

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11-16-2016 , 07:55 PM

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A player to keep your eyes on is Jimmy Piersen for the future. Currently, the 2nd keeper in the Queensland team to Hartley, who has been their long-term keeper, and who is hard to replace given his first class record. He himself could really compete for a place in the Australian team atm if it wasn't for his age.

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11-18-2016 , 08:21 PM

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Tommy_Tomich969

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I swear everything there is any seam/swing/spin in a pitch at all the majority of test batsmen can't handle it these days. Pakistan v NZ being a classic example ATM. Yes, it's not easy to bat on but it's no minefield.

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11-29-2016 , 01:47 AM

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Wow!

9 wickets in the last session to clinch the 2nd test vs PAK

Great opening partnership ( best 4th inns Pak opening partnership EVER in the tests) made me think almost certain draw or crazy Pak win then 2nd new ball WHAMMO!!!

1st series win vs Pakistan in 30 ****ing years, gotta love it

Well done Kane with a great declaration and good to see Southee and Taylor back to their best

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11-29-2016 , 06:28 AM

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Pakistan never ceases to amaze!

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11-29-2016 , 04:08 PM

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Come to think of it the odds on a NZ win at tea on the 5th day wouldve been through the roof...

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12-01-2016 , 09:57 AM

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Someone on another forum said odds on betfair were 27:1.

Which still looks a little low to me, so it seems a certain amount of lol pakistan was already factored in.

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12-02-2016 , 03:08 PM

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Chappell Hadlee Tmorro. Strategy is to pretend it never happened if Aussie smash NZ and pretend it's actually a meaningful series instead of a weird 'in between test matches' money grub if NZ win.

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12-02-2016 , 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy_Tomich969

Chappell Hadlee Tmorro. Strategy is to pretend it never happened if Aussie smash NZ and pretend it's actually a meaningful series instead of a weird 'in between test matches' money grub if NZ win.

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12-02-2016 , 04:47 PM

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I really can't see Australia losing.

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12-02-2016 , 09:35 PM

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I really can't see Australia losing.

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12-04-2016 , 02:39 AM

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Lol NZ for not being able to bowl Australia out for 200 when they had them 4 for 92.

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12-04-2016 , 02:52 AM

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lol at Maxwell bitching and moaning about batting below Wade now...

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12-05-2016 , 11:28 PM

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NZ win the toss and bat after being belted for 300+ two days ago... Williamson really rolling the dice on the conditions...

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12-06-2016 , 01:33 AM

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1/162 off 30 overs... yeahhhh, prob not what you want after winning the toss and bowling.

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12-06-2016 , 01:34 AM

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Warner/Smith partnership GOAT

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12-06-2016 , 01:54 AM

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Smith! Takes on to middle stump!

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12-06-2016 , 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ashley12

Warner/Smith partnership GOAT

as soon as I read this my first reaction was hayden/ponting was a thing!
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/Ci/con...ds/283514.html
the fact they have the best average of the top 20ish supports my assumption

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12-06-2016 , 04:35 PM

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I really do think this is a rebuilding phase for NZ cricket.

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12-06-2016 , 05:17 PM

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Always would be after Mccullums retirement (aswell as several other key players)

Kane is still finding his feet and has had a harsh introduction

It hasnt helped that most of our players in both formats have been playing like **** (barring the last PAK tests)

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12-10-2016 , 08:44 AM

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Omfg

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12-10-2016 , 09:14 AM

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http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/eng...s;type=batting

Kohli now the highest scorer this year, averaging 90 across formats.

Doesn't include his insane ipl where he top scored with 3 centuries as well.

Mental

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12-10-2016 , 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by exec771

He's insanely good at the moment, no two ways about it. Eng may be getting horse-whipped but give them Kholi and Ashwin and they may even me slight favourites? If they were just not playing it could at least be a tight series.