Matthew Hayden - Page 17

Badger · 7 Jan 2009, 18:23

with hayden not being named in the upcoming ODI and T20 series', i'm surpirsed Hughes didn't get a spot in the squad for either.
anyone else?

the_socialite · 7 Jan 2009, 18:26

Finally some common sense shown by these imposters we refer to as 'selectors'

gbatman · 7 Jan 2009, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

with hayden not being named in the upcoming ODI and T20 series', i'm surpirsed Hughes didn't get a spot in the squad for either.
anyone else?

I am not suprised, Hilditch and the other selectors are dimwitts who are reactive and afrade of change and youth. They appear to have no insight into the future and don't set up for future plans and failing players. They can't see the obvious.

Who dropps the selectors because they need to be "refreshed".

Badger · 7 Jan 2009, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbatman

I am not suprised, Hilditch and the other selectors are dimwitts who are reactive and afrade of change and youth. They appear to have no insight into the future and don't set up for future plans and failing players. They can't see the obvious.

Who dropps the selectors because they need to be "refreshed".

bigcricket.com should be on the selection panel

hughes definatley deserves it. fair enough, he is only 20. but a rising star, broken records already, and proven himself totally.
if age is an issue, look at inzamam ul-haq, javed miandad, sachin tandulkar. all 15 - 17 when they burst into the scene, and look at the impact they had on the game.

**Biggie** · 7 Jan 2009, 19:10

Good move to not include Matty Hayden.

Think about it big fella, time to let go.

reedy_92 · 7 Jan 2009, 20:30

u guys have to be kidding me Australia start getting challenged by the second best team in the world and people start saying Matty Hayden should retire. He's not in good form thats all but either are Symonds and Hussey but should they retire? In the transition period Australa is in at the moment we need Haydos at the top of the order and the younger guys coming into the team like Phillip Hughes can learn from him while being in the squad. Haydos has to be on the Ashes tour in England if Australia want to go anywhere and is everyone forgetting about Phil Jacques he has a spot before Phillip Hughes in my books anyways when he is back and if and when Haydos gives it away he is a walk up start

**Biggie** · 7 Jan 2009, 20:34

People are calling for his retirement because of his age.

His timing is out, doesnt know whether to attack or defend.

Is woefully out of touch and is a passenger on the Australian side.

That is why he should retire. If he is in included on the SAf tour and dominates with Hayden like performances then yes he should go to England.

If he struggles then he shouldnt.

reedy_92 · 7 Jan 2009, 21:33

he is just suffering poor form thats all age shouldnt matter as many ppl have said the aussie selectors shouldnt not include ppl because of age so why should people retire because of age. Hussey is suffering the same symptoms as haydos doesnt know whether to play or leave it. Its just form haydos will have a rest in sheffeild sheild cricket get some runs and CONFIDENCE with that will come form and he will be back and alll you people who say he should retire should be ashamed when he demolishes england and helps retain the ashes for Australia

**breeno** · 7 Jan 2009, 22:01

Reedy your missing the point.

The guy is 37, he is playing despite it being to the detriment of the team. His form has been out for a lot longer than Hussey's and Symonds.

He doesn't look to be gaining any touch back and it is a well known fact that your skill/form decreased after you reach a certain age, he may get better, but only slightly.

grapedo · 10 Jan 2009, 08:27

I think Hayden should be dropped and replaced for Rogers or Klinger then one of that pair and Katich should be the openers for the next 3-5 years at least this gives Hughes to make the needed adjustments to his game and he can come in to the national side at 23 that would be the ideal time for mine.

The last thing I want to see is Hughes being picked and play a few matches before technical errors are exposed and he is dropped and dropped again back to Sydney grade cricket and everyone is saying " I wonder what happend to that Hughes bloke ?"