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Re: MacGill quits I thought McGain might get the call up as the replacement. Apparently not. http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=41441 Irrespective, I would like to see Casson make his debut.

Re: MacGill retires From the Cricket Australia website. I will be rapt if Casson makes his debut in the 3rd test. It would cap an amazing season for the talented West Australian.

Re: MacGill retires As reported on Cricinfo. Strange timing. I wonder who'll the selector's will pick as his replacement (if any)? I think McGain deserves a crack.

MacGill retires Just announced on IPL coverage on ten. No confirmation as yet.

Re: Squads for West Indies Tour Marsh would be a fine choice (as would D.Hussey). Hodge just seems a bit of a backward step. Conspiracy theory: Unless Hodge is there as a ready made 'alternative' to an out of form Ricky Ponting?

Re: Squads for West Indies Tour Have to agree Ljp; the choice of Hodge as a replacement is a strange one. David Hussey has had two successive outstanding domestic seasons, easily outpointing Hodge last year while taking out the Bill Lawry and Dean Jones Medals for Victoria's best Pura Cup...

Buck off? Saw this the other day... "And with Chris Rogers believed to be on the verge of leaving WA to join Queensland in time for next season, Marsh could be in line for another elevation to open the batting for his state in Pura Cup next year."...

Re: Squads for West Indies Tour The one-day squad however, is an entirely different matter... Over-flowing with batting talent, it is sadly lacking in bowling options; 4 pace men and glaringly, no spinner. That doesn't leave a lot of room to experiment in the make up of the bowlers in the XI...

Re: Squads for West Indies Tour The test squad looks well balanced with a good blend of younger players selected for this tour. The First XI pretty much pick themselves, the main talking points being the vice captaincy of Clarke (good choice) and the make up of the rest of the squad...