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  1. Sober Symonds

    Big Bash League 2015/16

    Brad Hodge ... undeniably still a genius.
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    Has anyone previously remarked on how profound your statement has become?
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    Mickey Arthur Sacked!

    Well, I have never been so embarrassed to be an Australian cricket supporter. Almost ashamed. Having watched both press conferences I know who came out looking more credible, and it wasn't that bumbling ******** who calls himself the boss of Australian Cricket, or the muppet alongside him...
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    No, of course you wouldn't. Hussey's form has been very good. Credit to him. No hiding from the fact that he was given more chances than some other "champions" have been given in times past though. He was dreadful for a year or two and it cost us dearly. I would have liked to see him bat...
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    ...through tainted glasses.
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    Test XI Selection Thread

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    Australia In South Africa

    You're right. Was a time not so long ago we had openers falling out of the trees (Hayden, Langer, Jacques, Rogers, Katich, ...). Now most states seem to have recycled goods from other states who are probably never going to cut the mustard at this level. Hughes & Warner are exciting, but right...
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    Australia In South Africa

    Haddin's last 12 innings have produced an average of 18. Even that includes a futile 55 not out when we were murdered by an innings and plenty by the poms. Not good enough. His 'keeping is not that good that he can get away with such poor returns at the crease. Johnson likewise is being...
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    Don't think I was having a go at your selections, nor am I suggesting Hilditch would commit sabotage on his way out. What I am saying is that after having established a reputation for sticking with players past their best whilst denying others a decent opportunity, Hilditch now seems intent on...
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    Well, since the squad has been announced and nobody else is going to comment, allow me: Seems Andrew HIlditch is determined to go down fighting now that he's been told his time in charge is coming to an end. He has rolled the dice and launched Pat Cummins into Australian calculations based on...
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    Test XI Selection Thread

    Hang on, there's something not quite right with this ... oh yeah, the 'keeper won't be a New South Welshman! And nor is Marsh. Better make a couple of adjustments and get it right - I'm sure you can do better;)
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    Australia In Sril Lanka 2011

    So is the jury still out on this kid, or is someone going to tell me a big hundred is just around the corner?
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    Australia In Sril Lanka 2011

    Great venue, Pallekele. Daily issues with weather & light, crowds were pitiful ... making it an almost entirely forgettable Test match. Can't wait till we play there again!
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    ODI XI Selection Thread

    Just so you don't think I'm taking a Vics-only angle here, I'll put it on record that I do not consider Siddle a leading candidate for Australia's ODI team. He is not in it, and nor should he be if others are fit. For that matter, I don't believe Hastings is amongst our elite either. He is...
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    So, what do you think of the new BigCricket Forums?

    You got it right there.
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    ODI XI Selection Thread

    Whilst I agree Hussey is still an invaluable ODI player, the decision to include him is so contrived. Bollinger out, Hussey in. What the? If we expect pitches conducive to pace come the finals, we are going to be in trouble. Once again, the selectors have admitted they got it wrong by not...
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    So, what do you think of the new BigCricket Forums?

    It seems moderators/administrators are the most conspicuous by their absence since the change of format here. Can anyone explain? I can't really say the skin or layout have much impact on whether or not I make use of the site. I'd pretty much stick with it if it were plain text in black &...
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    ODI XI Selection Thread

    You would say no to Hodge, but put him in the side anyway. He can't help his age, nor is there much that can be done about his perception as arrogant. If you were that good, I'd forgive you for being a tad satisfied with yourself, but that's a luxury that can't be afforded to anyone other than...
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    ODI XI Selection Thread

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    Ashes 2010/2011: England in Australia

    I don't intend to spend the rest of my life harping on about what should have been, but these cracks were evident ages ago, and CA & selectors chose to ignore them. We were exposed against lowly Pakistan a year ago, but because they laid down (deliberately or otherwise), we were all prepared to...
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