Third Test
I guess I should write something about the ashes again.
This test series seems to be limiting the readership of my blog, which appears to have been going downhill ever since Australia lost to Italy (though there are a few of you faithful remnant still commenting).
Yesterday was the best bowling effort England has produced this series. A strong factor in this is the inclusion of Monty Panesar in the English line-up.
This selection boldness (in terms of picking someone who actually has talent though is inexperienced) is something lacking in Australia's uninspired selection of Andrew Symonds to replace retired Damien Martyn.
Much better selections to position for a longer-term rejuvenation of the batting line up would have been either Brad Hodge (VIC) or Phil Jaques (NSW), rather than Symonds who is older, with less capacity as a batsman in the Test Arena.
It seems that the selectors are scared that the Australian bowling line-up is not good enough to bowl out England twice over five days. If not, they wouldn't have picked a bowler.
I am sure Symonds brings plenty of team spirit into the Australian side, but there is more to consider in long term planning.
Brad Hodge deserved to keep his place in the side after the last summer's performance, but with the whole team ageing together, it is also important to consider the way the team should be being shaped for a few years time.
This test series seems to be limiting the readership of my blog, which appears to have been going downhill ever since Australia lost to Italy (though there are a few of you faithful remnant still commenting).
Yesterday was the best bowling effort England has produced this series. A strong factor in this is the inclusion of Monty Panesar in the English line-up.
This selection boldness (in terms of picking someone who actually has talent though is inexperienced) is something lacking in Australia's uninspired selection of Andrew Symonds to replace retired Damien Martyn.
Much better selections to position for a longer-term rejuvenation of the batting line up would have been either Brad Hodge (VIC) or Phil Jaques (NSW), rather than Symonds who is older, with less capacity as a batsman in the Test Arena.
It seems that the selectors are scared that the Australian bowling line-up is not good enough to bowl out England twice over five days. If not, they wouldn't have picked a bowler.
I am sure Symonds brings plenty of team spirit into the Australian side, but there is more to consider in long term planning.
Brad Hodge deserved to keep his place in the side after the last summer's performance, but with the whole team ageing together, it is also important to consider the way the team should be being shaped for a few years time.
posted by Pete at 11:09 AM
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