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Probably. I'm just not a huge Warner fan nowadays

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-TW- wrote:Stokes is on indefinite personal leave, Archer has an elbow injury

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I think Stokes is also recovering from a wrist injury. He posted something on Instagram recently of him finally being able to grip a bat.


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Rick wrote:
-TW- wrote:Stokes is on indefinite personal leave, Archer has an elbow injury

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I think Stokes is also recovering from a wrist injury. He posted something on Instagram recently of him finally being able to grip a bat.


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Rick wrote: October 13, 2021, 12:28 pm
-TW- wrote:Stokes is on indefinite personal leave, Archer has an elbow injury

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I think Stokes is also recovering from a wrist injury. He posted something on Instagram recently of him finally being able to grip a bat.


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Travis Head just flayed QLD.
230 from 127. 28 fours, 8 sixes.
100 off 65, so the next 130 from 62.
DAAAAAMN!

SA 391/8.
Weatherald 97.

Can someone explain why SA had a Max 48 overs, but QLD get 50?
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Matt wrote:Travis Head just flayed QLD.
230 from 127. 28 fours, 8 sixes.
100 off 65, so the next 130 from 62.
DAAAAAMN!

SA 391/8.
Weatherald 97.

Can someone explain why SA had a Max 48 overs, but QLD get 50?
They didn't, QLD started with 47 then it rained again so now it's 44

The total was increased because SA lost the 2 overs

They're not getting remotely close anyway

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-TW- wrote: October 13, 2021, 5:44 pm
Matt wrote:Travis Head just flayed QLD.
230 from 127. 28 fours, 8 sixes.
100 off 65, so the next 130 from 62.
DAAAAAMN!

SA 391/8.
Weatherald 97.

Can someone explain why SA had a Max 48 overs, but QLD get 50?
They didn't, QLD started with 47 then it rained again so now it's 44

The total was increased because SA lost the 2 overs

They're not getting remotely close anyway

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Oh ok. That makes more sense . Wasn't well explained on cricinfo at the time.

TBF, if someone scores 230, you're probably not getting close. :lol:
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A bit of junk time hitting got them to 309, still 70 odd short of the revised target

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Pucovski has been hit in the head again. Poor guy.
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Matt wrote: October 15, 2021, 8:00 am Pucovski has been hit in the head again. Poor guy.
While getting throwdowns... Seems like he wants to carry on though, so I think he'll be right for the ashes.
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Matt wrote: October 15, 2021, 8:00 am Pucovski has been hit in the head again. Poor guy.
While getting throwdowns... Seems like he wants to carry on though, so I think he'll be right for the ashes.
crazy numbers on his concussion woes

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When you think about it, its almost crazy it doesnt happen more in cricket
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Matt wrote:When you think about it, its almost crazy it doesnt happen more in cricket
Most people use their bat to hit the ball, Matthew

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-TW- wrote: October 15, 2021, 12:23 pm
Matt wrote:When you think about it, its almost crazy it doesnt happen more in cricket
Most people use their bat to hit the ball, Matthew

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Yes, but while some try, they cant. Hence im surprised we dont see this more.
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BadnMean wrote:
Matt wrote: October 15, 2021, 8:00 am Pucovski has been hit in the head again. Poor guy.
While getting throwdowns... Seems like he wants to carry on though, so I think he'll be right for the ashes.
Doesn't sound like it from Paine's comments , at least not for the first test. May be Marcus Harris Image

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With Khawaja hitting some runs there may be another option...
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Khawaja is the obvious option if Puckers is out.

Head has to be at 5 too imo.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Head is a waste at international level, but I don't see any better options.
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I mean it's between him and Wade, I'd probably take him right now

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Yeah it's a hard one. A bit of a left-field option would be Maxwell but just goes to show how shallow the pool of talent is atm. 5/6 have not been great positions for Aus for quite a few years now.
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Head looks like a guy who will get 20-30, but cant keep his head down long enough to get past 50.
Uzi is much better than given credit for, and TBH, has a better record opening than at 3.
Harris is a waste of space at Test level. Just clips it to midwicket or square leg too often.
I hope someone puts their hand up from elsewhere.
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7 50s and 2 100s in 31 innings is not terrible going

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I don't think it should even be a discussion unless their form drops. Khawaja and Head should be in the team if Pucovski is out imo.

Head has been groomed for ages its time for a proper cemented crack at that middle order for him. His tactical nous is also a positive if he proves himself a stayer in the team.
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There’s a T20 World Cup on.

And PNG have a team entered.

LUKE PAGE is the skipper.
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-PJ- wrote: October 20, 2021, 7:09 pm There’s a T20 World Cup on.

And PNG have a team entered.

LUKE PAGE is the skipper.
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Aussies battling against India in the warm up match. Have we got anybody under 30 in the team?
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James Pattinson has retired from Test cricket. He will play on for Victoria. Fast bowling takes a toll on the body and he rarely had a long injury free run to display his talent.

Australia's batting looks like being our weak link in Test cricket. We don't seem to have a production line of 2 or 3 youngsters keeping the incumbents on their toes. Instead we are into recycling the likes of Usman because there are few young blokes knocking on the door. It's not like there is no money in the sport, or lack of coaching, or flat Sheffield Shield wickets. Hopefully this year will see the emergence of some consistent batting talent.
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RedRaider wrote: October 21, 2021, 5:49 am James Pattinson has retired from Test cricket. He will play on for Victoria. Fast bowling takes a toll on the body and he rarely had a long injury free run to display his talent.

Australia's batting looks like being our weak link in Test cricket. We don't seem to have a production line of 2 or 3 youngsters keeping the incumbents on their toes. Instead we are into recycling the likes of Usman because there are few young blokes knocking on the door. It's not like there is no money in the sport, or lack of coaching, or flat Sheffield Shield wickets. Hopefully this year will see the emergence of some consistent batting talent.
Yup, its a worry.
Pattinson will be one of those guy who had the talent, but the body couldnt cope.
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Matt wrote: October 21, 2021, 7:36 am
RedRaider wrote: October 21, 2021, 5:49 am James Pattinson has retired from Test cricket. He will play on for Victoria. Fast bowling takes a toll on the body and he rarely had a long injury free run to display his talent.

Australia's batting looks like being our weak link in Test cricket. We don't seem to have a production line of 2 or 3 youngsters keeping the incumbents on their toes. Instead we are into recycling the likes of Usman because there are few young blokes knocking on the door. It's not like there is no money in the sport, or lack of coaching, or flat Sheffield Shield wickets. Hopefully this year will see the emergence of some consistent batting talent.
Yup, its a worry.
Pattinson will be one of those guy who had the talent, but the body couldnt cope.
Big framed fast bowler. As they get older it gets harder to keep pounding in for the long spells needed in test cricket. Ryan Harris was limited in that capacity. It also saw Watto become a batsman only.
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Look like Pucovski will be good to go next month... or in 10 days :-)
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Pucowski now had 10 consussions and he's only 23. His latest one came in a net session for the Vics. I'm really uncomfortable with people contuining to push for him to play. IMO he needs to find a new sport.
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Northern Raider wrote: October 21, 2021, 12:56 pm Pucowski now had 10 consussions and he's only 23. His latest one came in a net session for the Vics. I'm really uncomfortable with people contuining to push for him to play. IMO he needs to find a new sport.
This is the sport he loves.
I think he nearly gave it away to do something else. I forget who is best mate is, Gotch or Harper maybe(?), and they were going to do some entrepreneurial thing together.
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Matt wrote: October 21, 2021, 12:58 pm
Northern Raider wrote: October 21, 2021, 12:56 pm Pucowski now had 10 consussions and he's only 23. His latest one came in a net session for the Vics. I'm really uncomfortable with people contuining to push for him to play. IMO he needs to find a new sport.
This is the sport he loves.
I think he nearly gave it away to do something else. I forget who is best mate is, Gotch or Harper maybe(?), and they were going to do some entrepreneurial thing together.
I love cricket too but I made the decision to forgo my Test career in the best interests of my long term health.
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Northern Raider wrote:
Matt wrote: October 21, 2021, 12:58 pm
Northern Raider wrote: October 21, 2021, 12:56 pm Pucowski now had 10 consussions and he's only 23. His latest one came in a net session for the Vics. I'm really uncomfortable with people contuining to push for him to play. IMO he needs to find a new sport.
This is the sport he loves.
I think he nearly gave it away to do something else. I forget who is best mate is, Gotch or Harper maybe(?), and they were going to do some entrepreneurial thing together.
I love cricket too but I made the decision to forgo my Test career in the best interests of my long term health.
With Pattinson stepping away you just moved 1 rung closer, we all know why you are deathriding Puc you monster

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