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What’s your Australian Test team for the 4th Ashes test at Old Trafford.
Here’s mine
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Marsh
Green
Carey
Neser
Cummins
Starc
Murphy
Warner has been a wonderful player, but his time has come. He has been lucky that he is playing in an era where there are no Australian batsmen outside the top 6 who average 40 in first class cricket.
I would consider opening with Green as I’m conscious Justin Langer started opening in similar circumstances and other players who were pushed up the order through necessity and opportunity include David Boon, Shane Watson, Simon Katich and Usman Khawaja. I would keep Head and Marsh in the middle order.
I would hope Green doesn’t listen to his captain and coach if they tell him to bowl 6 short balls an over.
Hazelwood is unlucky but Neser’s form is irresistible.
I think Murphy is a great prospect but if he is not effective at Old Trafford I would consider drafting in Maxwell for The Oval.
What’s your team?
Responses
Hey Dean,
I like your thought process but call me crazy, for this test I’m sticking with Warner. You’re 100% right though, no one is averaging 40 or more and knocking the door down to replace him.
If Warner’s not going to play, then I’d choose Renshaw.
Warner needs to clear his mind as does Labuschagne.
I’m confused as to how the bowlers have been used so far so I’d look at Marsh and Green to back up two quicks and then choose Murphy. Why he only bowled 2 overs in the 2nd innings of the 3rd test was confusing.
If the skipper lacks confidence in Murphy and and I cant see why he would, the way the series has been played I’d be drafting Maxwell into the team.
Warner/ Renshaw
Khawaja
Labuschagne
Smith
Head
Marsh
Green
Carey
Cummins
Starc
Murphy/ Maxwell. If Maxwell, he bats 8 and Carey moves to 9.
Waste of time picking Murphy as he can’t bowl bouncers. Warner fan. Apart from the 3rd Test, he has batted well.
Neser must come into the side as he is proven in these conditions and against Englishmen. Green to miss out as he’s not that much better a bowler than Marsh and a far less confident #6.
Warner
Khawaja
Labuschange
Smith
Head
Marsh
Carey
Neser
Starc
Cummins
Hazlewood
