shankycricket wrote:GarlicJam wrote:one of Hughes and Warner needs to play, and Warner will have no match practice. Possibly the selectors are planning on Hughes opening.
I hope not. I want to see a contest.
At this time, with a first Test still a month away, and assuming that all slected squad members are fit, I can forsee the following Oz line-up;
Ed Cowan - This series is make or break for Cowan. He might come good, but I'm not holding my breath.
Chris Rogers - Could prove to be an inspired selection.
Phil Hughes - Similar to Cowan, this series is make or real for the "walking wicket."
Shane Watson - Sigh.
Michael Clarke - He might fire and score a truck load of runs... and then again he might not.
Brad Haddin - He'll get moved up to six, allowing the Aussies to play an all-rounder. Warner won't play in the first Test and I can't see Khawaja getting in.
James Faulkner - Why? Because we're desperate.
Peter Siddle - Statistically Australia's best bowler, although his record against England isn't great. The younger bowlers coming through can learn a lot from him.
Mitchell Starc - Australia's most improved bowler, IMHO, although has more than his fair share of bad days.
James Pattinson - I reckon he is well up for it, more so than the other bowlers. He'll probably blow England away in the first Test, then break down with an injury.
Nathan Lyon - He might do okay with Fawad Ahmed now breathing down his throat. If he bombs early, the selectors will make the change... especially is we lose the first 2 Tests.
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