by yuppie » Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:48 am
For Australia in Brisbane it will come down to which batsman can stand up. Presently i do not believe Australias batters are that much better than Englands. Having the advantage of playing at home will help. But Smith and Warner can not be expected to continue on their free scoring ways in Australian conditions. Indeed both are due a bad series. Smith was not the sharpest in BD. Perhaps the work load and responsibilities will get to him. Usman has a point to prove after being dropped in India and BD. He is very impressive in Australia and he is in a bit of form. Handscomb has settled well into the team, but this is his first ashes, and still has much to prove. But Australia will need Smith, Warner, Usman and Handscomb to make most of the runs, because the other 3 batsman will not. Australia have no Haddin to save them this series. If anything it is the total opposite coming in at 7. I can see Australia having to rely on Starc, Cummins and Hazelwood to make a few runs.
With Cameron Bancroft making some runs, Renshaws place is in question. Not made a 50 in his last 9 innings for Australia. Still young and hugely talented, but i would be suprissed if he will still be in the team for the third test. I hope he proves me wrong.
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