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spindles · 07-26-2009, 03:42 PM

Well, I've been away for the last week. I started watching day 5 with a tiny sliver of hope that last 10 balls. As soon as Haddin was out, then the Aussies faint flicker of a chance at victory disappeared.

Johnson showed that he is handy with the bat but this test has again highlighted the weakness of our bowling line up. Johnson will hold his place (as he is a fantastic bowler), but is obviously in a bit of a slump. I wouldn't be surprised with North making way for either Watson or McDonald. Both played well in the just completed tour match. I also would not be surprised if Clark comes in for North and Haddin batted at 6. At least that would strengthed our weak bowling.

Hauritz showed he is an able bowler at Test level - he is no Warne, but then few can say they are?

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Also, I'm thinking England might be stronger without Pieterson. My viewing of his batting in the first couple of tests made me think his injury wasn't helping him. It will also be interesting to see how Flintoff goes through the rest of the series.

07-26-2009, 03:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	Well, I've been away for the last week. I started watching day 5 with a tiny sliver of hope that last 10 balls. As soon as Haddin was out, then the Aussies faint flicker of a chance at victory disappeared. Johnson showed that he is handy with the bat but this test has again highlighted the weakness of our bowling line up. Johnson will hold his place (as he is a fantastic bowler), but is obviously in a bit of a slump. I wouldn't be surprised with North making way for either Watson or McDonald. Both played well in the just completed tour match. I also would not be surprised if Clark comes in for North and Haddin batted at 6. At least that would strengthed our weak bowling. Hauritz showed he is an able bowler at Test level - he is no Warne, but then few can say they are? ---------- Post added at 09:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ---------- Also, I'm thinking England might be stronger without Pieterson. My viewing of his batting in the first couple of tests made me think his injury wasn't helping him. It will also be interesting to see how Flintoff goes through the rest of the series. __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?