Clarke: Hughes a 100 test player

"I think Hughesy is a really good example of someone who continues to score big runs," Clarke told ABC Radio this week. "Look at his first-class record, he's probably got more hundreds than any other player at his age. He's making runs consistently for Australia A, so I think he's doing everything he can to be in the front of the selectors' minds.

"His performances speak for themselves. He's got a bright future. He's a 100-Test player in my opinion. He's just got to get an opportunity now and I'm sure he'll grab it with both hands. But I think in 10 years from now, we'll be talking about Phillip Hughes as one of those players to play 100 Test matches for Australia. He's got the talent, he's got the work ethic.

embee wrote:He's already managed 26 Tests ...our batting cupboard looks bare so when Rogers Clarke and the school girl go he'll get another opportunity ...he'll MEW/schoolgirl/G. Wood a score whenever he looks like getting dropped  and will murder SS attacks when he does get dropped to scrape through to 100 Test

A depressing thought for Oz cricket  

Henry wrote:I can see him slashing and edging his way to a career average around 40, cashing in on flat pitches against the lesser attacks, but struggling consistently against England and South Africa.

skully wrote:

Henry wrote:I can see him slashing and edging his way to a career average around 40, cashing in on flat pitches against the lesser attacks, but struggling consistently against England and South Africa.

Geez Trev, I'm not a betting man, but even I'd be prepared to wager a lobster with you that he won't. He currently averages 32.65 and I cannot see him improving that with his unchangeable technical deficiencies.

skully wrote:

Henry wrote:I can see him slashing and edging his way to a career average around 40, cashing in on flat pitches against the lesser attacks, but struggling consistently against England and South Africa.

Geez Trev, I'm not a betting man, but even I'd be prepared to wager a lobster with you that he won't. He currently averages 32.65 and I cannot see him improving that with his unchangeable technical deficiencies.

Henry wrote:

skully wrote:

Henry wrote:I can see him slashing and edging his way to a career average around 40, cashing in on flat pitches against the lesser attacks, but struggling consistently against England and South Africa.

Geez Trev, I'm not a betting man, but even I'd be prepared to wager a lobster with you that he won't. He currently averages 32.65 and I cannot see him improving that with his unchangeable technical deficiencies.

I did say he'd cash in against the LESSER attacks. As usual, a decent, probing pace attack will find him out. And quality spinners will stifle his run scoring in the Sub Continent. He'll make runs against the Bangers, Sri Lanka, and maybe the Windies.

embee wrote:

Henry wrote:

skully wrote:

Henry wrote:I can see him slashing and edging his way to a career average around 40, cashing in on flat pitches against the lesser attacks, but struggling consistently against England and South Africa.

Geez Trev, I'm not a betting man, but even I'd be prepared to wager a lobster with you that he won't. He currently averages 32.65 and I cannot see him improving that with his unchangeable technical deficiencies.

I did say he'd cash in against the LESSER attacks. As usual, a decent, probing pace attack will find him out. And quality spinners will stifle his run scoring in the Sub Continent. He'll make runs against the Bangers, Sri Lanka, and maybe the Windies.

Current aves

v England 19.75
v India 18.37
v New Zealand 29.40
v Pakistan 18.50
v South Africa 53.20
v Sri Lanka 43.50