India v Australia, 6th ODI, Guwahati, Nov 8

DJ_Smerk wrote:

SG wrote:Well played Australia.

Fully deserved to win the series. Watson has been simply sensational for past few months. Bollinger ensured that Aus don't feel the punch of Lee's absence.

There is something wrong with this sentence.

Perhaps not.

I might be guilt of NSR, but his performance in ICCCT and this series will prove that. Don't remember too much about his exploits in Eng-Aus ODI series though.

The fact is, Shane Watson is lucky to be in this era of cricket. If he was picked up and dropped into the mid-90's, he'd be up a certain creek with a particular paddle.


I'm allowed to say that because, from a fan's point of view of the game, I don't think he's been really tested at the highest level. Playing England in England is no longer the challenge it used to be...(If he played in 2005, he'd be taken to the cleaners).

You just can't fault him for that. He is doing what he could.

If what you say is true then everyone playing in this era is lucky.

Ian Bell is a second example.

Well, I suppose Shane Watson's success comes down to hard hitting with cemented footwork. I suppose it works more on the Indian style pitches.



All I'm saying is, lets see how he treats the Windies on a Brissy green top.

DJ_Smerk wrote:

SG wrote:Well played Australia.

Fully deserved to win the series. Watson has been simply sensational for past few months. Bollinger ensured that Aus don't feel the punch of Lee's absence.

There is something wrong with this sentence.

Could have stopped at Watson has been simple

Could have stopped at Watson getting selected...

DJ_Smerk wrote:So Bollinger's success in India will mean he won't get chosen for the next two Test series'?

Why should he? The success he has had in this series is solely down to being offered the cherry ripe wickets to bowl on while Hilfenhaus has been given the dustbowls. The only true comparison is the fourth game where they both went for plenty but Hilfy returned the slightly better figures. Even so, Bollinger was given the next game on a wicket that was custom made for swing bowling.
I suspect the Dubber mafia is at work here.

Big Dog wrote:

DJ_Smerk wrote:So Bollinger's success in India will mean he won't get chosen for the next two Test series'?

Why should he? The success he has had in this series is solely down to being offered the cherry ripe wickets to bowl on while Hilfenhaus has been given the dustbowls. The only true comparison is the fourth game where they both went for plenty but Hilfy returned the slightly better figures. Even so, Bollinger was given the next game on a wicket that was custom made for swing bowling.
I suspect the Dubber mafia is at work here.

Good call, Big Dog. I wasn't suggesting to play Bollinger ahead of Hilfenhaus, (because Hilfenhaus should never be dropped) but would Bollinger utilise the quickness of the Gabba come the first test?

BD is complaining about Bolly while overlooking McKay's selection for the last 2 matches.

I've got to ask, who is this McKay character?

JGK wrote:BD is complaining about Bolly while overlooking McKay's selection for the last 2 matches.

And he moans about Enriques whilst ignoring the selection of Voges.

Bolly ...Dubber
Moises ...Dubber
McKay ...not a dubber
Voges ...not a dubber

Do you need the dots joined too?

I'm well aware of the chip on his shoulder. How can you miss it?

Sidhu wrote:I'm well aware of the chip on his shoulder. How can you miss it?

Just stating the obvious:

Bolly - OK..on an easy wicket
Moises - Shite
McKay - an honest trundler but nothing special.
Voges - Shite

embee wrote:Bolly ...Dubber
Moises ...Dubber
McKay ...not a dubber
Voges ...not a dubber

Do you need the dots joined too?

Oo, oo, oo. Pick me.

Dubbers rule? Is that it? MB?

don't be daft!

"That's the way Max Power is, Marge. Decisive, Uncompromising! ....






...and rude!"

Ponting:"Jimmy Bartel! What are you doing here? What is going on?"

skully wrote:

embee wrote:Bolly ...Dubber
Moises ...Dubber
McKay ...not a dubber
Voges ...not a dubber

Do you need the dots joined too?

Oo, oo, oo. Pick me.

Dubbers rule? Is that it? MB?

...and Watto is YOUR King

Yeah. farKING soft idiot.

Not king, just another Lady-in-waiting . . .

I reckon he won't play a game in the baggy lightblue this year. Prolly a good thing.

the baggy lightblue . . and if you rub it hard enough it turns green . . .

You don't even have to rub it. It turns green automatically with time.