Michael Clarke earns even more respect for his courage despite adversity

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=94485.msg604579#msg604579 date=1418397003]
Okay , I will give him a chance at redemption :

Declare on a Lead of 408  8)


currently at 363 : just 45 runs more on day 5

Sorry Smiffy you will have to be left not out
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LOL ...  Had India not been behind with the overs, AUS would've probably had a lead of 408 yesterday and declared.

363 is enough runs going into day 5 on this Adelaide pitch ... Lyon will be a handful I reckon !!!

[quote author=Calypso link=topic=94485.msg604696#msg604696 date=1418425446]

363 is enough runs going into day 5 on this Adelaide pitch .. Lyon will be a handful I reckon !!!
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All eggs in one basket ?

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=94485.msg604699#msg604699 date=1418425844]
All eggs in one basket ?
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Nah ... there's Rhino & Mr. Mo
8)

Its a Flat as pancake pitch  !

Only Aaron 145 and above kph : made any trouble !

PuP would be scared : would be surprised IF he declare.

Australia have declared at 363 and have 98 overs to knock over India.

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=94485.msg604703#msg604703 date=1418426403]
Only Aaron 145 and above kph : made any trouble !
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This Aaron chap does have some serious pace ... can't wait to see him at the Gabba !!!

Yes he does Cali and I am disappointed they continue to leave out Umesh Yadav who is, perhaps, the quickest of the lot.


He will concede runs but he needs the exposure to develop.


What is the situation with Cummins and Pattinson?

[quote author=Mail link=topic=94485.msg604742#msg604742 date=1418446974]
What is the situation with Cummins and Pattinson?
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Don't know, maybe will see them at the Gabba ... will check. 

Meanwhile, Clarkey may well be out of series, so don't know if CA will continue with Haddin as temporary Cappo and Watto as VC or fast track Smith as Cappo.  CA are pretty ruthless in their selections !!  .. but we'll see.  Hope Pup still has a bit of a way to go .... I think he deserves it ...