It would be advisable to show Brad Haddin some respect right now.

Anyone knocking Haddin should Google his recent history and show some compassion. Real life v sport is a no contest!

Haddo dropped Root on Duck :

Nothing can excuse that ....compounded by Root going on to make 134.

and a LOSS to OZ with over a day to spare !!

The Ashes override even one's own Funeral....

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will miss the second Ashes Test due to personal reasons. Haddin opted out of Australia's training session on Tuesday and it is expected that he will not play the Lord's Test.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-20...98553.html

Peter Nevill, 29, would make his Test debut if Haddin were unavailable.



Nevill and Haddin, both New South Welshmen, have a close relationship, with Haddin saying earlier on this tour

he was delighted to have Nevill as his reserve and potential replacement.

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Peter Nevill, 29, would make his Test debut if Haddin were unavailable.



Nevill and Haddin, both New South Welshmen, have a close relationship, with Haddin saying earlier on this tour

he was delighted to have Nevill as his reserve and potential replacement.
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Haddin unavailable for personal reasons and Watson dropped

Watson's replacement, Marsh, was widely touted to take the all-rounder's slot for the first Test following centuries in each of

Australia's two warmup games against Kent and Essex

Watson's record, just two 50+ scores in his last 16 outings, was an important factor in selector's choosing to give Marsh a go.

Australia team for Lord's Test:

David Warner, Chris Rogers, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke ©, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Nevill (wk),

Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon.

THREE Mitchells  !!!!!

DownUnda should change his handle to reflect this unusual phenomena 

Beware a wounded Aussie, the series has only just begun