Thread: Cricketer Phillip Hughes

I think the ACB has done the right thing by naming Smith as the next captain and I think he will excel. I know tradition says Haddin as Vice-captain should have been appointed,but Smith's appointment is the long term solution which IMO was the right thing to do,Also I think he should take over from George Bailey as ODI captain,not that I think Bailey is a bad captain,or not doing the job properly. I think Smith should be captain of both sides. I never have agreed with the two captains since it started,or this bowler rotation policy.

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Channel 9 have just shown an interview between Tubby and Steve Smith. It was a very good interview and Smith came accross very well.

I hope he grows into a great Captain for the team, and I wish him a long career in this role.

Now, back to the Cricket and to see how India handle the hot afternoon Gabba wicket....

Originally Posted by bacicat

Channel 9 have just shown an interview between Tubby and Steve Smith. It was a very good interview and Smith came accross very well.

I hope he grows into a great Captain for the team, and I wish him a long career in this role.

Now, back to the Cricket and to see how India handle the hot afternoon Gabba wicket....

G'day Babs,Yep Smith looked like a veteran skipper in that interview. Got to say it looks like the Indians are coping better with the conditions. I would rather be batting than bowling in that sort of heat

Well,it looks like we are in for another very good test. India batted well and Australia fought back with the ball with Hazlewood showing he is a bloody good bowler. Smith is doing fantastic in the captaincy role,he set good attacking fields,rotated his bowlers smartly and showed good understanding of the conditions. I must admit I agree with Shane Warne's call for Starc to show a bit more 'mongrel'. The two best fast bowlers in the world,Johnson and Steyn have HUGE presence at the crease and the batsmen knows they are in a contest when facing them,Starc has to do the same. Unless he bowls an astounding spell in the next innings I can't see him keeping his spot,with Siddle and Harris due to return and Hazlewood bowling well I think Starc will be forced out. Even though he hit a good half-ton yesterday I think Rodgers time in the baggy green is coming to an end,he needs some big scores very soon.

Originally Posted by disco man

Well,it looks like we are in for another very good test. India batted well and Australia fought back with the ball with Hazlewood showing he is a bloody good bowler. Smith is doing fantastic in the captaincy role,he set good attacking fields,rotated his bowlers smartly and showed good understanding of the conditions. I must admit I agree with Shane Warne's call for Starc to show a bit more 'mongrel'. The two best fast bowlers in the world,Johnson and Steyn have HUGE presence at the crease and the batsmen knows they are in a contest when facing them,Starc has to do the same. Unless he bowls an astounding spell in the next innings I can't see him keeping his spot,with Siddle and Harris due to return and Hazlewood bowling well I think Starc will be forced out. Even though he hit a good half-ton yesterday I think Rodgers time in the baggy green is coming to an end,he needs some big scores very soon.

Watson should go before Rogers but we all know that won't happen especially if Mitch Marsh's injury keeps him out of the next test.

Originally Posted by loneranger

Watson should go before Rogers but we all know that won't happen especially if Mitch Marsh's injury keeps him out of the next test.

Fully agree with you mate. IMO Watson is very overrated,I have no idea why he is rated so highly. But he seems to be a protected species.