And have you noticed Ponting's improving as a tosser lately? hehehe
So, it's Guwahati this time. Meant to be a good pitch for the bowlers, so I think Good King Nate should have a better time here than he did in the last match. Let's hope so. It never takes much for him to start getting bagged by the Aussie fans.
Crapinfo have outdone themselves by actually listing Hauritz in the "watch out for" list:
It's not often Nathan Hauritz is on the warning list, but after one poor game he will come in for extra attention. Hauritz has been Australia's undisputed No. 1 spinner since the Ashes, and he is steadily repaying that faith with assured performances with the ball. He is happy to be operating on tracks offering more turn; he was a key man in New South Wales' US$2.5m success at the Champions League Twenty20 and at a venue reputed to assist bowlers, Hauritz could prove pivotal.
I'm impressed with crapinfo (and at least they're honest), but last time this sort of thing was said about Hauritz was right before the 5th Ashes test at the Oval, and we all know what Ponting and Hilditch did then ...
If I wake up and find NMH was left out for John Holland, I will start stalking Ponting until he stands down.
Johnson may or may not play, because his mum yelled at him on the phone again and he is bit upset, but if Watto's form isn't a fluke and Hilfy can get his act together we shouldn't need him. "Clint" also deserves another go, he did well in #5.
Beyond this, all I can say is that I will be saying my prayers before bed: Please can Ponting win the toss, choose to bat and get a century; please can we score 350 again, please can Ponting not develop a sudden love for John Holland.
Did I cover everything?
Today's bonus question:
You all know how I feel about Victorians - can one of you please tell me what the hell Cam White is doing to "Clint" here? Is it some weird Victorian ritual dance or something?
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They already warned of NMH before the 2nd ODI
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The non-Aus media have started to love him long ago... well, after the Ashes to be exact.
I personally don't think that Holland will bowl but of course you may stalk Punter anytime :D
Still pondering whether it's worth getting up or not...
It is difficult, they say due to the match starting at 8:30 local time there might be morning dew, which benefits the bowlers. I hope Punter will not get his dew confusion again. Or if he does, he will hopefully guess it right. It is about time for a couple of Voges wickets I think. I also expect Bolly to return to old sharpness and Hilf to improve further. Klint will bowl his arse off, he is grabbing his chance with both hands (and both feet). It'd also be nice if Shane could deliver another stylish performance. But he is said to be sore (?)
No matter if we win or not, it's gonna be a cursefest. I guess I'll set the alarm clock and then either get up or not... Cricket is one of those drugs that ruin you completely :/
Ooh, I missed that one! Shame on me.
Oh you have to see it! What if Aus actually wins and you are not there to watch it live?
Too late Purna - but I woke to good news!
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