And so we go to Bangladesh.
We're going half way around the world to play three ODIs.
You could argue we need the practice, but seriously - how much hard work can Bangladesh be? It's only Bangladesh, right?
We've got our new captain in tow, eager to please little Pup, and Punter is obviously going to be all reborn as a superb batsman now that he is not captain. Shane Watson will be big and dumb, which is a given, Haddin will abuse a few of the locals and of course we have absolutely no spin because we are taking the X man. Not Lord Nathan, who surely deserves to go. No. We're taking Xavier Doherty.
Just so you're clear.
At least it's only Bangladesh, who matter in the cricket world about as much as my sinus problems matter to Purna over at Cricket Minded. Note that Ashraful has been dropped, presumably because of his relatively ordinary world cup (are the Deshi selectors morphing into Cricket Australia?). And Mortaza is back from injury. Well, that's scary.
Sorry, Purna. You're only a half-arsed Bangladesh supporter anyway, so what would you know?
Can you tell I'm excited about this tour?
Here's the team list:
Michael "I might change my brand of hair gel now that I'm captain" Clark
Shane "Am I still opening now that Pup's captain? I'm confused" Watson
Brad "I don't like touring brown people countries" Haddin
Ricky "I will be godlike. Probably." Ponting
Cameron "I hope I fucking show up this time" White
Mike "What happened to me in India?" Hussey
Callum "Willing to kick Mussey's zimmer frame out from under him if necessary" Ferguson
Tim "I like brown people countries. Honest" Paine (wk)
Steve "Do I bat or do I bowl? Or do I do neither?" Smith
Mitchell "I might actually bother to support Lee this time" Johnson
John "Can I play please?" Hastings
Brett "Getting on but still a bit scary" Lee
Xavier "I am not Nathan Hauritz" Doherty
James "Even I don't know who I am" Pattinson
Yawn.
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I hope they play Pattinson or I might just expire of boredom at the sight of the same old shower.
I've got sinus 'issues' too. Makes me want to lie down all the time which I resist personfully.
It's a bit that way, isn't it? I would like to see Ponting get some runs and finish on a high though and I would've thought a tour to Bangladesh would've been the ideal way to bring Hauritz back after injury. But what the hell do I know?
I'm not bitter about it.
Honest.
Definitely struggling in the spin department, aren't we? Since Warney left, there's been a bit of a void and I blame the selectors...they've never really given anyone a decent chance. If anyone had to step down after the WC, it had to be the selectors (and Tait...which I'm glad he quit!)
Lets not get too carried away though, this IS Bangladesh after all. Agree with most, but Watson has been fantastic at the top.
If anything has been going right for Australia, it is the opening pair getting a solid start.
@Musings I totally agree about the opening pair. I actually do think Watson is a good opener, I just love to make fun of him. It's too easy. And now, hopefully, we have our number three back in good form ... oh wait, I'm getting carried away again.
A little respect for the Bangas is in order, they did beat England after all.
BAHAHAHA! Come, come. We are waiting for your half-arsed leaders :D
Erm.. "we" are waiting. I'm sorry Purna, but last I checked you were a South Africa supporter. A little convenient that you've reverted, isn't it?
Oh it's definitely double standards! Like Ricky's 'spirit of the game' talk!
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