It is surprising that Australia has not included a world class bowler like Mitchell Johnson in their pace attack. Barring Siddle , their bowling looks pedestrian . In batting , Ed Cowan should be replaced by the talented Usman Khawaja .Mitchell Starc should be replaced by Jackson Bird in the next test . Rogers should be replaced by Faulkner and Hughes should open with Watson .Australia must include Mitchell Johnson & Shaun Marsh in their squad .
Before start of the 1st Test England were considered clear favourites. The close finish and the DRS mess has made Aus look better side capable of fighting back. Further, there is no MA breathing down the neck of young Aussies and so could be performing beyond their potential as seen during the 1st Test. However one must understand that there is limit to performance beyond potential and thus the Aus inexperienced side have this limitations. The Aus Top order and the batting is woefully inadequate and of a far lesser “class” compared to the Aus squads that have visited or played Ashes series in the past. Aus could salvage their prestige somewhat mainly due to the bowlers good bowling performances as also their spirited rear-guard action in batting. Moreover in the first TEST perhaps England had not found their feet yet and are certainly expected to be better prepared in the 2nd TEST. Actually the English are much better side with solid top order batting of far superior ‘class’ altogether. One more reason why the match came so close was the English bowling, except for Jame Anderson did not live up to expectations. In the 2nd Test the story might be different because they are good bowling side too. As things stand the Aus have no chance of winning even a single game and the English could win at least 3-0
Re: NO CHANCE..ENGLAND COULD WIN SERIES AT LEAST 3-0.
by suresh on Jul 18, 2013 12:16 PM
If aus cannot win a single game, then why 3-0. I don't think rain will be an issue in England this time. So whitewash 5-0 (or) 4-0 (and one match draw if clarke or somebody helps aus to score 400-450 in first innings)
