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Originally posted by islam
Aussie batting order for the next test.
Team that should be.
1. Katich (opens for NSW)
2. Langer
3. ponting
4.Clarke
5. Martyn (i don't rate him, only has one shot and allways gets out to it, maybe his last game)/ Hodge (should be his time to play)
6. Gllie
7. Watson
8. Warne
9.Lee
10. Mcgrath
11. Mcgill
batsmen: katich, langer, ponting, clarke, hodge/martyn,
watson, gillie
back up batsmen: lee, warne
7 batsmen, 2 backups
bowling: lee, mcgrath, warne, mcgille
backup : watson
3 quicks, 2 spiners maybe katich a few overs as well, nice balence
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I like it. I would also be somewhat tempted to switch Warne and Watson in the batting lineup.
We all know what Warne can do.
Hell, as a test I'd like to see him at #3, he could build an innings. Knowing him, probably a large one too. Nothing to lose, a lot to gain.