Australia vs India Discussion
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- May 21, 2013
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I'm enjoying the Paine banter, it's elegant, yet brutal.
- Sep 6, 2013
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Only if he can’t beat this side? Can you explain why you think he’s a terrible captain?
Sacking a captain with 9 losses in 44 games? Taken Tests off England, South Africa and Australia away from home- something no Indian captain could ever do.
Bold.
(42/57 in ODI too.)
Been saying it all series but Paine is just exceptional. I cannot believe he wasn't even his state's keeper 12 months ago. Great keeping, great batting and great captaincy he is perfect for this situation and the next 12 months too.
but but Wade has more runs- Wade couldn't do what Paine is doing and anyone that thinks he could is off their head.
but but Wade has more runs- Wade couldn't do what Paine is doing and anyone that thinks he could is off their head.
- May 21, 2013
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It's a shame that Paine isn't 5 years younger. Realistically probably only has 1-2 good years left before he falls off a cliff. Happy for him to remain captain once SS returns though, I think he's doing a great job.
Edit: The one thing his body has going for him is that he really hasn't played much cricket at all, so his knees, back and other things that generally go with keepers in the mid 30's should actually be fine.
Edit: The one thing his body has going for him is that he really hasn't played much cricket at all, so his knees, back and other things that generally go with keepers in the mid 30's should actually be fine.
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The Aussies have the weakest top 7 in my living memory and three quicks who are still striving for potential and certainly will be more lethal when they hit their prime. Plus his behavior on the field is bordering on psychotic. It must be a huge distraction to his teammates. Anything less than a series victory is a major black spot on his captaincy IMO.
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Losing in Australia isn't a black spot on anyone's captaincy really, it's pretty hard to win here for the sub-continent teams, much like it's hard for us to win over there. Even if we do have a weakened side, it's a side that plays in these conditions 9-10 months a year.
Our PM's XI / Australia A side usually beat the touring sides in the warm-up match, that's not an anomaly, that's being suited to the conditions. I'm sure the 2nd and maybe even 3rd string Indian side would give us a run for our money in India.
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Only 4, 2 more against India, 2 against Sri Lanka.
Unless there's another 1-off I've forgotten.
Roger that, was thinking three against Sri Lanka.
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yep. Handscomb dropped ...
