Andrew Symonds

[GVGjr]

Re: Andrew Symonds

What has Marsh done at SS level to deserve this promotion?

He is regarded as a specialist opener and given the selectors picked him to back up the openers spot after Jacques got injured he should already be in the mix.
Katich was originally supposed to play in the middle order but when the selectors decided they wanted batting depth, they moved him to the top of the order ahead of Jacques and added two batting all-rounders in Watson and White.

[Mantis]

Re: Andrew Symonds

He is regarded as a specialist opener and given the selectors picked him to back up the openers spot after Jacques got injured he should already be in the mix.
Katich was originally supposed to play in the middle order but when the selectors decided they wanted batting depth, they moved him to the top of the order ahead of Jacques and added two batting all-rounders in Watson and White.

So why doesn't he open for WA?

[GVGjr]

Re: Andrew Symonds

So why doesn't he open for WA?

He does.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Andrew Symonds

We are in trouble if SYmonds is going to save us. He isnt up to test standard. U could drive a truck through his defence, very suspect against quality bowling. Part time bowler at best. Brilliant fielder granted.

[hujsh]

Re: Andrew Symonds

He did in this match

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/e...ch/361258.html

and this one

http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/aust...ch/361250.html

Hasn't played any other this year.

[Happy Days]

Re: Andrew Symonds

We are in trouble if SYmonds is going to save us. He isnt up to test standard. U could drive a truck through his defence, very suspect against quality bowling. Part time bowler at best. Brilliant fielder granted.

Good to know your negativity isn't restricted to one sport.

Pull your head in. In case an average of over 40 doesn't translate it clearly enough, he is more than up to test standard. The argument against is not one of form, but one of commitment. His performance in the twenty20 shows that he can make runs when he wants to.

[lemmon]

Re: Andrew Symonds

He does.

Was mostly a middle order batsmen but has turned himself into an opener in the last 12 months, still i would like to see him do more in the longer form of the game averages 35 i think.

[hujsh]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Was mostly a middle order batsmen but has turned himself into an opener in the last 12 months, still i would like to see him do more in the longer form of the game averages 35 i think.

Average doesn't mean everything. Clarke and Krezja didn't have great records but did great on debut.

[Bornadog]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Good to know your negativity isn't restricted to one sport.

Pull your head in. In case an average of over 40 doesn't translate it clearly enough, he is more than up to test standard. The argument against is not one of form, but one of commitment. His performance in the twenty20 shows that he can make runs when he wants to.

He is a great player but I don't believe a great all rounder. His bowling has been below average in the past couple of seasons at test level. However, batting wise he can really take a game on.

I think he should alomst be reagrded as a batsman these days and let Watson take the all round mantle.

[Bornadog]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Symonds a definate starter. Siddle out.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Symonds a definate starter. Siddle out.

Siddle didnt play in the last test

[hujsh]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Symonds a definate starter. Siddle out.

Are you talking 12 man squad?

[GVGjr]

Re: Andrew Symonds

Siddle didnt play in the last test

He's been dropped from the 13 man squad he was selected in. They haven't finalised the 11 yet.

[Bornadog]

Re: Andrew Symonds

He's been dropped from the 13 man squad he was selected in. They haven't finalised the 11 yet.

At least someone is on the ball

[hujsh]

Re: Andrew Symonds

I don't think that makes Symo a certain starter. They'd have to drop Watson or Krezja IMO.