Australia drop BOMBSHELL ahead of fourth Test - Teenage sensation to debut?! I Fox Cricket

[@childishslinky324]

So when someone can't instantly handle the massive skill jump from shield cricket to tests they get dropped? Ridiculous decision.

[@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701]

He Won't score runs in this series, He is absolutely Rattled Against Bumrah, He will feel Nightmare walking against him. He will comeback probably after this cycle when Khawaja is about to end. AUS needs result now

[@childishslinky324]

@ he’s going to have to play the best teams at some point. No better way then to start there. Then he gets to go to Sri Lanka and face a weaker team in foreign conditions. If we make the WTC he’ll have a heap of experience behind him and the selectors can make a much more informed decision.

[@moviefan700]

He had 6 chances and failed in all of them

[@childishslinky324]

@@moviefan700 what about smith? Marnus? Khawaja? Warner in the 2019 ashes? Sure, they all had built credibility previously, but if you’re expecting new players to instantly thrive in test cricket then you’ll be waiting years for some freak to pop up.

[@RishabhGupta-cb3ul]

​@@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701who is not rattled against him?

[@Improve7781]

He scored more runs than ussie and marsh. Better to remove that block instead of McSweeney who just played his 3 initial test matches. It's a bit harsh on him. Let's see if its fruitful

[@MickH60]

@@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701 Stop speaking garbage....

[@india3572]

Instead of mcsweeney ​ khwaja should have to be dropped@@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701

[@Kartfx]

How is this harsh? He looks like a player who just cannot score any runs

[@arcetus]

@@Kartfxhe plays a lot of ballspp

[@82vm]

He did look a bit out of his depth. Understandable. Go back, work on his technique, pile on the runs and come back stronger and more experienced.

[@Rajatsharma-mk5df]

He and Marnus practically won aus 2nd test by playing the post dinner session on day one in Adelaide test and there is point that he plays in most difficult situation than any other Australian Batter

[@saidutt5167]

That is how australian team works! They r brutal! Hence they win more ICC trophies!

[@Rajatsharma-mk5df]

@saidutt5167 they play with same team more than any other team on the planet what are you talking about.

[@dhananjaybhagat8738]

Actually India were not consistent controlling the Pink ball and didn't bowl on stumps enough. Those two guys just left many deliveries on line and that helped them survive. The next morning when Bumrah was on spot he took 3 quick wickets including that of McSweeney.

[@Ashish-k7s]

Sam Konstas will show you all!! Great decision by the Aussie board!!

[@sidarthsubramanian7480]

@@dhananjaybhagat8738 India was pretty consistent, mcsweeny and labushagne were just too good. Leaving balls is not easy, especially when it's on 4th stump. Leaving the ball is really hard at the level, and he played really well

[@Arnomic]

Facing the world's #1 bowler on debut and getting the chop 3 tests later is WRONG.

[@27sadhu]

3 tests is 6 innings…Bumrah is not bowling every single over right? McSweeney just doesn’t have it in him right now at international level

[@Realmadrid_kroos8]

He will be back...his time will come.. Australian selector always did this to everyone.. For example Watch travis head

[@aniruddhmurthy6970]

@@27sadhu "Bumrah is not bowling every single over right? " Bumrah dismissed him 4 times in 6 innings.

[@27sadhu]

@ and how many runs did he score against the others ??

[@Justin-ie2zv]

@@Realmadrid_kroos8not after 3 tests. It’s humiliating. Amateurish handling of it.

[@loboriski]

now just after 3 tests we drop a young batter to put a 19 year old to bumrah , i just dont know whats marsh doing in the team .

[@27sadhu]

3 tests is 6 innings…Bumrah is not bowling every single over right? McSweeney just doesn’t have it in him right now at international level

[@sachinchandrashekar5872]

Bison jumping around in the park

[@arnavbapat3576]

​@@27sadhua debutant opening against the no.1 test bowler currently and mind you, the first three tests were in Perth, Adelaide and Gabba where historically they have been a batting nightmare. You guys expect too much

[@dr.dipeshacharya3872]

Australia need test opening pair like David Warner and Chris Rogers.

[@clazz555]

You’re kidding right? At least Marsh plays shots, Marnus goes out and blocks/leaves every ball

[@unravel8113]

Mcsweeney was looking better than a few. It's really unfair on him. He did his best

[@Kartfx]

Mitch marsh and Khawaja are to be dropped as well. Mcsweeney was never fit to be in the team but yet he was picked.

[@bluecedar7914]

Unfair, but much smarter than opening with Smith. Might be too early, might turn out a smart move when Khawaja is done.

[@arnavbapat3576]

​​@@bluecedar7914khawaja is washed. But again like cummins said, this few months being in the top order is very hard to play with the new ball. It's really subjective cuz the batting sucks or bumrah just balls those peaches in the first 5 overs. If they were getting out to the other blokes yeah some questions need to be raised but if you are getting out to a bowler who is averaging below 20 in tests currently, can't blame them.

[@Johndoe-n3x9o]

Time for George Bailey to go 1. They held onto Warner way too long when his form didn't warrant selection 2. They're making the same mistake now with Khawaja who needs to go 3. Smith opening was a ridiculous decision 4. They obviously didn't learn because McSweeney isn't an opener either and should've never been selected for that position

[@lollycopter]

Smith was the first Australian opener to carry his bat since David Warner. Also, why have you not mentioned Labuschagne at all?

[@Johndoe-n3x9o]

@lollycopter not sure what your point is? That was Smith's only decent innings as an opener. Labuschagne is a bit lucky to still be in the side but he's only 30 so I can see him rediscovering form and I think he deserves the chance. Khawaja is 38 and can't buy a run. Warner was 36, hadn't made runs for a year and a half and they were still picking him. He then had one good innings on boxing day 2022 and they kept him around for another year, where again he made no runs. They showed far too much loyalty to Khawaja and Warner considering their age, then didn't give Renshaw/Bancroft a proper opportunity and are now trying to fill the spot with guys who aren't even openers

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@Johndoe-n3x9o Yeah they need to get harsh, if a new player comes in and doesn't perform, they get 2 or 3 tests, if it's an old head, maybe 4, but get rid of them if they don't perform. McSweeney was unlucky as he was expected to open when he is a middle order bat. But they need to get rid of Khawaja, Marnus and Marsh. They can't keep picking players and those players not perform, they'll never learn and get better if their spot is forever safe. Marnus hasn't performed in years, Smith bought himself a bit of time with this century, but he should have been out of the side already. Khawaja and Marsh have been dogshit, they should have been gone. The only ones that have been consistent are Head and Carey. Carey is also doing great keeper work. As for the bowlers, the pacers are consistent, but Lyon hasn't been crash hot.

[@intermission1864]

The Big Bash should not have been mentioned at all in this segment- shocking to call out any runs in that format as a contribution towards test quality. Shocking.

[@stevemurrell6167]

So you mean 'shocking media'.....well, it is Fox.

[@davidwong6682]

Don't forget Dave Warner started his career at Big Bash and managed to succeed at test level after that. So if Sam Konstas can get his technique right he may still make it at test level.

[@intermission1864]

​@@davidwong6682 fair call- A lot on Uzi for now i guess.

[@shanewatson8581]

This is the problem with Australian cricket. Look at the age of our team. Back the youth should be no 1 priority but the Aussie want to win the test no 1 spot. Big problems in next 12 to 24 months

[@dielaughing73]

And it keeps happening. Very unlucky for McSweeney and pretty shortsighted to drop him so quickly

[@csb3458]

Exactly. Been clogging up the team for years. Now nothing coming through.

[@seanverso6712]

Should axe marsh for webster

[@ninjaturtle258]

Marsh for webster Drop marnus and mcsweeney at 3 Konstas open with uzzy. India make multiple changes every game and we don’t have the balls to make any changes other than the odd sliding doors for the inexperienced talent.

[@jonasp6043]

He shouldn't even be batting ahead of Carey, lower FC & test average. How is he in the team when he isn't among the best 6 batsmen in Australia & doesn't bowl?

[@sairam-mh5hy]

Uzzy himself is on a verge of getting dropped if doesn't score​@@ninjaturtle258

[@Justin-ie2zv]

Marsh being there is a joke. Averages 30 w the bat and 40 w the ball. Apparently that is a test quality all rounder. many of our greatest teams did not have an allrounder. Pick the best 6 batters, and if you need someone to fill in to give others a rest, Marnus or Travis can hold the fort.

[@sayandey7796]

Marsh can also do opening with sam

[@majormerc]

They dropped mcsweeny instead of uzzi they didn't learn

[@himanshupal6083]

Lol...Uzzie has been the best against bumrah to be honest

[@sauravchetiwal36]

​In this series 4 times out in 6 innings by bumrah usman best at peak 😂😂😂 ​@@himanshupal6083

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

Getting dropped from the XI is one thing, but getting completely removed from the SQUAD is a whole different level of betrayal. From being a Test opener to getting essentially dismissed is a backstabbing, a middle finger, a vote of no confidence, and nothing short of a disgrace. I blame Bailey, McDonald, and yes, even Cummins. They would rather protect underperformers Khawaja, Labuschagne, Smith and Marsh to keep the boys club intact. This series has turned completely sour, and not even the prospect of a debutant (something I'd be completely stoked about) can make it up for.

[@bradenhue6066]

George Bailey is a joke. Threw McSweeney under the bus

[@yogeshwarampratap]

McSweeny isn't even an opener, yet he still opened. That too against Bhumrah. How he got dropped before Marsh is beyond me.

[@mgr001]

Sack the selector. We knew it was a mistake immediately after seeing Kon smash 100 in Canberra. Go, India.

[@arjunndarjunnd388]

100 in what match bro?

[@srinikeshsenthil7742]

Prime Ministers XI match. He scored a run a ball hundred.

[@ThePankaj9999]

Bro that match no bumrah 😂

[@richard1221]

​@@srinikeshsenthil7742that was basically a one day game, very different to test match

[@Xxx11843]

Bumrah was not there. Even facing akashdeep with new ball will be tough

[@brainmmc454]

Why Mitchell marsh in the team...

[@JavierHernandez-ur4zq]

People don’t understand this. He’s not been dropped for good. Idea is to bring in Sam to ideally have a brisk start: after this series, Usman will be gone for good and Sam + Swenny will be opening for a long time together

[@rutvik23]

Why not let sweeny and sam open now?

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

If that is the plan, then why drop McSweeney from the squad entirely, instead of keeping him around?

[@lesliedaras-wells2510]

Sweeney is not a dedicated opener, Konstas is. Not bagging Sweeney, he'll be back. Giving both a run is good for the marathon, not the sprint.

[@AbhishekMSTE]

Usman should have no more chances Sweeney and konstas is much better opening pair

[@sourwolfbane]

@@lesliedaras-wells2510 he wont be, its a boys club. if you don't play for nsw or have a cricketing name, you dont have much hope if you dont perform straight away. proven point is head, he was dropped because he didn't average over 40 and the only reason he got back into the side was because the couch at the time couched him at state level. lehmann even said he told the ca board to f off an he was going to pick head.

[@TTT10001]

That's Brutal!

[@Crackatinny-sj8dt]

This has been an issue with the Australian team for 40 years. Young talent isn’t given time to develop.

[@Oshovani-p1o]

in India also same 😢

[@sdskmm]

Selectors are too close to the team, they all have Christmas together for this test, there’s no way they’d drop an usman marsh or marnus as it’s a family orientated vibe in the Aus team. McSweeney is the easy option. Webster Konstas Inglis Should all come in on form. Usman, marnus, marsh should be dropped for Boxing Day. Hopefully in Sydney we see these changes.

[@chancan1186]

Mc Sweeny is a good batsman , it's unfortunate to drop him. Facing World Class Bowling is always a challenge for a newcomer. He did decently well.

[@twrampage]

So they put McSweeney into the test squad, outside of a position that he has ever played in, he faces Bumrah in peak form, plays a key part in winning a test match, and now they drop him after just three matches? Meanwhile Marsh is failing and isn't bowling like he's supposed to as an all-rounder, and Khawaja looks over the hill on the back end of his career. McSweeney is being thrown to the wolves as a scapegoat for the top order issues we've had. I would drop Marsh for Webster, who has been in good form and will at least bowl and only bring Konstas in right now if Head doesn't prove to be available, moving McSweeney to the number five spot while he's out.

[@DaShA69684]

Coach and selectors should be dropped they are incompetent

[@magma_man9000]

drop labuschagne and bring mcsweeney to 3 and then have konstas open

[@woopimagpie]

I second that.

[@capedcrusader4055]

Bit harsh on Labuchagne since he's already scoring. McSweeney can stay its got to be Khawaja and Marsh for Konstas and Webster

[@magma_man9000]

@@capedcrusader4055 labuschagne has barely scored in the last year and mcsweeney’s regular position in the shield is 3 and 4. It’s hard to open for the first time against the best new ball bowler in the world

[@aparnakarmakar1411]

Are u fr??

[@petesmith9472]

What’s even worse is the cavalier attitude the selectors have to Scott Boland who always fronts up, always performs, yet gets kicked around like the station dog. His being dropped in Brisbane was appallingly insensitive

[@rainlbb]

If we're assuming Hazlewood was a 100% when he was selected, then who were you dropping for Boland?

[@JakeHolzheimer]

Hazelwood was not 100%, every side strain he has had over the past five years the quickest recovery was return to play after missing 3 full test matches. I.e. getting injured during or after Perth and not returning until Sydney Test. Evidence was there, the dropping of Mcsweeny shows how big a fall from.grace Cricket Australia is about to face, we'll be lucky to be even relevant against India and England in 5 years time ​@@rainlbb

[@markfrancis2370]

Can't drop Marsh cause he's such a "great bloke". Brotherly love in the dressing room is more important than form if you're a "great bloke". Oh, and he's such a practical joker ... what a funny guy and a "great bloke".

[@girlsblouse7866]

Not a red ball cricketer. Never fit enough to go the distance. Short form cricket only.

[@vicksksr9797]

McSweeney should smile more and crack jokes if he has to beat this "great bloke"-ism. Poor chap must've been worried about his batting.😂

[@rgudduu]

I was hoping for McSweeny to succeed. For the good of classical test batting that is becoming rare.

[@dvrsrikanth]

What abt Marsh, Marnus and Khawaja?

[@girlsblouse7866]

"What about me, it isn't fair I've had enough now I want my share Can't you see? I wanna live But you just take more than you give"

[@dheebansachin]

He played a key role in Adelaide win by negating the session under lights. Hard done..

[@peterwilson3250]

Aus selectors got this wrong, but they keep picking the dinosaurs until they are broken.

[@henrybauze2932]

"Not scoring 10 in 5 out of 6 innings so far" is a bit harsh Like one of them he was not out how does that count

[@Mhxhgc]

Absolutely f#@king ridiculous. We’re cycling through youngsters & letting the WORSE performing late 30 year olds cruise through. 🤯 Hard to comprehend.

[@DpBricks]

Wow McSweeney struggled against Bumrah (the highest wicket taker in the series so far with an extraordinary average), whose to say that Konstas will be able to do any better than him with 4 innings to go.

[@StephenWilliams-r9j]

Only time will tell.😊

[@ash210ify]

Whaat? Drop usman and bring in sam. Usmans only got a year left in him..bring in younger talents in place of ageing cricketers

[@thiru_asc1]

Exactly, absolutely wrong to drop after just 3tests

[@henrybauze2932]

Can't have two openers who've never played a test before though Experience is important, but we might have a little too much of it at the moment

[@rajanrkv]

I think it's the experience

[@bluecedar7914]

Hopefully Marsh is now keeping number 6 warm for Green. Having both of them in the team is a luxury Australia can't afford. A fair argument for Webster to replace him now given Marsh's current form.

[@henrybauze2932]

@@bluecedar7914 Green is a number 4. Look at his average since he got put up the order

[@ayushjoshi8667]

This is actually a good move. It's not like konstas is going to do any worse than mcsweeney currently, and they may as well try him out. Obviously Mcsweeney can come back after this series is done, but maybe konstas can adapt better. He also actually managed to score a hundred against the best indian bowlers except bumrah so he seems to be the most ready.

[@wonderscollection5285]

Mark my words *Konstans will shine brightly in this series and future*

[@muneebpst]

Right he's aggressive like Warner needed at top

[@BhanuPrakash-hk5iu]

bumrah is waiting for him.

[@BrettGrady-vf4kx]

Nope bumrah will carve him up. He not ready

[@muneebpst]

@@BrettGrady-vf4kx nope. Bumrah can't if he starts attacking and plays his natural game. Problem with current top 3 was none of them start with aggressive approach leaving even lose balls

[@AyushPala_81]

​@@muneebpstYeah... Just like how Head was smashing him like a baby... Australia need someone who plays aggressively against Bumrah and other bowlers...

[@rajeshagale7247]

Drop McSweeny is brutal for Youngstar McSweeny is the reason of Head & Smith Ton at Brisbane ...... Also his Adelaide Pink ball innings at top in twilight to help Head & Aussie otherwise Indian bowlers on top judt like Perth Test

[@vikaskumar-xm9hi]

He scored freely in the match against India A in which Siraj, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana were playing.

[@Jasper9000-wd5sm]

It just goes to show how good was David Warner, opening batsman is a very underrated position, even Langer and Hayden were dropped after a couple of matches and took years to get settled. McSweeney never looked close to being Test class, if Konstas fails Australia is doomed with Khawaja 38 and averaging a miserable 24 from 16 innings this year, I cant think of any opening batsman that old that could recapture their previous form, maybe Jack Hobbs but thats going back 100 years. Sheffield Shield is a wasteland now, nobody wants to play 4 day matches where they need to bat for a few hours, they want to play t20 where they will need to bat for only a few hours per season.

[@nickk8650]

I honestly would’ve dropped khawaja and let the two youngsters try to figure opening out. I feel like there’s something to be said for the intimidation factor for mcsweeney coming into an old, established team in a series Australia is desperate to win- must come with massive pressure. But if Konstas and mcsweeney opened together it’d give them a changing room friend to relate with

[@girlsblouse7866]

This is Test cricket, not play date with your mate.

[@nickk8650]

@ Team chemistry matters and being the only newbie in a veteran team with a ton of expectation on their shoulders is intimidating and you just can’t expect a rookie to come in and perform in those conditions, especially playing out of position. Mcsweeney would have performed better had he had another new player in the team he could buddy up with and share that pressure. You see it with how marnus absorbed a ton of criticism in the first couple of tests when really smith and khawaja should’ve been under just as much fire. If there were 2 young openers out there, there’s less of a feeling of the weight of the world being on one of their shoulders. I’m not saying they should’ve put a youngster in the team cause of his feelings, but because I think he would have performed better. I think it would’ve halved the pressure on him. Khawajas scores are very comparable to mcsweeneys this series anyway. Not to mention getting youngsters in the team now will be better for the future and help build report for the next generation.

[@bluecedar7914]

While I feel sorry for McSweeny, this is probably a good longer term move for Cricket Australia. Get the two most promising top order batsmen blooded in the test team before an injury to Khawaja or Labuschagne may require both to play. Ideally Konstas would have had a few more first class matches under his belt before this debut, but the lack of quality depth in Australia's top order batting atm requires his fast tracking.

[@marknott2084]

Disappointed they didn't pick Warner. He looked outstanding in the Big Bash the other night. Or so I'm told. I blinked and missed it. Would have given us a break from his 'commentary' though.

[@dynomiterecords4348]

You have to have the right "mindset" to listen to Warner commentate apparently.

[@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701]

Aus ain't a sympathetic cricket board, They gave the best farewell for Davvy when He wanted, There was, is no point for going back from there, Within a couple of series, They may need for Brand opening pair as Khawaja is near to the end..

[@ZainKhan-ou3jb]

Drop Khawaja, Marnus and Marsh

[@debbarker8152]

And smith imho

[@Enigma_Male]

Yea drop young players by giving them less chances.. Smart move

[@sk-pg8zd]

Usman Tariq Khawaja . Under Muslim quota cannot be dropped

[@sauravmondal4342]

Muslim quota 😂😂😂

[@Slasher-x2k]

We are pakistani how dare you disrespect Usman

[@NaenaeBoy]

Yup filthy Muslims.

[@sk-pg8zd]

@@Slasher-x2k My middle finger Salute you man.

[@Slasher-x2k]

@@sk-pg8zd we will win your country after india then we will show you our islam power 💪🏻😈

[@indianpatron329]

Beau webster should replace Marsh

[@paramsingh1380]

Doesn't matter anyways the top order will always fail because we have Bumrah the bullet

[@nakulpisolkar2861]

Brother while Bumrah is top notch but he doesn’t have the support from the other end to keep the pressure on the batsmen, hopefully other bowlers can chip in as well

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

chucker

[@Nuke.n]

​@@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truthrules are the same for everyone, keep crying.

[@RupeshYadav-u9g]

Sand paper , and this isn’t a joke

[@darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth]

@@RupeshYadav-u9g Rahul Dravid of India rubbed a cough lozenge on the shiny side of the ball at The Gabba during an Australian Tri-Series match against Zimbabwe. India won the match, but footage emerged of Dravid tampering with the ball, and he was fined 50% of his match fee In the second Test match of India's 2001 tour of South Africa, at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, match referee Mike Denness suspended Sachin Tendulkar for one game in light of ball tampering.

[@indianpatron329]

Konstas should replace useless Usman Khwaja and Beau webster should replace Marsh in playing eleven for remaining tests at MCG and SCG

[@i-am-rahulsingh]

That's not good, maybe he was finally getting settled. And now expecting a 19yr old to score from his first match 😂

[@hiteshprasad565]

Debut against Jaspreet Bumrah the No.1 bowler in the world 🥶

[@Dabs12]

There is a Lobby in Australia cricket I feel.. similar to India..eg Marh, Cahppel etc..What do u think guys..He played well.. Bumrah is a beast

[@indianpatron329]

When head failed Australia 89/7 against India. Australia team's dependency on head batting is big concern for Australia because other Aussie batters are not contributing to scoreboard

[@dattebayo2005]

They were not failed...they played carelessly because one day were left and they want to win that match...rain saved India in day 3 and day 4 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@iankearns774]

Absolute joke, wouldn't even be looked at if he wasnt from NSW.

[@chad5279]

I don't understand why McSweeny has been dropped.man he was doing well according to the conditions and provided good start with pink ball(removed the shine of the ball).Thats one of the reason head and smith played easily on the day 2.He and labu made aus win pink ball test along with bowlers

[@nv8972]

Just 3 tests given and dropped. The list of use and throw policy players is extending. Happened to at least a 11 in the past 7 years.

[@distortedsoul27]

And people wonder why Aussie fans don't support their team when they perform well: it's because of shite like this.

[@arjunj159]

Renshaw, Pucovski and Marcus Harris are examples

[@nv8972]

Currently some of them were not in the scheme of things

[@andrewwashington5356]

Disgrace! Marsh should be dropped before McSweeney.

[@monstertj9861]

Should have dropped Marsh, move McSweeny to No.#5. get a specialist test opener at top.

[@rjSayz]

Most ridiculous thing ever by Aussie selectors. A player should play a full series. Imagine now konstas has a little difficult outing he'll be dropped or what ? . Bizarre

[@Johndoe-n3x9o]

They show way too much loyalty to the older players (Khawaja needs to go, Warner should've gone a year earlier than he did), yet give their replacements a couple of games and then get rid of them

[@rjSayz]

@Johndoe-n3x9o I think Adelaide test was won on the day 1 , when mcseeeney and marnus played 30 overs under the lights. Could have been 2-0 if that hadn't happened.

[@abhikul123]

Just imagine coming into the side midway for only 2 tests. Ridiculous.

[@Johndoe-n3x9o]

@rjSayz personally, I don't think he should've been selected in the first place. He's not an opener. But once you've made that call you need to stick with it and give him a proper opportunity (at least a full series) to show whether he's good enough

[@rjSayz]

@@Johndoe-n3x9o it's a shame , just heard a interview of him , the boy was very excited to play the boxing day test but sadly will have to wait another year

[@ganeshhn7778]

Bumrah be like hold by beer🗿

[@abhaychauhan07]

If Bumrah fails we need other bowlers to step up otherwise it will be a nightmare for us..

[@dilipz88]

Bumrah injury coming at the MCG.

[@Ratedsuperstar4497]

What will bumrah do alone

[@ianghose1]

So many indians in the comments section calling it a harsh decision and/or asking for his retention. That should tell you that it is probably a good move..

[@indianpatron329]

Labushagne is also failed to make impact in BGT series He should be replaced with new promising talent

[@junaidashraf4427]

Mitch Marsh has bcom a liability

[@RyderSontaig]

I wonder what state this new kid plays for.....

[@abhikul123]

You should use 'in' instead of 'for'.

[@girlsblouse7866]

@@abhikul123 Should you use '' '' instead of ' ' ? Asking for a friend. lol.

[@ankss4972]

@@abhikul123for is absolutely right. You should just delete your comment. @Rydersontaig is asking what state as geography his location not his state of mind. You get it now?

[@adenlarance2903]

That's a disgraceful decision. Sam Konstas isn't ready for test cricket yet

[@naman_sut36]

Not really mate , I saw him in ind vs aus a match and he played brilliantly

[@NiciDaGamer]

Sam scored a hundred in his first ever match against India and got and insane 50 in his first bbl match, he is more than ready. And Nathan Mcsweeny had no form, it was the right decision.

[@Viperalextab]

@@naman_sut36 facing someone like bumrah at 19 is a recipe for disaster

[@growdaddy4281]

Matt Renshaw is the obvious decision here

[@naman_sut36]

@@Viperalextab what if he succeed mate, how classy it would be for him and it's alright if u wanna test a Youngster then test him at the highest level

[@unknownjohnson6137]

This is a shock because it is not the Aus way; it is not in our DNA to do such a thing. Instead of showing faith in a new opener we have pressed the panic button! Then again India is applying pressure like no other opposition!!

[@vaibhavtaragi8021]

Opening is a damn tough job if you gonna face the likes of great bumrah,he deserved atleast one more game,bit harsh

[@mickankit]

India will still carry non-performing Senior team and then pray for Rain 😂

[@alexcanak]

The media have loved calling David Warner a legend and speak of him like he is royalty, ignoring all of the despicable things he did throughout his career bringing the game and Australian cricket into disrepute. Disgusting human being.

[@daleviker5884]

So, what part of Victoria are you from?

[@alexcanak]

@@daleviker5884 not Victorian and don't understand your reference.

[@akhanduyitr369]

Just ridiculous,the Selectors still saving Usman and Marnus.

[@Dawanna-kn8gc]

How are the new able to be better if the old don't yield..uzzy and Marcus out to sharpen up and if they don't, out. Swapping new for new seems risky anyway, as for marsh it's him or Green and I think they'd be comfortable with that

[@Joseph8123-b7d]

Yeah gave a chance to a guy against the worlds best bowler in a bowling condition like Perth, Brisbane where hardly any openers scored, even the experienced struggled and axe him straight away and compare his performance to another one who will play in a better batting condition is totally unfair. Mcsweany should atleast be tried at MCG for a fair comparison.

[@aussieswatching3135]

Does Warner want to come😂

[@bensantowski467]

Mcsweeny isnt an opener. He needed to be blooded in the middle order. Bumrah will destroy Konstas's confidence he too needs to be blooded in the middle order somewhere. Bring in a recognised opener or open with Head bring Konstas in at Heads position. Drop Marnus move Smith up to 3 and put Mcsweeny at 4.

[@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701]

@@bensantowski467 Head is a only in form player of the team and you want him ti face Bumrah with the new ball? Crazy!!..

[@Steve-r8n1s]

@@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701he literally smashed bumrah tor 2 fours in the last game with new ball

[@Himanshu-w4b7r]

​@@Steve-r8n1sdoesn't mean he can bat as an Opener. Head looks more comfortable while facing Old ball.

[@bensantowski467]

@@smhasibuzzamanhasib2701 we can't keep bringing our next generation in to face the best fast chucker in world cricket to get demolished. Sink or swim mentality and it will come back to bite us in the long run.

[@bensantowski467]

@@Himanshu-w4b7r he has new ball experience in white ball cricket. Granted that's a completely different kettle of fish but he has the experience and skill to do it.

[@arunthomas4652]

He should not have been dropped. Decision to drop has been horrible.

[@SomeMadAussie]

So they drop McS over the older, worse performing Khawaja? What has George Bailey been smoking?

[@hinayurimoto2633]

So many indians using the word mate😂😂😂😂

[@blazer9547]

So cringe

[@potdarkapil5365]

What is the re of marsh in team, still a mystery

[@rasl2300]

These days Cricker Australia trying to earn more money at back door by picking their team to favour of opponents. Earlier days back in 1990 to 2005 they just drop the players who not perform and these days Players like Kahawaja, Warner , Marsh, Smith , Labuschange are all most gifted players and they reserve their place for next 5 years it seems irrespective of any performance . Australia become worst in cricket due to some culprit in selection committee .

[@patricktoole3687]

Yes I’m sure the selectors are accepting money from India to select the worst team.

[@rasl2300]

@@patricktoole3687 yes . That’s why they consistently picking the poor side for a decade just to lose . they are national criminals by pledges their country proud and respect . Am an indian and fan of assisi since 1992 and i never seen this kind of support from Aussie selection team for non performers . they axe waugh brothers, Hayden, Ponting , symonds warne gilesphie, law, etc for thier poor performance who are the icon for australia cricket and they simple giving enough time for this new players who were not performing for almost half a decade . poor

[@VaibhavGupta-v4d]

​@@patricktoole3687 lol bro what do u mean by that ...even pakistan was very close to win a test match in aus if they didnt drop so many catches West indies aslo draw a series by 1-1 in aus

[@dattebayo2005]

​@@VaibhavGupta-v4dBro, he means aus used to dominate everyone in early days but now because of wrong selection , they are no more mighty Aussie...

[@rasl2300]

@@VaibhavGupta-v4d hi This India , Australia and England they all fix , they decide who has won which match which icd title etc . most of the audience are fools .

[@indianpatron329]

Smith dropped rahul catch cost a follow on at Gabba. Australian fielding has been substandard that has helped india gaining momentum. Once a fit side Australia not fit anymore

[@amsaksham]

It would be great to see one more youngster getting down against Bumrah 💀

[@Pa1n_lorD]

Remember jake frazer ??

[@findcontinuity5860]

No different to what the bowlers are facing with the test side. Why boland was axed is beyond me. Give Mcsweeney a chance there’s so much potential there.

[@bluecedar7914]

I would be very surprised if he doesn't play another test in the future. Most of Australia's batsmen have been dropped at some stage.

[@Fearlessgaming2021]

Better drop Usman khavaja and M Marsh and take Sam and web star

[@AdityaBelgaonkar-q9p]

Rampwalking Model Khwaja will always be in hia Place giving strike to New Comer , Nathan lyon will bowl with 5 run rate , Smith will still struggle and be their , Starc ,Mitch , Hazelwood will bowl even though they would be on Stretcher after 100 surgeries and Truck load of Painkillers , You need a Strong Jack to get in Australian Team Just Playing Good Cricket is Never Enough.

[@Jaymz001]

Reminds me of how they handled Renshaw. It's ridiculous.

[@Professor_a-s7t]

It's shameful to treat youngester. BTW he was performing avg but better than some senior. Better would have replaced khawja with sam

[@sentimentalbloke185]

How is it shameful? What ridiculous language.

[@c3vzn]

@@sentimentalbloke185it is shameful, it’ll destroy his confidence

[@daleviker5884]

@@c3vzn Get a grip princess. Pretty much every cricketer you can name has been dropped early in their career. Steve Waugh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Matthew Heydon, etc etc. The good ones fight back.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

@@c3vzn No, it won't. Everybody gets dropped at some point in their career & learning to deal with it is part of the process. You must have a very low estimate of his capability if you believe that he'll be 'destroyed.' Your comment is shameful.

[@verger23]

@@c3vzn imagine he would have played all five test and literally became bunny of Burmah and eventually he gonna get dropped cuz he isnt an opener...might not get back to team then its better to get dropped now and get back in middle order after the series in maybe for marnus if he aint gonna score runs in this series

[@joebob2311productions]

What does Renshaw need to do?

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Make more runs. His f/c average is 37, in 14 tests it's

[@distortedsoul27]

Who's he going to replace when it's still a boy's club?

[@bluecedar7914]

Average more than 28 in lead up shield matches. Konstas is averaging over 50, McSweeny close to 100. And they are both considerably younger.

[@zendosaftw]

make runs

[@kartikpandey1353]

It is unlikely that Australia have a settled opening combination in Tests for a long time.

[@aks19880]

Meanwhile Marnus Labuschagne and Mitch Marsh keep getting chances

[@dgdave2673]

Konstas is a great pick. But why only McSweeny? What about Khawaja, he has been terrible, all at sea against Bumrah and co? Same on the Indian side too with Gill, Kohli and Rohit… both teams need some big changes.

[@humoursque8447]

Why doesn't Travis Head bat as an opener and McSheeney playing the 5th spot since former is such a good scorer.

[@indianpatron329]

Bumrah can single handedly bowl out Australia all days of a week twice on Sunday 😊

[@dattebayo2005]

And travis head can single handedly destroy indian bowling line up....

[@blazer9547]

Bumrah will retire and india will be Bangladesh

[@87fsp04]

Dropped McSweeney instead of Marnus playing favourites

[@RyanMurphy-sp6gd]

I could be wrong but Australia test team doesn't have any batters inform atm correct me if I'm wrong but since Warner retired in that department we are struggling atm don't even have a replacement for Warner

[@AdityaBelgaonkar-q9p]

Oldies and Always Oldies , Australia from 1965 😂😂

[@Travishead-c4t]

This is good to be honest becuz if he failed the whole series his carrier might be done and doested . Aus plan is bring him back after the ussie retirement.

[@darkfox9048]

This is unfair to McSweeney.. not a specialist opener.. first time playing test cricket.. Has more runs than Khawaja and Mitch Marsh.. and has looked more solid then both of them.. maybe try him down the order atleast once before getting rid of him

[@Sauvage_Foxes]

such a poor decision. why is marsh in the team?

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Dog act from the selectors! Bailey is a clown, and the media hype are just as much to blame!

[@markdowse3572]

Unfortunately this Test decision was inevitable. McSweeney made himself un-selectable with his repeatedly atrocious batting and lack of game awareness. 👎👎 Good luck to Konstas. 🌟👍 M 🦘🏏😎

[@Steve-r8n1s]

Actually Played better than some batters in australia!! he handled the new ball really well in 2nd and 3rd test, shouldn’t have been dropped

[@jatin9070]

He actually stood tall in 2nd test at night.

[@VaibhavGupta-v4d]

​@@jatin9070 pant dropped his catch at 2nd or 3rd ball

[@Steve-r8n1s]

@@VaibhavGupta-v4d doesn’t matter… catch drops are part of the game

[@sentimentalbloke185]

Good decision. McSweeney continuing to play when he can't get runs would be damaging to his future, it'd reinforce in him that he doesn't belong at the level. He can regroup, go back to shield level & focus on improving. There will be another opportunity for him pretty soon given the fragile nature of the batting line-up.

[@distortedsoul27]

The best decision would've been to put Head up top with Konstas, keep McSweeney and bat him at 5-6, drop Khawaja. He performed better than at least 4 other players with bat and ball until Smith got his ton in Brisbane. Gone are the days of backing players, especially youngsters. Instead, they're backing out of form oldies.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

@@distortedsoul27 No.

[@sentimentalbloke185]

@@distortedsoul27 no