Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd test match thread

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September 8-12, Pallekele
Start time 10:00 (04:30 GMT, 14:30 EST)

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd test

Probable teams

Australia

Shane Watson
Phil Hughes
Shaun Marsh
Michael Clarke (C)
Michael Hussey
Usman Khawajla
Brad Haddin (WK)
Nathan Lyon
Ryan harris
Mitchell Johnson
Trent Copeland

Sri Lanka
Tillkartane Dilshan (C)
Tharanga parantivana
Kumar Sangakraa
Mahela Jaywardene
Thillian Samaweera
Angelo Matthews
Prassana Jawyardene(WK)
Suranga Lakmal
Ajantha Mendis
Ranagna Herath
Chanaka Welegedra

Last test pitch was reported by umpires, so the pitch at Kandy will most likely have more grass on it

[ShankyCricket]

i also think warner should be brought into the side, for either hughes or khawajla.

Mate plz reply to my above question.

[Guest]

because johnson, is the sort of pace you need on them pitches, copeland just sits up, johnson is rapid, johsnon also reverse swings the ball, on them pitches he is a threat.

[ShankyCricket]

because johnson, is the sort of pace you need on them pitches, copeland just sits up, johnson is rapid, johsnon also reverse swings the ball, on them pitches he is a threat.

Lets see as both will almost certainly play in any case.

[Pal Joey]

Harris could be out of next one with a niggly hamstring. A pity, he has bowled well in this series so far.

[Guest]

if harris is out, then 2 spinners should play.

[Mad for Chelsea]

Harris could be out of next one with a niggly hamstring. A pity, he has bowled well in this series so far.

Harris seems to have a real problem with injuries. Shame as he's a fine bowler...

[Guest]

he has been very unlucky over the years with injury, but i do feel that if he is to miss out a 2nd spinner has to come in.

[We Are Number 1!!!]

cf have you ever seen a match played at the SSC in Columbo? The spinners would leave Australia exposed if they bowl first. SSC is the flattest wicket in SL, but reserve swing is available. If Harris is injured then another seamer has to be picked.

[Guest]

watson can play as the 3rd seamer, he has been quality in this series, and he reverses the ball, and hussey can be used if needed, he has showed he is no mug with the ball

[We Are Number 1!!!]

watson can play as the 3rd seamer, he has been quality in this series, and he reverses the ball, and hussey can be used if needed, he has showed he is no mug with the ball

Whilst Watson has bowled well, the extra bowling has hindered his batting. He's a good 4th seamer, but I would never have him as 3rd seamer, purely due to his previous history of injuries. SSC is too flat for someone like Hussey to bowl on(he'll probably get a 5 fer now!!!).

Michael Clarke should bowl more, he's probably as good as Michael Beer.

[Guest]

beer and lyon should both be playing imo

[We Are Number 1!!!]

beer and lyon should both be playing imo

If Hauritz was playing, then I'd play Beer as well. Playing two rookie spinners is dangerous, even against an SL side low on confidence.

[Guest]

is ponting back for the 3rd test?

[Pal Joey]

Yes, Khawaja dropped. Siddle in for Harris

[Guest]

i think thats bad on both parts from ausssies..

i would have given ponting the last game off, to be with his wife and child, and also i would have played the 2nd spinner if harris wasnt gonna be fit.

[Guest]

have to admit this is the weakest aussie bowling unit for some time.

[Guest]

3rd test petering out into a draw, gonna be series win for australia.

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