October 28, 2005
Bracken for Brisbane
So Trevor Hohns and company have included Nathan Bracken in the twelve for the First Test against the West Indies in Brisbane. Stuart MacGill is also in the squad but is likely to be 12th man.
I have mixed feelings about this selection. I guess Bracken has earnt another chance. He did take 43 wickets in last season's Pura Cup campaign and took 6/27 to play a major role in winning the final for NSW.
But I still think MacGill is a better wicket taking option than Bracken. Even in Brisbane. And does Australia, with Watson in the squad as well, really need four quicks?
Posted to Cricket by Keith PittyAccording to David Lord on NewsRadio this morning they will be picking Bracken to 'make room' for Shane Watson in the side.
Which is an interesting choice and posits the question of whether Watson has earned his place in the side or it's just some wishful hope of the selectors that he'll become a world class bowling all rounder given enough experience.
I'm with you though Keith,they should be picking S.C.G. MacGill for everywhere but Perth. And of course the seamer friendly tracks in England.
Posted by: Andy Todd at October 30, 2005 12:55 PM