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Originally Posted by Rodp
Yes his average with the ball is 22 where McDermott is 26ish. I believe his strike rate is also a good 10 balls ahead. That's a pretty significant difference.
Erratic, absolutely but it's not punished as much in ODI as it is in tests. I question his selection in tests but I absolutely welcome his selection in ODI. He seems to be able to swing the white ball better than the red and batsmen flashing at his rubbish tend to rubbish it to a fieldsman. A W is a W to me.
He's not a death bowler, I agree. He terrorises the top order (who play him like a 2nd grader in tests) McGrath is the finisher. Looks like Clark is a suitable replacement and if he's 3/4 of a McGrath he's a godsend.
I don't see the Aus team being as dominant in the near future. They can win the WC but if they make it that far, their opponent is equally as likely to win.
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Clarke is great in the tests but gets punished in the One day game because of his consitency. When Brett Lee is bowling well he is devastating, he was great for us in the last WC. But when he is off the batsmen don't need to hit the ball as the extras are enough...
I just wish we had Pollock!!!