Ok time to compare what the squad for the first couple of Ashes tests will look like & what they should look like!
Should or my opinion squad look like this:
If they pick 16 players:
Katich
Watson
Ponting
Clarke
M.Hussey
Khawaja
D.Hussey
North
Haddin
S.Smith
Doherty
M.Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Hilfenhaus
Bollinger
Notes:
5 fast bowlers to pick from. 2 uncapped batsmen (Khawaja & D.Hussey) 1 uncapped spinner (Doherty) no Hauritz. Hasn't done enough lately in my opinion to deserve a spot. Smith in the squad & should play as number 8 batsman!
North & M.Hussey still deserve their spot however if they fail in first 2 tests it's bye bye boys!
What the squad will most likely be:
Katich
Watson
Hughes
Ponting
Clarke
M.Hussey
Khawaja
North
Haddin
S.Smith
Hauritz
Johnson
Siddle
Harris
Hilfenhaus
Bollinger
Typical squad. Still form players there. Cover for Katich with Hughes there although not really needed made 94 in club cricket on the weekend & from all reports looked comfortable. Khawaja will get into the squad but for experience, unless Clarke's back doesn't come good. Hauritz will play you'd think unless they go for a 4 man pace attack. The fast bowlers pick themselves in the squad.
Announcement is only 20 minutes away!!
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