89 ordspråk av Trevor Hohns
Trevor Hohns
We have to take into account who may be bowling better at the time, and that's been difficult with a lack of games.
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We know how Brad Hodge bats ? we've seen him time and time again,
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We may have to change the balance of the side again.
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We really want to settle that middle order area. Hussey has done a wonderful job for us there. We do want to settle that area.
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We want to give him a little bit more experience and encouragement of course, as a young player and hopefully a young star on the horizon.
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We will review his place in the A-squad if he takes part in the Melbourne or Sydney Test matches given he then would have had some bowling under his belt,
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We'll have a look at everyone.
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We're very mindful of the heavy workload that Adam has and this rest period has been programmed into his schedule. We've done this in the past and we find it gives players a well-earned opportunity to freshen up.
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We've taken into account the fact that three Tests are virtually back-to-back and we believe we've got adequate cover in this squad to manage that tight schedule.
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We can choose to play two spinners if the pitch looks like it will offer them something, or we can play four bowlers with Watson providing a fifth option,
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What he's done over here (in Pakistan) didn't count for too much. It was good for him to get over here and play some cricket basically and get some runs under the belt.
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With the return of McGrath, Martyn and Hopes it just wasn't possible to find room for everyone and the view is now firmly on preparing for the World Cup in 15 months time.
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With the short nature of the tour, it's a good opportunity for Glenn to ease his way back into competitive cricket and it gives us an opportunity to assess how well he is going in a view to the next 12 months and what lies ahead for the Australian cricket team.
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You can't go from top of the tree, as they were only three or four months ago, and say age is a problem,
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