Australia VS South Africa 4 Test Series

[Levi434]

12, 12, 9 months for the three involved. I think that's the last time Warner plays test cricket.

Wow...

Surely an overreaction here?

[fanTCfool]

That's ludicrous, might as well be a life ban because they'll be in no state to play in 12129 months!

[Levi434]

Since no one cares about ODIs and T20's here are the Test matches Smith+Warner will miss if this 12 month ban is true.

1 match Away to Zimbabwe
2 matches Home VS Bangladesh
4 matches Home VS India
2 matches Home VS Sri Lanka
3 matches Away to Pakistan

12 total matches. I would be happy with a 4-8 record from those without Smith and Warner. Wouldn't be surprised if Australia only won 2 or 3 here.

[PowerBug]

Wow is there 8 matches in Aus this summer? Who's getting a double up?

[crowls]

yep good time for a holiday.     is it only test or all forms of cricket?

[GoLions]

yep good time for a holiday.     is it only test or all forms of cricket?

Can play Grade cricket, nothing higher I believe

[Koop]

Wow is there 8 matches in Aus this summer? Who's getting a double up?

Quick correction Levi fairly sure it's two tests in Zimbabwe, could be wrong though.

@PB. No one doubles up. Bangladesh come in July, so while not confirmed, I'd suspect Darwin/Nth QLD to get a long-awaited return to test cricket.

Judging by when the teams are here, I'd suggest this is whats happening.

India
1st test @ Gabba
2nd test (possible D/N depending on BCCI) @ Adelaide Oval
3rd test @ Optus Stadium
4th test @ MCG

SL
1st test @ SCG
2n test @ Manuka


Will be the first time I can think of that the Boxing Day & NY's test are against different opponents.

[crowls]

yep good time for a holiday.     is it only test or all forms of cricket?

Can play Grade cricket, nothing higher I believe

anybody know if they still get paid? ;D ;D ;D ;D
i thought six months would be appropriate.   oh well 12 it is.   perhaps channel nine can make dw permanent on sunday sport sow with his missus.

[Purple 77]

12 months?!

ACB have now dragged this story out for the next year, instead of facing up and getting on with it.

[Purple 77]

I personally felt missing the last SA test and having their captaincy stripped would have sent the message across, and even then I thought I was being harsh.

So Khawaja and SMarsh are our best test batsmen for the next 12 months? Farrrk.

[Koop]

I personally felt missing the last SA test and having their captaincy stripped would have sent the message across, and even then I thought I was being harsh.

So Khawaja and SMarsh are our best test batsmen for the next 12 months? Farrrk.

For the moment anyway, we all know how quickly things can change.

The one positive I get from this is that this is, if CA uses their heads properly, the perfect time to groom some of the younger guys coming through. Not entirely thrilled at Burns selection, would've much-preferred Head on the plane. I may be extremely biased, but he is our future captain, and this is the perfect time to get him involved in the setup. I have a feeling we may see him in Aus whites very quickly.

[crowls]

I personally felt missing the last SA test and having their captaincy stripped would have sent the message across, and even then I thought I was being harsh.

So Khawaja and SMarsh are our best test batsmen for the next 12 months? Farrrk.

For the moment anyway, we all know how quickly things can change.

The one positive I get from this is that this is, if CA uses their heads properly, the perfect time to groom some of the younger guys coming through. Not entirely thrilled at Burns selection, would've much-preferred Head on the plane. I may be extremely biased, but he is our future captain, and this is the perfect time to get him involved in the setup. I have a feeling we may see him in Aus whites very quickly.

Spot on Koop,  2 years from now we will be reaping the benefit of blooding some younguns.
Tim Paine must think he is in Alice in Wonderland.   12 months ago not keeping for Tassie now he is Aussie captain for the forseeable future.   

[Levi434]

Anyone think that they'll let Smith+Warner appeal and get their suspensions down to 6 months?

[Ringo]

I personally felt missing the last SA test and having their captaincy stripped would have sent the message across, and even then I thought I was being harsh.

So Khawaja and SMarsh are our best test batsmen for the next 12 months? Farrrk.

For the moment anyway, we all know how quickly things can change.

The one positive I get from this is that this is, if CA uses their heads properly, the perfect time to groom some of the younger guys coming through. Not entirely thrilled at Burns selection, would've much-preferred Head on the plane. I may be extremely biased, but he is our future captain, and this is the perfect time to get him involved in the setup. I have a feeling we may see him in Aus whites very quickly.

Suspect Burns selection may be temporary as if form warrants Renshaw/Bancroft opening partnership may be the future. Burns/Renshaw is Qlds opening pair as well.  Would have liked to see Head rather than Maxwell as well.

[Levi434]

Good to finally hear from Boof and his prepared statements. Glad he had the guts to come out and show us all that he is an arrogant, selfish pr1ck.