Well the selectors made it clear yesterday that they have taken yet another step in looking forward. Darren Lehmann's career seems all but over after the panel chose Mike Hussey in his place. James Hopes is replacing the injured Shane Watson. He is one of our WAT A team.
I am furious however that M Hussey got in ahead of D Hussey. David Hussey made a sensational 125 in Hobart for Australia A against the Windies. If you make 100 for Australia A, why shouldn't you get in the one day squad. Although he has been dropped from the Pura Cup, he should be in the ODI squad. And Ian Harvey should be in at James Hopes expense.
The Test Squad. Unfortunately, but almost certainly, the curtain will close on the working class hero Darren Lehmann. Taking his spot should be Brad Hodge. He has a better average than Mike Hussey and the only one above is Bevan who the selectors will not take notice of.
My test squad:
- Hayden
- Langer
- Ponting
- Martyn
- Clarke
- Katich
- Hodge
- Gilchrist
- McGrath
- Gillespie
- Lee
- Kasprowicz
- Warne
- MacGill
- Watson/White
I think Stewie MacGill will get selected on the basis that there is nobody better to take his spot. If Hodge doesn't get selected, I think it's fair for him to consider a move up north in the off season.