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Old 13-12-2005, 06:12 AM
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Lightbulb What is Australia's best possible batting line up.

With so much depth of talent in Australian domestic cricket, the Aussie batting line up has never been more difficult to pick.
Whilst the likes of Langer and Hayden are obviously still at the peak of their powers, younger players are knocking on the door in search of their spots. Phil Jaques is argualby the best batsmen in the Pura Cup at the momment and has been since late last year. Mark Cosgrove is on a roll- looking class, and Micheal Clarke will be looking to put on the baggy-green again soon.
Meanwhile there are the old dogs such as Mike Hussey and Brad Hodge, both of whom are deserving of their positions at the momment and have injected some much needed stability and class into the team. The likes of Katich and Andrew Symonds are also wanting to impress after failing to grasp the chances they've previously had. Damian Martyn can also lay claim to a spot many belive he should not have lost.

To give people an idea of what could happen here are a few top 7 orders.

Langer
Hayden
Ponting
Hodge
Hussey
Watson/Symonds
Gilly

Jaques
Hayden
Ponting
Clarke
Hussey
Hodge
Gilly

Langer
Hayden
Ponting
Jaques
Clarke
Hussey
Gilly

Jaques
Hussey
Ponting
Clarke
Hodge
Gilly
Cosgrove
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