Australia to play Rest of the World in 2005

[T20]

The 'super series' will have 3 ODIs in Melborne and a 6 day 'test match' to be played at the SCG in Oct 2005.

six-day Test (October 13-18) at Sydney
three one-dayers (October 5, 7 and 9) at Melbourne

Australia are very likely retain their #1 spot so it will be Australia v Rest of the world. Even though ICC has not granted 'official' status to these games so far this will no doubt be a big event for World cricket.

 

[zimrahil]

Yes, this should be very exciting. No doubt for the rest of the world XI test team they will just look to England
Shame the same cannot be said the rest of the world one day team

 

[duffarama]

I think they should give it test status. I mean, why not?
From Duffarama.

 

[Darren]

I dont think it should have test status. Should only be allowed if it follows the rules ie is 5 days! If one of the players was to break say Lara's record then would that be fair given they have an extra day??

 

[duffarama]

Good point.
Maybe they should have a 6-day test match status. Where there is a different set of records for 6 days matches. As there are for 5, and 1 day matches. (generally)
From Duffarama.

 

[T20]

also one of the resons I think is problems with including all the stats.

 

[duffarama]

Yeah, so they should have seperate stats for one-day matches, first class matches, odi matches, test matches and super-test matches.
From Duffarama.

 

[m_vaughan]

According to me its only gonna be more like a "fun" event rather than a competitive one.

 

[duffarama]

Yeah true.
I hope the tickets don't cost about $100 to get in.
From Duffarama.

 

[freak]

yeah duff i don wan it to cost a fortune

 

[duffarama]

I usually get those cheap tickets to get into the ground.
Top level viewing.

 

[hi ppl]

This has to be good cricket.

 

[duffarama]

Are you going to the match mate?

 

[hi ppl]

Maybe not.

Is it on TV?

 

[duffarama]

Yeah, it will be probably telecast on Channel Nine. (if you live in Australia)