West Indies v Australia- 2025: 3 Tests, 5 T20Is

[Paranoid Kendroid]

West Indies just cannot bat even if their life depended on it.

 

[Viper.]

Australia need to be glad they played against WI in these horrible times for their own team, at least builds some confidence amidst this shitshow. This Aussie team would get rolled over by even SL or NZ the way they're playing, but Windies are too crap.

 

[DuneTiger]

Think its only the top 3 that are an issue, the rest of the side is playing well considering the conditions. And Green maybe has found his feet at 3 now, if he has I'd say there's only one spot up for grabs which is Khawaja's. Knowing Australia though we will drop Konstas before Khawaja.

 

[icyman]

I thought it was a 2-game series. Good for both teams here to get in another 5 day practice. The Aussie wobble at the top is a matter of concern. Konstas can be given a longer rope, but I would really like to see Khawaja exit the setup from hereon. Green at 3, doesn't give me adequate confidence. Another option could be to try Inglis at 3, but that eats up the all-rounder. Alternatively, have a keeper like Inglis or Carey at 3 and switch Green to the lower order. He might be better off at that position.

 

[Viper.]

Think its only the top 3 that are an issue, the rest of the side is playing well considering the conditions. And Green maybe has found his feet at 3 now, if he has I'd say there's only one spot up for grabs which is Khawaja's. Knowing Australia though we will drop Konstas before Khawaja.

The top 3 is a big issue though and it is preventing Australia from posting competitive enough scores on a usual day. The opener conundrum is the worst because Warner's retirement has left a hole yet to be properly filled, and now Khawaja is also old and out of form, that dropping him is going to only make it worse with two rookie openers who have not proven. I'd say right now Khawaja has to stick till Ashes to at least add experience up top to guide the youngster, Konstas or whoever who plays at the other end, and hopefully we see said youngster start to perform consistently and play some big knocks to give some confidence to stick with them. Then after Uzzie retires it's another hole to fill, and Konstas or whoever has to be decent enough a player at that time to provide stability while the team searches for that other opener.

In my honest opinion, Australia have so much more depth for just middle-order, that they might want to try experimenting one guy from there as opener. Smith is out of question as he's important at 4- so It's either Head or Inglis, Head moves up so Inglis comes into the XI at 5 or else Inglis himself is tried as an opener. If this experiment works out, it will be a massive boost and a major help for Australia in terms of finding a proper opening pair.

 

[Kamboh]

Test match No. 100 for the GOAT, Mitchell Starc.

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Wow, 100 Tests, Starcy — what a milestone. That’s not just a number, it’s a reflection of everything you’ve put into the game over the years. The effort, the pain, the grind — and the love you clearly have for Test cricket. In an era where sticking with red-ball cricket is getting rarer, you’ve stayed true, and it’s been incredible to watch.

Congrats, legend. Hope you're taking it all in.

 

[Supreme General]

0-3…. Yikes

 

[ddrap14]

Cam Green's 52, 46 and 48 look a lot better now

 

[Kamboh]

An unforgettable milestone: Starc shines in his 100th Test match.

 

[DuneTiger]

Considering the conditions and the strong WI bowling attack, Konstas and Khawaja are the only ones who's spots are in trouble in my opinion. The start of the shield season leading into the ashes is going to be great to watch. Proper bat off for the opening positions.

 

[ddrap14]

Considering the conditions and the strong WI bowling attack, Konstas and Khawaja are the only ones who's spots are in trouble in my opinion. The start of the shield season leading into the ashes is going to be great to watch. Proper bat off for the opening positions.

Yeah. Green has had a notable technical flaw in the past (I've dealt with it too, I think it's just a reality of being tall), but he's clearly working on it and improving, and was the only one of our batters to really master the pink ball.

Konstas... is 19, and not named Lhuan-dre Pretorius.

 

[icyman]

Andre Russell taken for plenty in his penultimate game. Anyway, he is more of a globe trotter. I had a look at his careers stats and to be fair, they just dont stand out. Nothing exceptional from Dre Russ for the WI over the years.

 

[cricfan123]

Evening all it should be a good game tonight