DeeGan
17-01-06, 09:35 AM
Gilchrist is rested by Australia
Out-of-form Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist is being rested for the next two VB Series matches.
He is being replaced by New South Wales' Brad Haddin for the games against South Africa and Sri Lanka on 20 and 22 January.
Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said: "We're very mindful of the heavy workload that Adam has and this rest period was scheduled."
Gilchrist was also reported for dissent in Australia's loss to South Africa
Gilchrist was seen having an argument with Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar over a run-out involving South African batsman Boeta Dippenaar.
Television replays showed the batsman should have been given out but Dar gave him the benefit of the doubt and did not refer the matter to the video umpire.
It is classed as a level one offence and Gilchrist can be given an official reprimand and/or fined up to the equivalent of 50% of his match fee.
The hearing will be held in Adelaide on 25 January, two days after he returns to the squad.
Gilchrist, 34, has not been in good form in the VB Series so far, scoring 13 and nought in two innings.
"We find a rest gives players a well earned opportunity to freshen up," said Hohns.
Haddin, 28, has played 11 one-day internationals for Australia since making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2001.
Hohns added: "Brad has performed well for Australia previously and we have every confidence he'll go well this time around."
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 116 runs in the first match but lost by five wickets to South Africa on Sunday.
Why couldn't this "rest" not have happened before the pointless three one dayers in NZ when Gilchrist was well in need of a break?
Gilchrist is out of sorts and it may be time to think about giving the one day game away to prolong his test career. With the 2007 World Cup so close, this is not going to happen I feel, though it would make sense as the work load IMO and is catching up on the aging star.
Brad Haddin is a really good wicket keeper/batsmen who will slip right in to the side in which we lose relatively nothing. No, he is no Gilchrist with the bat (though he is better with the blade when comparing to former greats Marsh and Healy) and his work behind the stumps is on par if not better than Gilchrist.
The right move made though a month or two late.
DeeGan
Out-of-form Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist is being rested for the next two VB Series matches.
He is being replaced by New South Wales' Brad Haddin for the games against South Africa and Sri Lanka on 20 and 22 January.
Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said: "We're very mindful of the heavy workload that Adam has and this rest period was scheduled."
Gilchrist was also reported for dissent in Australia's loss to South Africa
Gilchrist was seen having an argument with Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar over a run-out involving South African batsman Boeta Dippenaar.
Television replays showed the batsman should have been given out but Dar gave him the benefit of the doubt and did not refer the matter to the video umpire.
It is classed as a level one offence and Gilchrist can be given an official reprimand and/or fined up to the equivalent of 50% of his match fee.
The hearing will be held in Adelaide on 25 January, two days after he returns to the squad.
Gilchrist, 34, has not been in good form in the VB Series so far, scoring 13 and nought in two innings.
"We find a rest gives players a well earned opportunity to freshen up," said Hohns.
Haddin, 28, has played 11 one-day internationals for Australia since making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2001.
Hohns added: "Brad has performed well for Australia previously and we have every confidence he'll go well this time around."
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 116 runs in the first match but lost by five wickets to South Africa on Sunday.
Why couldn't this "rest" not have happened before the pointless three one dayers in NZ when Gilchrist was well in need of a break?
Gilchrist is out of sorts and it may be time to think about giving the one day game away to prolong his test career. With the 2007 World Cup so close, this is not going to happen I feel, though it would make sense as the work load IMO and is catching up on the aging star.
Brad Haddin is a really good wicket keeper/batsmen who will slip right in to the side in which we lose relatively nothing. No, he is no Gilchrist with the bat (though he is better with the blade when comparing to former greats Marsh and Healy) and his work behind the stumps is on par if not better than Gilchrist.
The right move made though a month or two late.
DeeGan