| Pros |
- Langer clearly out of form, Martyn in red-hot form
- Bringing Martyn in gives Australia an extra part-time bowler to turn
to after the frontline bowlers have been used
- Martyn is also an excellent all-round fielder (evidenced by the
catch in Adelaide vs West Indies) and is a good slip catcher
- Martyn has always delivered in recent call-ups
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| Middle Ground |
- Precedence has been set. Poor form will not be tolerated. Will
selectors tolerate similar problems from more senior players?
- Age. Both players of a similar age, evening out
- West Aust influence, a zero net effect.
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| Cons |
- Loss of a left handed batsman leaving only 2 in the team, less
chance of a left-right combination
- Loss of possibly the best short-leg fielder in world cricket. Likely
replacements for that position: Hayden or Ponting
- Experience in English conditions/knowledge of English grounds. While
this knowledge could be spread in the dressing rooms, would be better
to be on show in the field.
- Team camaraderie. Langer always first to congratulate team members
on good performances.
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