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Message: [QUOTE="The True King, post: 3067705, member: 9651"] I am on the ditch Paine bandwagon now. He's officially proven that he isn't leadership material and some of his decisions cost us that test. Sure, he is a very good keeper but his batting isn't even first class standard and he can't live off his "culture change" credit forever. He would be mentally shot and who knows what effect its having on the squad. I would prefer we moved him on now while the series is still up for grabs then try and carry him through the remaining tests and lose. Personally, my next test XI would be: Warner Khawaja (opening because he's had starts so far and has experience - no other option) Labuchagne Smith Head Wade Carey Cummins Starc Hazlewood Lyon I'd be okay if Bancroft came back in at the top of the order and took the gloves but I don't see our middle order changing and I'm not sure Bancroft's keeping is up to scratch (or that he deserves re-selection on merit anyway). Khawaja is also running out of chances but he hasn't looked shocking, he's getting starts and has experience opening. Also his test record is still better than most of the English blokes anyway. Surely it has come time to unleash Starc and put this series to bed. As good as Siddle and Pattinson have been they don't offer the same threat as a left-arm genuine quick. Roll the dice, if we play it conservatively and pick the same team with the same captain I think the Ashes are gone. [/QUOTE]

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