It’s a pretty special time when the most difficult selection decision you have is who plays as your Test all-rounder.
This is exactly where Australia finds itself coming into the 1st Ashes Test at Cardiff starting next week.
To assist Boof Lehmann and the selectors with this choice, I’ve created this handy guide.
Follow along at home.
Is your name Shane Watson?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Have you ever been described by your captain as ‘cancer’?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Have you ever failed to do your homework?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Have you ever been ridiculed for your use of the DRS?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Have you ever had multiple calf injuries?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Are you likely to run your batting partner out?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Have you failed to make a century in the lead up matches so far on tour?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Were you in pretty good form maybe 5 or 6 years ago?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Are you in a slagging match with some bowler from England named Wood?
Yes – 0 points
No – 1 point
Now collate your points tally.
If you scored anything from 0 – infinity, then this guide is clearly suggesting you select Mitch Marsh.
If you scored less than zero or greater than infinity, then Shane Watson is the obvious choice.
Thank me later.
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