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2 Boag's Premium Tap King kegs received for Christmas were well received and consumed with enjoyment.

No, Simon only played for two States

Probable lineup - 1 Chris Rogers, 2 David Warner, 3 Shane Watson, 4 Steven Smith (capt), 5 Shaun Marsh, 6 Joe Burns, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Ryan Harris, 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Nathan Lyon Nothing like the Boxing Day Test at the mecca of cricket.

Could we ever forget? Two very close family members of mine were lucky to get away with their lives at Khao Lak which was wiped out in that terrible event. Troy was such a decent young guy who was making a footy name for himself and had the makings of an elite footballer. Another in a long list of quality players who for various reasons have been lost to the club during the past few decades. RIP Troy.

The form of Usman Khawaja at the beginning of this summer, prior to his injury, was as good as anyone in the competition, he can handle the number 3 and I feel he should still be under consideration.

Boxing Day Test squad: Smith, Haddin, Rogers, Warner, Watson, Marsh.S, Burns, Johnson, Starc, Siddle, Harris, Hazlewood, Lyon. Burns gets the nod. Not unhappy with that selection, reward for very good form.

Thanks for all the reports guys, us interstaters do appreciate the effort. Compliments of the season to all.

Good summation TD, I would like to see Voges given a chance if Marsh is unfit as he is in good form and bowls handy left arm orthodox. Watson bowled very well in this test and will handle the medium pace roll at the G.

Good win in the end although the Indians were in the game right until the death, credit to them. Kohli and the two Sharmas' badly need to rethink their attitude. Take a leaf out of the MS Dhoni book boys.

That meeting take place in Maryborough ?

Flower, Stynes, Jones and Roos.

Thanks to Rohit Sharma for gobbing off at Mitch Johnson before he had faced a ball, thanks heaps. Goose.

Best news I've heard in a while, onya Nathan, you are a gem. Loyalty still exists. Up yours Frawley and Clark.

"I've distanced myself from having favourites as I've become bitter and pessimistic over the years" Other than Marat and Marcos I'm guessing ? Nice post DA.

A good effort in the field in the morning session saw the Indians rolled for 404, Hazlewood with 5 seems to be the next G McGrath. Top order all got starts with only Rogers and Smith reaching fifties. We have the job ahead of us.

India will field a stronger unit with Dhoni back and Ashwin likely to play.

Was looking at the raw stats in the Courier-Mail this morning. Trumble is a mile ahead of the others for wickets taken per test and average cost per wicket, still Lyon has some time to improve those figures.

Know the feeling PD, as we get older we don't drink any more. Or any less.

Onya Frank, great attitude mate.

Agree Deadly Derek and Vettori are exceptions, can't think of other prolific lefties off hand.

Derek Underwood 297 @ 25.83

You have overlooked one of the greats, Lance Gibbs 309 @ 29.09

Bumped for Bob G number #48.

Saturday 17th is meet the players day, BBQ etc at Maroochy footy club. Quite a few Queensland Demons members will be attending. More details to come.

We have any number of ODI types who can replace MC in the WC however not so at Test level. Not arguing, just sayin'.