The Bellerive Test Match
The Third & last test match between the Australians & the Pakistanis will be played at Bellerive Oval starting on Thursday. This will be the final test match of the Australian Cricket calender for 2009/2010.
The latest news about this match is:
Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has dropped Kamran Akmal as wicketkeeper after a disappointing Sydney test, dropping Mike Hussey three times. Hussey went on to score an unbeaten 134.
Akmal will be replaced by Sarfraz Ahmed & did not rule out Kamran Akmal being in the squad as a specialist batsman.
Today in an effort to prove his fitness and get back into the side, Simon Katich took part in two stints of batting practise in the nets, fielding practise and also bowled his wrist spin.
After todays efforts all signs seem positive for his return, which will mean future star Phil Hughes will more than likley miss the third test, especially after out of form Marcus North has been backed in to play through his dry spell by both Captain Ricky ponting and coach Tim Nielson.
Ex Pakistani coach and former Australian pacemen Geoff Lawson has said that the Psychological impact suffered on the Pakistan team due to the dissapointment from the Sydney Test will be enough for Australia to inflict a heavy defeat on them during the third test.
The game starts on Thursday the 14th January till Monday the 18th of January with the gates opening at 8:30am. Action starts at 10:30am and will conclude at 5:30pm each day.
For ticket prices visit the Cricket Australia guide to HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS AT BELLERIVE OVAL HOBART, TASMANIA
Bellerive Oval
