This is a no-brainer. Of course Michael Clarke will succeed Ricky Ponting, unless he's injured in the meantime. It's as solid an investment as there is at $1.25 - that is, if you can wait long enough for Ricky Ponting to retire in order to collect your dividend.
Credit to Shane Watson for his recent performances with bat and ball, but he's got about as much chance of becoming Australian test captain as my mother.
WHO WILL BE AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TEST CAPTAIN?
Sportingbet Australia has opened a market on who will be succeed Ricky Ponting as Test captain following the controversy over Michael Clarke’s departure from the tour of New Zealand.
Despite the controversy surrounding Clarke, he has been installed $1.25 favourite to take over from Ponting.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said there appeared to be a lack of serious contenders to the incumbent vice-captain.
“Michael Clarke would have been $1.01 had we put this market up a few weeks ago and while he still looks the next captain, he isn’t the certainty he once was,” Sullivan said.
“Some have suggested Cameron White but, while he has outstanding leadership credentials, the fact remains he appears to be behind Steve Smith for a spot in the side.
“Simon Katich and Michael Hussey have longevity issues while there’d have to be some doubt about the suitability of both Brad Haddin or Shane Watson for the role when they don’t even captain their state sides.
“Michael Clarke remains favourite essentially by default in the current side and unless Ponting lasts another four or five years, he looks the only choice.”
Sullivan revealed there had been some backing for Shane Watson with his odds shortening from $41.00 to $31.00 in the last twenty-four hours.
NEXT AUSTRALIAN TEST CAPTAIN
Sportingbet Australia Market
Michael Clarke 1.25
Michael Hussey 6.00
Cameron White 7.00
Simon Katich 9.00
Brad Haddin 12.00
Shane Watson 31.00
Marcus North 67.00
George Bailey 101.00
Any Other 21.00
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Australia vs Pakistan in Hobart
Below is a release from Sportingbet Australia.
The draw might well indeed be well backed, but it's difficult not to see Australia making it a 3-0 whitewash of the series.
With all the turmoil in the Pakistan team surrounding the selection, or non-selection as the case might well turn out to be, of Kamran Akhmal, the Pakistan temperament could go one of two ways. They could self-destruct (which is the most likely scenario) or they could perform out of their skin.
For mine, they had their chance in Sydney and blew it. My advice: Stay well clear of this betting market due to its unpredictability, but if you really must bet, Australia at $1.72 is the best option.
And remember, rain sometimes enhances the likelihood of a result, particularly if it manages to affect the wicket. Players might need only two hours on each of the last three days to secure a result.
Pakistan’s improved performance in the second Test and the threat of rain has seen punters swarm to back the draw for the third test starting tomorrow in Hobart.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the draw had been backed from $3.65 to $3.30 in the last 24 hours with long range forecasts predicting rain over the last three days.
“The draw has been the only option punters have wanted to back with a number of good bets including one of $4000 at $3.65,” said Sullivan.
“With a prediction of an 80 percent chance of rain for each of the last three days punters are willing to risk Pakistan lasting the first two days without any major damage.”
Australia remain ruling $1.72 favourites at Sportingbet Australia following their miraculous come from behind win in Sydney.
“The win in Sydney could well have smashed the confidence of Pakistan, who really snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, so Australia will remain favourites unless the rain really threatens to disrupt play in a big way,” Sullivan said
THIRD TEST – AUSTRALIA V PAKISTAN
Sportingbet Australia Market
Australia 1.72
Draw 3.30
Pakistan 5.50
The draw might well indeed be well backed, but it's difficult not to see Australia making it a 3-0 whitewash of the series.
With all the turmoil in the Pakistan team surrounding the selection, or non-selection as the case might well turn out to be, of Kamran Akhmal, the Pakistan temperament could go one of two ways. They could self-destruct (which is the most likely scenario) or they could perform out of their skin.
For mine, they had their chance in Sydney and blew it. My advice: Stay well clear of this betting market due to its unpredictability, but if you really must bet, Australia at $1.72 is the best option.
And remember, rain sometimes enhances the likelihood of a result, particularly if it manages to affect the wicket. Players might need only two hours on each of the last three days to secure a result.
Pakistan’s improved performance in the second Test and the threat of rain has seen punters swarm to back the draw for the third test starting tomorrow in Hobart.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the draw had been backed from $3.65 to $3.30 in the last 24 hours with long range forecasts predicting rain over the last three days.
“The draw has been the only option punters have wanted to back with a number of good bets including one of $4000 at $3.65,” said Sullivan.
“With a prediction of an 80 percent chance of rain for each of the last three days punters are willing to risk Pakistan lasting the first two days without any major damage.”
Australia remain ruling $1.72 favourites at Sportingbet Australia following their miraculous come from behind win in Sydney.
“The win in Sydney could well have smashed the confidence of Pakistan, who really snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, so Australia will remain favourites unless the rain really threatens to disrupt play in a big way,” Sullivan said
THIRD TEST – AUSTRALIA V PAKISTAN
Sportingbet Australia Market
Australia 1.72
Draw 3.30
Pakistan 5.50
Saturday, January 9, 2010
KFC Big Bash market ... get on quick
I'm not usually keen on futures markets, but this one is great value. Western Australia overnight - thanks probably to commentary from Mark Waugh who said he'd placed a bet at $9 - has firmed two points to win the KFC Big Bash.
Western Australia has won only one of its three games, but has struck some bad luck with Chris Gayle's injury and other factors.
But they're a terrific side and with the Marsh brothers hitting fantastic form in their last win against Victoria and with Gayle likely to return in their next encounter, they're a real chance.
They'll have to win four games straight, but that's not beyond their well-rounded outfit.
They're still at $7 with Sportsbet, and $6.60 with Betfair, but I wouldn't expect those odds to remain intact for too long. Now's the time to get on, if only for a speculator - we'd suggest 5% of your bankroll.
On a slight tangent, it was interesting to see Queensland last night and the irony of their management policies. It's the side which couldn't buy a Sheffield Shield win in the 70s and 80s, despite some of the world's best players chipping in - Viv Richards not being the least.
Now, they're the only team in the KFC Big Bash not to have an international import. The irony is, it won't matter. They still won't win.
That said, James Hopes is terrific. I look forward to his presence in the Australian one-day team. Let's hope Watson doesn't steal his place.
Western Australia has won only one of its three games, but has struck some bad luck with Chris Gayle's injury and other factors.
But they're a terrific side and with the Marsh brothers hitting fantastic form in their last win against Victoria and with Gayle likely to return in their next encounter, they're a real chance.
They'll have to win four games straight, but that's not beyond their well-rounded outfit.
They're still at $7 with Sportsbet, and $6.60 with Betfair, but I wouldn't expect those odds to remain intact for too long. Now's the time to get on, if only for a speculator - we'd suggest 5% of your bankroll.
On a slight tangent, it was interesting to see Queensland last night and the irony of their management policies. It's the side which couldn't buy a Sheffield Shield win in the 70s and 80s, despite some of the world's best players chipping in - Viv Richards not being the least.
Now, they're the only team in the KFC Big Bash not to have an international import. The irony is, it won't matter. They still won't win.
That said, James Hopes is terrific. I look forward to his presence in the Australian one-day team. Let's hope Watson doesn't steal his place.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Brisbane test cricket novelty bet
Isn't it interesting how bookmakers now must follow the news? It's a great way of getting people interested in their product.
The latest "gimmick" (I couldn't find a better word) is based on comments from the West Indies coach that fast bowler Jerome Taylor has the better of Ricky Ponting.
Yes, Taylor has gotten Ponting out a couple of times. But will the mind games fool the punters?
Given that the Australians are only likely to bat once, it really is a matter of "will he or won't he?".
Sportingbet Australia is offering odds on how many times Jerome Taylor can pick up the scalp of Ricky Ponting in the First Test after West Indies coach David Williams claimed his opening bowler had the Aussie skipper’s measure.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the option of no times was the favourite despite Taylor’s recent statistical dominance.
“We have no dismissals at $1.45, One at $2.65 and Two as a $9.00 outsider given that there’s every chance the Windies won’t even bowl twice,” said Sullivan.
“Ponting is a class act and while Taylor has got him eight times, we’ll back him in a head to head on home soil any day.”
TAYLOR v PONTING
Sportingbet Australia Market
Taylor does not dismiss Ponting 1.45
Taylor dismisses Ponting Once 2.65
Taylor dismisses Ponting Twice 9.00
The latest "gimmick" (I couldn't find a better word) is based on comments from the West Indies coach that fast bowler Jerome Taylor has the better of Ricky Ponting.
Yes, Taylor has gotten Ponting out a couple of times. But will the mind games fool the punters?
Given that the Australians are only likely to bat once, it really is a matter of "will he or won't he?".
Sportingbet Australia is offering odds on how many times Jerome Taylor can pick up the scalp of Ricky Ponting in the First Test after West Indies coach David Williams claimed his opening bowler had the Aussie skipper’s measure.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the option of no times was the favourite despite Taylor’s recent statistical dominance.
“We have no dismissals at $1.45, One at $2.65 and Two as a $9.00 outsider given that there’s every chance the Windies won’t even bowl twice,” said Sullivan.
“Ponting is a class act and while Taylor has got him eight times, we’ll back him in a head to head on home soil any day.”
TAYLOR v PONTING
Sportingbet Australia Market
Taylor does not dismiss Ponting 1.45
Taylor dismisses Ponting Once 2.65
Taylor dismisses Ponting Twice 9.00
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Australia unbackable in Brisbane cricket test
The following press release got me thinking. Just what is "unbackable odds"? Is there such a thing?
There was an article in one of the daily newspapers this week which spoke of mug punters: people who'll take 1% return in the run, only to lose it with a freakish touchdown inside the last minute.
But is $1.26 really unbackable? The bottom line: It is if you don't think Australia can win four tests in a row against the West Indies.
Sportingbet Australia punters don’t expect the First Test against the West Indies to last until Sunday.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said punters had decided the value in this Test was on the match duration.
“We can’t write a bet on the Windies and the $1.26 about Australia has the punters looking for some other options,” said Sullivan.
“The match ending on Saturday’s third day has been backed in from $4.50 to $4.00 with nobody expecting the visitors to provide any opposition.”
FIRST TEST – AUSTRALIA v WEST INDIES – MATCH DURATION
Sportingbet Australia Market
Days 1&2 21.00
Day 3 4.00
Day 4 2.00
Day 5 3.00
FIRST TEST – AUSTRALIA v WEST INDIES
Sportingbet Australia Market
Australia 1.26
Draw 5.35
West Indies 12.00
There was an article in one of the daily newspapers this week which spoke of mug punters: people who'll take 1% return in the run, only to lose it with a freakish touchdown inside the last minute.
But is $1.26 really unbackable? The bottom line: It is if you don't think Australia can win four tests in a row against the West Indies.
Sportingbet Australia punters don’t expect the First Test against the West Indies to last until Sunday.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said punters had decided the value in this Test was on the match duration.
“We can’t write a bet on the Windies and the $1.26 about Australia has the punters looking for some other options,” said Sullivan.
“The match ending on Saturday’s third day has been backed in from $4.50 to $4.00 with nobody expecting the visitors to provide any opposition.”
FIRST TEST – AUSTRALIA v WEST INDIES – MATCH DURATION
Sportingbet Australia Market
Days 1&2 21.00
Day 3 4.00
Day 4 2.00
Day 5 3.00
FIRST TEST – AUSTRALIA v WEST INDIES
Sportingbet Australia Market
Australia 1.26
Draw 5.35
West Indies 12.00
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