Martyn tempts fate, partner trusts his luck

Phil Jaques is a fine batsman and much more can be expected from him. Like Hussey, he is no flash in the pan but a proven stayer whose time has come, writes Peter Roebuck in The Sydney Morning Herald.

As Phil Jaques and Damien Martyn walked to the crease under the closed roof at Telstra Dome, they could hardly have anticipated the different fates that awaited them. Martyn, the seasoned campaigner, must have been hoping for a repetition of the panache produced in the comedy cricket match played in Brisbane. Jaques, the newcomer, must have been hoping for a convincing start to his 50-over career.