Dodgy selection call? Ask this man about them © Getty Images The Jury's Out Bizarre picks. And even more bizarre non-picks February 2017 Peter Taylor January 1987 By John Harms January, 1987. Half of Australia is at the beach. Swimming. Lazing around. Watching tennis on the telly. Talking about the lamentable state of Australian cricket. The Englishmen have beaten us by an innings at the MCG to retain the Ashes. We've capitulated for 194, having made just 141 in the first innings.