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Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:33 pm
by The Dark Knight
And that's stumps day two. 4/143, lead by 298. Well done Australia, what a great day today. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings us.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:35 pm
by LaughingKookaburra
Told you this match would finish in 3 days!

In seriousness I'm impressed with these blokes. They ain't pretty or anywhere near the best ever team we have produced, however they have heart and have shown that since we cleaned out the cupboard after Hobart...

Shit, they have already achieved more on this tour than it thought they would... Even if India break the emergency glass and get out V.V.S Laxmann and Rahul Dravid out to put on 400 I'll give them credit.

FWIW this Indian team compared to the one in the 2000's is dead set rubbish.

Whilst I am at it why the hell are we playing in shit holes like this and the next 3 tests when as the traditional powerhouse of cricket should be playing at venues like Eden Gardens, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. This grounds square and outfield is the standard you saw in India 20 years ago.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:06 pm
by PatowalongaPirate
Test Cricket can bring so much joy. A first duck for Kholi on Indian soil warms my heart. Occupy the crease will be the mandate And the lead will blossom.

I love that the Indians lost 7/11...

Who would have forecast that SOK would be so integral?

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:21 pm
by Jim05
What is it about Indians and 711[emoji3]

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:22 am
by The Dark Knight

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:36 am
by stan
LaughingKookaburra wrote:Told you this match would finish in 3 days!

In seriousness I'm impressed with these blokes. They ain't pretty or anywhere near the best ever team we have produced, however they have heart and have shown that since we cleaned out the cupboard after Hobart...

Shit, they have already achieved more on this tour than it thought they would... Even if India break the emergency glass and get out V.V.S Laxmann and Rahul Dravid out to put on 400 I'll give them credit.

FWIW this Indian team compared to the one in the 2000's is dead set rubbish.

Whilst I am at it why the hell are we playing in shit holes like this and the next 3 tests when as the traditional powerhouse of cricket should be playing at venues like Eden Gardens, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. This grounds square and outfield is the standard you saw in India 20 years ago.

This game will need to finish in 3 days as the pitch will be a health hazard by day 4.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:54 am
by stan
Sorry I mean "pitch"

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Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:01 am
by whufc
A lead of 400 would be amazing!!!!

What an effort so far

Warne proving to be a genius again with '250 is an extremely good score'

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:35 am
by batmanbegins
whufc wrote:A lead of 400 would be amazing!!!!

What an effort so far

Warne proving to be a genius again with '250 is an extremely good score'


Settle on the warne genius, he didnt want renshaw or O'keefe in the team. Cant understand his dislike of O'keefe he has a terrific first class record and deserves a go. Also hats of to the aussies they have been outstanding. Personally i quite enjoy seeing a challenging pitch, much better then watching flat tracks in australia. Mind you this pitch is a bit over the top.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:22 am
by Jim05
Nothing wrong with the pitch, much rather that than the crap we dish up over here. Most of the dismissals have been through poor shot selections rather than a poor pitch. It's test match cricket FFS

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:23 am
by whufc
Jim05 wrote:Nothing wrong with the pitch, much rather that than the crap we dish up over here. Most of the dismissals have been through poor shot selections rather than a poor pitch. It's test match cricket FFS


I would much rather see the pitch err on the side of the bowler and challenge batsmen than the 450+ roads we so often see

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:27 am
by heater31
batmanbegins wrote:
whufc wrote:A lead of 400 would be amazing!!!!

What an effort so far

Warne proving to be a genius again with '250 is an extremely good score'


Settle on the warne genius, he didnt want renshaw or O'keefe in the team. Cant understand his dislike of O'keefe he has a terrific first class record and deserves a go. Also hats of to the aussies they have been outstanding. Personally i quite enjoy seeing a challenging pitch, much better then watching flat tracks in australia. Mind you this pitch is a bit over the top.



Best part about the pitch is the home side thought they would skittle us for stuff all........

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:40 am
by batmanbegins
heater31 wrote:
batmanbegins wrote:
whufc wrote:A lead of 400 would be amazing!!!!

What an effort so far

Warne proving to be a genius again with '250 is an extremely good score'


Settle on the warne genius, he didnt want renshaw or O'keefe in the team. Cant understand his dislike of O'keefe he has a terrific first class record and deserves a go. Also hats of to the aussies they have been outstanding. Personally i quite enjoy seeing a challenging pitch, much better then watching flat tracks in australia. Mind you this pitch is a bit over the top.



Best part about the pitch is the home side thought they would skittle us for stuff all........


Excatly, its quite nice to see india crumble as they are a cocky bunch.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:48 am
by bennymacca
It makes every ball must watch, which you cant say about tests in australia usually

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:18 pm
by whufc
As much as I hate Shaun Marsh gotta feel for him this test

In the first he bats at four and comes in with an unexpected retired hurt just before lunch and then gets out unluckily

Second innings he gets promoted to the top of the order after Australian unexpectedly run through the Indians

Not often blokes bat in two different positions in a test without there being injuries or deceleration needed etc

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:03 pm
by Jim05
Mitch Marsh out for 31 but Smith dropped for the fourth time.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:13 pm
by DOC
And was out LBW if only the Infians had an appeal left

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:32 pm
by Grenville
Hehehehe good decision Mr. Kettleborough.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:54 pm
by Grenville
Well done Smudger, whether lucky or not that is a great Test innings.

Re: Australian tour of India 2017

PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:04 pm
by locky801
=D> =D> :partyman:

Great captains knock, make your own luck, now lets get this lead to 450 :D