3rd Test: Australia v India

[mal]

3/85
oops
still 2/85
DRAVID dropped at slip by CLARK

Michael Clark looked like Peter Russell Clark

Heez had luck this series DRAVID

STUMPS the old Dravid would have had 2 tons by now with the luck he has had in this series
At least hes batting in his right spot now.

[Stumps]

Possibly, however hes still averaging over 40 this series- pretty reasonable id say . My point is yes hes probably not the player he was, but its too easy to bag him for one season of poor (ish) form. Too much kudos these days in test cricket is given to the attractive innings and the stylish players. Id much rather a player get 100 off 200 balls than 100 off 100 anyday on the first innings of a test.

[RoosterMarty]

We really miss Hayden in slips.

That was a terrible drop by Clarke he should have had no trouble with that, it was an absolute sitter. You can't afford to put down easy chances like that.

[rod_rooster]

We really miss Hayden in slips.

That was a terrible drop by Clarke he should have had no trouble with that, it was an absolute sitter. You can't afford to put down easy chances like that.

No catch in the slips is ever a sitter. Australia have had some fine catchers in slips over the years that have made it look a lot easier than it is.

[mal]

Look at my prediction at lunchtime
I posted India will be 5/153+ CLARK the destroyer
IN 2/177 TEA [51]
TENDULKAR 59
SIR DRAVID 52


TENDULKAR LBW SYMONDS ON 49 given not out [square up ?]
DRAVID dropped at slip on 11
Apart from that its all India

the handling of Shaun TAIT is perplexing

LEE/JOHNSON had 2 spells before TAIT came on
TAIT bowled 2 spells into the breeze
SYMONDS bowled his spell with the breeze [in tandem with TAIT]
C9 commentators have mentioned TAIT is bowling from the wrong end.

RODROOSTER /CLARKE DROPPED CATCH
No catch at slip is easy
but they dont come any easier

[rod_rooster]

RODROOSTER /CLARKE DROPPED CATCH
No catch at slip is easy
but they dont come any easier

True it was as straight forward as they come in slips but perhaps Clarke was expecting Gilchrist to come across in front of him. Really should have been taken by the keeper.

[mal]

PERTH PITCH

Has been bouncing like a trampoline this season
Today its infinitely flatter
Let me guess an instruction to another curator to produce a Test pitch to go 5 days ?

ITS A BATSMANS WORLD

[RoosterMarty]

I have noticed that. I'm very very disappointed with this pitch. I used to love the old WACA pitches with pace, bounce and venom! This is flat and perfect for batting.

You are right for once ( ) MAL, it is a batsman's world.. it's a shame for true cricket fans who want to see an epic contest between bat and ball.. if there is more in it for the bowler than so be it. It rewards them for a good performance, and makes the batsman fight hard for his runs!

It is so damn frustrating.

[mal]

RODROOSTER /CLARKE DROPPED CATCH
No catch at slip is easy
but they dont come any easier

True it was as straight forward as they come in slips but perhaps Clarke was expecting Gilchrist to come across in front of him. Really should have been taken by the keeper.

Your right it was a genuine keepers catch and probably why GilCHRIST didnt go for it...

[Booney]

I fear big Taity is going to have his career limited by two things.

The fact Johnson is smart and at least tries to think about his bowling,(it appears to me) Tait doesn't.

As Slater noted,he can bowl wides and no-balls then end the day 4'fa.

Well I fear the 4'fa's will happen less often then the no ball/wides.Saying this,I love the big bloke,his action,his laid back approach and how he want's to bowl for Australia.

Just got to think harder IMHO.

[rod_rooster]

I fear big Taity is going to have his career limited by two things.

The fact Johnson is smart and at least tries to think about his bowling,(it appears to me) Tait doesn't.

As Slater noted,he can bowl wides and no-balls then end the day 4'fa.

Well I fear the 4'fa's will happen less often then the no ball/wides.Saying this,I love the big bloke,his action,his laid back approach and how he want's to bowl for Australia.

Just got to think harder IMHO.

What do you reckon Johnson's thinking?

"if i just keep bowling a metre outside off stump that should do it. Yeah that will work particularly against the tail enders and I'm sure world class batsmen will eventually play a bad shot so why bother trying to bowl in areas that might trouble them on a consistent basis. It not as if i bowl 4 balls on a consistent basis."

[mal]

If you bowl TAIT just before lunch and then into the breeze for 2 spells
you might as well make Chris Rogers bat after Stuart Clark

[Grahaml]

If the ball is basically straight at first slip and carrying comfortably it's always the first slip's catch. You have to have faith in the catching at that level, and if that's a keeper's catch then first slip is too close.

LBW was rightly adjudged not out. If Hawkeye thinks it's hitting within an inch of the bails then how can the umpire be 100% sure it's hitting. Too often the ball looks too high, but because the ball supposedly is clipping the bail they say it was a good decision. Bollocks. How can a human be 100% sure of a prediction like that when it's so close. Anytime the ball is clipping the stumps the decision should be NOT OUT. If it's given I'd like the commentators to start saying so instead of just praising the call on the basis of technology. IMHO the LBW decisions should have a higher degree or certainty than any other in the game if the batsman plays a shot, and more so given the umpire has no opportunity to check the decision with TV replays.

Sorry for rant, bit of an irk of mine.

[rod_rooster]

If you bowl TAIT just before lunch and then into the breeze for 2 spells
you might as well make Chris Rogers bat after Stuart Clark

If Rogers breaks his glasses it could happen

[rod_rooster]

LBW was rightly adjudged not out. If Hawkeye thinks it's hitting within an inch of the bails then how can the umpire be 100% sure it's hitting. Too often the ball looks too high, but because the ball supposedly is clipping the bail they say it was a good decision. Bollocks. How can a human be 100% sure of a prediction like that when it's so close. Anytime the ball is clipping the stumps the decision should be NOT OUT. If it's given I'd like the commentators to start saying so instead of just praising the call on the basis of technology. IMHO the LBW decisions should have a higher degree or certainty than any other in the game if the batsman plays a shot, and more so given the umpire has no opportunity to check the decision with TV replays.

Sorry for rant, bit of an irk of mine.

Completely agree.

[Grahaml]

Tait's a professional bowler. He shouldn't need to have the perfect conditions to do his job. But this is a patient and long game. Tait will get his chance from both ends, like the other 3 seamers will as well. But given the others were the incumbents I think it's fair enough they get a chance before Tait.

Anyhoo, never liked the idea of 4 quicks and this isn't making me feel any better. Hogg aint the greatest, but he's good and he offers something nobody else offers in this team. Back to back tests isn't it? What happens if we spend 3 days in the field with the 4 quicks bowling 200 overs between them?

[rod_rooster]

Poor LBW decision against Tendulkar just now IMHO.

First instinct from me was that it was too high and probably just outside the line.

[mal]

LBW was rightly adjudged not out. If Hawkeye thinks it's hitting within an inch of the bails then how can the umpire be 100% sure it's hitting. Too often the ball looks too high, but because the ball supposedly is clipping the bail they say it was a good decision. Bollocks. How can a human be 100% sure of a prediction like that when it's so close. Anytime the ball is clipping the stumps the decision should be NOT OUT. If it's given I'd like the commentators to start saying so instead of just praising the call on the basis of technology. IMHO the LBW decisions should have a higher degree or certainty than any other in the game if the batsman plays a shot, and more so given the umpire has no opportunity to check the decision with TV replays.

Sorry for rant, bit of an irk of mine.

Completely agree.

Good timing lads
TENDULKAR LBA 71

Leg
Before
Air

How f...g high was that

[Booney]

I fear big Taity is going to have his career limited by two things.

The fact Johnson is smart and at least tries to think about his bowling,(it appears to me) Tait doesn't.

As Slater noted,he can bowl wides and no-balls then end the day 4'fa.

Well I fear the 4'fa's will happen less often then the no ball/wides.Saying this,I love the big bloke,his action,his laid back approach and how he want's to bowl for Australia.

Just got to think harder IMHO.

What do you reckon Johnson's thinking?

"if i just keep bowling a metre outside off stump that should do it. Yeah that will work particularly against the tail enders and I'm sure world class batsmen will eventually play a bad shot so why bother trying to bowl in areas that might trouble them on a consistent basis. It not as if i bowl 4 balls on a consistent basis."

Of Johnson I said at least he looks like he tries to think about it,not saying he has it right.I just think he would have the backing of important people because of his manner,IMO.

[Grahaml]

LBW was rightly adjudged not out. If Hawkeye thinks it's hitting within an inch of the bails then how can the umpire be 100% sure it's hitting. Too often the ball looks too high, but because the ball supposedly is clipping the bail they say it was a good decision. Bollocks. How can a human be 100% sure of a prediction like that when it's so close. Anytime the ball is clipping the stumps the decision should be NOT OUT. If it's given I'd like the commentators to start saying so instead of just praising the call on the basis of technology. IMHO the LBW decisions should have a higher degree or certainty than any other in the game if the batsman plays a shot, and more so given the umpire has no opportunity to check the decision with TV replays.

Sorry for rant, bit of an irk of mine.

Completely agree.

Phew. Since none of the commentators ever seem to mention this I thought I was on my own. Everytime they see the replay and it says it's close but out and they just praise the decision I cringe a little.

Just to ram home the point, Tendulkar decision now a disgrace.