Australia v India - 4th Test, Day 1
4th Test is about to start, and India can still draw the series by winning here. A draw or the start of another Aussie streak will give the series to the home team. Both teams are playing their selection cards very close to the chest, Australia naming a squad of 12 and India a team of 16! Forecast is for 30C and
Cloudy with some light rain, clearing during the morning. Increasing sunny periods in the afternoon. Warm with light to moderate southeast to northeast winds, turning moderate to fresh southerly during the afternoon.25 minutes till the toss, I think we'll have a bat if it's an option, after all it worked against the Poms. Scheduled start is 11:30am local (11:00am AEDST). Live coverage is available here.
Australia squad RT Ponting, AC Gilchrist, SR Clark, MJ Clarke, ML Hayden, GB Hogg, MEK Hussey, PA Jaques, MG Johnson, B Lee, A Symonds, SW Tait
India squad A Kumble, MS Dhoni, R Dravid, SC Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, W Jaffer, KD Karthik, VVS Laxman, Pankaj Singh, IK Pathan, V Sehwag, I Sharma, RP Singh, VRV Singh, SR Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh
| Posted by Moses on Thu 24 Jan |  102 comments |
Of course we'll bat - Punter has always batted ever since the debacle of Edgbaston 2005 but even more so on Adelaide.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 10:49:59
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 10:49:59
Never mind, India win the toss and surprise, surprise, bat! Lucky for them too - choosing two spinners who now get a 4th innings crack at the Aussies
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 11:10:54
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 11:10:54
That's if we need a 4th innings, they've dropped Jaffer for Singh so are playing 5 bowlers!
Not sure if they realise but you can only use one at a time...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:15:01
Not sure if they realise but you can only use one at a time...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:15:01
Pathan is going to open! I suppose he did well as a night watchman and I've heard he can bat a bit... but Test opener? Well, I suppose Anil knows best...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:16:20
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:16:20
What do we have to lose to get a decent bet on the Aussies?
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:23:06
Straya $1.85
Draw $2.50
India $7.00
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:23:06
Damn, 2 sloggers in Pathan and V. Slog...Bound to be a few quick wickets for Punter...what are the betting odds now $12:1 or so...Who's gonna get a 5 for Lee or Clark? I predict 4 Lee, 2 Clark, 2 John, 1 Hogg
Posted by Indian on 2008-01-24 11:24:32
Posted by Indian on 2008-01-24 11:24:32
I really hope to eat humble pie later, but I'm shocked that we're going to open with Pathan. It's one thing showing some grit as a night watchman and completely another opening the batting against Australia on Day One of an incredibly important Test match at Adelaide.
Posted by Mukund on 2008-01-24 11:31:27
Posted by Mukund on 2008-01-24 11:31:27
Thats all I can stay for. Its 1 am and I am working in the morning !
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 11:47:05
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 11:47:05
I don't know how much sleep I'll get with the laptop beside me.
Happy viewing Mosey.
Hope there is action over the weekend that I can watch live !
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 11:58:06
Happy viewing Mosey.
Hope there is action over the weekend that I can watch live !
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 11:58:06
Pathan is playing well. Kumble has picked his cards well. 33/0 at the moment. If this pair can put on another 40+ , then the plans of KUmble is working well.
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-24 11:59:26
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-24 11:59:26
Hey I don't get to watch it either! Am at work with the laptop going...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:59:27
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 11:59:27
Well someone has to run the show...
Last Test was one of the few recently that I watched live on all four days ... all night
Ah there goes Pathan.
Half decent start 34!
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 12:05:58
Last Test was one of the few recently that I watched live on all four days ... all night
Ah there goes Pathan.
Half decent start 34!
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 12:05:58
at least Perth is a half decent time zone for you guys right?
I really think we should open with Clark and bring on Johnson when Lee gets tired...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 12:22:57
I really think we should open with Clark and bring on Johnson when Lee gets tired...
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 12:22:57
Same difference really.
I am in Ireland.
I agree Clark is very tight and difficult to get away.
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 12:27:02
I am in Ireland.
I agree Clark is very tight and difficult to get away.
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 12:27:02
"Sehwag sure has an intimidating effect on the Aussies. I like the way he makes them try that extra bit and err in doing so. Invariably, by the time he's done, he always takes them for quite a few runs," says Sunil.
India needs Sehwag at crease at least for 2 sessions. Often he gets intimidated by his play, and gets out.
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-24 12:31:44
India needs Sehwag at crease at least for 2 sessions. Often he gets intimidated by his play, and gets out.
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-24 12:31:44
I don't reckon the openning of Pathan worked. At 9 runs for 21 balls, its hardly an impressive start. While I understand the idea (that Dravid sucks at openning) I think Pathan would have been more dangerous being able to swing his bat freely later in the innings.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-01-24 12:45:30
Posted by Andrew on 2008-01-24 12:45:30
Yeah, Pathan's getting over-hyped IMHO. Kids got passion and guts, but can't let that get to the head at any stage. On the bright side, if there is one, Jaffer would'nt have done any better..
Posted by Indian on 2008-01-24 12:49:21
Posted by Indian on 2008-01-24 12:49:21
I heard a good theory on the radio the other day.. send out Sehwag and Jaffer while Dravid is distracted then have Jaffer walk back into the dressing room with his tail between his legs.
If Dravid thinks he's coming in at 3 he'll play well, just don't tell him he's opening.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:15:30
If Dravid thinks he's coming in at 3 he'll play well, just don't tell him he's opening.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:15:30
Johnson to Dravid, OUT, caught! Dravid fends at one that pitches around off stump and slants across the right-hander, Dravid fends timidly at it, looking to defend, and the outside edge goes straight to Ponting at second slip for the easiest of catches
R Dravid c Ponting b Johnson 18 (55b 0x4 0x6) SR: 32.72
2/89 at Lunch, with Dravid going at the end (albeit plumb lbw earlier) I'd say honours go marginally to Australia for the session.
In Adelaide you're looking at 500 as a benchmark for first innings, India only scoring 89 in the session despite a flying start from Sehwag.
If we can get 3 more wickets next session I'll be very happy.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:35:37
R Dravid c Ponting b Johnson 18 (55b 0x4 0x6) SR: 32.72
2/89 at Lunch, with Dravid going at the end (albeit plumb lbw earlier) I'd say honours go marginally to Australia for the session.
In Adelaide you're looking at 500 as a benchmark for first innings, India only scoring 89 in the session despite a flying start from Sehwag.
If we can get 3 more wickets next session I'll be very happy.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:35:37
I can't understand why India keeps tinkering with their batting line up. Why not just stick with the first 4 at least?
Posted by MT on 2008-01-24 13:49:36
Posted by MT on 2008-01-24 13:49:36
Jaffer had to go, after scores of 4, 15, 3, 0, 16, 11 they really had to stick someone else up there. I think they should have gone for a specialist opener though, surely there's another one in the squad?
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:54:16
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 13:54:16
89/2...Not good and not bad. Next session holds very crucial. Sehwag and Sachin should play cautiously. If the partnership can add around 75 runs, a good platform is set for bigger scores. Sehwag is a big thorn for Aussies now. If they dont get him now, he is going to dominate the bowlers and score will roar at rapid pace.
Waiting for next session.
Posted by adarsh on 2008-01-24 13:59:00
Waiting for next session.
Posted by adarsh on 2008-01-24 13:59:00
Yeah ! This session was good for india sehwag is looking in good touch sachin just need to hang in there sehwag should play his shots.Pitch is looking good just make sure we dont crumble here and remember aussies are batting last.
Posted by jatinder on 2008-01-24 14:07:55
Posted by jatinder on 2008-01-24 14:07:55
"Next session holds very crucial" from adarsh. One of the striking things about the 2005 Ashes was before every session, the commentators were stressing that the next session would be crucial. A sign of a good series.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 14:11:44
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 14:11:44
Johnson to Sehwag, no run, loud shout for lbw but Rauf says not out, it pitched on middle and held it's line across the right-hander, Sehwag defended off the front foot but played down the wrong line, that might have just missed off stump with the angle across the right-hander, extremely close call, replays show it hitting off stumpSounds like India's second piece of luck, and Rauf's second dodgy call.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:31:12
31.6 Hogg to Tendulkar, no run, caught! No it fell short! Tendulkar went back to cut Hogg and couldn't keep it down, he hit it in the air towards backward point where Clarke dived forward to try and take the catch, it bounced just in front of himLucky mofo!
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:44:18
Woohoo!
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:45:39
32.5 Lee to Sehwag, OUT, caught! Sehwag hardly moves his feet as he tries to cut one from Lee that holds its line outside off stump, the thick outside edge races to Hayden, who is back at first slip, and he takes the catch comfortably
V Sehwag c Hayden b Lee 63 (90b 6x4 0x6) SR: 70.00
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:45:39
gee it's nice to have Haydos back at slip... number of chances that went begging in the three innings he missed :(
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:47:36
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:47:36
sehwag out on a no ball .... god umpiring sucks in this tour.
Posted by noobsaibot on 2008-01-24 14:49:57
Posted by noobsaibot on 2008-01-24 14:49:57
That's funny.. should have been lbw an over earlier so maybe Rauf felt guilty. All games against Australia have sub-standard umpires unfortunately, you learn to deal with it after a while
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:56:35
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 14:56:35
Channel 9 doesn't show it,but star-sports is showing it !!! hmmm
Posted by anon on 2008-01-24 14:57:22
Posted by anon on 2008-01-24 14:57:22
noobsaibot,
Have a control on your typing... looks like some cat has danced on ur keyboard
Posted by anon on 2008-01-24 15:20:30
Have a control on your typing... looks like some cat has danced on ur keyboard
Posted by anon on 2008-01-24 15:20:30
41.6 Hogg to Ganguly, OUT, a loud long appeal from Hogg and Rauf raises the finger after a long think, Ganguly got a long stride forward and tried to sweep, he was hit just in line of off stump but he was a long way forward, that's the fourth time Hogg has dismissed him in the seriesAnyone see this? Sounds a long way forward. Rauf is a joke, can you Indians get him dropped please?
SC Ganguly lbw b Hogg 7 (29b 1x4 0x6) SR: 24.13
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 15:30:40
btw, is Ganguly offically Hogg's Daryll yet? Must be getting close....
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 15:31:15
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 15:31:15
Ganguly a mile forward and the ball hits his glove before hitting the pad. Ridiculous!!
Rauf you're a GOOSE !!
Posted by Arns on 2008-01-24 16:11:44
Rauf you're a GOOSE !!
Posted by Arns on 2008-01-24 16:11:44
Moses
Same way punter is harbajan's little furry bunny - right?
Posted by Arns on 2008-01-24 16:13:22
Same way punter is harbajan's little furry bunny - right?
Posted by Arns on 2008-01-24 16:13:22
Arns, if only Harbajahn was Australian and Ponting was foreign.. then he could be Singh's bunny. Unfortunately, it's just a form slump for Rick(y).
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 16:48:02
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 16:48:02
I suppose the good news is since Sachin never scores any runs in the second innings he might as well score more in the first and they'll sort of even out.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 16:57:10
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 16:57:10
63.3 Lee to Laxman, no run, Gilchrist drops a sitter! Laxman poked his bat out at one outside the off stump and a healthy edge flew through at a comfortable height for Gilchrist who moved to his right to take the catch, it popped in and popped right out, Hayden looks bewildered at first slip, the crowd lets out a loud groanAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 17:25:56
Time to give it away, Gilly, you scrubber.
Geraint Jones, anyone?
Posted by Tony on 2008-01-24 17:30:09
Geraint Jones, anyone?
Posted by Tony on 2008-01-24 17:30:09
I am gobsmacked at Gilly's drop. I've only been watching the game in snatches, mostly working at the computer while listening to the radio. But I happened to be watching that particular delivery and yelled out loud in dismay when he dropped it. A wicketkeeper dropping a sitter is the only thing worse than getting a batsman out off a no-ball!
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 17:32:57
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 17:32:57
I have started getting a very faint smell of victory for India again.... Now it is required to be well fried and well steamed to prepare a really tasty curry...
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 17:41:13
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 17:41:13
Australians need to get their McGraaaants nd Warneys back else its just boring stuff to be frank!!
Posted by Spin City on 2008-01-24 17:43:20
Posted by Spin City on 2008-01-24 17:43:20
Spin City, if Gilly had held that catch, Australia would be into the tail by now - all out by stumps, I reckon! :-)
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 17:46:18
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 17:46:18
How much australia will score in 4th innings? I guess 150.... Bhajji will have a crack at the aussies in 4th innings...
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 17:53:27
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 17:53:27
That is a sweet scorecard to wake up to !!
Although by Australian dressing room rules I should have remained out of it !
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 17:55:36
Although by Australian dressing room rules I should have remained out of it !
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 17:55:36
Mornin Moses.
I feel like a toad. But a happy one now.
I see the usual pendular swings of fortune during the day.
This is a cracker of a series...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:04:56
I feel like a toad. But a happy one now.
I see the usual pendular swings of fortune during the day.
This is a cracker of a series...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:04:56
Laxman out to another short ball, taking his eyes off and gloving it. I smell a weakness. I can see the rest of Laxman's career dotted with short balls, a la Michael Bevan.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 18:06:52
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 18:06:52
Speaking of pendular swings...
Gilly gets his man... eventually ;)
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:07:00
Gilly gets his man... eventually ;)
73.3 Lee to Laxman, OUT, caught! Lee bowled a short ball, Laxman was looking to duck but the ball didn't bounce high enough, Laxman was helpless as the ball thudded into his gloves and lobbed up towards Gilchrist who took a simple catch, Laxman misjudged the bounce on that one
VVS Laxman c wicketkeeperGilchrist b Lee 51 (102b 5x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:07:00
damn, JC beat me by 8 seconds!
Glad to see the back of him and expose the Dhoni shaped tail. Time for Tendulkar to start farming the strike ;)
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:07:44
Glad to see the back of him and expose the Dhoni shaped tail. Time for Tendulkar to start farming the strike ;)
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:07:44
Australian dressing room rules...
Should've stayed out ...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:10:15
Should've stayed out ...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:10:15
Australian dressing room rules?
Oh... just clicked - you mean not moving around while your batsman is in..
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:10:57
Oh... just clicked - you mean not moving around while your batsman is in..
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 18:10:57
Dont say it !
I'll get lynched now...
I'm getting out of here...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:14:18
I'll get lynched now...
I'm getting out of here...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 18:14:18
tail once lakshman's out .. then mate .... its tail for the aussies once hayden's out .. isn't it ?
Posted by Ghurram on 2008-01-24 18:27:06
Posted by Ghurram on 2008-01-24 18:27:06
Hayden drops Dhoni - another sitter. Bring back Tubby Taylor and Mark Waugh, just for the slips fielding!
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 18:42:17
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 18:42:17
If Dhoni scores big, it will rankle hayden and affect his batting, I guess....
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 19:04:51
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 19:04:51
it will, but not in a way that's good for India. When Haydo's applies himself he's a force to be reckoned with..
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 19:22:12
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-24 19:22:12
At stumps, Australia have bowled 86 overs. For shame, Punter! Seeing the captain and bowler agonising over fielding positions in between overs and deliveries is really starting to bug me. Get on with the game!
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 19:49:01
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 19:49:01
tommorow will play a key role --- ausies have to get wickets early tommorow else india will start crawling to 450,,yesterday was a positive show by the indians and they won a most of the sessions..lets see today ,, if sachin stays i think ausies have to settle for a big score
Posted by purush on 2008-01-24 22:35:39
Posted by purush on 2008-01-24 22:35:39
i think ausies are going to lose this match,,,because they were setting defence field set up for viru and sachin, and by the way i dont understand why are they still going on with hogg?? indians are scoring majorly on him on all the four test matches...except for ganguly's wicket ,sachin was drinking his blood.serves him right for sending the maestro a photograph of a wicket taken by him. guess what sachin replied back? " that wont happen again hoggy" ,, now punter must be behind hoggys ass for sending such a snap to sachin..
Posted by purush on 2008-01-24 22:43:06
Posted by purush on 2008-01-24 22:43:06
Hogg sent Tendulkar a photo? First I've heard of this, what's the story?
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 23:05:38
Posted by JC on 2008-01-24 23:05:38
It is definitely advantage India at this stage. Tomorrow will be crucial. I think the hoggy incident happened in one of the tests in india... is that right?
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 23:32:47
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-24 23:32:47
I think it was Panesar who asked Tendya to autograph a picture when he got TEN out LBW.
It was done in a polite and awestruck kind of vein.
Far as I remember Tendulkar wrote "only once in a blue moon" on that picture.
Although Panesar got him yet again...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 23:47:34
It was done in a polite and awestruck kind of vein.
Far as I remember Tendulkar wrote "only once in a blue moon" on that picture.
Although Panesar got him yet again...
Posted by Tail spin on 2008-01-24 23:47:34
I m thinking,when Ponting comes, what if Kumble brings Ishant Sharma and Bhajji to bowl simultaneously, who will get his wicket??????? I think who ever bowls first between them. ssukhdial
Posted by Sid on 2008-01-25 00:00:58
Posted by Sid on 2008-01-25 00:00:58
Pretty even days play in this crucial test match. My prdiction a draw. Which would suit the Australian Empire just fine. Iv'e started a general Aussie Cricket blog at griggsoncricket.blogspot.com
Posted by Brad Griggs on 2008-01-25 00:05:35
Posted by Brad Griggs on 2008-01-25 00:05:35
I was surprised at the defensive fields at Sehwag today morning.
Sometimes I feel Pontings captaincy lacks a bit of imagination. If things are going well its hunky dory, but when the chips are down I always get the feeling he runs out of ideas, especially in ODI's and esp. in T20's.
Let's see if Tendulkar can get his name on one of those steps in front of the pavillion tomorrow, one of the biggest days of his career beckons...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-25 00:39:18
Sometimes I feel Pontings captaincy lacks a bit of imagination. If things are going well its hunky dory, but when the chips are down I always get the feeling he runs out of ideas, especially in ODI's and esp. in T20's.
Let's see if Tendulkar can get his name on one of those steps in front of the pavillion tomorrow, one of the biggest days of his career beckons...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-25 00:39:18
Also can you guys tell me about the spin talent in Australia?
Brad Hogg shouldn't last beyond this series, Stuart Macgill is way past his best bowling 3 good balls and 3 shockers to follow.
I know Dan Cullen is contracted and also heard about a leggie called Cullen Bailey.
What on earth happened to Nathan Hauritz, touted as "The future of Australian spin" when he made his debut in 2004 at the age of 18 or thereabouts?
Have these guys not done enough to get into the national team?
Warne's boots are looking too big to fill at the moment, not only re spin, but even for Matthew Hayden at first slip!
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-25 00:46:35
Brad Hogg shouldn't last beyond this series, Stuart Macgill is way past his best bowling 3 good balls and 3 shockers to follow.
I know Dan Cullen is contracted and also heard about a leggie called Cullen Bailey.
What on earth happened to Nathan Hauritz, touted as "The future of Australian spin" when he made his debut in 2004 at the age of 18 or thereabouts?
Have these guys not done enough to get into the national team?
Warne's boots are looking too big to fill at the moment, not only re spin, but even for Matthew Hayden at first slip!
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-25 00:46:35
"I m thinking,when Ponting comes, what if Kumble brings Ishant Sharma and Bhajji to bowl simultaneously, who will get his wicket??????? I think who ever bowls first between them. ssukhdial"
ssukhdial... I can't resist appreciating what you said...
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-25 01:30:18
ssukhdial... I can't resist appreciating what you said...
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-25 01:30:18
Now it is proved who the poms are, Mr moses If Inidans managed to win, vitually they won the series, isnt it. poms and wingers club may not agree it.
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:13:18
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:13:18
Guys Ponting is too good to be a bunny for bhajji or some1 else .... somehow he is not comfotable at the moment but this match means a lot for him .. so expect something special ... and then there is always Hyden up against India. So game is nowhere close to India at the moment. Lets see how much remaining 5 are going to put on the board.
Posted by amit on 2008-01-25 02:14:58
Posted by amit on 2008-01-25 02:14:58
For me Pathan gets rid of Hayden below 10, and aussie will go down around 200, and Indie got the match.
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:21:32
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:21:32
No Argument, I desperately need your email, I am an Indian, resident of Vijayawada,AP, India. My Mail Id is helloeone@yahoo.com
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:26:49
Posted by ME-AN on 2008-01-25 02:26:49
I hope india will cross 500 tomaro! Dhoni should get a kick on his back if he didnt play well tomaro! Just hangin guys for 2 more sessions.
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-25 03:26:58
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-25 03:26:58
Hoggy did not send him a picture. Purush makes it sound very rude.
The story goes, Hoggy requested Tendulkar to autograph this photo(the one he had Tendulkar bowled in India, while trying to play a cut shot).
Tendulkar apparently signed it, "It wont happen again Hoggy - S. Tendulkar"
I read this story after the Oneday series in India.
It only shows that they are friends once the game is over and Brad's awe of Tendulkar.(and Humility)
I dont think there is any Malice in the whole episode.
It could be one of those Myths(Like Steve Waugh and Gibbs)
Posted by Day two on 2008-01-25 08:23:28
The story goes, Hoggy requested Tendulkar to autograph this photo(the one he had Tendulkar bowled in India, while trying to play a cut shot).
Tendulkar apparently signed it, "It wont happen again Hoggy - S. Tendulkar"
I read this story after the Oneday series in India.
It only shows that they are friends once the game is over and Brad's awe of Tendulkar.(and Humility)
I dont think there is any Malice in the whole episode.
It could be one of those Myths(Like Steve Waugh and Gibbs)
Posted by Day two on 2008-01-25 08:23:28
I agree with Day Two. It shows Hogg's humility and sachin didn't mean probably that he won't get out in Hogg's delivery. What he meant is he won't get out trying the same shot again.
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-25 08:29:00
Posted by No Argument on 2008-01-25 08:29:00
LOL, I love the idea of Panesar asking Tendulkar to autograph a photo of getting him out. Wonder how much that would go for on Ebay :-)
Posted by JC on 2008-01-25 08:48:29
Posted by JC on 2008-01-25 08:48:29
Very evenly poised game...
First session is key if Dhoni, Kumble and Harb show some stick ability they could get 450 if Sachin cuts lose....
He batted well with tail in Sydney...
This game is open if India bowl well - A lot of Indians are taking this for granted, picking 5 bowlers doesnt mean you can afford to just turn up and you will win...
Lets see how it unfolds looking forward to it...
This has been the best series in ages down under...
Hopefully Pakistan and the Windies can get some confidence and the Safricans later this year and give us a memorable year of closely fought test cricket...
We need to transition Gilly out of the team - he is a keeper first and then a batsmen, I rekon he is the greatest keeper batsmen of all time, but his time seems to be near...
You can't drop sitters like he did in the last few tests even Dhoni has looked better than him behind the stumps.
Posted by Ace on 2008-01-25 10:08:17
First session is key if Dhoni, Kumble and Harb show some stick ability they could get 450 if Sachin cuts lose....
He batted well with tail in Sydney...
This game is open if India bowl well - A lot of Indians are taking this for granted, picking 5 bowlers doesnt mean you can afford to just turn up and you will win...
Lets see how it unfolds looking forward to it...
This has been the best series in ages down under...
Hopefully Pakistan and the Windies can get some confidence and the Safricans later this year and give us a memorable year of closely fought test cricket...
We need to transition Gilly out of the team - he is a keeper first and then a batsmen, I rekon he is the greatest keeper batsmen of all time, but his time seems to be near...
You can't drop sitters like he did in the last few tests even Dhoni has looked better than him behind the stumps.
Posted by Ace on 2008-01-25 10:08:17
Ajesh Nag, I reckon the defensive fields to Sehwag were probably a plan.
I've often thought with agressive batsman like Sehwag if you dry up the boundaries they'll get frustrated and do something stupid.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-25 11:29:49
I've often thought with agressive batsman like Sehwag if you dry up the boundaries they'll get frustrated and do something stupid.
Posted by Moses on 2008-01-25 11:29:49
Iam expecting another 40 Runs from tail enders. Which will make Indian total around 440. I think they will be short of 100 Runs, if they are thinking of winning.
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-25 13:30:16
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-25 13:30:16
Moses - You are right.. Sachin rarely scores well in the 2nd innings.. but as long as his first inning scores are good enuf.. India should do well, as there are 3-4 other top batsmen in the team.
But, prior to this innings, in the 3 Tests he has played at Adelaide Oval, his average was a paltry 20 !!!!, with an aggregate of 122 !!
(In fact, his bowling has been better at the Ade Oval.. He has taken 4 wickets in 3 tests! Not bad for a batsman..)
So, a guy who has been bad on this ground and yet applies himself to score a 150+ deserves all the applause, which the Aus crowd so gracefully gave,.. a standing ovation!
Cheers
Posted by Mahesh on 2008-01-25 13:57:58
But, prior to this innings, in the 3 Tests he has played at Adelaide Oval, his average was a paltry 20 !!!!, with an aggregate of 122 !!
(In fact, his bowling has been better at the Ade Oval.. He has taken 4 wickets in 3 tests! Not bad for a batsman..)
So, a guy who has been bad on this ground and yet applies himself to score a 150+ deserves all the applause, which the Aus crowd so gracefully gave,.. a standing ovation!
Cheers
Posted by Mahesh on 2008-01-25 13:57:58
Both Kumble and Bhajji nearing 50, holding their nerves. Well done.
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-25 15:05:48
Posted by Adarsh on 2008-01-25 15:05:48
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