Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Day 2
Yesterday was an awesome day's cricket. At 6 for 135, Australia were dead. But two big partnerships got us to 7 for 370 - by stumps, Australia in a dominant position. It's hard to imagine any other team counter-attacking so effectively from such a vulnerable position. Just as important as the runs is the blow to Indian morale - they'll have to show a lot of character to claw their way back.
I've made no secret I've thought Andrew Symonds had no business playing Test cricket. His batting lacks the technique required of a #6 and his bowling is nothing more than glorified dibbly dobblies. While he still needs to show consistent form, yesterday's innings was his first substantial Test innings under real pressure (eg - not slogging for a quick declaration). And he does seem to have the knack of breaking partnerships every other innings. So maybe I'll ease off on Roy for now... at least until his next failure :-)
Much of the comments yesterday were about the shoddy umpiring. Ricky Ponting was given out LBW when he hit the ball but the umpires also missed him being caught behind earlier. And the decision that had significant impact on the match - Symonds was clearly caught behind on 30. I was surprised to hear Roy admit it after stumps, saying something to the effect of "Yeah, I was out on 30 but luckily the umpire didn't give me". I don't recall a batsman so baldly admitting they were out while not walking - usually they're much more circumspect. Personally, I've made the decision to be a walker, Gilly style, but mainly because in the Cavs, it's out of fashion to value your wicket!
So the big question for Day 2 - once the Aussies are dismissed (my prediction - all out 410), how will the Indian batsmen respond? Will they show pride, resolve and controlled aggression? Well, not Dravid but will the rest? Will Ganguly and Tendulkar continue to target Brad Hogg? I hope so, it makes for a great contest. And will Tendulkar find a hat wide enough to shield his face from the sun? I'm thinking those XXXL hats Richie Richardson used to wear might suffice.
Live score here
| Posted by JC on Thu 3 Jan |  46 comments |
Is there a way to get an email to the cricket commentators on channel nine. I so want to tell Tony Australian hating prick Greg, that his comment about "Ponting clearly "hitting the cover off the ball" was disgraceful in the extreme. Is that not the same description given to a ball when a ball has been hit for a six that has travelled deep into the crowd. Your a disgrace Tony Greg and an Australian hater.
Posted by barney on 2008-01-03 10:06:30
Posted by barney on 2008-01-03 10:06:30
Mate, I think you're taking Greiggy way too seriously! It's all part of his job - which he is very good at... unlike that idiot Mark Nicholarse. If you do find an avenue to complain to, post it here so we can stuck into the unworthy Nicholarse.
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 11:00:32
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 11:00:32
You think that's bad. I have to put up with the one-eyed commentary of Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shatri. All they do all day is complain about bad umpiring decisions. The more runs Australia make the more they talk about bad umpiring decisions. They were just talking now about Bucknor's decision 19 years ago! They don't stop to think that all teams get them and you can dominate the game regardless of them. God help us if these cry babies are put in charge of world cricket. This 'it's-not-fair-unless-we-win' mentality reeks. How about Indian commentators focusing on some of the real problems -- ones they can be fixed -- instead of whinging and making it sound like Australian luck is responsible for India getting hammered in this series.
1. Bad captaincy
2. Crappy running between wickets
3. Poor team selection
4. Awful fielding
5. Egos
6. Weak and unbalanced bowling attack
7. Poor over rates
8. Bad team dynamics (imagine having five ex-captains in your team)
Posted by TA on 2008-01-03 11:51:46
1. Bad captaincy
2. Crappy running between wickets
3. Poor team selection
4. Awful fielding
5. Egos
6. Weak and unbalanced bowling attack
7. Poor over rates
8. Bad team dynamics (imagine having five ex-captains in your team)
Posted by TA on 2008-01-03 11:51:46
I'm hoping the Indians take it to the Aussies... but I doubt it. My guess is some nice initial resistance but once the Aussie bowlers expose that soft middle order the Indians will struggle to get 300.
I agree with you that Symonds has no right to be in the test side. He's just not a test cricketer. And yeah, I'm saying that as he walks off with 160+ to his name (it should have been 30). I love the guy. I really like watching him in the one-dayers, but no way is he a test batsman or bowler. Maybe on the Indian team...
Posted by Gazzah on 2008-01-03 12:38:24
I agree with you that Symonds has no right to be in the test side. He's just not a test cricketer. And yeah, I'm saying that as he walks off with 160+ to his name (it should have been 30). I love the guy. I really like watching him in the one-dayers, but no way is he a test batsman or bowler. Maybe on the Indian team...
Posted by Gazzah on 2008-01-03 12:38:24
Spot on TA, spot on.
It all evens out with the umpiring in the end anyway...
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 14:15:59
It all evens out with the umpiring in the end anyway...
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 14:15:59
Too much whinging allround!! We are watching a great cricket match. Few mistakes by the umps, so what. Indians giving the mighty Oz a bit of a game here and there, VVS brilliant!
If you hate Greig, Nicholas or Gavaskar (understandbly), get over it, the cricket's good and entertaining!
Posted by Samson on 2008-01-03 15:06:24
If you hate Greig, Nicholas or Gavaskar (understandbly), get over it, the cricket's good and entertaining!
Posted by Samson on 2008-01-03 15:06:24
There's an easy solution to all these one-eyed commentators - mute the TV and turn on the ABC radio. Of course there's the one-eyed commentating of Kerry O'keefe but you can't take that guy seriously.
My philosophy re umpiring mistakes is you still have to take advantage of it. When Australia get a dud umpiring decision such as an appeal turned down, often they get the batsman out shortly afterwards anyway. So the umpiring mistake is forgotten. I think it was Ganguly who was incorrectly given not out to a bat pad catch in the 1st Test but failed to take advantage.
That said, we do seem to get the decisions going our way. I bear it with great fortitude.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:17:06
My philosophy re umpiring mistakes is you still have to take advantage of it. When Australia get a dud umpiring decision such as an appeal turned down, often they get the batsman out shortly afterwards anyway. So the umpiring mistake is forgotten. I think it was Ganguly who was incorrectly given not out to a bat pad catch in the 1st Test but failed to take advantage.
That said, we do seem to get the decisions going our way. I bear it with great fortitude.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:17:06
Gilchrist is having a shocker - two dropped catches so far today. Second one was a diving chance - should've been pouched but difficult. The first one was a sitter - even a club wicketkeeper should have no problem with it. What's going on, Gilly?
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:38:37
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:38:37
Now Dravid is batting so slowly, the crowd are giving him the slow handclap before every delivery then a bronx cheer when he blocks or lets it go. I haven't seen this kind of stuff since Chris Tavare.
Woah, Dravid just got a single, the crowd goes wild, gives him a standing ovation! Dravid raises his bat, shakes Laxman's hand. Seriously, I'm not kidding!
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:48:16
Woah, Dravid just got a single, the crowd goes wild, gives him a standing ovation! Dravid raises his bat, shakes Laxman's hand. Seriously, I'm not kidding!
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 15:48:16
Yeah! Its true that ravi and sunny are too emotional about Indian cricket specially when it comes to wrong umpiring decisions but then Micheal holding and bill lawry are also very emotional when something goes wrong with their team(i remember holding using comments like UNLESS I AM BLIND in a match) but thats part of the game. Not everybody is matured at that level like IAN CHAPPELL. But we don't hate people like BILL and HOLDING then why you are saying things like this for sunny and ravi. Anyways its your choice. Laxman is playing brilliantly i hope he will complete his 3 consecutive century in SCG.
Posted by JATINDER on 2008-01-03 16:10:37
Posted by JATINDER on 2008-01-03 16:10:37
117/1
Looks like India building up. Hopefully they get something competitive, of not this will be another boring domination.
Re umpring, its best to move on from that, both teams gets those. If attack was so good, after the missed chance, symonds would have been out well before 160, so the better team gets the adavantage. Agree with JC, luck seems to be with Aussies, but the thing is players make most use of it. Anyway, its best to have human touch of game and leave it with umpires than bringing in technology. Kumar was given out which one could argue had an impact on the result, but still obvoiously overall better team won and the batman himslef or the team didnt complain.
By the way, why do u have tisten t commentaries of gavaskar and shasthri, are u in india?
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:13:56
Looks like India building up. Hopefully they get something competitive, of not this will be another boring domination.
Re umpring, its best to move on from that, both teams gets those. If attack was so good, after the missed chance, symonds would have been out well before 160, so the better team gets the adavantage. Agree with JC, luck seems to be with Aussies, but the thing is players make most use of it. Anyway, its best to have human touch of game and leave it with umpires than bringing in technology. Kumar was given out which one could argue had an impact on the result, but still obvoiously overall better team won and the batman himslef or the team didnt complain.
By the way, why do u have tisten t commentaries of gavaskar and shasthri, are u in india?
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:13:56
I actually think there should be more technology in the umpiring to eliminate errors. Eliminate the knuckle head stuff like LBWs when you nick onto the pads or even using Hawkeye for LBWs. The technology may not be perfect but there are cases where it's definitely better than human eye.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 16:21:31
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 16:21:31
Yes! I am in india but love channel nine commentry team.
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:29:04
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:29:04
Laxman is going well (85not) - must be that SS bat of his. Gee, that blade looks good... but of course, the SS is one of the best bats around I'm told...
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:29:23
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:29:23
Gee, Gaz, what makes you say that? You didn't just buy an SS bat, did you?
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 16:32:57
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 16:32:57
Well, even if we use technology, with time, there will be simmilar issues. Exceptions and mistakes happen anyway. So, I feel there wouldnt be a big difference. Today, we blame umpires, tmr, we may blame technolgy.
THe prob I see with too much technology is that it might take the human touch from this game. We dont need a video game, do we? we want a live game, and having humans to judge always adds more uncertainity to the game and speed. Tech will be slow and also very prim and proper, nothing curious.
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:39:20
THe prob I see with too much technology is that it might take the human touch from this game. We dont need a video game, do we? we want a live game, and having humans to judge always adds more uncertainity to the game and speed. Tech will be slow and also very prim and proper, nothing curious.
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:39:20
JC, I guess you don't rate Roy's innings in Melb last year when he came in against the Poms at 5/84 and hit 156?
Posted by Hanuman on 2008-01-03 16:42:11
Posted by Hanuman on 2008-01-03 16:42:11
Finally! Dravid has found some touch! Must play positively from here! He has done all the hard work!
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:42:26
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:42:26
And there it is a ton for the SS bat of VVS Laxman - looking like a great knock for this blade out there, gee those bats look good...
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:55:59
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:55:59
17x4 for the Laxman bat... very impressive, very, very impressive piece of Kashmir willow I reckon.
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:58:11
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 16:58:11
3rd consecutive hundred in SCG by laxman! Well played! Like bill lawry says its all happening here at the sydney cricket ground.
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:59:09
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 16:59:09
Whats it with you and SS? :)
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:59:24
Posted by Edward on 2008-01-03 16:59:24
Edward, don't you think that bat just looks awesome? With a low and large sweet-spot, hand made from hand-picked SS Kashmiri grade3 willow and a complimentary BRANDED carry case, you just can't go wrong!
Coincidentally, I've just purchased one of these fine blades (with which Sehwag achieved the highest ever Indian Test Match score of 309).
This bat will be smashing JC's pies all over the nets next Saturday!
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 17:27:13
Coincidentally, I've just purchased one of these fine blades (with which Sehwag achieved the highest ever Indian Test Match score of 309).
This bat will be smashing JC's pies all over the nets next Saturday!
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 17:27:13
India lost all the momentum in just 2 overs! Same old story
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 17:30:06
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 17:30:06
Bring it on, Gaz! Looking forward to seeing the new bat in action. And you do realise you now have no excuse when the Cavs need a #11 batsman?
Re the 2nd Test, India go to stumps with Tendulkar and Ganguly at the wicket. Good day for India, looking forward to tomorrow's play.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 18:05:38
Re the 2nd Test, India go to stumps with Tendulkar and Ganguly at the wicket. Good day for India, looking forward to tomorrow's play.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 18:05:38
Speaking impartially, Tendulkar and Ginganguly need an SS bat 'reckon. It's their only chance of avoiding the follow-on.
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 18:10:19
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-03 18:10:19
HAHAHA! U r very optimistic gaz that u r still thinking about follow on. And why everybody is obsessed by this SS bat suddenly?
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 18:25:45
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 18:25:45
The reason is Gaz just bought one of these and is as excited as the time I bought a Grey Nichols and blogged all about it to anyone who would listen.
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 18:29:41
Posted by JC on 2008-01-03 18:29:41
Anyone who questioned the honesty and integrity of Ricky Ponting need only look at what happened today when he took a "catch" (Dravid) and then proceeded to tell umpires it was not out. Had he appealed it would most definitely have been given out, going by past precedents.
Gilly did have a shocker. I predict the 4th Test in Perth will be his farewell match.
Game is really shaping up and is up for grabs. Early wickets tomorrow morning imperative for Aussies. Laxman a joy to watch but boy can his dismissals be soft.
Suggest Grievous Bodily Harm may yet play an important role with the ball.
On the subject of ABC Radio coverage, I prefer it but can never get it in synch with television. Nothing worse than hearing what has happened before you see it. Is this peculiar to Tassie? I know we have the best air in Australia (including hot air, a lot of which comes from me).
Posted by Dan Tas on 2008-01-03 18:58:34
Gilly did have a shocker. I predict the 4th Test in Perth will be his farewell match.
Game is really shaping up and is up for grabs. Early wickets tomorrow morning imperative for Aussies. Laxman a joy to watch but boy can his dismissals be soft.
Suggest Grievous Bodily Harm may yet play an important role with the ball.
On the subject of ABC Radio coverage, I prefer it but can never get it in synch with television. Nothing worse than hearing what has happened before you see it. Is this peculiar to Tassie? I know we have the best air in Australia (including hot air, a lot of which comes from me).
Posted by Dan Tas on 2008-01-03 18:58:34
Re bats, Kookaburra is beaten only by SS. Even a no 11 batsman with poor timing can get the ball to the ropes with a decent SS blade, esp. the one gaz has. That blade is so damn thick, that you could score a 100 just with edges!
Im sad that Gilly had a shocker today, just hope 'twas an off day and we dont see another Martyn-esque retirement...
Was also glad India showed some spine today and took the attack to the Aussies. Looking forward to a cracker of a day tomorrow which could well decide the game...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-03 19:35:37
Im sad that Gilly had a shocker today, just hope 'twas an off day and we dont see another Martyn-esque retirement...
Was also glad India showed some spine today and took the attack to the Aussies. Looking forward to a cracker of a day tomorrow which could well decide the game...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-03 19:35:37
Please i have enough of this SS bat! Everybody know what ponting did yesterday when he got that edge on the bowling of ganguly. Its too early to talk about gilli's position yesterday you were saying that we indians starts crumbling when something wrong happens and today you are contradicting yourself by raising doubts on gillis position. He is your wktkeeper till date. Dont judge his performance on some dropped catches!
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 19:48:46
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 19:48:46
Jatinder, its just that the Aussies pride themselves on excellence, and the moment they feel they're dipping and not contributing to the team the amount they should, they give it up.
Whereas with our Indian team, I feel we rest on our laurels far too long and there are too many egos at play.
I agree with Harsha Bhogle in that the Aussies are the most 'humble' the way they approach their craft. They never stop improving despite being the best in the world, whereas all the other teams in the world look like they're stagnating.
And regarding Gilly, he has questioned his own motivation levels over the last year and if he feels he isn't doing justice to his role as wicketkeeper of the Australian cricket team, I think he will retire.
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-03 21:07:17
Whereas with our Indian team, I feel we rest on our laurels far too long and there are too many egos at play.
I agree with Harsha Bhogle in that the Aussies are the most 'humble' the way they approach their craft. They never stop improving despite being the best in the world, whereas all the other teams in the world look like they're stagnating.
And regarding Gilly, he has questioned his own motivation levels over the last year and if he feels he isn't doing justice to his role as wicketkeeper of the Australian cricket team, I think he will retire.
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-03 21:07:17
If Gavaskar and shasti are cry babies as written by TA whatabout u aussies whenyour team tour subcontinent. Dont your team complain something or the other when things go wrong for your team. At home ground always hometeam will be a king. Dont be proud the tide will turn for u also.
Posted by Srividya on 2008-01-03 21:11:37
Posted by Srividya on 2008-01-03 21:11:37
Jatinder, I'm not calling for Gilly's dismissal/sacking. I just think he may decide to retire at the end of this series, that's all. He is one player who deserves to leave cricket on HIS terms.
Posted by Dan Tas on 2008-01-03 21:43:46
Posted by Dan Tas on 2008-01-03 21:43:46
Ajesh! Whats your problem man? Why why why we indians are so obsessed by other countries! Why we always wanted play like aussies? Have you seen any aussie praising any of our indian players and you as usual busy in finding mistakes of our players. You are always praising aussies and you have not said even a single word in favor of VVS who played brilliantly today but you have all the praise in the world for ROY( who was given 3 lifelines). We don't need any body's advice to improve our cricket. We are happy as we are and we support our team the way it is! Thank you.
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 21:46:01
Posted by Jatinder on 2008-01-03 21:46:01
I want to ask one question to Mr IAN CHAPPELL do you think that AUSSIE real world champions?
I think not at all because
look at ponting the captain of WC team
he knows that he is OUT but he stood there
IS it WC’s quality?
you always compare SACHIN with PONTING
if SACHIN knows that he is out he will just walk off
and if any team wants play with AUSSIE
they have to play against 14 players
this is not good for cricket
so mr IAN CHAPPELL dont comment on sachin
bcz ur country dont have that right
Posted by Dheeraj on 2008-01-03 22:55:47
I think not at all because
look at ponting the captain of WC team
he knows that he is OUT but he stood there
IS it WC’s quality?
you always compare SACHIN with PONTING
if SACHIN knows that he is out he will just walk off
and if any team wants play with AUSSIE
they have to play against 14 players
this is not good for cricket
so mr IAN CHAPPELL dont comment on sachin
bcz ur country dont have that right
Posted by Dheeraj on 2008-01-03 22:55:47
Rather funny article about Steve Bucknor being awarded the man of the match trophy already
Posted by Steve Bucknor awarded MOTM on 2008-01-04 02:42:22
Posted by Steve Bucknor awarded MOTM on 2008-01-04 02:42:22
Umpiring errors in cricket are bound to happen. Imagine a person who has to first keep an eye on the crease and then within moments has to shift attention to the happening 22 yards away. It's hard and unless we have robots replacing human umpires, this wont stop.
But what happened on the first day in Sydney was grossly unfair. How in the world can a TV umpire misread that stumping!
When one's winning these deviances are not taken notice of. And there lies the problem. Australia wins 90% of the matches and hence they feel these are part of the game. But for the rest a dream is shattered. This test match could have been firmly within India's grip and the series 1-1. (Too early to say that though, but India have traditionally played well and won in similar situations.) Now only tough cricket can save them.
The first innings would probably go down in history as one more example where India failed to deliver the killer punch. Nobody would remember what they actually were robbed of.
To some extent India themselves are to blame. Just watch Lee once he's robbed of an wicket. He would have his hands on his head, kneel down on the pitch complaining etcetra etcetra. One might even find Hayden running angrily from the slips with that monstrous body of his. No doubt why Bucknor buckled under that pressure and referred to the 3rd umnpire when it looked clearly not out. Earlier in England we saw Pietersen sent back to the crease because the english dressing room 'thought' he wasn't actually out! And then we saw a series of ugly decisions against Sachin, Ganguly et al. Nobody said a word. Indians need to put pressure on the umpire. Talk to him. Ask him to refer if they feel confident of a positive outcome. Such days were last seen under Ganguly who was belligerent, protesting and most importantly powerful, thanks to Dalmiya. How often had we seen umpires buckling under his pressure. Convincing umpires is an art and australians are the best at it. Hats off!
Believe me, the recent 'I didnt actually catch it' antics by Ponting was actually aimed at regaining the umpires' confidence and to tell the world they win in a 'fair' way. Honestly I thought Australia's tactics was pretty negative to choke India rather than deal punches and they are winning without playing remarkable cricket (except Hayden).
Talking of bats, it would be wrong to say one can score 100 off the edges with an SS bat. I mean people say Indians cant play the pull shot, the hook shot. They dont play well on a seaming wicket. They dont play well on slow and low tracks. Then how on earth did they score those runs? VVS played an extraordinary innings, probably the best in this series. If it had been for his SS bat, Kashmir would have been the Ranji champions.
Sorry for 'squabbling' so much. I'm a regular reader of this blog and so was itching to protest.
Posted by Zapper on 2008-01-04 04:06:13
But what happened on the first day in Sydney was grossly unfair. How in the world can a TV umpire misread that stumping!
When one's winning these deviances are not taken notice of. And there lies the problem. Australia wins 90% of the matches and hence they feel these are part of the game. But for the rest a dream is shattered. This test match could have been firmly within India's grip and the series 1-1. (Too early to say that though, but India have traditionally played well and won in similar situations.) Now only tough cricket can save them.
The first innings would probably go down in history as one more example where India failed to deliver the killer punch. Nobody would remember what they actually were robbed of.
To some extent India themselves are to blame. Just watch Lee once he's robbed of an wicket. He would have his hands on his head, kneel down on the pitch complaining etcetra etcetra. One might even find Hayden running angrily from the slips with that monstrous body of his. No doubt why Bucknor buckled under that pressure and referred to the 3rd umnpire when it looked clearly not out. Earlier in England we saw Pietersen sent back to the crease because the english dressing room 'thought' he wasn't actually out! And then we saw a series of ugly decisions against Sachin, Ganguly et al. Nobody said a word. Indians need to put pressure on the umpire. Talk to him. Ask him to refer if they feel confident of a positive outcome. Such days were last seen under Ganguly who was belligerent, protesting and most importantly powerful, thanks to Dalmiya. How often had we seen umpires buckling under his pressure. Convincing umpires is an art and australians are the best at it. Hats off!
Believe me, the recent 'I didnt actually catch it' antics by Ponting was actually aimed at regaining the umpires' confidence and to tell the world they win in a 'fair' way. Honestly I thought Australia's tactics was pretty negative to choke India rather than deal punches and they are winning without playing remarkable cricket (except Hayden).
Talking of bats, it would be wrong to say one can score 100 off the edges with an SS bat. I mean people say Indians cant play the pull shot, the hook shot. They dont play well on a seaming wicket. They dont play well on slow and low tracks. Then how on earth did they score those runs? VVS played an extraordinary innings, probably the best in this series. If it had been for his SS bat, Kashmir would have been the Ranji champions.
Sorry for 'squabbling' so much. I'm a regular reader of this blog and so was itching to protest.
Posted by Zapper on 2008-01-04 04:06:13
Well said Jatinder about Ajesh. He is not proud of our cricketers, thats why he whines and bickers so much.
Posted by Ranjeet on 2008-01-04 08:52:47
Posted by Ranjeet on 2008-01-04 08:52:47
Zapper, good to hear from a long time reader, first time protester. As a long time reader, you probably should've picked up that everything Virtualgaz says (eg - score 100 off edge of SS bat) should be taken with a large grain of salt :-)
Posted by JC on 2008-01-04 09:30:08
Posted by JC on 2008-01-04 09:30:08
Over at the Electric Wicket we have a detailed analysis of the umpiring by Bucknor which many of you may be interested in reading
Posted by Russ on 2008-01-04 10:51:19
Posted by Russ on 2008-01-04 10:51:19
err... it wash Ajesh Nag who said that I could get a 100 off edges, not me - don't think he was implying thast India are edgers, rather that the magnificent SS bat is a powerful blade... he obviously hasn't seen me bat but his comment has definitely EXCITED me, Thanks Ajesh Nag!
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-04 14:10:54
Posted by virtualgaz on 2008-01-04 14:10:54
And re the SS bat Zapper, I was just exclaiming the thickness of the blade, not implying that India are edgers! 'Twas a classic knock from VVS.
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-04 21:28:31
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-01-04 21:28:31
God am I sick and tired of the bloody commentary teams going on and on about how we Aussi's "love the Indian batsmen and wnat to see them do well down under". RUBBISH!!! Any Aussi worth his meat pie and plastic cup on beer wants ustralia to dominate cricket unconditionally. No-one wants to see any of them get runs. I begrudge them everything. Fancy thinking they or any other country could beat Australia. Aw just go home and be grateful you got the chance to 'train' with the Australians.
Posted by Master on 2008-01-06 19:36:53
Posted by Master on 2008-01-06 19:36:53
Ind vs Aus 2nd test umpiring, It is utter nonsense, for what the hell we have all these technologies developed, I still cant believe how Mr. Buckner let Sachin to score 100, Mr. Buckner is always keeping his axe on Sachin neck. All these nonsense happening in the field and on Australian media the racism discussion in going on, BBCI has to think very seriously about this other wise the Indian cricket will be on the receiving end.
Posted by Philips on 2008-01-06 20:23:19
Posted by Philips on 2008-01-06 20:23:19
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