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[Mister Wright]

Damn, shame Clarke was run out at the end - he deserved a NO for that innings.

Hopes actually played a nice little Watto style cameo there at the end.

307 is a good score, but on that outfield, with India's batting not enough to be too confident.

I daresay, even with Hopes in the attack, and Gilly captaining, that this total will be safe.

Disagree. I think Hopes is better than Watson at the late order hitting role. Watson is definitely the better batsman, but definitely a top order OD batsman, whereas Hopes is more versatile and can score quicker earlier.

 

[Matt79]

Disagree. I think Hopes is better than Watson at the late order hitting role. Watson is definitely the better batsman, but definitely a top order OD batsman, whereas Hopes is more versatile and can score quicker earlier.

Haha, I thought that little bit of Watto cheerleading had slipped past everyone! It was more tongue in cheek than serious, but I think Watto has definitely improved in this area, as evidenced by a couple of his innings at the WC.

 

[Perm]

If people appreciate a slogged 30 off 10 balls more than Pup's finely crafted 130 today...Well, good for you, but I don't see where you're coming from. I don't see how todays game has put you off ODI cricket even more....I've really enjoyed it.

If one of India's batsman had played a knock like that I don't think you would have given the same praise TBH.

 

[Perm]

FFS, how come you ain't been banned yet?

That's right...you don't swear.

You aren't Matteh so stop trying to be.

 

[Pup Clarke]

I'm not Matteh and I'm not trying to be like him

 

[Mister Wright]

Haha, I thought that little bit of Watto cheerleading had slipped past everyone! It was more tongue in cheek than serious, but I think Watto has definitely improved in this area, as evidenced by a couple of his innings at the WC.

He has improved, but IMO I still think Hopes is better in that late order role. This tour would have been a perfect opportunity for Watson to bat up the order perhaps at 3 or 4 if he wasn't injured.

 

[Matt79]

True. "if he wasn't injured" is fast becoming the epitaph of Watson's entire career unfortunately.

I don't really rate Hopes that much, but it would be churlish not to acknowledge he did a fine job in that role last night - and I'm always prepared to be won over by a player if they can perform.

 

[alternative]

Look everyone, Hopes >>>>>>>> Watto any day .

 

[pup11]

I think Clarke really looks comfortable batting at no.4 and it has probably brought out the best out of him as batsman batting in the top-order.
Hodge's batting is something i have been disappointed with, he has hardly done anything in his international career while batting at 3 so that is one area he needs to improve on.
I was really happy for Haddin, i was really mad at him after the kind of innings he played in the T20 semi-final but yesterday he did really well to support Clarke.
There is no doubt that Hopes is in fine form atm and he has got a chance at international level at the right time so i hope that Hopes makes most of it.

 

[SJS]

Match called off!!!!!

So do hopes of a 7- 0 win

 

[Laurrz]

I think Clarke really looks comfortable batting at no.4 and it has probably brought out the best out of him as batsman batting in the top-order.
Hodge's batting is something i have been disappointed with, he has hardly done anything in his international career while batting at 3 so that is one area he needs to improve on.
I was really happy for Haddin, i was really mad at him after the kind of innings he played in the T20 semi-final but yesterday he did really well to support Clarke.
There is no doubt that Hopes is in fine form atm and he has got a chance at international level at the right time so i hope that Hopes makes most of it.

yea i was disappointed with Hodge too..he's got a great chance next game
in fairness to him he did get a peach from Sreesanth i believe...IMO he's the sort of batsman that can do well on the subcontinent so heres hoping!

and yes Haddin is a gun, showed his NSW form

on cricbuzz they were talking about how Australia ahve gone in with 5 specialist bowlers and its not good coz Clarke and Haddin will know if they lose a wicket the tail will be exposed oh how little do they know... Hopes - gun

 

[Prince EWS]

yea i was disappointed with Hodge too..he's got a great chance next game
in fairness to him he did get a peach from Sreesanth i believe...IMO he's the sort of batsman that can do well on the subcontinent so heres hoping!

and yes Haddin is a gun, showed his NSW form

on cricbuzz they were talking about how Australia ahve gone in with 5 specialist bowlers and its not good coz Clarke and Haddin will know if they lose a wicket the tail will be exposed oh how little do they know... Hopes - gun

Hahaha. Hopes would struggle to make the Bangladesh team as a specialist bowler. I was much more worried about the 5th bowler than the 7th batsman. Hopes can certainly bat.

 

[chaminda_00]

If that was a Twenty20 Match we would have had a result, had to said. Once again we see why ODIs are such a dire format. Its meant to be a short form of the game but it still too long. Twenty20 FTW.

Also gun innings by Haddin, hopefully thats the last for a while unless Gilly retires. The last thing NSW needs is him playing as specialist batsmen and missing half the season.

 

[pup11]

I think Hopes has made it into the Australian side with the sheer weight of runs and wickets he has taken in the last domestic season, he really deserved to be selected and though i won't stick my neck out and say he is gun bowler at this level but certainly he can do a decent job as the 5th bowling option on Indian tracks.
Hopes is all in all a very handy cricketer to have in the Australian Odi side atm.

 

[Prince EWS]

If that was a Twenty20 Match we would have had a result, had to said. Once again we see why ODIs are such a dire format. Its meant to be a short form of the game but it still too long. Twenty20 FTW..

@ the whole thought process behind that post.

Furthermore, completely separate from the rolleyes, we probably wouldn't have had a result anyway as they would have started the game later.

 

[pup11]

Its not good news its been raining very heavily at Kochi for the last week or so and its where the next game is to be played, the thing that really pisses me off is a cricket match being washed-out or halted due to rain, its really about time the adminstrators do something about this (get some damn ****ing moveable roofs installed on top of the stadiums).
Btw, Chamida don't want to burst your bubble of joy mate but if this would have been a T20 it would have started in the evening hence not even a ball would would have been bowled!!
As i always said T20 is good fun to watch but seriously nothing more than that.

 

[andyc]

on cricbuzz they were talking about how Australia ahve gone in with 5 specialist bowlers and its not good coz Clarke and Haddin will know if they lose a wicket the tail will be exposed oh how little do they know... Hopes - gun

TBF, Lee and Hogg are capable of a few at the end of an innings too.

Annoyed we didn't get to see a result last night though, would've been interesting with India chasing a decent score after the Twenty20s. Can't believe some people are supporting them over ODIs cause of a no-result though.

 

[chaminda_00]

Can't believe took my comment seriously, your are funny bunch on CC takes light hearted comments too serious.

But seriously its pretty boring watching two batsmen milking singles to get back into a match. Much rather the way India and Pakistan found ways of getting back into matches in the Twenty20 WC Final. Really I think yesterdays' match just showed how poor ODIs and how boring the 20 to 40 over period can be from spectators POV.

Fair enough you knew if they made one mistake India could really roll Australia. But when you can go for 20 odd overs just playing borng cricket and not needing to take risk to get back into a game. Thats pretty poor, atleast in Twenty20 you can do that but still have to take risks.

Not taking anything away from Haddin's and Clarke's innings as they played the game the way it had to in the situation. But the fact you can get away with playing pretty boring cricket is pretty crap. Just once again shows one of the major falls in ODIs.

 

[Matt79]

Looked like there was a brilliant atmosphere there last night - big big crowd all having a good party.

Without wanting to alter that atmosphere, I was thinking that its surprising given how much money is made in Indian cricket and which the BCCI has that the ground wasn't a bit more modern. A moveable roof might not be practical - Telstra Dome in Melbourne has one and they can't keep the grass alive because it doesn't get enough light, but are there plans to upgrade the big stadiums any time soon. Note this is NOT a criticism of anyone bar the BCCI.

 

[Prince EWS]

Can't believe took my comment seriously, your are funny bunch on CC takes light hearted comments too serious.

But seriously its pretty boring watching two batsmen milking singles to get back into a match. Much rather the way India and Pakistan found ways of getting back into matches in the Twenty20 WC Final. Really I think yesterdays' match just showed how poor ODIs and how boring the 20 to 40 over period can be from spectators POV.

Fair enough you knew if they made one mistake India could really roll Australia. But when you can go for 20 odd overs just playing borng cricket and not needing to take risk to get back into a game. Thats pretty poor, atleast in Twenty20 you can do that but still have to take risks.

Not taking anything away from Haddin's and Clarke's innings as they played the game the way it had to in the situation. But the fact you can get away with playing pretty boring cricket is pretty crap. Just once again shows one of the major falls in ODIs.

"Boring" cricket is highly subjective though. I completely disagree that it was boring and you can't declare it universally such just because you do.