***Official*** India in Australia

[Matt79]

Yeah, it was good to see. I think Ponting and one or two others had questioned why they had been in so far previously, but I didn't think anyone would do anything about it...

 

[pup11]

did anyone else notice how the ropes were pushed right back?.. i thought that was brilliant.. old school!

hope they continue it for the rest of the series... although SCG isnt as big as MCG and the outfield will be a lot more lush

Yup having long boundaries suits Aussies a lot more than the Indians that's where athletism and the ability to run quickly between of the Australian players give them a definitive edge over India, Ponting said that there shouldn't be any ropes at all (like old times) as it would also make life a lot easier for the spin bowlers.

 

[Mister Wright]

Yup having long boundaries suits Aussies a lot more than the Indians that's where athletism and the ability to run quickly between of the Australian players give them a definitive edge over India, Ponting said that there shouldn't be any ropes at all (like old times) as it would also make life a lot easier for the spin bowlers.

Unfortunately in today's modern world of lawsuits (sp) that is unlikely to happen. If a player were to be injured and as a result lose out on millions of dollars, I'm sure they'd find somebody to sue. With the ropes in, it means whoever is responsible is taking appropriate action.

I'm surprised Ponting is saying as such, as I remember a slide in a Triangular one day final resulted in him missing a tour of New Zealand where Martyn scored heavily and almost cost Ponting his place.

 

[Days of Grace]

I remember that injury. It was sickening to watch.

 

[sideshowtim]

The SCG curator should grow the grass long and have the ropes pushed way back again. We are awesome at running between wickets, the Indians are awful at it. All the runs really do add up in the end.

 

[Laurrz]

The SCG curator should grow the grass long and have the ropes pushed way back again. We are awesome at running between wickets, the Indians are awful at it. All the runs really do add up in the end.

yep and also Indian fielders u feel dont like running for the ball that much lol
tires em out... Aussie batsmen ran em ragged

SCG is known for really really lightening quick outfield tho..anything through a gap like races away

 

[JASON]

Will Australia play a second spinner at the SCG ?

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Will Australia play a second spinner at the SCG ?

No.

 

[Matt79]

Yes we will. His name is Andrew Symonds or sometimes Michael Clarke.

With those two in the team, McGain doesn't have a case to push out one of Lee, Clark or Johnson.

 

[Pup_23]

Will Australia play a second spinner at the SCG ?

No

As others said Pup and Roy will fill that role if needed.

No changes for Australia i wouldnt think

 

[Oscillatingmind]

I'm very glad about the win, I wasn't to sure on what to expect from this test. But after the second day had finished i felt pretty confident on the whole situation. Glad to see Haydon get a century, & Clark to get some wickets.
Still I expect India to come back harder & a lot better next test, & hope they do.
Johnson's last spell was a gooden, hopefully he ups his overall bowling next match, not that he was terrible, but he should be better.
I'm a very happy citizen. good luck next game Pointing.

 

[Prince EWS]

Will Australia play a second spinner at the SCG ?

Australia are struggling enough finding one decent spinner at the moment, let alone two. It'd be a massive gamble, not to mention totally unneccessary and contrary to Australian selection policy, so I'd put my money on "no."

 

[archie mac]

When Kirsten finally takes charge of Team India I think he should flog them on their ground fielding. They catch well but it must zap the morale of the bowlers to see fielders not trying and giving no support

 

[Matt79]

Hopefully Chappell at the Academy can start drilling it into the youngsters coming through as well, because its hard for players to change the habit of a life time.

 

[honestbharani]

Hopefully Chappell at the Academy can start drilling it into the youngsters coming through as well, because its hard for players to change the habit of a life time.

Honestly, the current bunch, esp. the older guys are simply not fit enough to expect any real improvement in our ground fielding... We juz have to live with it, I reckon...

 

[Perm]

Honestly, the current bunch, esp. the older guys are simply not fit enough to expect any real improvement in our ground fielding... We juz have to live with it, I reckon...

You should never accept mediocrity.

 

[Pup_23]

Honestly, the current bunch, esp. the older guys are simply not fit enough to expect any real improvement in our ground fielding... We juz have to live with it, I reckon...

Its not just fitness that is the worry, its the ability to do the basics that is the problem at the moment. Until these are rectified they will not beat Australia.

Fitness can be worked on, You dont just except that your not up to scratch and leave it at that.

 

[James90]

I reckon the flexibility of the Indian fielders is more of a problem than their stamina. They just make lazy attempts at getting down to the ball and end up going over the top of it.

 

[burr]

Honestly, the current bunch, esp. the older guys are simply not fit enough to expect any real improvement in our ground fielding... We juz have to live with it, I reckon...

It’s doesn’t even really seem to be an age thing though – I mean Yuvraj was one of the worst offenders and he’s 26. And if he's not fit enough (in fact if any of them aren't fit enough) then that's laughable and he shouldn't be in the team. It just seems to be part of the cricketing culture – they’re just not interested in focusing on the bigger picture. I think what Bogle was saying about India as a cricketing nation valuing talent over work ethic is a good point. They’ll never come even close to Australia long term and it’s not because of talent. Even if they had the talent they just don’t have the right approach to their cricket and until the whole system gets a massive overhaul they’ll continue to run hot and cold.

 

[Pratters]

I reckon the flexibility of the Indian fielders is more of a problem than their stamina. They just make lazy attempts at getting down to the ball and end up going over the top of it.

The annoying aspect of poor fielding and running between the wickets is that these are two aspects which can be improved a fair bit with hard work and effort put in. Case in point - Navjot Sidhu who was a dire fielder but improved tremendously in the fag end of his career.