***Official*** India in Australia

[duffer]

Judging by Kumble's field placings, I'd say India are waiting for Australia to declare. They don't believe they can take all of Australia's wickets so are just trying to minimise runs before a possible declaration.

Well, we've seen what happens most times they do get an edge. Can't blame him.

 

[sideshowtim]

There's no real reason to believe wickets are gonna go down either with an attacking field. This pitch is still a batting beauty and while India has bowled fairly well today, they've had no luck. Now these 2 batsmen are set and are looking to pick it up. Might as well start thinking abt containment. Right decision by Kumble to spread the field.

I agree, I'm not so sure it's a bad idea. This way it puts the pressure on Ponting to really think about a declaration.

 

[Turbinator]

Well, we've seen what happens most times they do get an edge. Can't blame him.

 

[Captain Cricket]

Perhaps send Symonds or Gilchrist in next if these two bat for a long time. We'll need some hard hitting later on.

 

[sideshowtim]

Perhaps send Symonds or Gilchrist in next if these two bat for a long time. We'll need some hard hitting later on.

When the lead gets to around 200, I think that's a good idea.

 

[sideshowtim]

When the lead gets to around 200, I think that's a good idea.

It's gonna be tough to pick the right time to declare...If you declare with a lead of only 250-275 with 90 overs to go...India have plenty of time to chase that down without a whole load of pressure.

 

[Protean]

Direct contradiction: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/6262651.stm

Hard to keep your feelings in check when crowds are being racially abusive I'm sure. Not an excuse though.

 

[Captain Cricket]

It's gonna be tough to pick the right time to declare...If you declare with a lead of only 250-275 with 90 overs to go...India have plenty of time to chase that down without a whole load of pressure.

Depends on the weather and if Australia can bowl India out in less than 90 overs.

 

[sideshowtim]

Depends on the weather and if Australia can bowl India out in less than 90 overs.

We did it in the second innings at Melbourne, so I don't see why we couldn't...Different circumstances I know, but can still be done.

 

[duffer]

Chapelli's anecdotes = Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

 

[Captain Cricket]

I would say declare with a lead of 400 with about 75 overs to go. Put pressure on the Indians and make them rush their batting, make them vulnerable.

 

[duffer]

I would say declare with a lead of 400 with about 75 overs to go. Put pressure on the Indians and make them rush their batting, make them vulnerable.

Why would they try and score 400 in 75 overs?

 

[social]

TBH, no need to make a game of it - 1 test up and with Perth next

 

[Agent TBY]

Yes. Or something.

 

[Captain Cricket]

Give them a target they think they chase. They're 1-0 down, and with an Aussie win here then there's no chance of India winning the series.

HAYDEN DISMISSED!!

 

[duffer]

Finally.

Well done Haydos.

 

[sideshowtim]

Wonderful innings by Hayden.

He just continues to prove everyone who thinks he can't score runs in tough situations wrong.

 

[Captain Cricket]

Michael Clarke GONE FIRST BALL!!!

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Kumble on a hat trick!!

 

[duffer]

Give them a target they think they chase. They're 1-0 down, and with an Aussie win here then there's no chance of India winning the series.

HAYDEN DISMISSED!!

They won't think they can get 400 in 75 overs. All you'd be doing is setting up a draw. Not enough demons in that pitch to bowl a good lineup out in 75 overs.

Yes, Anil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!