***Official*** India in Australia

[duffer]

I would like to see Ishant Sharma do well..everyone underrates him.

One of my work mates said Ish reminded him of Asif when he first played at Sydney and he got slated for it. I think everyone sees a lot of potential in him but at the same time aren't sure whether he's Test ready, or ready enought to trouble Australia.

Irfan cutting loose now!

 

[Jono]

India slightly in front imo. The weather won't suit the Aussie batsman too much either, so India in a good position.

Its funny because if Australia were in this position people would be saying "Australia well on top". Its all a matter of perspective.

Its just like at the end of day 1 Boxing Day people were saying it was even keel, despite the fact that Australia were 9 down. End of Day 1 here, India only 6 down with like 20-30 runs less on the board, and its Australia's day.

IMO day 1 Boxing Day was India's, and day 1 WACA was Australia's, but its just interesting seeing the different perspectives.

 

[Prince EWS]

I agree, he's not pretty to watch in test match cricket. It'd be hypocritical of me to praise him yet hate on Symonds.

But refer to above. When he plays his no feet slammer shots and it comes off people go "Wow, so good". Then when he gets out that way he's slayed.

Is it the same people doing the praising and the slaying though, or are there merely two groups of people who comment on different things? I couldn't imagine myself or SS waxing lyrical over Dhoni hitting a massive six, for example, but we'd sure be in here to comment if he got out trying to hit when the situation didn't call for it. Similarly, I couldn't imagine haroon blasting Dhoni if he got out, but he'd in here talking him up if he pulled it off. Hence you'll see both sets of comments.

I know your comment was more directed to those in mainstream media, but the example still stands, as you have your haroons and your silentstrikers amongst those you were referring to as well.

 

[Jono]

Is it the same people doing the praising and the slaying though, or are there merely two groups of people who comment on different things? I couldn't imagine myself or SS waxing lyrical over Dhoni hitting a massive six, for example, but we'd sure be in here to comment if he got out trying to hit when the situation didn't call for it. Similarly, I couldn't imagine haroon blasting Dhoni if he got out, but he'd in here talking him up if he pulled it off. Hence you'll see both sets of comments.

I know your comment was more directed to those in mainstream media, but the example still stands, as you have your haroons and your silentstrikers amongst those you were referring to as well.

Talking about commentators and Cricinfo commentator writers. You're right about CW.

What really gets me is Cricinfo writing "BANG - what a shot. Dhoni just belts that to the boundary with a swat like bat maneouver". Then next ball "Oh my, no feet, edges straight to the keeper of a good length ball. The captain won't be happy with Dhoni's shot there".

I mean like what the hell?

 

[Johnners]

Agree with Jono re: who won the day

 

[Prince EWS]

I would like to see Ishant Sharma do well..everyone underrates him.

Wasn't it you who was bagging him before this test started, pointing out that he didn't take any wickets in the second test and saying Pathan should come in for him?

 

[Captain Cricket]

Yes it was my idea for him to be dropped but while he's playing he might as well do well. India have a future ahead of them i.e. Ghambir and Sharma.

 

[Prince EWS]

Talking about commentators and Cricinfo commentator writers. You're right about CW.

What really gets me is Cricinfo writing "BANG - what a shot. Dhoni just belts that to the boundary with a swat like bat maneouver". Then next ball "Oh my, no feet, edges straight to the keeper of a good length ball. The captain won't be happy with Dhoni's shot there".

I mean like what the hell?

Yeah, hence my second paragraph. Amongst commentators and cricinfo writers, you'll have your haroon-type characters and your SS-type characters who will chime in when they feel necessary. If it's the same guys, you have a point, but I think it might just be a difference of opinions and outlooks.

 

[Captain Cricket]

GONE! Good stuff Clark.

 

[Jono]

Yeah, hence my second paragraph. Amongst commentators and cricinfo writers, you'll have your haroon-type characters and your SS-type characters who will chime in when they feel necessary. If it's the same guys, you have a point, but I think it might just be a difference of opinions and outlooks.

Oh sorry I misunderstood what you're saying.

You're right I guess, Cricinfo commentators will have different tastes/views as well. Didn't think of that.

 

[duffer]

Ah crap, I thought the stride could've saved him.

 

[Jono]

Btw, I would have bet my life on Clark getting Dhoni. I was about to post it here. And what happens? Clark gets Dhoni.

Knew it.

 

[Laurrz]

that was over the top and inside edgish lol

i'll take it tho

Edit: on replay doesnt look that bad

 

[Prince EWS]

GONE! Good stuff Clark.

Haha, shows why I shouldn't be an umpire. When I saw that live, I thought he got an inside edge on it, and I also thought it was going about a foot over the stumps. Might still have been a tad high but it certainly wasn't the shocking decision I thought first up.

 

[Laurrz]

is it just me or is it looking more of a bouncy pitch than on session 2 on day 1? when Tendulkar and Dravid were batting? was it because those batsmen made it look less bouncy....

strange lol..

 

[duffer]

that was over the top and inside edgish lol

i'll take it tho

Edit: on replay doesnt look that bad

I think it was bat hitting pad rather than edge. Height looked dicey though.

 

[Captain Cricket]

Almost gone! Jaques good effort, well bowled Clarky.

 

[Top_Cat]

Clark with YET ANOTHER first over of the day/spell wicket. Geez, he's not bad is he?

Ponting should just bring him on for one over spells at ten random points during the day.

 

[duffer]

Onya Jacquesy. Honest Phil.

 

[silentstriker]

Yea, thought it was going over, but decision wasn't dire really. It was close.