***Official Australia in India***

[aussie]

Good to hear Shastri giving a blast from the past, in talk of Gundappa Viswanath. Always wonderful to hear stories about that man.

 

[cricman]

Sachin isn't playing around

 

[pup11]

Any reason in particular why Watson bowled before Johnson? Not watching the game today unfortunately

I think its got something to do with Watson being more able to bowl a stump to stump line and exploit any unevenness in the track, as compared to Johnson.

Anyways Tendulkar looking at his masterful best atm.

 

[archie mac]

I think its got something to do with Watson being more able to bowl a stump to stump line and exploit any unevenness in the track, as compared to Johnson.

Anyways Tendulkar looking at his masterful best atm.

Yes, and also he seems to be getting the most bounce from the pitch for the Aussies

 

[four_or_six]

Bizarre lunchtime chat from Colville and Geraint Jones back in the studio, mainly seem to be concentrating on the fact that India may win.

 

[four_or_six]

On a slightly off-topic note... I can't believe one of the reasons Geraint Jones stayed in the side for so long was his contribution to the leadership group. Either he's very nervous on TV or that was a totally bizarre decision. He really doesn't seem to be saying anything particularly interesting.

 

[social]

Bizarre lunchtime chat from Colville and Geraint Jones back in the studio, mainly seem to be concentrating on the fact that India may win.

It's a very generous declaration with a run rate of only 2.5 required

Basically only requires two batsmen to do little more than hang around

 

[four_or_six]

It's a very generous declaration with a run rate of only 2.5 required

Basically only requires two batsmen to do little more than hang around

Not saying they can't win... I just don't agree with them portraying them as the favourites to do so.

 

[cricman]

It's a very generous declaration with a run rate of only 2.5 required

Basically only requires two batsmen to do little more than hang around

299/80 = 3.75

The RRR is close to 4.5 now

If they extend play by 1/2 hr then maybe India have a chance

 

[silentstriker]

It's a very generous declaration with a run rate of only 2.5 required

Basically only requires two batsmen to do little more than hang around

2.5? They need 300 in 83 overs. They need 3.6 runs per over. Currently, they need 3.9. Considering the pitch and the fact that Ponting can shut it down if they get close, India have no chance at winning. This isn't a generous declaration at all.

 

[social]

299/80 = 3.75

The RRR is close to 4.5 now

Sorry, my maths hasnt been the same since the invention of the calculator

 

[silentstriker]

Not saying they can't win... I just don't agree with them portraying them as the favourites to do so.

They can't win.

 

[biased indian]

if our batsmen are not good enough hope the weather gods will help us out.below is the weather forecast for the afternoon

Monday Afternoon :Temperature: 24°CA mix of cloud and sun with showers likely. Chance of a thunderstorm. 3 to 6 mm of rain.

 

[biased indian]

299/80 = 3.75

The RRR is close to 4.5 now

If they extend play by 1/2 hr then maybe India have a chance

it is not possible to do that on the last day of a test match

 

[SJS]

India winning is a theoretical possibility but thats what it is at best - a theoretical possibility.

They are likely to lose the game. With a superb batting performance, they will do a fabulous job to save it.

Winning doesn't just need batting out of their skins, for the wicket to play no tricks for most of the time, for Australians to bowl badly but also for Ponting not to be able to shut down the game if required

 

[archie mac]

And there is the record to Sachin as far as I am concerned, and the Bearded Wonder for that matter

 

[silentstriker]

Johnson is ratcheting up the pace.

 

[pup11]

Dire bowling from Australia post lunch so far, need to buck up here.

 

[pasag]

Johnson!

 

[pup11]

Love you Mitch!!