***Official Australia in India***

[Craig]

Quite possibily one of the worst non-Australian performances I have seen by Australia for a very long time, if not ever?

That makes no sense whatsoever.

 

[Neil Pickup]

I don't think you are paying India due credit for a fine performance so far in this match.

Well, seeing as I'm commenting on the last half hour, the only part of the Test I've watched, which has entirely consisted of Australia putting men out on the boundary and Peter Siddle bowling woeful slower balls, it's been difficult to see how good the Indians have been.

 

[SJS]

Quite possibily one of the worst non-Australian performances I have seen by Australia for a very long time, if not ever?

Its not for a very very long time that I have seen such a defensive attitude from beginning to end by an Aussie side. Ponting shows that clearly his great record as a captain is purely on account of his inheritance.

 

[Manee]

Also, is Kumble's career over? He can't possibly be recalled...

It is a tough one, but I don't see how he'd return to the side over Mishra, especially if India turn out to win. However, it must be noted that these are the selectors who 'recalled' Ganguly after his 'drop' for the Irani Trophy.

 

[Precambrian]

Australia really have been extremely ****, though. India would win against most teams if they play like this, but that doesn't change how **** Australia have been.

Also, is Kumble's career over? He can't possibly be recalled...

As the spin bowling coach perhaps?

And to give credit where its due, Venky Prasad has done a superb job as the bowling coach. Ever since he took over, India's pace attack is on the ascendance.

 

[pup11]

Exactly what I was thinking

Ponting's only strategy seems to be to place people out on the boundary and hope that someone gives their wicket away

Without being too disrespectful, Gambhir is simply not a good enough player for the fields that have been set and you're better off getting Sehwag out than simply giving him runs

Tbh Ponting' best chance to gain a level a control in this game could have come from taking a few wickets early on in the game, but from the very begging Ponting has only been interested in saving runs, and its not as if that tactic has either proved to fruitful for him, with even such a defensive field India are scoring at over 4 rpo, so i really don't know what he is doing atm.

Mind you Aussie bowling has been ****ty too and no matter what you do after that as a captain it hardly matters, it almost feels as if Australia are looking at this as a lost cause already, which could be huge problem because there is still a game to be saved here from a Aussie POV and they should look a lot more pro-active then they are looking atm.

 

[SJS]

It is a tough one, but I don't see how he'd return to the side over Mishra, especially if India turn out to win. However, it must be noted that these are the selectors who 'recalled' Ganguly after his 'drop' for the Irani Trophy.

The only possibility is if they decide to drop VVS and play an extra bowler.

 

[Neil Pickup]

That makes no sense whatsoever.

You posted it!

 

[duffer]

**** off with this session crap.

 

[Precambrian]

It is a tough one, but I don't see how he'd return to the side over Mishra, especially if India turn out to win. However, it must be noted that these are the selectors who 'recalled' Ganguly after his 'drop' for the Irani Trophy.

Ganguly's recall is different issue. He's been the No.2 batsman for the last one year, while Kumble has been the worst bowler.

 

[Uppercut]

Well, seeing as I'm commenting on the last half hour, the only part of the Test I've watched, which has entirely consisted of Australia putting men out on the boundary and Peter Siddle bowling woeful slower balls, it's been difficult to see how good the Indians have been.

Their bowling was excellent. Their batting was good too, but benefited from very poor Aussie bowling to get them out of a hole.

 

[Top_Cat]

As the spin bowling coach perhaps?

And to give credit where its due, Venky Prasad has done a superb job as the bowling coach. Ever since he took over, India's pace attack is on the ascendance.

QFT. India's pace bowling here and in Aus has been very, very good.

 

[Manee]

Ganguly's recall is different issue. He's been the No.2 batsman for the last one year, while Kumble has been the worst bowler.

Of course, but it shows the faith in 'aged' cricketers.

 

[Precambrian]

For me, the true litmus test for Ponting's captaincy has been the current series, where he doesnt have McG or Warney to call up. And to be frank, he's been disappointing so far.

However cricket is a funny game, and things could change drastically.

 

[Manee]

The only possibility is if they decide to drop VVS and play an extra bowler.

I sincerely hope that that does not happen.

 

[Manee]

And to give credit where its due, Venky Prasad has done a superb job as the bowling coach. Ever since he took over, India's pace attack is on the ascendance.

Infinite credit. I'd really love to hear the ins and outs of what Prasad has exactly done but the effects have been magnificent and far too great to be coincidental.

 

[duffer]

Something tells me we'll see an absolute dutsbowl in Delhi.

 

[silentstriker]

For all of Ponting's defensiveness, India are still going at 4.31....there is no downside to attacking. Maybe they'll go at five, but the best way to restrict the run rate is to get Dravid out here instead of Sehwag.

 

[G.I.Joe]

A face saving measure would be if Kumble's injury somehow doesn't heal itself in time for the third test. Can't rule out the management coming up with that excuse/reason.

 

[Craig]

You posted it!

True. Just the first signs of insanity tbf.