***Official*** West Indies in India 2013

[JontyPanesar]

Amit Mishra in for Jadeja it looks like. Or Rohit is going to bowl some of his pies as the fifth bowler. Dhoni's obsession with having an all rounder is troubling

 

[sledger]

Would have said the exact same thing I said to Sledger to you ftr, i.e. similar to Tendulkar - past your prime and posting junk. However I could have gone even further and commented how your'e both old ****s.

Haha, aren't you older than me?

 

[sledger]

Anyway, what is the best, and most hilarious way that Tendulkar can end his career on a pair?

Imo, one of his innings would have to require him being run out by Kohli. I'd also like to see him being given out for handle ball, or obstructing the field. But failing that, being bowled by someone really awful would be fantastic.

 

[Pothas]

Timed out because he takes too long taking in the standing ovation as he makes his way to the middle.

 

[sledger]

The match being abandoned after during the West Indies innings he was found to have done an Afridi on the pitch would be good too.

 

[Ray.]

Rohit Sharma will defs get the nod ahead of Mishra.

 

[kyear2]

According to Sammy's take on things, the pitch looks to be a turner.

 

[Riggins]

Haha, aren't you older than me?

didn't he mean burgey and tendulkar?

 

[Jono]

Haha, aren't you older than me?

I meant Burgey you silly bugger.

 

[Jono]

Anyway, what is the best, and most hilarious way that Tendulkar can end his career on a pair?

Imo, one of his innings would have to require him being run out by Kohli. I'd also like to see him being given out for handle ball, or obstructing the field. But failing that, being bowled by someone really awful would be fantastic.

Run out by my boy Kohli would be awesome because it would be Kohli turning heel in India.

But probably the worst way to end Tendulkar's career would be out caught at slip off Robin Peterson's bowling.

 

[nsniks]

From cricinfo :

Early news from Kolkata - Rohit Sharma has been presented with his Test cap, so India will most likely play six batsmen, a wicketkeeper and four bowlers. Rohit got his cap from Sachin

 

[Contra]

Shami Ahmed also gets a debut, is Umesh injured or something? Would have preferred him to be in the side, although Shami Ahmed isn't a bad replacement.

 

[Prince EWS]

Shami Ahmed also gets a debut, is Umesh injured or something? Would have preferred him to be in the side, although Shami Ahmed isn't a bad replacement.

Nah he's fit. I could definitely see the Shami debut coming; flavour of the month after bowling so well in the ODI series just gone. It'll be interesting to see who the other opening bowler is.

 

[nsniks]

They might be going for Umesh/Shami combo

 

[Contra]

Damm Windies batting first..

 

[nsniks]

Roach not playing for windies. Hope Bhuvi or Shami can pick up some early wickets

 

[centurymaker]

Damm Windies batting first..

Hardly surprising considering that Dhoni rarely wins the toss in tests

 

[Prince EWS]

Deonarine not playing.

 

[Daemon]

Have a bad feeling Umesh will miss out, considering his form after that injury and the fact that he doesn't play ODIs.

Have tgey released the XI yet?

 

[Prince EWS]

Have a bad feeling Umesh will miss out, considering his form after that injury and the fact that he doesn't play ODIs.

Have tgey released the XI yet?

Yeah; Bhuvi and Sharmi are the seamers. Rohit's in for Jadeja.

At least Ishant didn't get picked.