***Official*** India in New Zealand 2013/14

[Spark]

maybe it's because the innings isn't over or it's too early or something, but such lacklustre headlines and no articles so far about it on cricinfo. There were like 50 articles written 10 minutes after Johnson's performance. Lift your game cricinfo.

Usually takes a few hours for articles to appear.

 

[Hurricane]

Don't give them a sniff if we have any say in the matter. Nothing more generous than 400 in 70 overs for me, I wouldn't write-off this Indian batting line-up, particularly with the wicket looking likely to hold together.

Besides, there's only a 1 ICC point difference between a 1-0 and 2-0 series win and the McHessons seem intent on moving up in the test rankings.

Thanks for this post Zinzan I had to sift through a lot of noise to find what I was looking for discussion on the declaration. Baz will probably (I am 90% sure) declare overnight. He absolutely should not declare and should score another 50 runs to the team total to make the game safe, but he likes to be aggressive and chase wins - and as the captain he will feel that he must sacrifice his own chance at a triple in favour of team success.
I just hope he gets talked out of it. We could lose and probably would lose if he declares right now. They would quite conceivably chase down 330.

I also believe that given we are already 1-0 up in the series a triple century at this point would do more for New Zealand cricket than a 2-0 series win (vs a 1-0 series win).

In terms of highlights of the day. I didn't sit by Sonny shaw today so was less disturbed by his antics. I told the lads I would have run on the field 1980s style and shaken his hand if he had've brought up 300 today. He actually gave it a try at one point when he was on about 240 he went after Zaheer but couldn't lay bat on ball because he was exhausted and mentally tired.
Again at the end of the day there was a standing ovation. This time we stood and clapped until he was all the way off the field. Longest standing ovation I have seen.

There was a thread entitled what is the most important aspect of captaincy - and I voted for leading from the front instead of on field tactics like most of CW did. This has been an incredible captain's inning. It was amazing clapping him when he reached his double. Again the whole crowd stood (including the Indian fans and Jono who was beside me without a millisecond of hesitation I will add). I feel like I was watching cricketing history being made in front of my eyes. Very important knock by Neesham as well. His innings was critical at that point. I was not surprised to hear that Baz can't remember anything from the last hour of batting.

Finally as a funny note after he flailed and missed at Zaheer 4 times in a row we all became scared he would get out. On the 5th ball of the over he played a leave and I have never heard a leave be applauded as loudly. The fans were riding each delivery.

Plenty of fans were talking about taking the day off work tommorow. I sadly can't and gave away my match pass to my buddy. I will be in a meeting as well between 11am and 12 noon and will try to get someone text me so I can know real time if the triple happens.

 

[benchmark00]

I wonder if a ruckus knows that his cricinfo is set to Australia.

 

[smash84]

blocky blocked

 

[hendrix]

Also, it must be said, what a fantastic and knowledgeable crowd.

Was actually smaller than the Eden Park crowd, but certainly very much into the match.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Poor example of quote-mining there Overrated Sanity, you purposely cut-out my next sentence which was acknowledging that regardless of that Laxman's innings edged it out. Poor play...

Come on, I just quoted that part because you mentioned Australia's bowling attack and that was what I wanted to respond to. I don't have a problem with anyone even saying Mccullum's innings is better

 

[Adders]

Man I am so gutted to have missed all of this test match....sorely tempted to chuck a sicky tomorrow to watch and see how this plays out.

But whatever does happen tomorrow what an incredible day for NZ cricket today has been.......McCullum and Watling what ****ing guns.

 

[hendrix]

For once I do actually want to hear what Martin Crowe has to say about this.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

 

[OverratedSanity]

When Kohli was absolutely spanking us around in the one dayers, go and have a look at how I phrased his performance.

Super Human, Timing beyond Belief, Unbelievable Talent, How do you get him out?

Don't much like memes, bit I hope this makes you happy



Are we even now?

 

[Prince EWS]

I wonder if a ruckus knows that his cricinfo is set to Australia.

Oceania had the same cricinfo until really recently; didn't realise they'd actually split it.

 

[hendrix]

speaking of Oceania, OPWB

 

[Jono]

Don't much like memes, bit I hope this makes you happy

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Are we even now?

OS, you're a gun post and one of the best additions to the Indian cricket fan community on CW for a long time. Really not sure why you're bothering with him and his random criticisms of Indian fans. Just leave it. As you can see every other NZ poster on here has been gun and not rubbed this in or anything. Just communicate with them.

 

[Prince EWS]

OS, you're a gun post and one of the best additions to the Indian cricket fan community on CW for a long time. Really not sure why you're bothering with him and his random criticisms of Indian fans. Just leave it. As you can see every other NZ poster on here has been gun and not rubbed this in or anything. Just communicate with them.

Even I was biting though. If he was trolling he was doing an awesome job of it.

 

[Zinzan]

Big call, but Neesham has looked more composed with the bat (in Tests) than Anderson up until this point. Anderson has scored some good test runs but looks the looser of the two IMHO.

 

[Jono]

Even I was biting though. If he was trolling he was doing an awesome job of it.

Because it was a very unique way to have a crack at Indian fans. Almost like new territory.

Would have just been better if he told us that we suck and to go play IPL.

 

[hendrix]

OS, you're a gun post and one of the best additions to the Indian cricket fan community on CW for a long time. Really not sure why you're bothering with him and his random criticisms of Indian fans. Just leave it. As you can see every other NZ poster on here has been gun and not rubbed this in or anything. Just communicate with them.

Sanity is overrated though.

 

[Zinzan]

For once I do actually want to hear what Martin Crowe has to say about this.

I'm betting he'll make the point that McCullum was batting for Taylor as well.

 

[Jono]

Yeah, kainga tuturu (home that's true).

New Zealand - Kainga Tuturu by Rob Winch - YouTube

Earnest tones from the early 90s there. Could almost put highlights from McCullum and Watling's 400 partnership to it.

FMD this post came out to be almost true!!!

No doubt both boys were inspired by that track this morning.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Also, it must be said, what a fantastic and knowledgeable crowd.

Was actually smaller than the Eden Park crowd, but certainly very much into the match.

Yeah, Monday.
Was pretty packed over the weekend, you'd struggle to get more than that to Eden Park on a Monday morning. It slowly filled up during the day as people realised what was happening.

Even with the smaller numbers, there was a hell of an atmosphere. Milestone after milestone, standing ovation after standing ovation. My hands are quite raw from clapping so much, especially since every run in the last session was met with applause from the whole ****ing crowd! Amazeballs!

I'm just gutted that I basically volunteered to work tomorrow avo. I was always going back tomorrow morning, but instead of watching the history on TV, I will be working. Yay me! Hopefully Baz can bring up 300 before noon, then going to work won't be too bad.