***Official*** India in Australia 2014-5

[ankitj]

Don't you wish Laxman was playing in the team in this situation? Yes, experience (lack of it) could be the key.

 

[Spikey]

cant see how one of india's greatest players could help tbh

 

[anil1405]

I don't think either Aaron or Warner was "in the wrong". Aaron made a breakthrough and was simply enjoying the wicket, didn't really send off Warner as much as try to pump up his team. Warner being a dick with the riposte was simply taking advantage of a rare occasion for a batsman to rile up the bowler. Arguably one can say that it was Dhawan who took things too seriously and to the next level.

I don't think one should lose too much sleep over it, it was kind of funny tbh.

Am glad Dhawan stood up for his mate. Had it been an Indian batsman who reacted like Warner today then 2-3 Aussie fielders would've done the same thing that Dhawan did.

Having said that, Dhawan and Kohli are bound to get it back tomorrow. Would be interesting to see how they respond to it and if they let their bat do the talking.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

The most important question which isn't being asked at all is whether to call it What-gate or Come-on-gate... we need a poll.

You're a horrible human being.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Yeah like I said again it's quite a minor incident, makes it feel more like a normal Ind-Aus series + didn't cross the limit.

 

[weldone]

You're a horrible human being.

Now, what caused that reaction?

 

[weldone]

Here is a small fun fact:

The last time India batted 98 overs in the 4th innings outside subcontinent to save a test was in 1979 in this match!

4th Test: England v India at The Oval, Aug 30-Sep 4, 1979 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[dognutz]

I don't think one should lose too much sleep over it, it was kind of funny tbh.

Agreed. It's Australia v India - about as warm and fuzzy as a corporate takeover. Let's not get too precious.

 

[dognutz]

A bit off topic I know but hardly worthy of a new thread - how good was Sean Abbott today? 6/14 from 7 overs
Added to likes of Cummins, Paterson and Bird, Siddle is very much on borrowed time

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Now, what caused that reaction?

It was a joke breh, you'll get there eventually *pat*

But srs the -gate thing needs to stop. Don't fuel the monster.

 

[weldone]

Don't try that joke in a party.

 

[OverratedSanity]

We shall call this incident joke-gate.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Don't try that joke in a party.

Don't worry I don't leave the house.

 

[Sachin95]

Here is a small fun fact:

The last time India batted 98 overs in the 4th innings outside subcontinent to save a test was in 1979 in this match!

4th Test: England v India at The Oval, Aug 30-Sep 4, 1979 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Well I guess there goes that first match..1-0 Aussies..















COME ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

 

[dognutz]

As much as I want Aussies to win it would surprise me. I don't think India's much maligned batting away from home is that bad - certainly has it's problems but my money is on a draw.

 

[weldone]

We shall call this incident joke-gate.

We'll just call you gate.

Don't worry I don't leave the house.

This was a much better attempt at a joke.

 

[Spark]

I don't think this batting lineup is bad away from home at all tbh. The only time they've really struggled is against a rampaging Anderson and Broad in England, and very few teams haven't in that circumstance

 

[GotSpin]

The long tail is what should really give us the big advantage

 

[anil1405]

Its the experience thats a bit of a worry plus some players being dismissed by playing ODI strokes.

However if they get through tomorrow and manage a draw it should do this young team a world of good.

 

[weldone]

The long tail is what should really give us the big advantage

Don't underestimate Saha.

But ya, if you get 6 wickets with 15 overs to go then you have a decent chance of winning.