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***Official*** India in Australia 2014-5
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honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
of course it is.. if it was invented in India, it would be called Gaaliyan.. much like the doosra
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
That's the one!! Thx for refreshing my memory....lmfao!!!Wait wasn't it Marsh who said "How's your wife and my kids" and Botham replied " The wife's fine but the kids are ********"
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
He has been playing non stop a bit, hasn't he? He was there for the IPL and did he miss the Champions League or played in that too?
GotSpin
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Im not sure how bad his finger is. Anyone?
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
lol. Australia playing with 9 bowlers and India playing with 9 batsmen.. Would be a proper game
smash84
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Niall
International Coach
Not bothered about Virat and Mitch moaning at each other, but if I was Indian, I'd be a little pissed of at the below line. India would have won at least one test here, if the lower order have any sort of clue. Heck, surely he must have been pissed off and concerned in the first test when wickets were falling, and he knew that in Shami, Ishant, Aaron and Karn the number 8, it was all up on him to win the test?
interesting - he doesn't seem to respect the role of the tail and the need to make runs past number 6-7. So it's fair to assume there's probably not a lot of emphasis placed on batting practice for tailenders which is reflected in their performances. I read today that Rhino puts more time into batting than any batsman in the team. For a guy who bowls his heart out, he still values his wicket highly. Now THERE'S a lesson for Mr. Kohli
Niall
International Coach
Its crazy to have such a dismissive attitude towards the importance of the tail isn't it?
Everyone will remember the first test as it only happened a few weeks ago and it was cracking how the tail let them down. I decided to have a quick look at some of the tests they blew in the last year.
The first test in NZ where they fell 40 short.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/667651.html
NZ lower order hung around in the first innings to get them to 500. India's lower order didn't do anything, Khan slogged a few in the chase, but he looked like he could be out any ball. He is someone who clearly gave up on his batting a long time ago.
2nd Test-- India v South Africa
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/engine/match/648667.html
India started well, but after been 265/5 collapsed to 334 all out. Robin Pieterson for South Africa was vital in getting South Africa to a match winning 500.
Their is loads of examples over the last few years where the tail has had to make a contribution. Its not ideal obviously, but unless your bowling can rip through sides, they need to be able to bat a little.
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anil1405
International Captain
No point talking about Indian tail. They just don't want to apply themselves when at the crease with a willow in hand. Its not just a matter of losing but giving up so easily when the game is 50-50.
I doubt if anyone seriously cares about having a crack in the nets. Once Bhuvaneshwar is back that should strengthen the tail though. Ashwin and Bhuvi makes for a good 8 & 9 combo.
I doubt if anyone seriously cares about having a crack in the nets. Once Bhuvaneshwar is back that should strengthen the tail though. Ashwin and Bhuvi makes for a good 8 & 9 combo.
Yeah, it used to be an 'acceptable' attitude in yesteryear but not any more. When you consider bat technology these days and the fact that you don't really need to find the sweet spot to get it away, there's no excuse for a lower order batsman not backing himself in for a handy 20-30. Imagine if each tailender chimed in with just 25 a piece and the keeper, say 40. Throw in a few extras and you've got 150 every time
Also serves to give the bowlers more confidence not to mention a bigger target to bowl at! So it's in their own interests to fire with the bat as well as the team's
More runs = bigger target = more aggressive field placings = more confident bowling = more chance of wickets.......not bloody rocket science is it?
Also serves to give the bowlers more confidence not to mention a bigger target to bowl at! So it's in their own interests to fire with the bat as well as the team's
More runs = bigger target = more aggressive field placings = more confident bowling = more chance of wickets.......not bloody rocket science is it?
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Burgey
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Actually, quite a few players have/ would have been on a downer getting out late despite making 150.
Ask mentioned when I originally raised it, I don't think it's conscious hing on his part, more a lack of maturity. It's like he's made his point, caned some blokes and then if he gets out, then Ho Hum. See a bit of it in Warner too.
hendrix
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What does that have to do with anything?No it doesn't.
I particularly liked his point about Australia not being competitive during their last series in India and forgetting to sledge during those 4 tests.He also makes a point about how India is more competitive here than Australia during their tour.
This guy is such a knob. Again, sounds like a slighted teenage girl talking about her ex bf. "blah blah blah I don't care what he does exclept now I'm going to spend the next 5 mins talking about it".
It's not confidence or arrogance or ****iness. It's insecurity and false bravado. Absolute baby.