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

[dognutz]

Getting a bit sick of sledging helps 'wake up' some players. I'd like to think that playing for your country is enough reason to be awake

 

[Tangles]

Getting a bit sick of sledging helps 'wake up' some players. I'd like to think that playing for your country is enough reason to be awake

Usually I'd agree but I can see it with Watto.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Getting a bit sick of sledging helps 'wake up' some players. I'd like to think that playing for your country is enough reason to be awake

In Rohit Sharma's case it seems sledging others is the only time he's awake on the field.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Australia need to see these tight overs out, they can cash in hard if they don't lose any wickets.

 

[dognutz]

Usually I'd agree but I can see it with Watto.

it's incredibly selfish bordering on arrogant. Players of that nature are basically saying " Until I'm personally stimulated I just don't care enough"

 

[Antihippy]

Looks like whoever becomes a commentator gets afflicted with the curse of early declarations.

 

[morgieb]

Holy ****, this commentary is just painful at this point. Is this even fun for the home fans?

Almost wish we had your commentary feed.

Almost.

 

[The_Bunny]

Looks like whoever becomes a commentator gets afflicted with the curse of early declarations.

Tbf he did say with a 380-400 lead, if we managed that with 6 overs to go wouldnt mind the declaration so much

 

[dognutz]

J

Australia need to see these tight overs out, they can cash in hard if they don't lose any wickets.

yeppers

 

[Spark]

Looks like whoever becomes a commentator gets afflicted with the curse of early declarations.

It's Clarke, mind you. He became a fan of early declarations long ago.

 

[Debris]

Looks like whoever becomes a commentator gets afflicted with the curse of early declarations.

Chappelli at least made challenging declarations as a captain. It is particularly ironic when Bill "700 in front" Lawry pushes for the early declaration.

 

[Swingpanzee]

it's incredibly selfish bordering on arrogant. Players of that nature are basically saying " Until I'm personally stimulated I just don't care enough"

Yes well but how many times in our lives do we take things for granted? Quite a few I'm sure. What you say is right, and I'm also sure the players are proud to play for their country but sometimes concentration may meander a bit and being sledged can switch you on and help you focus a bit because there is an extra personal factor in it.

 

[Spark]

thought i heard an edge

 

[Swingpanzee]

ah ****

 

[Jono]

Good fastest ton ever there by Warner.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Watson a slow starter haha starts are the only things he gets mate

 

[morgieb]

big squall just came through Geelong

didn't know maximus commented on cricinfo

 

[GotSpin]

Expert technique against spin

 

[Antihippy]

Roger's straight drive is ****able.

 

[dognutz]

Yes well but how many times in our lives do we take things for granted? Quite a few I'm sure. What you say is right, and I'm also sure the players are proud to play for their country but sometimes concentration may meander a bit and being sledged can switch you on and help you focus a bit because there is an extra personal factor in it.

I can certainly understand it when international grade are playing state cricket or lower. It pains me that some players would take test cricket for granted when there are other players sitting on the bench just hankering for a crack. But yes, I see your point and realise that it's a reality........sigh