34th Match - India v Ireland (10th March)

[Uppercut]

Is the irish just **** at playing spin?

Not particularly, no. But it's not a surprise that O'Brien snr is finding it tough to start against Ashwin.

 

[Zinzan]

Loving Ganguly's commentary, agree with him in regards to sending in a right hander because Dhoni will just continue with Raina with lefties at the crease, also agree with him on Irish bats playing inside the line, not coming to the front foot at all, although I'm not sure Shikhar Dhawan is the best example to use on how to play spin.

Ganguly is an excellent commentary, I'm surprised I like him so much.

 

[hendrix]

Raina proving my theory that he's a better bowler than Jadeja.

 

[Antihippy]

Not particularly, no. But it's not a surprise that O'Brien snr is finding it tough to start against Ashwin.

Just no foot movement at all. He needs to be either forward or going way back, not stuck in the same spot. Just makes it so easy to bowl to him.

 

[silentstriker]

8 runs and 1 wicket in the last six overs...

 

[Zinzan]

To Kiwis watching sky, wtf is up with the old-mans voice on that driving ad Like Darth Vader ffs.

 

[Contra]

Typical pressure release shot, Raina's defo on for 10 overs, in quick time too.

 

[Uppercut]

That's the Raina we know and love. Still only got it away streakily though.

 

[Contra]

Raina proving my theory that he's a better bowler than Jadeja.

Jadeja misfielding on purpose after this comment.

 

[Bahnz]

To Kiwis watching sky, wtf is up with the old-mans voice on that driving ad Like Darth Vader ffs.

Yeah, I don't get it either. Are they trying to say that that voice sounds wise? It's really confusing.

 

[Uppercut]

Just no foot movement at all. He needs to be either forward or going way back, not stuck in the same spot. Just makes it so easy to bowl to him.

Yeah for sure. He'll improve the longer he manages to stay in though.

 

[Contra]

Ugh not good backing up

 

[Zinzan]

I hate that Ireland have just allowed Ashwin to bowl without any pressure whatsoever. That's when he's at his most dangerous.

 

[silentstriker]

Crazy how fast their RR is dropping. Should definitely bowl both of them out.

 

[CricAddict]

Raina proving my theory that he's a better bowler than Jadeja.

I remember that you were talking about tests in your theory. In tests, Raina is no way better than Jadeja in bowling.

 

[Uppercut]

This really isn't a bad spot at all, 105/2 after 23 with Ashwin having bowled 7 overs. I'd have taken it at the start for sure.

 

[viriya]

This really isn't a bad spot at all, 105/2 after 23 with Ashwin having bowled 7 overs. I'd have taken it at the start for sure.

Hope is a terrible thing to hold on to.

 

[Contra]

One thing I don't like about this Indian team is the lack part time spinners, seriously at one point we had Sehwag, Yuvraj, Raina (still there), Pathan, who else? Even Tendulkar on the odd occasion.

I actually have Kohli as my cap today in fantasy, come on boi get a wicket!

EDIT: wtf thought the comms were saying kohli is bowling.

 

[Uppercut]

I hate that Ireland have just allowed Ashwin to bowl without any pressure whatsoever. That's when he's at his most dangerous.

Is it though? He's the bowler that I would really worry about bowling us out for nothing, and he's only got 18 balls left, and our run-rate is still decent because Stirling came off up front. Sure, we might still collapse, but right now things are going to plan.

 

[Antihippy]

What is it about dhoni and part-time bowlers?