***Official*** England in India 2016/17

[Energetic]

5 test matches is an overkill: clearly are doing this to rack up the profits. Teams such as England, New Zealand and Australia are too weak to even play 3 test matches in the subcontinent. Australia will again be playing 4 tests there when they don't have the spinners to tear up the Indian batting line-up. Seriously, Australia 4 test matches in India whereas Bangladesh only gets 1 test match despite having superior spinners in Mehedi and Shakib? sport is a joke. Also take in the fact that it's been more than 7 years since a test between India-Pakistan was held, and we all know Pakistan stands the best chance of beating India in India due to the conditions, and the fact they have Yasir Shah.

 

[Furball]

How have I never noticed how garbage Jadeja's action is? Looks like a ****ing net bowling strolling in for a few gentle lobs.

 

[Furball]

Hopefully England's spinners keep the run rate down before Jimmeh destroys India's middle order with reverse.

 

[Dan_M_Bali]

We need a Sino-War style capitulation from the Indians to get back into this match.

Not looking likely though.

 

[ImpatientLime]

We need a Sino-War style capitulation from the Indians to get back into this match.

Not looking likely though.

Nah **** that

Just organise a stokes v kohli fight to decide the series

 

[vcs]

Who should I believe LOL... the Indian pundits seem convinced that England are well below par on a good batting track and the Sky ones seem to think the pitch is cracking up already.

 

[vcs]

Yay Shami!

 

[Contra]

Shammi is such a gun.

 

[Contra]

Who should I believe LOL... the Indian pundits seem convinced that England are well below par on a good batting track and the Sky ones seem to think the pitch is cracking up already.

That's what they have to tell themselves in order to feel better

Honestly speaking there is just enough for the bowlers to keep them interested, but India would have to bat really badly to mess it up from here. The other thing India did really well is keep the runs down yesterday.

 

[Dan_M_Bali]

England will be happy to see a little bit of movement... especially with a makeshift opener in and the walking wicket Rahane at 5.

 

[Contra]

come on get the fielders in the proper areas, no free runs plz

 

[vcs]

That's what they have to tell themselves in order to feel better

Honestly speaking there is just enough for the bowlers to keep them interested, but India would have to bat really badly to mess it up from here. The other thing India did really well is keep the runs down yesterday.

Yeah we've done well so far. The only thing is our batting is too reliant on a couple of guns so need more guys to start contributing.

 

[Daemon]

Shami's been quite brilliant this innings.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Shami deserved a 5fer

 

[Contra]

Yeah we've done well so far. The only thing is our batting is too reliant on a couple of guns so need more guys to start contributing.

Yeah I agree, but this is more Rahane's kind of pitch, and also hopefully Parthiv can play an aggressive innings at the start, a 30 odd from him at the top would be ideal. Not ideal for Karun who hasn't played a game in a month.

 

[Dan_M_Bali]

Shami's been quite brilliant this innings.

He looks a good bowler. Strange that his average is so toilet duck outside India. You would think conditions in Eng, NZ, SA etc would suit him more than some of the dust bowls he bowls on here.

I think Priyanka Gandhi has to take a fair proportion of the blame for that.

 

[vcs]

These two already put on 15. Annoying.

Gone now.

 

[Contra]

looks high..

 

[vcs]

He looks a good bowler. Strange that his average is so toilet duck outside India. You would think conditions in Eng, NZ, SA etc would suit him more than some of the dust bowls he bowls on here.

I think Priyanka Gandhi has to take a fair proportion of the blame for that.

?

 

[Contra]

Or not... Shammi!