***Official*** Australia in India 2017

[Spikey]

It's time to bring in Karun Nair, he's proved himself against spin. Except he may have a real hard time dealing with the pace of Starc.

how does that relate to facing SOK though

 

[Shri]

Could we get a batting all rounder at 6? His name is....................

Rahul
Vijay
Pujara
Kohli
Nair
YUVRAJ SINGH
Saha
Ashwin
Jadeja
Bhuvi
Yadav

 

[Prince EWS]

He deserves his place with the way he has been bowling.

Yeah Yadav has actually been top notch pretty much all season.

 

[Starfighter]

I wonder what Warne's going to say after this. One thing I don't doubt is that if O'Keefe goes more than five overs without a wicket in the next match he'll be straight back criticising him.

 

[Shri]

Anyone know how well Kedar Jadav plays spin in FC?

 

[centurymaker]

Iyer just hit a "**** you!", double hundred against SoK but that track might have been different. Had some grass in it iirc. Wouldn't be a bad idea to get his input on how to play him at least even if he is not included in the team.

Unlikely to see a crazy spinning pitch again.

If Kumbles sees one, he'd get it watered right away lol! His first loss and such a big loss too... all thanks to playing on a track unlike any this home season. Not one seemed prepared.

 

[Gnske]

I wonder what Warne's going to say after this. One thing I don't doubt is that if O'Keefe goes more than five overs without a wicket in the next match he'll be straight back criticising him.

He'll still find ways to shill for Swepson. If anything he'll put O'Keefe on a grand pedestal just to attack him further if he doesn't do as gloriously in the next few tests.

Calling it now.

 

[Shri]

Unlikely to see a crazy spinning pitch again.

If Kumbles sees one, he'd get it watered right away lol! His first loss and such a big loss too... all thanks to playing on a track unlike any this home season. Not one seemed prepared.

Its going to turn anyway after 3 or 4 days. Might as well give us the best chance of dealing with it when it happens.

 

[Kirkut]

how does that relate to facing SOK though

You put 11 O'keefes in front of Karun Nair, he will smash triple centuries blind-folded.

I believe in Karun Nair, and he believes in our faith as well.

 

[Shri]

He'll still find ways to shill for Swepson. If anything he'll put O'Keefe on a grand pedestal just to attack him further if he doesn't do as gloriously in the next few tests.

Calling it now.

Does Warne get a share of Swepson's CA contract if he gets one?

 

[Scaly piscine]

Ouch, so India losing by 3 innings and 15 runs. Although to be fair that's India sized innings. On Australia's first innings they it was an innings and 48 runs.

Pretty humiliating either way.

 

[Starfighter]

He'll still find ways to shill for Swepson. If anything he'll put O'Keefe on a grand pedestal just to attack him further if he doesn't do as gloriously in the next few tests.

Calling it now.

Speaking of leg spinners, Zampa's 6/62 today is sure to intensify calls for him to be picked. Although the dismissals were rather lacking in quality.

 

[anil1405]

One thing that looks certain for next test is that India won't be playing with 3 spinners. Would be interesting to see if they opt for an extra batsman or a pacer.

 

[centurymaker]

And Australia may play Agar for his left arm spin

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

For Bengalore,

1. Vijay
2. KL Rahul
3. Pujara
4. Kohli
5. Rahane
6. K Nair
7. Saha
8. Ashwin
9. Jadeja
10. Bhuvi
11. Umesh

I think this is a fairly balanced side. Bhuvi will be able to extract swing in Bengalore. He should play. I feel Jayant wont be effective so he either you bring in a bowler or a batsman in place of him or Pandya as the other only all rounder. Pandya is not ready yet(?). Any other spinner will be a waste in Bengalore caz I dont see a rank turner there. Ashwin and Jadeja are enough. That leaves with a pacer or a batsman. After this heavy loss, an extra batsman will give India addition layer of security. Thus think Nair should come in.

 

[Prince EWS]

I'd probably actually go with the same balance for the next Test if I was picking India's team. The pitch presumably will be a lot flatter or at least a more 'standard' Banglaore pitch rather than a repeat of this one, and I think the balance they have suits that a lot better than three quicks or only four bowlers. If it's going to be another massive turner they might as well go with another batsman but I find that that eventuality very unlikely.

I'd think about Bhuvi and Nair anyway, but for Sharma and Rahane respectively rather than a balance change.

 

[cnerd123]

A) Steeve O Keefe WAFG.

B) Lol what a thrashing

C) India just played **** cricket. No need to panic and drop half the team. They just made a bunch of dumb mistakes, they need to regroup, refresh, and knuckle down. Probably just worn from what has been a long season and complacent after a lot of success.

Credit to Australia, they have a come very well prepared, Smith showed his class and his hunger, and SOKky made Shane Warne eat a dick. Starc, Haze and Lyon were quality. We knew they were a strong side if everyone clicked, and that's what happened.

Exciting series ahead. Lets hope we bounce back strong and hungrier or we're getting ****ed.

 

[OverratedSanity]

I have no doubt Nair's going to suck too if he has to bat on a turner. That one triple on an absolute road and some people have made him out to be this great player of spin bowling.

 

[anil1405]

The thing with Jayant Yadav is he appears to be a support spinner who does his job well when the team is on top but if you need quick wickets then Jayant isn't an option.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Renshaw's innings was better and more vital than Smith's hundred.