***Official*** Australia in India 2017

[Compton]

The best part about this post is that as much emphasis is placed on Glasgow. Just saying you from Scotland is not good enough....

Wouldn't want anyone mistaking me for one of the hicks from cesspit cities like Edinburgh.

 

[Bahseph]

The fact that this series is 1-1 going into the 3rd Test is music to my ears. I'm enjoying the edge.

 

[91Jmay]

Kohli spot on about looking to dressing room. Should end the chance of DRS being used by the batsmen/fielding team, umpires need to be tough on it.

 

[Compton]

Kohli spot on about looking to dressing room. Should end the chance of DRS being used by the batsmen/fielding team, umpires need to be tough on it.

But that is what happened, so what's he so annoyed about?

 

[Burner]

Always thought Kohli was a really smart dude even though he doesn't act like that on the field but with his comments, rebuttal to Healy etc now I don't know what to think. A simple 'that's his opinion' would've done.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Also, Kohli called Pujara and Rahane India's two best test batsmen. YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

 

[StephenZA]

Simplest solution is that no replays may be shown by the local broadcaster until the DRS time is up.... don`t think the dressing rooms have footage available that quickly otherwise.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Always thought Kohli was a really smart dude even though he doesn't act like that on the field but with his comments, rebuttal to Healy etc now I don't know what to think. A simple 'that's his opinion' would've done.

But that would've been boring. It's clear Kohli spent the evening searching for videos of Healy being a ****, probably on Rob's channel. So petty and entertaining, Wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[CricAddict]

Also, Kohli called Pujara and Rahane India's two best test batsmen. YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

He said `Two of India`s best batsmen`. It is different from `India`s two best test batsmen`

 

[OverratedSanity]

Simplest solution is that no replays may be shown by the local broadcaster until the DRS time is up.... don`t think the dressing rooms have footage available that quickly otherwise.

Not about just the replays though is it? Even in real time, I think having a screen in front of you can be pretty helpful in making a judgement.

 

[Victor Ian]

dfuk is Kholi on about. World's shittiest DRSer (even Worse than Watto) trying to deflect attention.

So devastated that Australia didn't win this one. It just shows how impossible a task it is touring here. I'm loving these pitches. Unrivalled excitement compared to roads.

 

[OverratedSanity]

He said `Two of India`s best batsmen`. It is different from `India`s two best test batsmen`

Nah watchin on hotstar right now.

"Woh dono ne dikhaya ki woh kyun India ke best test batsmen hain"

We need Jono here

 

[StephenZA]

Not about just the replays though is it? Even in real time, I think having a screen in front of you can be pretty helpful in making a judgement.

Pulling up a screenshot within 15 seconds... possible I suppose but still feels difficult to do with benefit, and getting it wrong on first glance is pretty common. Does not change the fact that he should not have looked at the dressing room.... even in the heat of the moment.

 

[silentstriker]

What I don't understand is why you CANT look at the dressing room? Third umpire starts a timer from the decision. You have 30 seconds (or whatever number you want to pick) to review. If the coach upstairs notices it was a bad decision (or a good decision), why is it bad if he signals to the player? It's just about getting it right, and it won't really slow down the game assuming the timing issue is strictly enforced.

 

[vcs]

Kohli's being nice here. Those two haven't smacked 4 200s in the last 8 months or so.

 

[harsh.ag]

It is definitely possible that members of the Indian team (not necessarily Kohli) noticed the Aussies looking up to the dressing room for advice on DRS referrals more than once. Maybe there was a signal of some kind. It's possible for it to fly under the match referee's radar. Have the officials given their statement after going through the entire match tape? I don't think that can be true since the match had barely ended when their statement came out.

Ugghh. It has come down to defending Kohli after the horrendous test he had. What a **** for making me do this.

 

[harsh.ag]

What I don't understand is why you CANT look at the dressing room? Third umpire starts a timer from the decision. You have 30 seconds (or whatever number you want to pick) to review. If the coach upstairs notices it was a bad decision (or a good decision), why is it bad if he signals to the player? It's just about getting it right, and it won't really slow down the game assuming the timing issue is strictly enforced.

It's supposed to be captain's call (or the batsman's call). Spirit of the game applies too. The game is to be played on the field, between the players. Support staff is for after hours and breaks only. Not to be used as a crutch.

 

[silentstriker]

It's supposed to be captain's call (or the batsman's call). Spirit of the game applies too. The game is to be played on the field, between the players. Support staff is for after hours and breaks only. Not to be used as a crutch.

Why should it be like that?

 

[Spark]

It's supposed to be captain's call (or the batsman's call). Spirit of the game applies too. The game is to be played on the field, between the players. Support staff is for after hours and breaks only. Not to be used as a crutch.

I think we should acknowledge this sentiment has been well and truly dead in practice for a long time for reasons having nothing to do with the DRS.

 

[silentstriker]

It's supposed to be captain's call (or the batsman's call). Spirit of the game applies too. The game is to be played on the field, between the players. Support staff is for after hours and breaks only. Not to be used as a crutch.

Also the whole point of technology and even the third umpire is that you're using things that aren't on the field to make sure the game is fairer and smoother.