*Official* India Tour of Australia 2018/19

[Burgey]

Wtf happened to that ball?

Kept a bit low mate.

 

[trundler]

Not good on day 1

 

[OverratedSanity]

Kept a bit low mate.

Ah thanks

 

[Son Of Coco]

I'm not sure what all the short stuff was about earlier in the day. There seemed to be enough in the wicket on a length to encourage bowlers to pitch a few up and see what happens.

 

[aussie tragic]

Congratulations to Pujara. 71 off 150 exceeded all expectations

 

[vcs]

Time for Rahane to earn his corn. Has looked in decent nick all series without really getting a big score.

 

[Burgey]

I'm not sure what all the short stuff was about earlier in the day. There seemed to be enough in the wicket on a length to encourage bowlers to pitch a few up and see what happens.

Thought it was fine tbh. Both blokes were driving fine and looked a lot worse on the back foot. Agarwal had any number which he had no clue over their whereabouts, and Pujara nearly popped one onto his stumps as well. Thought it a legit tactic in those circumstances

Edit: Like, if neither bloke is going to try to score off it *and* tries to ride the bounce rather than duck or swerve to the point where they’re giving you a chance, then it’s a bit of a no-brainer to give it a go.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Not sure how it came off on TV but Starc to Agarwal was venomous stuff. Agarwal was not comfortable at all.

 

[the big bambino]

Tbf Chappelli wasn’t an advocate of aggressive #intent at No.3. That player had to be adaptable. Strong defence and judgment when early wickets are lost, which happened fairly often in his time from memory. Then be able to attack as the ball got older and bowlers tired. Michael holding rated him highly for his ability to play both gears and play pace and spin. I think a look at Chappellis sr shows that he was a very deliberate no.3 and not an all out attacker. Imo he didn’t make many daddy hundreds because he consumed so much mental energy saving an innings he didn’t have the reserves to convert after performing the rescue. Anyway one of my favourite players.

 

[trundler]

Hope Sir Patrick can get one before close of play.

 

[Tangles]

Has Labu even bowled?

 

[Burgey]

Still find the absence of a silly point for Lyon pretty bizarre

 

[OverratedSanity]

Has Labu even bowled?

One over. 3 long hops.

 

[Prince EWS]

Has Labu even bowled?

He bowled one over of delicious pies and got hit for three fours.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Still find the absence of a silly point for Lyon pretty bizarre

Every time they've had one its made Pujara stay back in his crease which he really doesn't like. Poor tactics imo.

 

[morgieb]

Still find the absence of a silly point for Lyon pretty bizarre

Yeah Paine's missing a trick by not having 2 bat pads.

I see the comms criticising Australia's inability to make serious inroads. I think our plans often have been questionable....especially to Pujara. It's a good batting lineup and in the last two Tests at least the pitches have been flat early on but it could still be doing better.

Probably also an effect for Australia missing key bowlers in the UAE and losing the plot in South Africa.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

I see that Pujara is averaging over 65 in this series, while Kohli is only averaging 40.

Who will be player of the series - Pujara or Bumrah?

 

[Tangles]

One over. 3 long hops.

Well worth the pick over an actual bat then.

 

[trundler]

I see that Pujara is averaging over 65 in this series, while Kohli is only averaging 40.

Who will be player of the series - Pujara or Bumrah?

Bumrah because he's cashed in everywhere

 

[morgieb]

I see that Pujara is averaging over 65 in this series, while Kohli is only averaging 40.

Who will be player of the series - Pujara or Bumrah?

Should really be Pujara, his runs have been the difference.