*Official* 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 05 - 09 Feb 2021

[Pothas]

Could have done with Root out there for another 50 or so. 500ao on the cards here

Yeah could really do with these two making a few here. Also keep waiting for the time when Archer does something with the bat, not expecting him to replicate his first class numbers or anything but he should probably average more than 8 or whatever it is at the moment.

 

[BoyBrumby]

It’s amazing what effect that series in 2016 has had. We’re 480-6 and I’m nervous we haven’t got enough.

Ditto.

Although, and I hope this isn't just wishful thinking, Jos is certainly playing like the pitch is starting to misbehave.

 

[Shri]

rest bumrah for the next game and play siraj pls

also, maybe kuldeep in for ash and axar in for sundar. also chahar in for nadeem

 

[Gremlin]

Good ump decision on Root, I thought going down leg.

Great innings. He'll go far you know! ?

 

[Kirkut]

I mean... assuming you mean peak Smith who is "on", then... about the same? It's not like you can really improve over 218 striking at 60.

Nah, he would have 300 already at strike rate of close to 70.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Well it was fun while it lasted. Huge score on the board though and gives the bowlers something to work with.

 

[Pothas]

It is always around this time when Broad is not playing that I remember that he won't be batting and it makes me sad.

 

[Spark]

i think he means actual current Steve Smith

I reckon something like 60 off 95

yeah i'm pretty sure he didn't mean that.

 

[Kirkut]

We don't have a swing bowler right now, both Ishant and Bumrah are hit the deck seam bowlers. I'm not sure if a swing bowler made any difference here.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

It is always around this time when Broad is not playing that I remember that he won't be batting and it makes me sad.

Yeah a trolled 30 off him would be a glorious way to end the day.

 

[Spark]

We don't have a swing bowler right now, both Ishant and Bumrah are hit the deck seam bowlers. I'm not sure if a swing bowler made any difference here.

Can't see how you'd get swing in these conditions.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Oh well can go back to checking out the porn star from my work.

 

[Kirkut]

It’s amazing what effect that series in 2016 has had. We’re 480-6 and I’m nervous we haven’t got enough.

Kohli was at his peak then and in revenge mode. Let's see how it goes now.

 

[wpdavid]

Oh well can go back to checking out the porn star from my work.

You work with a porn star?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

You work with a porn star?

She did one of those casting couch things. Link going mad at work

She's only about 21

 

[91Jmay]

Bit more turn now, slow turn though still

 

[tony p]

She did one of those casting couch things. Link going mad at work

She's only about 21

Link please.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Again, something just looks off with Ashwin. Can't quite pinpoint it yet, but there doesn't appear to be as much energy in his action, and he's not pivoting off his front foot that as well as I've seen in the past

 

[Pup Clarke]

Nadeem bowling nicely here tbh. Settling into a good rhythm

 

[wpdavid]

She did one of those casting couch things. Link going mad at work

She's only about 21

Not much older than your daughter? Always a turn-off.