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

[theegyptian]

I know it's hot etc but england should really be trying to make sure they bowl all their overs in a situation like this where they are the only side that can realistically win the game. Yes there were a few breaks that couldn't be avoided (slow drs, getting the ball back when Pant hit a six into stands) but it's still poor.

 

[silentstriker]

If I were England, I would bat again. This pitch will be extremely hard to survive on in the last session of the fifth day and I don't think you want to be chasing even a small target. It doesn't honestly matter how many runs they get - if they have three good sessions to bowl at India, I think that's more than enough given this pitch. And if they bat for like 40-50 overs and get 150, they will have a nice lead.

 

[Gremlin]

Ideally for England, quick wickets, throw the bat at it (Sibley holding an end up) and get a 400 lead. But I have a feeling India will up their game too.

 

[Shri]

guys shami might be back for the 3rd test

Shami resumes training, may be available for 3rd Test against England

Shami was hit by a short ball from Pat Cummins during India's second innings debacle at Adelaide on December 19.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Shri]

what was this all about? did the camera cut away from a kiss

 

[sunilz]

guys shami might be back for the 3rd test

Shami resumes training, may be available for 3rd Test against England

Shami was hit by a short ball from Pat Cummins during India's second innings debacle at Adelaide on December 19.

www.hindustantimes.com

Panauti has destroyed this team ??

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Are you claiming Bess as one of your own now?

Not allowed banter any more then I see.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

What was in the sandwich

Hope he washed his hands before he made it.

 

[Shri]

pissed about gimh, marcuss, furball etc not being active in match threads

whats the point of shitting on anderson if there are no fish to bite

 

[andruid]

Panauti has destroyed this team ??

What is this? Some kind of narcotic? Tell me (to be read in South Asian accent)

 

[sunilz]

What is this? Some kind of narcotic? Tell me (to be read in South Asian accent)

Panauti: One who brings bad luck
Kohli is a Panauti.
He has lost 10 of the last 11 tosses against Eng iirc.

 

[sunilz]

Someone posted this on Twitter. And this post was removed due to mass reporting by fanboys ?

 

[OverratedSanity]

Panauti: One who brings bad luck
Kohli is a Panauti.
He has lost 10 of the last 11 tosses against Eng iirc.

Suprisingly bad for a renowned tosser

 

[honestbharani]

Someone posted this on Twitter. And this post was removed due to mass reporting by fanboys ?

So the irony is indeed lost.

 

[andruid]

England's cricketers need to go to nickname school

 

[sunilz]

I feel this series will go like 2017 BG trophy where Kohli will do nothing and Pujara will have to carry the team

 

[White Ball]

Draw looks the favourite from here especially if India can bat till close to lunch tomorrow.

 

[Kirkut]

England favourites, but what a bloody good knock from Pant there! Reminded me of Brian Lara's batting in Pakistan.

 

[sunilz]

@Shri @Teja. @OverratedSanity @cnerd123

Do you guys think that Indian team is trying to do a coup against Kohli ? ?

 

[wpdavid]

Not allowed banter any more then I see.

Oh dear.