*Official* 2nd Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 13 - 17 Feb 2021

[OverratedSanity]

siraj drops one off Kuldeep. Hmmmmm, very interesting.

 

[Prince EWS]

siraj drops one off Kuldeep. Hmmmmm, very interesting.

It looked as close to a deliberate drop as you'll see too

 

[h_hurricane]

That would have landed in his palms even if he was in an ****** ****al position.

 

[Window]

Think that was Kohli and Pant asking Axar (or one of the fielders?) which leg front/back the ball hit before reviewing. To which th response was they didn't see. It's interesting hearing all th stump mic chat.

 

[Arachnodouche]

haha yes Kuldeep! Love Rohit's reaction too.

 

[Spark]

This reminds me a lot of the England vs Pakistan UAE tour back in 2012. They just all decided they were going to sweep no matter what, even if it wasn't actually on for the deliveries they were sweeping.

 

[cnerd123]

Think that was Kohli and Pant asking Axar (or one of the fielders?) which leg front/back the ball hit before reviewing. To which th response was they didn't see. It's interesting hearing all th stump mic chat.

Pant said that if it hit the front pad it's not out. Good call

Kullu gets a wicket!

 

[Arachnodouche]

Having a leggie so useful if he can pitch it decently. You can practically sense through the screen the work Kuldeep's putting on the ball. On a pitch like this that ball's going to be fizzing like a top.

 

[centurymaker]

So could India consider playing a combination of 3 + 1 (fast + spin bowlers) in the pink ball test given that the only pink test in india before- had india taking all 20 wickets with fast bowlers? 3+2 may not be necessary but would India still go with 3+2?

I mean there's going to be dew in the evenings (tough on spinners) and pitch definitely won't be like what we have seen here so probably worthwhile to go with 3+1?

 

[Senile Sentry]

Boy this is embarrassing from England really. I mean just no answers whatsoever? Basically hail Mary and go for sweep.

You just got a masterclass from Ashwin and Kohli yesterday ffs.

 

[cnerd123]

So could India consider playing a combination of 3 + 1 (fast + spin bowlers) in the pink ball test given that the only pink test in india before- had india taking all 20 wickets with fast bowlers? 3+2 may not be necessary but would India still go with 3+2?

I mean there's going to be dew in the evenings (tough on spinners) and pitch definitely won't be like what we have seen here so probably worthwhile to go with 3+1?

Gonna be hard to drop Axar after this test but I reckon they need to do it. 3 quicks + Ashwin + Sundar to strengthen the batting and act as 5th bowler.

 

[artvandalay]

Any chance pandya might play in that test? Shami returning is definitely good news though i don't really know whom we will play with bumrah resting this one.

 

[sunilz]

What if we prepare dry wicket for D/N test ?
Do we still need 3 quicks then ?

 

[Deleted member 38150]

Like his batting he has a way of doing his keeping. Let him be him as long as results are effective.

You can't keep like this to Ashwin and Co. If you lack basics.

Agreed.. The guy obviously is a match winner with bat.. So even if his keeping is at acceptable level (dont miss an obvious stumping chance, drop a a simple catch), he is okay. reallistically, who else we have? Saha at the end of his career not worth going back.. DK is same, sanju no where near test level..

 

[cnerd123]

Any chance pandya might play in that test? Shami returning is definitely good news though i don't really know whom we will play with bumrah resting this one.

Don't think Pandya is fit to bowl yet. Shami might sit out to get more recovery time - Siraj and Ishant are bowling well and haven't had much to do this game, and Bumrah is definitely returning.

What is we prepare dry wicket for D/N test ?
Do we still need 3 quicks then ?

What's the Ahemdebad pitch usually like?

We also don't know how the Pink SG ball will behave, both normally and under lights. Dew could be a factor too.

Maybe they just bring in Washy for Kuldeep. Gives more batting depth, and you probably don't need the 3rd spinner as much if there is any h00p available with the pink SG or if dew gets the ball wet by the end of each day.

 

[Deleted member 38150]

Don't think Pandya is fit to bowl yet. Shami might sit out to get more recovery time - Siraj and Ishant are bowling well and haven't had much to do this game, and Bumrah is definitely returning.



What's the Ahemdebad pitch usually like?

We also don't know how the Pink SG ball will behave, both normally and under lights. Dew could be a factor too.

Maybe they just bring in Washy for Kuldeep. Gives more batting depth, and you probably don't need the 3rd spinner as much if there is any h00p available with the pink SG or if dew gets the ball wet by the end of each day.

Looks like Gill was taken for some scans.. If he is not fit, I wish they choose washy to be opener, then that gives you some overs as well..
And still keep Axar in the team..With Bumrah, Siraj and Ishant (If shami is not fit) is good enough for pace..

 

[cnerd123]

Washy as opener is a fun idea, and I'm all for fun ideas, but if Gill is injured then surely Agrawal deserves a chance. Has a fantastic record at home and did well last series here too.

 

[cnerd123]

That's the game then.

 

[Shri]

**** off that was impact outside off

 

[centurymaker]

This commentary team can gtfo about individual milestones!

Yes 10fer and 100 in the match would be great but it is not necessary!

This Indian Team doesn't care about Individual milestones like yesteryears!