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**Official** Australia in India Thread

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Sehwag309

Banned
Reminds of that 271 chase against Pak in 1998. That was heartbreaking, Tendulkar got out and we lost by 12 runs..(it was 82-5, then 218-6)

Chennai seems hold those exciting run chase innings
 
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la28

Cricket Spectator
Sehwag has got the right attitude. I dont think he really cares about history, he just wants to scare the aussies and if the rest of batting, especially the middle order batsmen who havent spent a lot of time at the crease, can play with some confidence, India have a chance. I'm pinning my hopes of Sehwag as for now. I dont expect him to stay for a very long time, but all I want is for him to stay for at least the first 10-15 overs. If he's gonna play the way he did yesterday, 10 overs of sehwag is enough damage and can allow the rest to relax and most importantly, play positively. I'm cautious of big expectations though. When you're a fan, it's always best to be negative. That way, defeat wont be as painful and if you happen to win, you'll be even happier as it was "unexpected."
 
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TendulkarFan

School Boy/Girl Captain
Even though any of the Indian batsmen can pull this off as they are a talented bunch, Sehwag, Dravid and Laxman hold the key. Dravid needs to hold up one end and grind the Aussie bowlers to dust while Sehwag and Laxman do their scoring freely, as they always do.

The Aussie quicks need to pick up a couple of wickets before they hand it over to Warnie because the Indians find them a tougher bunch to score off than Warne. With all due respect to Shane, for Australia, the key is how the Aussie quicks bowl.

This match couldn't be more balanced going into Day 5. I can't wait!
 
shaka

shaka

International Regular
Sehwag will play his natural game, and so long as Australia do not drop any chances off Sehwag, I have a feeling that it will be exciting, if Sehwag get more than 50 runs, the game should then be India's.

Warne has to get at least a five wicket bag, I think a draw is now out of the question since they only need 210 off 90 overs, which is about 2.33 per over, not that difficult to achieve, especially if Sehwag stays there throughout the innings.
 
marc71178

marc71178

Eyes not spreadsheets
JustTool said:
Glad to see you are open-minded and I must commend your ability to reach erroneous conclusions without the facts.
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So you're saying that on every occasion the batsman walked, the umpire had already given him not out? 8-)
 
maxpower

maxpower

U19 Cricketer
what about glen he must be pi$$ed after being taken for 18 runs in 2 overs. I think he will either break india's back or might get taken apart himself. I am sure's hes raring to go and with the old ball he will use the ball that comes in very wisely.
 
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JustTool

State 12th Man
marc71178 said:
So you're saying that on every occasion the batsman walked, the umpire had already given him not out? 8-)
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Non-sequitur ? Here's excerpts:

Aussies unveil cunning new era
Comment by Robert Craddock in Chennai
October 18, 2004

.....Gilchrist has also started a trend where batsmen are more inclined to walk when they hit the ball, an unthinkable option a few years ago for all but Brian Lara.

Waugh once said walking was a bit like dobbing yourself in for speeding when you were over the limit.

Batsmen felt .......because what you could get away with was normally cancelled out by bad decisions.
End Article.

Here's a question for all of you in favor of walking as an alternative to introducing technology:
Do you turn yourself in everytime you speed or otherwise commit some violation of the law (littering, jaywalking, etc.) :) :p
 
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Mecnun

U19 Debutant
I place India favs 75-25 ;)

They are in a great position to inflict defeat on the aussies if they can hold their nerve and bat responsibly (RR is only 2.odd +) something Dravid personifies. The wall will be the key.

If Sehwag survives the morning session, it could all be over by lunch.
 
shaka

shaka

International Regular
Mecnun said:
I place India favs 75-25 ;)

They are in a great position to inflict defeat on the aussies if they can hold their nerve and bat responsibly (RR is only 2.odd +) something Dravid personifies. The wall will be the key.

If Sehwag survives the morning session, it could all be over by lunch.
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by tea time is more likely!
 
shaka

shaka

International Regular
Sehwag309 said:
Shane Warne will be the key, only 4 outta 30 Wickets went to to the quicks in this match
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indeed he will, I wonder how many wickets will be taken by the likes of Lehmann and Katich
 
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Scallywag

Banned
India have probably been touching up the ball in this game judging by the way the game changes so dramatically. Maybe one of the Indian players has been altering the condition of the ball. Its a shame a team has to cheat to compete with Australia.
 
Mister Wright

Mister Wright

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Scallywag said:
India have probably been touching up the ball in this game judging by the way the game changes so dramatically. Maybe one of the Indian players has been altering the condition of the ball. Its a shame a team has to cheat to compete with Australia.
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A pathetic and immature post, one that I can only assume has been posted to cause friction.

I urge everyone to ignore this post.
 
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