**Official** Australia in India Thread

[Dydl]

All I can say is, how could they take Khan out of the attack after 2 overs with the extra of a wicket?

 

[mavric41]

All I can say is, how could they take Khan out of the attack after 2 overs with the extra of a wicket?

It worked!!

 

[Dydl]

The decision paid off though, at least Ponting wasn't out on 11 again!

 

[Mister Wright]

Kartik millimeters away from a hattrick.

 

[Dydl]

Is Katich a contender for Man of the Series?

He has knocked handy runs like Martyn and Clarke?

 

[Mister Wright]

Martyn Duck! 3-24. Kartik has 2.

Give Hayden the strike!

 

[Mister Wright]

Is Katich a contender for Man of the Series?

He has knocked handy runs like Martyn and Clarke?

He has played some handy innings, but has not had as big of an impact as Martyn, Clarke & Gillespie.

 

[Dydl]

It certaintly is a spinner's pitch.

If Clarke can do well against the Indians being a part-timer, the Indian spinners will and can be lethal.

 

[Dydl]

If Clarke performs now, he may edge ahead of Martyn. If he gets out cheaply, the decision will be harder.

 

[Slow Love™]

This could be a very exciting finish - maybe Clarke could pinch the Man of the Series, yet...

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

It should be said that this test acts as an advertisement for those people who only think batting wickets are "good", this is truly magnificent test cricket.

I don't think every pitch should be a crumbling minefield, but a balance should be found between this and the 4-600 declared drivel we've been seeing a great deal lately, particularly in the recent Indian tours of Australia and Pakistan, and the New Zealand tour of India.

 

[mavric41]

My tip - Hayden to bat through for a close win. (fingers crossed)

 

[Dydl]

Only if he stands out ahead of Martyn in his innings.

 

[Dydl]

Can anyone confirm that the Indian's are appealing excessively?

 

[Deja moo]

My tip - Hayden to bat through for a close win. (fingers crossed)

I think so too ( *hopes he has jinxed Matt *)

 

[Mister Wright]

Can anyone confirm that the Indian's are appealing excessively?

You would be with all the close calls.

 

[Mister Wright]

It should be said that this test acts as an advertisement for those people who only think batting wickets are "good", this is truly magnificent test cricket.

I don't think every pitch should be a crumbling minefield, but a balance should be found between this and the 4-600 declared drivel we've been seeing a great deal lately, particularly in the recent Indian tours of Australia and Pakistan, and the New Zealand tour of India.

I don't think this pitch is a good advertisement for cricket at all, and I wouldn't call it a magnificent test. I like pitches that offer the bowlers a little bit on the first morning, and then offers the bowlers something late in the match. I like both teams to be around 350ish in the first innings (give or take a few runs). That sets up the second innings for both teams, if they are good enough.

1st innings scores of 104 and 205 is not good enough for test cricket.

 

[telsor]

It should be said that this test acts as an advertisement for those people who only think batting wickets are "good", this is truly magnificent test cricket.

I don't think every pitch should be a crumbling minefield, but a balance should be found between this and the 4-600 declared drivel we've been seeing a great deal lately, particularly in the recent Indian tours of Australia and Pakistan, and the New Zealand tour of India.

You really think that a test that is over in a little over 2 days play is good?

 

[mavric41]

Very interesting way that Katich is playing atm. Getting way outside off stump.

 

[Jnr.]

Very interesting way that Katich is playing atm. Getting way outside off stump.

He could be bowled behind his legs.