***Official*** England in India 2016/17

[Black_Warrior]

What's the deal with Murali Vijay? Why is he batting at 5?

 

[Burgey]

Jeez mate, keep up.

Got injured during England's innings.

 

[Burgey]

I haven't been following this match closely, but why is Vijay batting six? Was he off the field for a while when England batted?

Not batting at six, he will bat if required. Shoulder injury while fielding.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Pardon me mate but I was consumed by the more important game

 

[honestbharani]

Point still stands though doesn't it hb? One incident doesn't mean you can judge how he always behaves, just as a fast bowler who checks on an injured opponent isn't automatically a top geezer

Well, yes, in my very next post I did mention I should give him the benefit of the doubt and that the earlier post was more of an immediate reaction. But come on, as far as this incident goes, even you gotta admit he was being a ****.

 

[honestbharani]

Point still stands though doesn't it hb? One incident doesn't mean you can judge how he always behaves, just as a fast bowler who checks on an injured opponent isn't automatically a top geezer

While that part is true, I should say my respect for Ben Stokes has gone up hugely. Its obvious he does react and sledge and stuff, but he seems to do it in the right spirit and seems to ensure he congratulates them when they do well even if he gives them some lip when bowling or whatever. He seems to be the more normal competitive guy who recognizes good cricket even from the opponents. Root or Anderson haven't come across that way all series tbh. Its not just coz he shakes the opponent's hand after a good knock, its from his interviews and stuff, he seems to genuinely recognize when the opposition plays good cricket. Its something I am seeing more with Kohli too since the days of 2012 and its nice to see these sort of blokes in cricket. Does this mean they wont sledge or get in the opponents' face? No. But it just means they will be there to shake the opponent's hand with no hard feelings on either side after a good hard day's cricket. Seems decent enough for me.

 

[honestbharani]

Tbf the reverse sweep is an affront to any bowler, even a part timer. Invites a beamer next ball, which should be allowed under the laws of cricket.

Glenn Maxwell will quit cricket.

 

[vcs]

Ball seems to be turning now. If we get a hundred ahead, it will be very uncomfortable for England.

 

[Contra]

Manjerkar needs to get his head checked. India lost all 4 tosses against Australia

 

[vcs]

Hahaha, it's so sweet to see Broad on the wrong end of that decision.

 

[Daemon]

Dawson's looked better than Moeen and Batty this whole series

 

[social]

Only been watching this series one & off but jeez there have been a lot of terrible decisions

 

[Jono]

Vijay should tell Broad he nicked it.

 

[Kirkut]

Test match drawn unless Ashwin goes nuts in third innings.

 

[Jono]

India just need to not bat again in this match. Plenty of batting in and to come.

 

[cnerd123]

Vijay so good. Solid and reliable even when injured.

 

[Shri]

They will surely slog after lunch.

 

[Shri]

And Broad is a ****ing hypocrite. Went up and talked to Vijay an over later. Get ****ed princess.

 

[Zinzan]

Are there enough signs in the wicket to suggest India can put a lot of pressure on England assuming they get a decent lead?

 

[Jono]

nah but there are enough signs in England's body language