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[JustTool]

He looks much better because the Indians are playing him with leaden feet. Looks like the money they stuffed in their socks makes it a big problem to move their feet

Panesar has tremendous control. He's bowling a good length and so far has only dropped one short in all his overs so far. Blackwell dropped 2 short in his first over.

 

[Jono]

Yeah I get it mate, no need to keep repeating it.

Its nice to credit the opposition once in a while.

 

[Sanz]

You are just a tool, give the kid credit for bowling well. He was bowling well yesterday as well.

Edit - Jono, That was not aimed @ you.

 

[adharcric]

Agreed, Panesar impressing and keeping it tight in his debut match against good players of spin.

 

[Pratters]

Panesar is a delight to watch really.

He is not letting the pressure off. Captivating to watch over all. Hopefully the English faster bowlers will not stray like they were doing yesterday.

 

[Jono]

I feel really nervous for Kaif, because I've been backing him for ages and he's just someone I took a liking to immediately. Mainly because he looks a lot like a cousin of mine, who was an absolute champion player at junior level and could have at least played state cricket, but threw away all his talent giving up the game due to some racist remarks thrown at him one day. Of course his performances at the NatWest Series final also got my attention.

I hope he does well.

 

[social]

Dravid has a magnificent test record but the problem with the way he bats at times is that unless he has a strokemaker at the other end, the opposition is always in the game as so few runs are being scored.

 

[pskov]

Not a bad first wicket for Panesar.

 

[superkingdave]

So annoyed at myself for not getting up at half 4 today, but i was just too damn tired. Great start Panesar first wicket Brave decision, gave the decision quickly what a first wicket for the lad

 

[chalky]

Monty gets Sachin LBW

 

[Sanz]

I have been a great supporter of Kaif as well and I have always wanted him to be in our test team ahead of Yuvraj. I still believe that Kaif's game is suited to Test more than Yuvraj and only if he gets an extended run in test cricket he will gain some confidence.

I hope and wish that he does well today..It would be awesome if he could pull off a colly today.

 

[pskov]

Boycs on the radio says it looks pretty dodgy, but hiding the bat may have swayed the umpires opinion.

 

[Pratters]

Panesar gets Sachin. India hasn't yet avoided the follow on!

 

[superkingdave]

well i think i defnitiely hit the pad first, i have to admmit i wasn't expecting him to give it, but it was pretty straight might have gone over the top

 

[Sanz]

 

[pskov]

How does Dhoni play this? Still come out and attack as he usually does?

 

[superkingdave]

Dhoni dropped(can you call it a drop?) Bell second ball

 

[adharcric]

How does Dhoni play this? Still come out and attack as he usually does?

He's not a mindless attacking player as it might seem. He plays defensively when required. Let's hope he can consolidate a bit with Kaif.

 

[Pratters]

Thoughts on your prediction of 550?

 

[Sanz]

How does Dhoni play this? Still come out and attack as he usually does?

I think so, that is his natural game and he should play his game.