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*Official* India in Australia Thread
- Thread starter Craig
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You shouldn't be unpatriotic Amit,i for one appreciate your passion for our country!amits said:
However we have to look at the reality, right now India seems to be in trouble and might even be forced to follow on and even might end up losing this test match
I still think that Z Khan's absence was a big blow for our team, and one can't expect wonders from the replacement who just made up his debut.Even if India do loses this test match, i have a feeling that India will strike back in the very next test match.
BTW, Indian batters running btw wkts were horrible, Tendulkar escaped a close one and then inform batsman Ganguly made a suicide.Things just not going India's way in this match.
Linda
International Vice-Captain
After Pontings sensational innings, it was sad to see him get out to such a soft dismissal, but ah well he showed why hes the next captain!!
I was stoked to see Bichel back in the wickets - and WHAT wickets!!
I like seeing Tendulkar either out for a low low score, or a big hundred. Nothing in between, so he didnt let me down today
8D
I was stoked to see Bichel back in the wickets - and WHAT wickets!!
I like seeing Tendulkar either out for a low low score, or a big hundred. Nothing in between, so he didnt let me down today
8D
bennyr
U19 12th Man
The glass is most definitely half full.CDAK said:
I love your ability to pick out the positive in what must have been a pretty grim innings, CDAK.
And as long as V.V.S. is still in, you have very real reason to remain positive. That guy has made a habit of annoying Australian fans such as myself.
vvs laxman is elegant. in fact he is the most elegant player i've seen. rahul dravid on the other hand...is solid. he can be elegant at times, but usually just solid. india is in a lotta trouble now, i'd say these two need to put on another 200ish runs for india to have a chance. otherwise...they need a much better performance in the 2nd innings where they'll probably be chasing something like 450. lets hope sachin can somehow find his eye back and get a good knock under his belt!
amits
Banned
i c this now. nobody wants me t be unpatriotic. just a bit more realistic.
but i dont think i can do that. i am an indian and i have to keep the true indian flavour with me. whats the use of me being an indian, if i cant live up to it. i am an indian and i can do anything for my country.
to be realistic is just asking too much of me.
and iamdavid, yes. india is the 2010 football world cup champ. v r aiming to win it and i am sure v can win it if v play to our potential. i cant understand y ued at it.
but i dont think i can do that. i am an indian and i have to keep the true indian flavour with me. whats the use of me being an indian, if i cant live up to it. i am an indian and i can do anything for my country.
to be realistic is just asking too much of me.
and iamdavid, yes. india is the 2010 football world cup champ. v r aiming to win it and i am sure v can win it if v play to our potential. i cant understand y u
ed at it.
amits
Banned
ind 180/4. dravid and laxman played well.
a collapse in the middle after chopra and sehwag took india off to a flying start going at over 5.5 runs an over for the 1st 12 overs. these 2 batsman played aggressively as well and at this time the indian running between the wickets was good enough.
sachin and ganguly just threw their wickets away under pessure :!(
dravid and laxman were quite slow then and indias run rate even dipped from 5 to 3.5
however, laxman picked up and hit a few classic shots and even brought up his 50. dravid, is still to get it.
although irfan is an all-rounder, but it will be too much to ask a good knock from the youngster.
a collapse in the middle after chopra and sehwag took india off to a flying start going at over 5.5 runs an over for the 1st 12 overs. these 2 batsman played aggressively as well and at this time the indian running between the wickets was good enough.
sachin and ganguly just threw their wickets away under pessure :!(
dravid and laxman were quite slow then and indias run rate even dipped from 5 to 3.5
however, laxman picked up and hit a few classic shots and even brought up his 50. dravid, is still to get it.
although irfan is an all-rounder, but it will be too much to ask a good knock from the youngster.
amits
Banned
for tommorow, dravid and laxman need to stay together for a big partnership just like kolkata 2001.
also, agarkar needs to be sent in ahead of parthiv as agarkar is more of an all-ronder and he scores his runs quickly as well.
if india, play to their potential, then india can easily take a 1st innings lead and declare. india will have to bat quickly too so as to take the lead on day 3 itself giving aus 2-3 overs to play.
also, agarkar needs to be sent in ahead of parthiv as agarkar is more of an all-ronder and he scores his runs quickly as well.
if india, play to their potential, then india can easily take a 1st innings lead and declare. india will have to bat quickly too so as to take the lead on day 3 itself giving aus 2-3 overs to play.
bennyr
U19 12th Man
I wouldn't be at all worried about run rates at the moment, Amits. What is required from Laxman and Dravid is a couple of sessions of not getting out and amassing runs as the opportunities present themselves, as you say, they need to stay together for a big partnership.amits said:
dravid and laxman were quite slow then and indias run rate even dipped from 5 to 3.5
Salamuddin
International Debutant
to diverge slightly and to respond to iamdavid, India's soccer team is actually quite underrated.
I watched them play last year against Jamaica in England and draw 0-0. Not bad given the Jamaicans played in France 98'.
India were actually Asian football champions during the 60's but the game fell away after that.
But In the last couple of years, Indian football is looking up again under their English coach and to cut a long story short, world cup qualification from the Asian confederation in 2010 is a distinct possibility -- it is in fact their goal.
I watched them play last year against Jamaica in England and draw 0-0. Not bad given the Jamaicans played in France 98'.
India were actually Asian football champions during the 60's but the game fell away after that.
But In the last couple of years, Indian football is looking up again under their English coach and to cut a long story short, world cup qualification from the Asian confederation in 2010 is a distinct possibility -- it is in fact their goal.
mavric41
State Vice-Captain
Great comeback by the Indians. Dravid brought his 100 up with a 6 and Laxman just pushed a single to get his. This is test match cricket at its best. A real contest between bat and ball. The Australians are bowling well but the Indians are batting better. A fantastic constest.
ReallyCrazy
Banned
Laxman and Dravid have added 216 runs so far. It will be really cool if they can repeat what happened at the Eden Gardens in 2001. 
GREAT fight back by the Indian team, Laxman and Dravid showed their class and treted Aussie bowlers with little respect.
India are right now 400-5, unless there is a lower batting order collapse, Indian team will come nearby Aussie target of 500 +.
If this match too ends in a draw then Aussies are going to "feel the heat" as they were suppose to white- wash the Indian team:P , but Indians seems to be hard nut to crack!!With mighty Z Khan back (for third test) Indian team should take an under pressure Australian team with confidence,in the next match and go for the kill. I honestly think that could be posible.
India are right now 400-5, unless there is a lower batting order collapse, Indian team will come nearby Aussie target of 500 +.
If this match too ends in a draw then Aussies are going to "feel the heat" as they were suppose to white- wash the Indian team:P , but Indians seems to be hard nut to crack!!With mighty Z Khan back (for third test) Indian team should take an under pressure Australian team with confidence,in the next match and go for the kill. I honestly think that could be posible.