*Official* - India in West Indies

[Bun]

I'm assuming India has never white-washed (or brown-washed, if you will ) West Indies before. This could be their best chance.

Nah, would like to save that against the English

They have nothing to gain from this series. I wonder why they decided to play a 3 test series after all. BCCI is like the Nanny Mcphee. Not what test cricket wanted, but what it needed.

 

[nsniks]

Ten cricket has been really bad with cricket coverage, I remember in Ind-SA series they had advertisements exploding from the ground in the middle of the over.

 

[silentstriker]

There goes Dhoni with his Made in Jharkaland shots.....

 

[Austerlitz]

Should have kept that down.Faster one.

 

[Outswinger@Pace]

Inexplicable shot from the Indian captain just before lunch. Dravid's good work is being undone a bit here.

Hopefully, from the visitor's perspective, Bhajji should apply himself the other side of lunch

 

[cricman]

The Turbinator should bat ahead of Dhoni in Tests

 

[ankitj]

That's so disappointing from Dhoni

 

[GotSpin]

That dismissal was so predictable. Always coming.

 

[Outswinger@Pace]

Nah, would like to save that against the English

They have nothing to gain from this series. I wonder why they decided to play a 3 test series after all.

What length would you have proposed? I think anything less than 3 tests doesn't really give enough time to witness a fair fight.

 

[Austerlitz]

Haven't seen this poor indian batsmanship in along time,got so used to us belting attacks around........this is disheartening.This in both innings?

 

[GotSpin]

I suppose if the Windies clean up the tail quickly you never know...They'll probably bundle for 120 in reply though

 

[silentstriker]

I suppose if the Windies clean up the tail quickly you never know...They'll probably bundle for 120 in reply though

I don't think India will get there but I wouldn't feel comfortable with a lead less than 300. Without that all you need is one quick or lucky century from one guy in your top seven and you get there.

 

[Bun]

What length would you have proposed? I think anything less than 3 tests doesn't really give enough time to witness a fair fight.

A 2 test series, if it was clear BabuCCI wasn't going to take this seriously....

 

[MW1304]

I suppose if the Windies clean up the tail quickly you never know...They'll probably bundle for 120 in reply though

I'd expect they would need something special from the middle order if that happened.

 

[GotSpin]

A 2 test series, if it was clear BabuCCI wasn't going to take this seriously....

Stop being ridiculous. A three test series is a good decision by the BCCI, regardless of whether they send their best players or not.

 

[GotSpin]

I don't think India will get there but I wouldn't feel comfortable with a lead less than 300. Without that all you need is one quick or lucky century from one guy in your top seven and you get there.

I'd already back India to win from here but you're right, a Barath or co could notch up a quick century

 

[Isura]

Ya I can't see how a real cricket fan would prefer a 2-test series.

 

[GotSpin]

I'd expect they would need something special from the middle order if that happened.

Sarwan and Chanderpaul are due

 

[Austerlitz]

Mishra better bowl out of his skin.Still need about 80 odd.320 LEAD at least.

 

[GotSpin]

The pitch is getting harder to bat on and the Windies only got 173 in their first innings...It should be in the bag for India. Windies have given themselves a chance at least.