Precambrian
Banned
Without Tendulkar, Indian batting lineup is very shaky. Yuvi's play against quality spin is in shambles. Kaif would have been better since its his home ground also.
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Precambrian
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Yuvraj thrives against the white ball because he;s a middle order player and comes mainly when the field is spread in the ODIs. He's got chance to take singles, get set and then in the final overs go berserl. In other words, Yuvi excels when his style of play is limited, ie, in ODIs, it is "singles for the first half hour, then boundaries". And in 20-20, it is "All boundaries". That is why he thrives in such situations. He loves to play in a situation where there is some sort of a target. In test cricket however, the targets are spread over longer periods of time, and requires concentration.
Yuvi seems approach test match cricket in a predetermined fashion, and tries to play sometimes unnecessarily defensively. The problem is, he lacks a good defensive technique, ut has a superb attacking one, And he should utlilize that to his use. So instead of trying to awkardly trying to manufacture a defensive shot to a normal off cutter, he should play it the way he'd play had it been an ODI, "smack it over" the infield. We saw that kind of Yuvi during his glorious 168 against Pakistan last winter. But in Australia, his predetermined defensive attitude cost him dearly. Got out trying to defend deiveries which he'd have gobsmacked had it been in color cricket.
Yuvi seems approach test match cricket in a predetermined fashion, and tries to play sometimes unnecessarily defensively. The problem is, he lacks a good defensive technique, ut has a superb attacking one, And he should utlilize that to his use. So instead of trying to awkardly trying to manufacture a defensive shot to a normal off cutter, he should play it the way he'd play had it been an ODI, "smack it over" the infield. We saw that kind of Yuvi during his glorious 168 against Pakistan last winter. But in Australia, his predetermined defensive attitude cost him dearly. Got out trying to defend deiveries which he'd have gobsmacked had it been in color cricket.
Precambrian
Banned
Just hope he doesnt become another Micheal Bevan. With all his talent and aility, test cricket would have missed a prodigy.
Precambrian
Banned
241-6 looks better from SA point of view on this pitch. Some quick blows by the tailenders and a 300+ total would be handy. India needs to restrict SA under 300 for some moral upperhand.
All depends on Indian first innings. A 400+ total means that the match is effectively in India's hands, unless Kallis comes to party in the 2nd innings.
All depends on Indian first innings. A 400+ total means that the match is effectively in India's hands, unless Kallis comes to party in the 2nd innings.
Precambrian
Banned
Well done Harby, he has already bowled 27 overs of the 78 today, more than a third, and kept the run rate in check. Good tactics. Choking from other end, while tempting the SA batters with parttimers from the other end.
29 overs and just 2 wkts!!!! .... come on duds, pick up some wkts
ret
International Debutant
I would have preferred a bowler like Munaf, who hits the deck and looks to bowl the right lenght .... but now the game is on so let's hope for the best from Sree
ret
International Debutant
WoW .... Ishant clean things up
at the end of the day, SA will feel comfortable of putting a score on the board ..... considering all the hype surrounding the pitch, one would have expected them to be bowled out for under 180 .... the total is on the board, now the ball is in their bowlers court
for Ind, the lazy asses will have put 400 on board, sweep, slog or scratch .... and then skittle out SA for 150 in their 2nd innings
at the end of the day, SA will feel comfortable of putting a score on the board ..... considering all the hype surrounding the pitch, one would have expected them to be bowled out for under 180 .... the total is on the board, now the ball is in their bowlers court
for Ind, the lazy asses will have put 400 on board, sweep, slog or scratch .... and then skittle out SA for 150 in their 2nd innings
masterblaster
International Captain
Good stuff by Ishant Sharma. Good fast bowlers trouble their opposition on any sort of surface. We only seem to make up excuses to cater for our long list of mediocre fast bowlers. Ishant definitely has something a little extra than the likes of Sreesanth, Munaf Patel and RP Singh.
