***Official*** West Indies in Australia

[Crazy Sam]

so it seems Hodge and Symonds are certainties.

Warne is injured and a doubtful starter with Stuart Clark being brought into the team. If Warne's out it would certainly mean Bracken and MacGill will both play and Clark would return to play some state cricket if he's got any on.

 

[aussie]

what the hell do these selectors see in Clark, jesus keep him far away form the australian team, geez man.

 

[amw123]

cant wait for this one only a few hours

 

[parttimer]

Surely they'll play Mcgill and Bracken and Clarke will carry the drinks

 

[luckyeddie]

So is Cheaty going to be in?

I'll watch it and boo if he is.

Hope Corky's in the UK Sky Sports studio if so.

 

[SquidAU]

This test seems a bit of a non event after yesterday!

 

[SquidAU]

Chanderpaul won the toss and is batting.

Warne is playing, as well as Hodge and Symonds. Bracken 12th man, meaning MacGill gets a go!

 

[Pratters]

Hey the match has started! I thought it was a 5.30 AM IST start.

Any way hope the test will go to 5 days and will see some more promising performances from the Windies.

 

[andyc]

Chanderpaul won the toss and is batting.

Warne is playing, as well as Hodge and Symonds. Bracken 12th man, meaning MacGill gets a go!

And Bravo's in for Lawson, too.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I hope MacGill gelts belted six ways from Sunday. I hate him so much.

 

[Top_Cat]

I'm tipping Hodge for a big Test. Either a really good 50 or 100. He seems to want it pretty badly and I get the feeling he's at the top of his game.

 

[SquidAU]

I'm tipping Hodge for a big Test. Either a really good 50 or 100. He seems to want it pretty badly and I get the feeling he's at the top of his game.

I'd have to agree, despite him being a mexican......

He's wanted this place for a long time and he'll smash the Windies around the park to thank the selectors.

 

[marc71178]

Surely they'll play Mcgill and Bracken and Clarke will carry the drinks

That would have meant 5 specialist bowlers plus Symonds at 6 and presumably Gilchrist at 5?!

 

[SquidAU]

Lee gets the first wicket,

D Smith b Lee 4

 

[parttimer]

That would have meant 5 specialist bowlers plus Symonds at 6 and presumably Gilchrist at 5?!

Warne was apparently injured and likely to miss. I probably should've guessed he'd play what with Murali about to play some tests

 

[UncleTheOne]

Chris Gayle retired hurt, Stuart Law on the UK coverage mentioned something about a heart problem, either that or I'm hearing stuff.

 

[Top_Cat]

Did he have heart palpitations facing Lee? I could understand that...........

Seriously, hope it's not serious.

 

[social]

Fantastic bowling from Lee at present.

McGrath shows why he's the best.

 

[SquidAU]

Sarwan gone. Caught behind from McGrath!

Windies 2/26

 

[Pratters]

I was really dreading this.

Nicholas speaking at length about Chanders' batting stance

AAAAAAAAAAH

*head explodes*