On: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly (R) is applauded by Australian fielder Simon Katich as he celebrates after scoring a century during the second day of the second Test match between India and Australia at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on October 18, 2008. India are currently 437 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
Indian cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni (R) and Sourav Ganguly run between the wickets during the second day of the second Test match between India and Australia at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on October 18, 2008. India are currently 401 runs for the loss of six wickets.
Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly plays a shot during the second day of the second Test match between India and Australia at The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali on October 18, 2008. India are currently 401 runs for the loss of six wickets
Sourav Ganguly of India plays to the leg side during day two of the Second Test match between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association St
On: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tendulkar, succeeding Azharuddin as captain for his second term, then led India on a tour of Australia, where the visitors were comprehensively beaten 3-0[28] by the newly-crowned world champions. After another Test series defeat, this time by a 0-2 margin at home against South Africa, Tendulkar resigned, and Sourav Ganguly took over as captain in 2000
On the second day of the Nottingham Test against England on 28 July 2007 Tendulkar became the third cricketer to complete 11,000 Test runs. In the subsequent One day series against England, Tendulkar was the leading run scorer from India with an average of 53.42. In the ODI Series against Australia in October 2007 Tendulkar was the leading Indian run scorer with 278 runs.
Sachin's tour of England in 1990 saw him score his first Test century at Old Trafford. Tendulkar further enhanced his development into a world-class batsman during the 1991–1992 tour of Australia that included an unbeaten 148 in Sydney. The great Shane Warne too made his debut in the match, where opposing bowler Merv Hughes told his captain Allan Border, "This little guy's going to get more runs than you, AB."
Tendulkar's two tenures as captain of the Indian cricket team were not very successful. When Tendulkar took over as Captain in 1996, it was with huge hopes and expectations. However, by 1997 the team was performing poorly. Azharuddin was credited with saying "Nahin jeetega! Chote ki naseeb main jeet nahin hai!",[27] which translates into: "He won't win! It's not in the small one's destiny".
Remember that fresh-faced boy who debuted at the age of 16 in Karachi, against the Pakistanis? Now, he is a living legend to whom all of Indian cricket looks up to. He impressed one and all with his attitude and approach in 1989, though he did not manage too many runs
Besides his performances in the Test and ODI scenes, he is now an Icon player in the Mumbai Indians team of IPL and will hope to leave his mark in the Twenty20 version of cricket too.
On: Friday, October 17, 2008
The long wait is over. Sachin Tendulkar is now the highest Test run scorer in the world. At 2.31 pm on a sunny afternoon here, Tendulkar scripted himself into cricketing history, bettering Brian Lara's record of 11,953 runs in his 152nd Test match before a small but appreciative crowd that applauded every run that took him closer to the landmark.
He achieved this landmark when he hit Peter Siddle to third man for two runs, erasing Lara's record that stood for nearly two years after the West Indian played his final Test.
Fireworks, congratulations from every member of the Australian team, a hug from fellow-batsman Sourav Ganguly and a long look up into the sky, and the moment had come, and gone.
Sachin is also one-day cricket's leading run-scorer with 16,631 runs. The master blaster was expected to attain the feat in Sri Lanka recently but he had a poor series there scoring just 95 runs in three Tests. However, it was befitting, that he achieved the record against World champion Australia, a team he has tormented in the past. Lara too achieved the world record against Australia, when he went past Allan Border's tally of 11,174 runs during the Adelaide Test in 2005. They are the only three players to cross the 11,000-run mark in Tests so far. Now the two players who stand the best chance of bettering Sachin's record are Rahul Dravid (10,341) and Ricky Ponting (10,239).
Fifteen runs was the first target, and each one of them was counted down after Tendulkar walked in to bat at the fall of Rahul Dravid's wicket at 1.20 pm. A single, a steered brace, a flick to leg, a straight push, a cover-driven four that upped the glacial pace of scoring and then a flicked brace brought him to within a stroke of Lara's aggregate.
Another single to square carried the batsman into double figures. Three runs later, it was time for the tea break.
The suspense thereafter was swift to end, a steered three off debutant Peter Siddle taking Tendulkar from 11,951 to 11,954, and sole ownership of the title of Test cricket's highest run-scorer.
This was Tendulkar's 152nd Test, and 247th inning with a highest of 248 not out. Against this, Lara got his runs in 131 matches (232 innings) with a Test best of 400 not out. Tendulkar's average at this point in time is 54.02 against Lara's career mean of 52.88.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today congratulated master batsman, Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the highest run scorer in Test Cricket today, during the first day of the Second Test against Australia at Mohali.
In his message, the Prime Minister said, "I congratulate Tendulkar on becoming the highest run scorer in Test Cricket.
This is yet another milestone in his glittering career. His achievements are a source of national pride. I wish him greater laurels in future." Tendulkar completed 12000 runs in Tests today.
Tendulkar achieved the feat with his 61st run, a flick down to square-leg of Australian leg-spinner Cameron White. He was given a huge round of applause by his team mates and cricket fans.
Tendulkar, a right-hand bat has played 152 Test matches and scored 12000 runs at an astounding average of 54.29.
Earlier in his innings, Tendulkar became the highest scorer in Tests by surpassing West Indian batsman Brian Lara's record of 11953 runs. The record came with his 15th run. That landmark was also greeted with joy by players on both sides and the crowd that was watching the match. (ANI)
Sachin Tendulkar became the highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket today, eclipsing Brian Lara's record during India's match against Australia. The batsman, accorded demi-god status in his country, required 15 runs to pass Lara's total of 11,953 and he finally got there with a push to third man for three off the bowling of Peter Siddle to send the home supporters into raptures. He was eventually dismissed for 88 as India fought back in the afternoon of the second Test.
Fireworks were released as the game came to a brief standstill moments into the evening session. Australia's players, including captain Ricky Ponting, were among the first to congratulate Tendulkar, who also holds the records for the most runs and most centuries scored in one-day internationals. The 35-year-old 'Little Master' reaches the milestone in his 152nd Test appearance; though Lara accumulated just 131 caps in setting the previous mark. Tendulkar has now scored 12,027 Test runs at an average of just over 54.
"It has taken me 19 years to get the record," said Tendulkar, referring to his debut in 1989. "It can't happen overnight. It has been a fantastic journey. There have been ups and downs in the process of success." When asked about retirement, Tendulkar jokingly replied: "If stones are thrown at you, you convert them into milestones."
The feat has long been expected: Tendulkar surpassed another Indian legend, Sunil Gavaskar, in setting a new high of 35 Test centuries nearly three years ago - he now has 39 - and though injuries have begun to dog him with increasing frequency, he was at his exhilirating best on India's tour of Australia at the start of the year, when he scored 493 runs at 70.42. Perhaps the only blemish on an impeccable batting CV is his lack of a Test triple-hundred - a statistic unlikely to give the great man too much pause as his career draws towards its close.
"I think he is one of the finest batsmen the world has ever seen," said compatriot Kapil Dev, after Tendulkar had reached the landmark. "I think the great batsmen always have a little extra time than normal batsmen - and he had a little more time than any other batsman I have seen. I think it is amazing some of the shots he has. He can look like he is pushing forward in defence - but the ball goes rushing to the boundary."
"The country needs heroes like him. It is great to have a player of this calibre and a cricketer who can give joy to the whole country," added Dev, himself a former holder of the record for Test wickets. "It is not easy to play for 19 years with the pressure he has had throughout his career. People love him - he can't go out, do the things he wants to do. Every simple thing he does in his life, people notice. Hats off to him for still coming forward to play cricket."
Tendulkar came to the crease in the afternoon after Rahul Dravid played-on to Brett Lee, and he was soon joined by Sourav Ganguly, as paceman Mitchell Johnson collected his second and third scalps to leave the hosts on 163 for four. Having won the toss, India were in danger of undoing the good start given them by Gautam Ghambir's 67, with Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid departing in the thirties and VVS Laxman making just 12 as the much-vaunted top order again stuttered.
But Tendulkar and Ganguly dug in to thwart their opponents with a stand of 142 in 37 overs, Ganguly notching his own milestone in passing 7,000 runs. The day ended on a positive for Australia, however, as debutant quick Siddle snared Tendulkar just as a 40th Test ton beckoned. Nightwatchman Ishant Sharma joined Ganguly at the wicket as India closed the day shortly after on 311 for five.
This prolific batsman from India also holds the record of having the maximum runs in 50-50 version of the game. He has made 16,361 runs from 417 one-day matches with an average well above 45. Sachin Tendulkar also holds the world record of scoring maximum number of centuries in both forms of the game. Before the start of the recent Australian series, the master blaster was just 77 runs short of Lara's world record.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell pays tribute to Sachin Tendulkar's record-breaking efforts.
Fittingly, with the Himalayas visible in the distance, Sachin Tendulkar scaled Test cricket's Everest, eclipsing Brian Lara to become the game's greatest run scorer.
The magical moment came on the first ball after tea on the opening day in Mohali, when on 13, the Little Master ran debutant Peter Siddle to deep third man for 3.
Tendulkar looked twice to the heavens upon setting the new benchmark.
After the day's play he said the first acknowledgment was for the Almighty, while the second was for his dearly-departed father.
It is not the first time that the heavens have been invoked in the life of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.
From politicians to rickshaw drivers, Tendulkar is exalted in India as a living god.
His efforts at the crease have acted as a biorhythm for this cricket-mad country of 1.3 billion.
Thankfully for the masses, more often than not, he has delivered.
Hailed as a star from as early as 14 years of age, Tendulkar has garnered fans wherever the game is played.
Sunil Gavaskar stated around 15 years ago that Tendulkar would re-write the record books and he had the capacity to amass 15,000 Test runs and 50 centuries.
Through 19 years of international cricket, his consistency has been remarkable.
It speaks volumes for the mental strength of the man.
In recent times, the entire country has been in countdown mode.
Heading into the recent Sri Lankan series, he required 172 runs to top the table.
On paper it looked a doddle, but it proved far more difficult than that, as his six innings produced a mere 95 runs, hence he entered this series still in need of 77 runs.
Innings of 13 and 49 in the Bangalore Test brought a further delay.
But here in Mohali, he could no longer be denied.
Upon reaching the milestone, the sparse crowd erupted in rapture and the afternoon sky played host to a barrage of fireworks.
They found voice again when he reached 61, for he became the first batsman to procure 12,000 Test runs.
On any other day, the loss of Tendulkar's wicket for 88 would be a cause for dejection and sorrow.
But today, for those at the ground and indeed watching around this vast land, it was not about one match or one innings.
It was about a career.
A career, which to date, has amassed over 28,000 runs and 81 centuries at international level.
Cricket : India batsman Sachin Tendulkar became the greatest run-scorer in Test cricket and described it as a "fantastic feeling" after reaching the milestone in the second Test against Australia today.
The diminutive batsman, known as the 'Little Master', hit Peter Siddle for three with the first ball after tea in Mohali to reach 11,956 runs, surpassing former West Indies legend Brian Lara's previous record by two.
"It is definitely the biggest record of my career because it has taken me almost 19 years to get there and the journey has been fantastic," said Tendulkar, who is also the leading run-scorer in one-day internationals, having amassed 16,361 in 417 matches.
"The feeling is fantastic. I was trying to just focus on the game but every now and then it was there in front of me.
"I decided to just keep it simple and just keep watching the ball, keep my eyes on it and keep alert."
It was widely expected that Tendulkar would break the record in the first Test in Bangalore, and asked if he was disappointed to be out for 49 in that match, leaving him 15 runs short, he replied: "No, not really.
"When I was out for 49 in the first Test I thought the most important thing was to save the Test match.
"We lost a couple of early wickets and (staying in) was more important than the record. I was relieved and knew I had done a good job."
The record-clinching runs on Friday prompted fireworks and tumultuous celebrations in the Mohali Stadium, but Tendulkar said he tried not to let it distract him as India were 177 for four and in a promising position against Ricky Ponting's side.
"I was not that excited to be honest because the focus was to continue and not lose concentration.
"Yes, it was a big moment but I had to concentrate and make sure me and Sourav Ganguly had a big partnership."
The 35-year-old was eventually out for 88 just before stumps, leaving the hosts on 311 for five after day one.
He added: "It is disappointing that I got out. The goal was to stay there until the end but it didn't happen.
"I got a good ball and maybe I had a lack of footwork."
Tendulkar's achievements, which include being the leading run-scorer at the 1996 World Cup and the player of the tournament at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, have won him a host of accolades from the Indian government, including becoming the first cricketer to be awarded the country's highest sporting honour - the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1997.
MOHALI, India (AP) -- Sachin Tendulkar achieved the world record for most runs in Test cricket on Friday and his 50th half century pushed India to a commanding 311 for five wickets at stumps on the first day of the second Test.
India's Sachin Tendulkar has become Test cricket's greatest run scorer.
Tendulkar started the innings needing 15 to overtake former West Indies captain Brian Lara's tally of 11,953 and he did it with a glide to third man from the ball after tea.
His upbeat 88 from 111 balls moved him to 12,027 runs at an average of 54.17 and rescued India after they had slipped to 163 for four wickets before tea in Mohali.
Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly made sure there were no more problems by combining in a 142-run stand that confirmed the home side's dominance in good batting conditions.
Tendulkar, who produced some strong on-drives, punched 10 boundaries and brought up his half-century from 80 balls -- then set his sights on a 40th century.
Two fours off rookie Peter Siddle's offerings with the second new ball took Tendulkar closer to the milestone, but his edge to Matthew Hayden at first slip gave the rookie Australian paceman his maiden Test wicket.
"I was disappointed because we had targets and we thought, especially after those crackers went off (when he got the world record), we'd have to focus on our game and continue batting for a long time," Tendulkar said.
"The reverse swing with the old ball was different to the new ball and it took me a fraction longer to adjust. I paid a heavy price for that."
Ganguly was more patient than Tendulkar, reaching his 35th half-century in 100 balls, and hitting four boundaries in his unbeaten 54.
Australia had a moment of misfortune when umpire Rudi Koertzen did not call for the TV umpire when Ganguly was stumped on 35 off the bowling of Cameron White -- but given not out.
Ganguly passed then passed 7,000 Test runs when he square drove Johnson for two and moved to 40.
On a day of milestones, Brett Lee became Australia's fourth-most successful bowler when he removed Rahul Dravid and collected his 292nd Test wicket.
Dravid, who picked off seven boundaries in his 39, was looking extremely comfortable until he under-edged Lee and the ball crashed into the leg stump.
Two deliveries later opener Gambhir edged Mitchell Johnson's leg-cutter to end his bright knock of 67 from 140 balls.
When V.V.S Laxman glanced Johnson to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin on 12, India had lost 3-17 and were in trouble until Tendulkar and Ganguly intervened.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in his second match as captain, stepped into Anil Kumble's leadership role when the skipper was ruled out with a right shoulder injury.
Kumble's bowling place was taken by rookie legspinner Amit Mishra, who has 303 wickets in 77 first-class games at an average of 24.91.
In other cricket news on Friday, Talat Ali quit as Pakistan team manager, just before the national Cricket Board appointed an interim selection committee.
"I have no regrets as I wanted to make way for the new chairman to bring in his own team," 58-year-old Ali told The Associated Press.
Mehrab Hossain dug in for a defiant, unbeaten 79 to spearhead a 139-run fifth-wicket stand that revived Bangladesh's innings and frustrated New Zealand on the first day of the first Test in Chittagong.
Bangladesh slumped to 44 for four before Hossain combined with Mushfiqur Rahim to move the total to 183-4 from 94 over at stumps.
Rahim finished the day unbeaten on 59, including nine boundaries and a six.
MOHALI, India (AP) -- Sachin Tendulkar achieved the world record for most runs in Test cricket on Friday and his 50th half century pushed India to a commanding 311 for five wickets at stumps on the first day of the second Test.
India's Sachin Tendulkar has become Test cricket's greatest run scorer.
Tendulkar started the innings needing 15 to overtake former West Indies captain Brian Lara's tally of 11,953 and he did it with a glide to third man from the ball after tea.
His upbeat 88 from 111 balls moved him to 12,027 runs at an average of 54.17 and rescued India after they had slipped to 163 for four wickets before tea in Mohali.
Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly made sure there were no more problems by combining in a 142-run stand that confirmed the home side's dominance in good batting conditions.
Tendulkar, who produced some strong on-drives, punched 10 boundaries and brought up his half-century from 80 balls -- then set his sights on a 40th century.
Two fours off rookie Peter Siddle's offerings with the second new ball took Tendulkar closer to the milestone, but his edge to Matthew Hayden at first slip gave the rookie Australian paceman his maiden Test wicket.
"I was disappointed because we had targets and we thought, especially after those crackers went off (when he got the world record), we'd have to focus on our game and continue batting for a long time," Tendulkar said.
"The reverse swing with the old ball was different to the new ball and it took me a fraction longer to adjust. I paid a heavy price for that."
Ganguly was more patient than Tendulkar, reaching his 35th half-century in 100 balls, and hitting four boundaries in his unbeaten 54.
Australia had a moment of misfortune when umpire Rudi Koertzen did not call for the TV umpire when Ganguly was stumped on 35 off the bowling of Cameron White -- but given not out.
Ganguly passed then passed 7,000 Test runs when he square drove Johnson for two and moved to 40.
On a day of milestones, Brett Lee became Australia's fourth-most successful bowler when he removed Rahul Dravid and collected his 292nd Test wicket.
Dravid, who picked off seven boundaries in his 39, was looking extremely comfortable until he under-edged Lee and the ball crashed into the leg stump.
Two deliveries later opener Gambhir edged Mitchell Johnson's leg-cutter to end his bright knock of 67 from 140 balls.
When V.V.S Laxman glanced Johnson to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin on 12, India had lost 3-17 and were in trouble until Tendulkar and Ganguly intervened.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in his second match as captain, stepped into Anil Kumble's leadership role when the skipper was ruled out with a right shoulder injury.
Kumble's bowling place was taken by rookie legspinner Amit Mishra, who has 303 wickets in 77 first-class games at an average of 24.91.
In other cricket news on Friday, Talat Ali quit as Pakistan team manager, just before the national Cricket Board appointed an interim selection committee.
"I have no regrets as I wanted to make way for the new chairman to bring in his own team," 58-year-old Ali told The Associated Press.
Mehrab Hossain dug in for a defiant, unbeaten 79 to spearhead a 139-run fifth-wicket stand that revived Bangladesh's innings and frustrated New Zealand on the first day of the first Test in Chittagong.
Bangladesh slumped to 44 for four before Hossain combined with Mushfiqur Rahim to move the total to 183-4 from 94 over at stumps.
Rahim finished the day unbeaten on 59, including nine boundaries and a six.
Living his teenage dream of opening the bowling with Brett Lee, after Stuart Clark was ruled out with an elbow injury, Australia's latest debutant left no one in any doubt of his aggressive nature.
Delivering the second over of the second Test here today, Siddle bowled a short ball to India's opening batsman Gautam Gambhir which caught the left-hander off-guard.
Gambhir ducked and turned his head, only for the ball to crash into the back of his helmet.
Briefly shaken, Gambhir removed his helmet to inspect the damage and was examined by the India team physio before resuming, driving Siddle to cover boundary a few balls later to restore the balance.
The reality of Test cricket soon sunk in, with the Victorian fast bowler returning figures of 0-35 from his opening six-over spell as India made a flying start in hot conditions on an ideal batting wicket.
Sachin's Test career:
| Career Summary | Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg |
| v Australia | 1991-2008 | 27 | 2414 | 241* | 54.86 |
| v Bangladesh | 2000-2007 | 5 | 556 | 248* | 139.00 |
| v England | 1990-2007 | 22 | 1994 | 193 | 62.31 |
| v New Zealand | 1990-2003 | 16 | 1062 | 217 | 48.27 |
| v Pakistan | 1989-2007 | 18 | 1057 | 194* | 42.28 |
| v South Africa | 1992-2008 | 20 | 1202 | 169 | 35.35 |
| v Sri Lanka | 1990-2008 | 19 | 1408 | 148 | 56.32 |
| v West Indies | 1994-2002 | 16 | 1328 | 179 | 57.73 |
| v Zimbabwe | 1992-2002 | 9 | 918 | 201* | 76.50 |
On different turfs:
| Career Summary | Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg |
| in Australia | 1991-2008 | 16 | 2414 | 241* | 54.86 |
| in Bangladesh | 2000-2007 | 5 | 556 | 248* | 139.00 |
| in England | 1990-2007 | 13 | 1994 | 193 | 62.31 |
| in India | 1990-2008 | 65 | 1062 | 217 | 48.27 |
| in New Zealand | 1990-2002 | 8 | 1057 | 194* | 42.28 |
| in Pakistan | 1989-2006 | 10 | 1202 | 169 | 35.35 |
| in South Africa | 1992-2007 | 12 | 1408 | 148 | 56.32 |
| in Sri Lanka | 1993-2008 | 9 | 1328 | 179 | 57.73 |
| in West Indies | 1997-2002 | 10 | 1328 | 179 | 57.73 |
| in Zimbabwe | 1992-2001 | 4 | 918 | 201* | 76.50 |
*Figures as on October 16, 2008
MOHALI, India (AFP) — Sachin Tendulkar of India overtook retired West Indian captain Brian Lara on Friday to become Test cricket's highest run-getter.
Tendulkar, 35, crossed Lara's tally of 11,953 runs from 131 Tests when he passed 15 on the first day of the second Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association ground here.
Tendulkar, a veteran of 152 Tests, is already the world's top scorer in one-day internationals (16,361 runs), and has more Test (39) and one-day (42) centuries than any other batsman.
He is also the most senior active cricketer, having made his Test debut on November 15, 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi.
Tendulkar, who received warm applause from some 15,000 home fans when he walked in to bat at the fall of Rahul Dravid's wicket, needed an hour to score the 15 runs required to break the record.
He was stuck on four at the non-striker's end as Australia dismissed Gautam Gambhir and Venkatsai Laxman in quick succession.
As Sourav Ganguly took time to settle down, Tendulkar was stuck on 13 when the tea break was called with India on 174-4.
He reached the landmark off the first ball after resumption, gliding debutant pace bowler Peter Siddle for three runs to third man and raised his bat to acknowledge the cheers from the crowd and team-mates.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting shook hands with a visibly relieved Tendulkar, as did the other fielders.
Kumble had sustained a shoulder injury and could not recover in time, handing leg-spinner Amit Mishra his maiden Test cap.
The Australian camp also grappled with fitness problem and blooded Victorian pacer Petter Siddle in place of Stuart Clark who is nursing an elbow injury sustained in the same Bangalore Test.
The opening pair of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir got the team off to a brisk start. Both the batsmen were scoring freely on a pitch that is flat and suitable for batting. Sehwag was in usual murderous mood as he hammered boundaries all over the park. Gambhir on the other hand was picking his singles and rotating the strike.
Sehwag, would find himself very unfortunate to have nicked the ball on the leg side, to be taken by keeper Brad Haddin. He again fell victim to Mitchell Johnson. The new man in was Rahul Dravid. India were 70/1.
After the solid start and the dismissal of Sehwag, both Gambhir and Dravid continued the Indian innings as they piled the runs and continued to build a partnership. In this process Gambhir also crossed his seventh 50. India were 104/1 at lunch.
Post lunch, both Gambhir and Dravid continued to pile the runs. Both the batsmen were scoring freely and forming a good partnership. Brett Lee broke the partnership as Rahul Dravid got an inside edge onto his stumps.
India then lost another wicket in the space of three balls. Gautam Gambhir, who was batting very well got a faint outside edge to Mitchell Johnson to the keeper as India were 146/3.
The Indin middle order was giving away the start the openers had provided. After the quick departure of Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman also didnt last long as he also edged the ball down the leg side to be taken by the keeper. India were 163/4.
Sachin Tendulkar, moved into striking zone of his record to surpass Brian Lara and become the highest run scorer in Test cricket. He now needs two runs to achieve the feat. India were 174/4 at tea.
Sachin Tendulkar, sliced the ball to the third man region to get the boundary and become the highest run-getter in Test Cricket.
After the euphoria of achieving the record, Sachin Tendulkar, continued to pile the runs along with Sourav Ganguly. Both the batsmen played some sensible cricket by picking singles and rotating the strike. India were 241/4.
Sachin Tendulkar, fell just 12 runs short of what could have been his 40th Test Hundred. He was caught in first slip as he went for an ambitious cover drive. Sachin generously gave his wicket away to another debutant as he fell to Paul Siddle on 88. India then sent out their nightwatchman in the form of Ishant Sharma. India were 310/5.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil today congratulated master batsman, Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the highest run scorer in Test Cricket today, during the first day of the Second Test against Australia at Mohali.
In her message, the President said, ” I am extremely delighted and proud that you have reached the pinnacle of achievement in cricket today, by becoming the highest run getter in Test Cricket.”
“By doing so you have given joy to billions of Indians and I am sure that you will continue to set new standards of achievement in the future,” She added.
Tendulkar completed 12000 runs in Tests today.
Tendulkar achieved the feat with his 61st run, a flick down to square-leg of Australian leg-spinner Cameron White. He was given a huge round of applause by his team mates and cricket fans.
Tendulkar, a right-hand bat has played 152 Test matches and scored 12000 runs at an astounding average of 54.29.
Earlier in his innings, Tendulkar became the highest scorer in Tests by surpassing West Indian batsman Brian Lara’’s record of 11953 runs. The record came with his 15th run. That landmark was also greeted with joy by players on both sides and the crowd that was watching the match. (ANI)
Chittagong (AP): Mehrab Hossain dug in for a defiant, unbeaten 79 to spearhead a 139-run fifth-wicket stand that revived Bangladesh's innings on Friday and frustrated New Zealand on the first day of the first cricket Test.
Bangladesh slumped to 44 for four before Hossain combined with Mushfiqur Rahim to move the total to 183-4 from 94 over at stumps. Rahim finished the day unbeaten on 59, including nine boundaries and a six.
Hossain stroked 10 boundaries and faced 164 deliveries. New Zealand failed to make any breakthrough in the third session as Hossain and Rahim defied the attack for a combined 306 deliveries.
Bangladesh lost its first wicket in the second over _ Sunaid Siddiqui without scoring _ and struggled to lunch at 34 for one before losing three quick wickets.
Daniel Vettori removed opener Tamim Iqbal (18) and rival captain Mohammad Ashraful, lbw for 2, while fast bowler Iain O'Brien bowled Rajin Saleh (20) in the 42nd over to go with his earlier dismissal of Siddiqui.
Vettori led the attack with 2-50 from 28 overs, while O'Brien returned 2-25 from 17. Vettori's spin partner Jeetan Patel went wicketless in 17 overs that cost him 59 runs. Bangladesh has never won a test match against New Zealand. New Zealand won the preceding limited-overs series 2-1.Mumbai: India women’s captain Jhulan Goswami and her England counterpart Charlotte Edwards both believe that T20 cricket could influence the women’s game more than the men’s.
“T20 has had more impact on the women’s game. Today, more shots are being played by us. Our matches attract big crowds, like 20,000 people. T20 has definitely come like a breath of fresh air,” Charlotte, the ICC Women’s Cricketer of Year, said at a function to launch the first ICC women’s ODI rankings here on Thursday.
Jhulan said that with the success of T20, cricket could well become a part of the programme in the Olympics, which will be a significant boost for the women players.
“We definitely want to play in the Olympics. It is the biggest stage for sport and if you look at the recent Games, you can see that it could be a huge inspiration,” she said.
Both felt it was wrong to compare the women’s game with the men’s. “It’s a different ball game,” Jhulan said.
“Over the years, the women’s game has become more powerful,” Charlotte said. “Probably there are not as many sixes but the skill levels are definitely high.”
Jhulan was given the ICC golden armband as the honour for the number one ODI bowler in the new ranking charts. England’s Claire Taylor was the top batsman while Lisa Sthalekar of Australia was adjudged the best allrounder. Former India captain Mithali Raj is second in the batting list which has Edwards in fifth place.
“It’s great to be the first world No. 1. Recently I got the captaincy, so things are going well for me. I want to keep performing well and improve all the time,” Jhulan said.
Charlotte said: “Fifth in batting is brilliant. More important for me is that there are six other players from England in the top 5 (in the three categories put together). I am especially delighted for Claire.”
The Indian captain was quick to shrug off personal glory and said she wanted to look ahead. The Indian team will be touring Australia to play a T20I and five ODIs between October 28 and November 9.
ODI RANKINGS
Batting: 1. Claire Taylor (Eng) 804 points; 2. Mithali Raj (Ind) 728; 3. Lisa Sthalekar (Aus) 722; 4. Sarah Taylor (Eng) 699; 5. Charlotte Edwards Eng, 658
Bowling: 1. Jhulan Goswami (Ind) 741 points; 2. Isa Guha (Eng) 720; 3. S. Nitschke (Aus), 675; 4. Holly Colvin (Eng) 619; 5. Jenny Gunn (Eng) 593.
Allrounders: 1. Sthalekar (Aus) 393 points; 2. Nitschke (Aus) 387; 3. Nicola Browne (NZ) 357; 4. Aimee Mason (NZ) 300; 5. Gunn (Eng) 280.
HYDERABAD: Spurred by skipper Craig McMillan’s swashbuckling 69, Royal Bengal Tigers registered a 35-run victory over Delhi Giants in the Indian Cricket League at the Lal Bahadur Stadium here on Thursday night. Setting its opponent a target of 172, the Tigers restricted its rival to 136 for eight.
Sedate startIn contrast to the earlier essay, the Giants were off to a sedate start, thanks to a taut attack that bowled to its field. A frustrated Dihan Gunawardene shuffled to take a swipe at Sujay Tarafdar only to hear the inevitable crash behind. Giants’ skipper Marvan Atapattu stepped out to Upul Chandana, missed the line and Deep Dasgupta rearranged the sticks in a flash.
It was the Lankan leggie who engineered the exit of dangerman Paul Nixon, luring him into a skier that Andre Adams held at long-on. With four overs remaining and as many wickets in hand, the Giants needed 75 runs, a tall order against a bowling line that left little room to score off. Tarafdar, Chandana and Adams shared the bowling spoils with two wickets each.
Earlier, the Royal Bengal Tigers scored 171 for seven, equalling the highest total this season, posted by Hyderabad Heroes the night before. Craig McMillan called right and chose to bat.
The scoreboard got ticking soon enough with Dasgupta’s boundary in the opening over followed up by a six and four in the next from Hamish Marshall off Salabh Srivastav. The New Zealander didn’t spare T.P. Sudhindhra either, smacking a sweetly timed six over long on.
Just when the Tigers looked well and truly launched, Marshall set off for a single from a misfield. Ali Murtuza struck the solitary stump in his sights from point. Shane Bond then had Abhishek Jhunjhunwala edging a catch to first slip Marvan Atapattu. Midway through the contest, the Tigers were 80 for three, with skipper McMillan and Lance Klusener in the middle.
Sense of urgencyA sense of urgency showed in the scoring as it perked up with McMillan nearing his half century. The onetime salesman smashed three sixes and a four off Abhinav Bali alone, before the latter snared him into swatting into the hands of Atapattu at point. It was a captain’s knock from the Kiwi allrounder, whose endeavour was embellished by four sixes and seven boundaries in his 40-ball 69.
The scores: Royal Bengal Tigers 171 for seven (Craig McMillan 69) bt Delhi Giants 136 for eight.
PUNE, India (AFP) — International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge on Friday rejected growing demands from the cricket community to include the popular Twenty20 format at the 2016 Summer Games.
"Twenty20 cricket will not feature in London 2012 or for that matter in 2016," Rogge told reporters on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Youth Games here.
"We are adding two more disciplines for the 2016 Games. The new sports that could be added are squash, softball, baseball, karate, rugby and golf.
"But there is no cricket."
Leading cricketers like Australian captain Ricky Ponting have called for cricket's shortest version to be included in the Olympics, although only 10 nations play the game at the top level.
Ponting said after the Beijing Olympics in August that it was only a matter of time before the sport's newest form was included in the Games, given its popularity in South Asia.
"I actually think it's inevitable Twenty20 cricket will be an Olympic sport," Ponting said in a speech to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Australian player Donald Bradman in August.
"You think about the audiences in South Asia, 22 or 23 per cent of the world's population is based in that area.
"The IOC could do a lot worse than put cricket into the Olympics."
The explosion of Twenty20 cricket over the last few years led to the successful organisation of the Indian Premier League earlier this year.
The International Cricket Council also held the inaugural World Twenty20 championships in South Africa in September last year. The next event will be held in England in 2009.
NSW have been hit by injuries, with paceman Mark Cameron and all-rounder Moises Henriques pulling out of tomorrow's Ford Ranger Cup match against Queensland in Cairns.
Aaron Bird returns to the squad after yesterday losing his place to Henriques. Cricket NSW said Henriques was troubled by a side injury.
Burt Cockley comes in for Cameron, who hurt his ankle during last week's Sheffield Shield game in Perth against Western Australia.
In Adelaide, a polished century from Michael Klinger saved South Australia, and a sporting declaration from Victorian captain David Hussey could yet save the Sheffield Shield match.
In a game where the bat has dominated ball, Klinger hit an unbeaten 150 for the Redbacks yesterday, rescuing his newly adopted side from following on in its first four-day game of the season.
It will take a bold declaration from Hussey today to set the match up for a dramatic finish. At stumps on day three the Bushrangers were 1-51 in their second innings, for an overall lead of 167. Redbacks captain Graham Manou declared his side's first innings closed at 7-357, still 116 runs behind.
In his first Shield game for the Redbacks since moving to Adelaide from Victoria in the off-season, Klinger toiled for more than seven hours to hold South Australia's innings together.
He had some support from Manou (33) and spinner Dan Cullen (23 not out) but he was the standout, finishing with his highest first-class score. The fact it came against his old side was more the result of his determination to do well this summer rather than any desire to extract revenge on the state that offered him limited opportunities.
"I wouldn't call it revenge," Klinger said. "Leaving Victoria to come here was my choice, I still had another year of my contract in Melbourne.
"The opportunity that came up here was just too good to refuse.
"I don't think it would have made a difference if we were playing Victoria or anyone else, I was pretty determined to have a good year."
Klinger said South Australia expected to be chasing 250 plus today but that largely depended on how many overs the Bushrangers thought they would need to have a chance of bowling the Redbacks out.
Punjab Cricket Association, Mohali, October 17-21.TV: 2.30pm, Fox Sports 2, live.
Radio: 702 ABC Sydney, 2.55pm and 5.40pm.
Weather: Cool and wet yesterday. Today's forecast is fine and 28 degrees.
Pitch: Has a reputation as one of the quickest in the country but frequent downpours have affected preparation and Ricky Ponting, who has had a quick look, thinks it has been tailor-made for India's spinners.
Umpires: Asad Rauf (Pakistan), Rudi Koertzen (South Africa).
Match referee: Chris Broad (England).
Odds: India $3, Australia $3.40, draw $2.15
Likely teams
India: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, V.V.S Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Mahendra Dhoni, Anil Kumble (c) (subject to fitness), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Rudra Pratap Singh (possible 12th man).
Australia: Simon Katich, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark (subject to fitness), Jason Krejza (possible 12th man).
History
Overall: India 16, Australia 34, 22 draws, 1 tie.
In India: India 11, Australia 12, 13 draws, 1 tie.
At this ground: India 0, Australia 0, 0 draws.
Past five Tests in Mohali: India defeated England by 9 wickets, India v Pakistan draw, India v New Zealand draw, India defeated England by 10 wickets, India v New Zealand draw.
Who could forget
Australia's dramatic win at Mohali in the 1996 World Cup semi-final. The West Indies were cruising through the run-chase and then lost 8-37 to lose by five runs, Damien Fleming knocking over Courtney Walsh to finish the job. Ricky Ponting is the only current Australian player to have featured in that game, and made a duck.
Look out for for
Brett Lee on a livelier pitch to move past Craig McDermott (291 wickets) and become Australia's fourth-most successful Test bowler behind Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Dennis Lillee. "Billy the Kid was a brilliant bowler, someone I loved watching steam in as a youngster," Lee said. "To think I am level with him is pretty amazing but pretty special."
Tour guide
Sikhs in magnificent, bright turbans on motorbikes and whole families in auto-rickshaws hurtle down the wide boulevards of Chandigarh, a municipal capital that has drawn comparisons with Canberra for its organised urban layout. The Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, a suburb of Chandigarh, was built on a swamp in the early 1990s, and it's a majestic structure from which you can see a faint, pencilled line in the distance that is the start of the Himalayas.
The stat
Sachin Tendulkar needs 15 runs to dethrone Brian Lara as the most successful batsman in the history of Test cricket. Amazingly, the little master is not necessarily the most famous Indian sportsman in the spotlight this week, for Indian chess master Viswanathan Anand is in a tense battle with Russia's Vladimir Kramnik at the World Chess Championship in Bonn, Germany. Anand was recently voted India's greatest sportsman of the past 60 years. Tendulkar was fourth.
Punter watch
The skipper yesterday wore a hefty bandage around his wrist, the one he injured in the Caribbean this year, having tried a different anti-inflammatory before training. "It hasn't got any worse," Ponting said.
Having suffered through the slings and arrows of the spicy Test series with India last summer, Adam Gilchrist says he is thoroughly enjoying the growing tension between the bitter rivals this time around - because he is not there.
With the second test due to start tomorrow, the war of words between the Australian and Indian camps continues heat up, with fast bowler Zaheer Khan taunting his counterparts, and Anil Kumble saying the amount of criticism he was receiving felt like being back in Australia.
That is where exactly where Gilchrist is, continuing to revel in his retirement and saying even the sight of Ponting and Kumble going head-to-head was not making him regret walking away at the top.
"I am more and more certain every day that I made the right decision and enjoying it a great deal," Gilchrist told WAtoday.com.au.
"I have really enjoyed following the Test, I did not get the chance and have been too busy to sit down and watch the whole Test match, but I will always take an interest and be in touch with the team.
"I enjoyed watching, was thrilled with Ricky's hundred, and watching a few other newish players developing in their role.
"It is a really delicately poised series now after no-one got the upper hand, and there is a little barbed comments going back and forth so it is just firing up nicely for the rest of the series."
With his charity work and family commitments, Gilchrist says he is as busy as he ever was while playing cricket - although he has revealed he will be turning out one more game at the WACA, in aid of the Ronald McDonald House charity of which he has been patron for eight years.
The 2008 Ronald McDonald House Charities Ball on November 8 will be auctioning off a unique chance for 16 bidders to play in a Twenty20 match featuring some of WA's cricketing greats against some formidable rugby opponents.
Gilchrist, along with Justin Langer and Brad Hogg will take on a team headed up by Western Force skipper Nathan Sharpe next February.
Eight successful bidders will play in each of the sides, which Terry Creasey, RMHC Ball Chairman, said would be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
"We hope that this major auction item will break our fundraising record and really excite our bidders," Creasey said.
The day will include a training session the day before the match, access to the WACA dressing rooms and lockers on match day.
"There's not an obsession there [to find the next Warne], but everyone would like someone to come up, as Warne did, virtually from nowhere."
Meanwhile, Cricket Australia has admitted to concerns about player workload after a postponed tournament in Pakistan was crammed into a packed international schedule for next year.
The Champions Trophy tournament was to be staged last month, but was put off because of fears over player safety held by several competing nations, including Australia.
The International Cricket Council has announced it will now be played from September 25 to October 10 next year, in a yet to be determined Pakistani city. The opening day is just five days after Australia play the last one-day international of a long Ashes tour, which includes five Tests and eight one-day internationals, as well as numerous tour games.
The new dates for the Champions Trophy, which has been shortened by five days, also overlaps the planned Twenty20 Champions League in India and comes only a few days before the start date of a planned Australian one-day tour of India.
CA spokesman Peter Young said it would have been better if the tournament was kept in the original timeslot, but moved to a different venue, but Australia had to accept the ICC's decision.
RICHIE BENAUD says Australian cricket fans hanging out for the next Shane Warne need to keep the faith with the band of young, emerging leg-spinners.
As debate continues over whether selectors should persevere with Cameron White as a spinning option during the four-Test series in India, Benaud insists it is vital for slow bowlers to be given sufficient time in the middle to master their craft.
While Benaud does not necessarily believe all-rounder White is the long-term answer to Australia's post-Warne spinning blues, he rates the 25-year-old Victorian highly and thinks he will only develop further if afforded more Test match experience.
Not a big turner of the ball, a nervous White took 1-88 from 31 overs in his Test debut in the drawn series-opener in Bangalore.
"I think Cameron White's a good cricketer. I'm very keen on him doing well, and people expect young cricketers suddenly to be stars overnight," Benaud said. "It's important to persevere with all young players. It's no good putting them in for a match or two.
"Now, Cameron only came in because of injuries but he's a good cricketer. He's captained Victoria for a few years down there, and he's got lots of experience. He's a good batsman, a brilliant fielder and I'm hoping his bowling will continue to improve and improve."
Boasting 248 Test wickets at an average of 27.03, former skipper and leggie Benaud is considered one of Australia's great spinners, but even he admits he was not in Warne's league and needed years to mature as a world-class performer.
"When I started bowling, I took advice from Bill O'Reilly in 1953 in Scarborough at the end of the tour [of England] because I was disappointed in my own bowling," the former Test captain said.
"And Bill O'Reilly gave me advice and told me what to do and, as I was going out of the room, he said, 'Oh, and one other thing, it's going to take you four years to do it.' And it did take me four years to do it. It wasn't until South Africa in 1957 that I started to bowl properly. So don't expect young bowlers to become stars overnight.
"The only one who's ever been able to do that is Shane Warne, and I said the same thing to him that Bill O'Reilly told me - that it would take four years, but Warne was so good, he did it in two."
Benaud is as eager as anyone for Australia to unearth the next Warne - who took 708 Test scalps - but accepts the search could be a long one.
"Warne's been the best leg spinner that I've ever seen," the veteran commentator said.
"I didn't really expect to have to go through this all over again on my home turf.
"What has also been somewhat unexpected is the way the Indian media seems to have delighted in analysing and sensationalising every little action, remark or gesture.
"I would really appreciate if certain people realise that cricket is not spoken, it's played and we, the Indian team, are out to play it."
Ponting said he expected the Indian selectors to show more faith in Kumble than the media seemed to have, but at the same time understood that the longer Kumble stuck it out and struggled, the more unrelenting his opponents would become.
"We knew it was only going to take one or two bad performances for some of their more senior players and the whole Indian media was going to be all over them," he said.
"Probably (Sourav) Ganguly and (VVS) Laxman took a bit of it off themselves with a few runs in the Test, but for Kumble to go through a Test without taking any wickets obviously a lot of pressure is going to come back onto him.
"But I think for the sort of guy who's played as much as he has, he can be afforded a bad game every now and then."
Though his great record as a batsman has saved Ponting from much of the critical glare placed on other skippers, his leadership has faced the odd hefty attack, no more so than during the aftermath of the bitter Sydney Test in January.
Well-travelled cricket writer Peter Roebuck went as far as to call for his resignation, while others were little less unforgiving.
The tumult had to affect his batting, just as the current storm cannot be helping Kumble as he seeks rhythm and fitness following a shoulder injury.
It is made worse by the fact that pre-series, most Indians were confidently predicting a home series victory, a notion shaken by events in Bangalore.
"It's more difficult when you're captain as well," Ponting said with some sympathy.
"I think him being captain of the side they would have had great expectations, the Indian media and public, going into that Bangalore game and I think we showed if we play somewhere near our best then I don't care what opposition we're playing against or anywhere in the world, we're going to be very competitive."
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, especially when it's under scrutiny from 1.1 billion cricket-mad Indians.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting has watched the local media treatment of his Indian counterpart Anil Kumble with a combination of anticipation and fascination, sympathy and surprise.
The anticipation came pre-series when Ponting pondered the role the vast and often excitable Indian media could play in the the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, particularly with so many ageing warriors in the home side.
The fascination is much the same for any Australian cricketer, who thinks he's under the microscope at home until he arrives in India to discover just how intense and unrelenting the spotlight is on the subcontinent.
The sympathy is natural from one captain to another.
And the surprise was Ponting's response to Kumble's reaction to his media bake this week, published in his syndicated column, which sounded touchy, hurt and less worldly than one might expect of an intelligent man with 18 years experience on the global stage.
"He should know better I suppose, shouldn't he?" Ponting told AAP.
"I mean we've all understood how difficult it is for their players to play here in India, the spotlight from the people, the public, let alone the media, is pretty intense, and immense, so yeah I'm a bit surprised that he'd be surprised by it."
Criticism goes with the territory for international captains, even moreso when they are not performing with bat or ball.
Some have handled it better than others.
Mark Taylor's grace during his 1996-97 form slump was remarkable, extending to the point where at a press conference he interjected helpfully when a journalist stammered a question.
"It's alright, you can ask it," said Taylor, "am I going to drop myself?"
Kumble was less accommodating, responding sharply to the wave of negativity he has received from reporters, former captains and members of the public dialling in to talk shows on one of the nation's cricket-only sports channels.
"Over the past few days, given all the media attention I have received before and during the match, with various uncharitable comments on my fitness and retirement and performance as a player and captain, it does seem like I'm back in Australia again," Kumble wrote.
"That time ... saw me unfortunately having to split my time between playing cricket and handling a host of unnecessary off-field issues.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, especially when it's under scrutiny from 1.1 billion cricket-mad Indians.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting has watched the local media treatment of his Indian counterpart Anil Kumble with a combination of anticipation and fascination, sympathy and surprise.
The anticipation came pre-series when Ponting pondered the role the vast and often excitable Indian media could play in the the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, particularly with so many ageing warriors in the home side.
The fascination is much the same for any Australian cricketer, who thinks he's under the microscope at home until he arrives in India to discover just how intense and unrelenting the spotlight is on the subcontinent.
The sympathy is natural from one captain to another.
And the surprise was Ponting's response to Kumble's reaction to his media bake this week, published in his syndicated column, which sounded touchy, hurt and less worldly than one might expect of an intelligent man with 18 years experience on the global stage.
"He should know better I suppose, shouldn't he?" Ponting told AAP.
"I mean we've all understood how difficult it is for their players to play here in India, the spotlight from the people, the public, let alone the media, is pretty intense, and immense, so yeah I'm a bit surprised that he'd be surprised by it."
Criticism goes with the territory for international captains, even moreso when they are not performing with bat or ball.
Some have handled it better than others.
Mark Taylor's grace during his 1996-97 form slump was remarkable, extending to the point where at a press conference he interjected helpfully when a journalist stammered a question.
"It's alright, you can ask it," said Taylor, "am I going to drop myself?"
Kumble was less accommodating, responding sharply to the wave of negativity he has received from reporters, former captains and members of the public dialling in to talk shows on one of the nation's cricket-only sports channels.
"Over the past few days, given all the media attention I have received before and during the match, with various uncharitable comments on my fitness and retirement and performance as a player and captain, it does seem like I'm back in Australia again," Kumble wrote.
"That time ... saw me unfortunately having to split my time between playing cricket and handling a host of unnecessary off-field issues.
"That is one of the beauties of touring India. We're pretty lucky in Australia where we get good, consistent bounce and, don't get me wrong, you'd take that any day of the week, but I think this is a real test of character for a wicketkeeper, to come over here and be successful and learn the trade. It sort of shows where you're at with the gloves. I can honestly say I enjoyed it."
Four games into his Test career, the cricket world is starting to glimpse the distinctive character of the son of a Gundagai publican with the task of filling Adam Gilchrist's gloves.
In 2001 Haddin was called up to the squad as cover for Gilchrist in India, and he has since said he is relieved he did not have to play then as he was unprepared for the intensity of Test cricket.
Seven years on, he can't get enough of it. He played through his maiden series in the West Indies with a broken finger, and in Bangalore refused to be bogged down by Harbhajan Singh and Co when he joined Shane Watson at the crease with Australia in an uncomfortable spot at 5-128 in the second innings.
His partnership with Watson effectively took the game out of India's reach.
He believes his combative nature is innate, rather than a toughness built up playing league as a youth.
"I don't know," he said as he prepared to get behind the stumps in Mohali on Friday. "I'd much rather have those balls rolling onto me than having Willie Mason or someone running at me."
The bruises on Brad Haddin's chest are still tender, each one a painful reminder of the toughest test of his wicketkeeping life. But as Zaheer Khan discovered in Bangalore last week, Australia's new wicketkeeper is not the type to shirk a contest.
"It's in my nature that I'm competitive and I don't like to lose," Haddin said as he prodded at the spots where cricket balls kicked up off the unpredictable Bangalore pitch and thudded into his body.
Haddin conceded 23 byes in the first innings and 16 in the second, a record for Australia-India Tests, but the 30-year-old will front up for the second Test in Mohali unfazed by his punishing introduction to Test cricket in India or his confrontation with Zaheer, who unleashed a verbal tirade and marched into his personal space after Haddin chipped a remark from behind the stumps.
"It wasn't much at all," said Haddin, a combative character with a rugby league background as a five-eighth with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos. "It was two competitive guys going at it, trying to get a result. It was fixed out on the field and it was beat up a bit more than I expected. I suppose it's a lesson learnt, really.
"I didn't take too much notice after it, I just turned away and got on with business. It's not something I really thought too much about until I got told about it from home. I'm an aggressive person by nature and I like to keep the game moving forward but I am not going to go out of my way to say something to other players or make any big statements about going at the Indian players. It's a hard enough job wicketkeeping over here."
That much became obvious very early in the first Test. Haddin had spoken at length to Ian Healy before the series about the unique demands of keeping in India, and stood a full five metres closer to the stumps than he would in Australia. The uneven bounce caused some balls to roll along the ground and others to sail over his outstretched gloves.
"It's quite different," Haddin said. "The catch you've got to be up close for is the slash that does take off and you've just got to react to."
All the while he tried not to let the rising byes tally mess with his mind.
"That is one of the things that can make you successful over here and it's one of the things that can eat away at you," he said.
"If you do look up and there's a lot of byes, you've got to be mentally tough in yourself to say, 'Well, you know what, you're actually not going that bad.' Sometimes over here you just can't do anything about them.
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Another name for the slip fieldsmen of the last 10-20 years......
LJM (17/10/08 - 10:42 PM)M.E. Waugh.
Is the capt Dhoni a wimp why send a nightwatchmen, or is he scarded of the new ball, doesn't he face it in one days & 20/20
jay (17/10/08 - 10:41 PM)India on top, but needing 450 at least on a great pitch. Australia hanging in there.
Days highlights:
Tendulkar's measured, elegant, controlled, beautifully timed innings. Passing Brian Lara's Test run-scoring record was big as well, especially for lovers of fireworks.
The run a minute opening partnership of Gambhir and Sehwag. It set the tone for a day that India dominated. Their strokeplay on a good deck put Australia off balance, and Gambhir, in particular played some magnificent shots in front of the wicket.
The pluck of the Aussies. Behind the eight ball all day, Australia somehow kept themselves in the game with a totally unexpected 3-17 in fifteen minutes in the afternoon session, and the wicket of Tendulkar with the new ball at the end of the day.
The fielding remained good, and the spirits up.
Cameron White. The best of the Australian bowlers after tea. The Indians were well set when he was brought on, but he was economical, if not penetrating, and when tendulkar and Ganguly tried to take him on, he went close to taking their wickets. Definitely improving his bowling under Test pressure. Shoudl have been awarded the wicket of Ganguly, who was out stumped, but got a reprieve when the decision was not referred to the third umpire.
Matthew Hayden's catch of sachin tendulkar. In the 82nd over, with no previous ball having gone through the slips, Hayden took a sharp, low catch close to his feet. He is proving an excellent first skip, reliable no matter how long the gap between opportunities. it may prove the crucial dismissal of the Test match.
The nicknaming of Mitchell Johnson - EMO - by Leg Side Wizard
Thanks everyone, I learnt a lot on my first day at this caper. see you next time.
EDWe just have to go back to where we were talking about modern batsmen and their concentration. Congrats on the record but unfortunatley age shall weary them.
Jay (17/10/08 - 10:39 PM)Siddle is a dud. Where did I hear that before?
paulyt (17/10/08 - 10:31 PM)Alrighty then, let's see if we can get Ishan't wicket before bye bye's. Final note- has Hayden got the safest slipper hands we've seen (at least for last 10-20 years)? I used to think Tubbsy was sharp and Warney was always good too but if I was a bowling pace I'd want Hayden at first slip. Anyone got a better all-star slip cordon than Hayden, Taylor and Warne?
Tahn (17/10/08 - 10:29 PM)Ud hav 2 agree wif nos
jerry (17/10/08 - 10:29 PM)Run rate is gud
Quest for the next wic
Have a go at anil
U'd have to be mad
Anil, mate ur horrible
Reckons he's the best
The case is closed
He's a Victorian! Get him up here, I want to boof him!
Vic in London (17/10/08 - 10:27 PM)knock em over for about 400 would be a great effort.
p diddy (17/10/08 - 10:27 PM)Hi Sachin - Thank you - doesnt matter if you did not reach a hundred, there are more innings left for you to keep piling on the runs and kepp em chasing you.
Kevin Peterson - Melbourne (17/10/08 - 10:25 PM)why is Sharma dubbed the nightwatchman?
Billy (17/10/08 - 10:24 PM)Three and four slips in the cordon now, Australia keen to snare another wicket before stumps. It has aben a fighting effort from an inexperienced attack, and in the end, who can say that the war of attrtition hasn't been won by Australia? There are alot of runs in this wicket.
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 10:23 PM)These Victorian debutantes sure like to pick their wickets well. Both White and Siddle have the name Tendulkar as their first Test wickets.
Sharma shaky against Lee.
EDsiddle i love u
michael (17/10/08 - 10:19 PM)Thanks Ed, PaulyT, Tahn, Statsman, Monah - Love our work. (not you Anil - I'll not "Singh" your praises!) I'm nearly done for the night, so until next time - ciao. Well done again Sachin T.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 10:19 PM)WICKET!!!
EDHuge moment in the Test match. Tendulkar, slaso showing signs of wayward concentration, hits a lucky inside edged boundary, gets beaten all ends up outside off, and finally, hits the first edge of the day low to Hayden's left. After 486 balls wihtout a sighter, that is an exceptional catch.
The Test match is turned on its head.
New bastman is nightwacthman Ishant Sharma.
Wall Street is right. That scorecard is starting to look very ugly. Let's all pray for a global Indian run crisis.
bulldog (17/10/08 - 10:12 PM)Lee beats Ganguly with the best ball of the day, a searing outswinger, then Sourav has an ungainly swipe at a wide one, followed by four byes down the legside as a tired Haddin halfs-tops a big inswinger ... thank you for the new ball, Ricky!
EDCongratulations Tendulkar - Dont stop we would like to see you create a record that no one can beat! So keep going - and wish you
Kevin Peterson - Melbourne (17/10/08 - 10:09 PM)New ball taken by Lee with twenty-five minutes to play. Two slips and a gully in place. In the old days, Warne or McGrath would take a wicket in the last over, and Australia would roar back into the game. Don't know about that happening today.
EDwow....the numbers on that scorecard are going up....
Wall Street (17/10/08 - 10:07 PM)New ball due in one over. The game is in a holding pattern, with India looking to stumps, and the Aussies bowling reasonably tightly. We are now in overtime, not surprising, given the celebrations for Tendulkar's record, and Gambhir's hit to the head sta the start of the innings. (Over-rate is poor, all the same.) Looks like we will be continuing until 10.30pm Australian eastern Standard Time.
EDCongrat DADA
INDIA (17/10/08 - 9:57 PM)Ganguly reaches his 50 off 100 balls, with four boundaries. He started brightly, but has settled into an efficient supporting role for Tendulkar. A sensible, mature innings from the former captain, as part of a crucial partnership now worth 126 runs. That could double if he applies himself for another couple of hours.
EDThis game at the moment is all about Tendulkar. He has redefined this innings, and put India back on top. Without him, Australia would be deep into the batting order.
EDThe cover drive on the rise off Lee in the last over was as sublime a piece of timing and placement as he has ever conjured.
Congratulations Tendulkar.......Go India Go.....
Bobby (17/10/08 - 9:52 PM)Aussies look tired. They are still giving everything, but it is a heartbreaking pitch for the bowlers. They need a wicket badly before stumps. The new ball decision is vital - odds are tipping otwards it happening with Lee now back in the attack and White being attacked last over by Tendulkar.
EDRe new ball in 5 overs. Don't you think, Ed, that Punter needs to be brave here and try it?
bulldog (17/10/08 - 9:49 PM)Can confirm that ganguly's stumping chance off White in the 66th over was definitely NOT REFERRED to the third umpire, and his foot was in the air. Marginal call on the decision itself, but it was a mistake not to refer it to the screenwatcher.
EDhopefully these two wont surrender like virender
anil (17/10/08 - 9:46 PM)I hate to say this but Norman's 300 doesn't seem so far fetched now
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Five overs until the new ball. Unlikely the Australians will take it, given how well set these two batsmen are.
Interesting that Tendulkar's methodical picking off of the bowling now sees his strike rate well ahead of Ganguly, who started all guns blazing:
EDSTL strike rate: 66
SG strike rate: 50
Ed, I looked up 'chirpiness' in the dictionary and it has something to do with the sound that birds make - much like that Anil I suppose!
Bulldog (17/10/08 - 9:41 PM)I personally think that stuart clarke is better than mitchell johnson
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Nossie (17/10/08 - 9:39 PM)Tendulkar passes 12,000 Test runs ...
EDTahn - trying to strike a balance between too much and not enough, with a ball by ball operatin side by side - can't please everyone, and can't go any faster than this anyway.
The bad running of tendulkar and ganguly has unexpected consequences when lee shies at the stumps, Haddin goes one way, and the throw goes the other, and India picks up a five. Aussie fielding has been fine throughout, they have never dropped their heads. but they don't have the chirpiness of previous Aussie teams either, not surprising given the inexperience of many of the team.
india crusing for stumps now. White has been very good, but they are picking him off for ones and twos now.
EDthat anil guy needs to calm down. we all know that white should bowl sourav a "urqhuart"
Jaryd Weight (17/10/08 - 9:33 PM)whitey's better than bradman. average is exactly 100 now!!! go vics
bobby (17/10/08 - 9:32 PM)Tendulkar reaches his fifty. 50 off 80 balls with six fours.
A patient, controlled innings on the whole, dependant on timing rather than brutality. He had one patch where he tried to take on White, which he quickly discontinued. Watchful, careful, fluent, scoring consistently without changing gears. Sachin knows how good an opportunity this is for a big score and he looks like he intends to be there at stumps.
Ganguly and Tendlukar are not seeing eye to eye over their running between wickets - could be the only trhreat of a wicket before stumps now.
EDEd, now you've stirred up a hornet's nest; Ganguly's stumping not even referred. Who was that umpire?
Bulldog (17/10/08 - 9:31 PM)Tahn - We're all in the same boat my man. Ed's doing his best. Since the credit crunch noone can afford pay tv, and we've lost Bill, Richie B, Tony, Ian, etc to 20/20. Ed's now responsible for worldwide coverage. This is as good as it gets.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 9:30 PM)Tendulkar reaches his fifty. 50 off 80 balls with six fours.
A patient, controlled innings on the whole, dependant on timing rather than brutality. He had one patch where he tried to take on White, which he quickly discontinued. Watchful, careful, fluent, scoring consistently without changing gears. Sachin knows how good an opportunity this is for a big score and he looks like he intends to be there at stumps.
Ganguly and Tendlukar are not seeing eye to eye over their running between wickets - could be the only trhreat of a wicket before stumps now.
EDHey aussie!!(with Regards to gangully decion..)
Norman (17/10/08 - 9:27 PM)Every Thing Is Fair in Love & War...As It's Remaids Me Of Last Sydeney test of ind-aus
70 overs...im pretty sure we've all haddin-uf
anil (17/10/08 - 9:27 PM)Ganguly stumping was tight, as he lifted his foot after grounding it. I don't believ it was referred to the Third umpire, and if not, it should have been, looked out on the frame by frame.
EDWhat happened with ganguly's near-out? The ball by ball is so dry, just the facts... no mention of a wicket chance... or did I miss something...? Ed, how quick can you type? Wanna take up ball by ball duties :) ?
Tahn (17/10/08 - 9:24 PM)Ganguly's figures: 7002 runs (and counting) from 111 Test at 42.18, with a best score of 239. His only century in 22 Test against Australia was 144 at Brisbane. He averages 34 against the Aussies.
EDGolden opportunity here for his second century, if he can stop playing across the impressive Cameron White, who is putting together a tidy spell here, and teasing these two stars with some drift from off to leg (for the right-hander)
Unfortunately ur cricket board cant afford to boycott the series...
Best (17/10/08 - 9:22 PM)Yes Monah. Anil is in town and I should lookout. Bowl him a "Gangoogly" will go down as one of the classics. Along with Craig McLaughlins song about you.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 9:19 PM)Umpiring error there, Ganguly should have been out. i think Australia should threaten to boycott the series and go home unless the umpire is dropped.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 9:18 PM)Sourav Ganguly passes 7,000 Test runs. He is batting as well as he ever has against Australia, dodgy batswing and all.
EDSandeep, do you really think Tendulkar is paying attention to this blog???
jay (17/10/08 - 9:15 PM)ganguly was ou umpiring error
cray (17/10/08 - 9:10 PM)Sorry - Hossie - I was asked a direct question!
Jay, White looked as good as anyone, and I think the other frontliners needed a break, so I wouldn't be too critical.
EDWhite has been the best bowler since tea, looks most like taking a wicket.
Look out Noosie, Anil is in town!
Monah (17/10/08 - 9:09 PM)Australia are really on the ropes here, india are looking strong.
The master is out to prove he is a better batsmen then ponting
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 9:08 PM)Ganguly lucky to survive a stumping chance, then Tendulkar goes the big hit, and miscues. India survivesits post-break chances, White unlucky.
EDEd - Can you understand Punter's tactics, why would you bowl the two most inexperienced bowlers in tandem
jay (17/10/08 - 9:05 PM)Australia better value methinks! Though there is a credit crunch on so credit where it's due if we do pull of a win.
CB (17/10/08 - 9:01 PM)Siddle bowls a few dot balls, Tendulkar wants to get after him ... and nearly loses his wicket miscuing a big drive. So maybe he has got away with his lapse.
EDHaving survived that, his on drive next ball is nearly the shot of the day, and gives India a filip last ball before drinks.
white should bowl sourav a gangoogly
anil (17/10/08 - 9:00 PM)Ed, Ed, Ed, - Take a breath!. And I thought I was hogging the blog. Settle down son!
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:59 PM)Current odds:
EDIndia 2.85
Draw 1.85
Australia 5.25
India good value.
Tendulkar just wants runs more than these other batsmen. he concentrates harder. I can't see him getting out before stumps.
White's second over: reasonably well directed, tempting Sachin with flighted balls outside off. He's got Tendulkar thinking, and waiting at the moment .. and there it is, a ball that drifts on to the pads that he can pick off.
Good over from White, who is giving the ball a chance to drift. (he gets it to move more in the air than off the pitch!)
EDHey ED,
Monah (17/10/08 - 8:53 PM)What are the bookie's odds now?
White's field - one slip and a ring. Didn't turn them, ut had a some nice drift.
Tendulkar is starting to get moving. Siddle's natural action brings him on to the pads, and Sachin is picking him off with effortless on-drives, one of which went for four between mid-on and mid-wicket, was timed so sweetly it required little more than a push.
EDWhite's first over: as good as anything Clarke has tossed up. Much better actually. Googly first ball to Tendulkar surprised him, two off ... hit a line and length; certainly encouraging enough for him to get a few more overs.
EDHey Ed - Tell us Cameron's first 2 deliveries are wrong-uns, so I can do the "two wrong-uns do not make a White" gag!?
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Ed- how close is Haddin standing for the spinner? And what kind of a slip cordon is Punter playing for the quicks? Craving details mate...
Tahn (17/10/08 - 8:46 PM)HERE HE COMES!!!!
EDYOU ASKED FOR IT... on comes Cameron White to trundle, or spin at Tendulkar. (Did get him last test...)
After fifteen overs, or a fifty partnership, you get the feeling these batsmen start to become vulnerable for a little period, having found it so easy to pick up runs. I think the enxt chance for Australia to take a wicket comes just after the drinks break. The interruption to the easy rhythm worked in Australia's favour in the second sessions. it looks as likely a way for a wicket to fall as anything at the moment (these two old-timers don't look like potential run-out victims).
EDWell, if they've made a mistake re playing Cameron W - then surely it can be corrected by ..."White-out"!
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:40 PM)White is a part timer who has a crack. Was picked cause hes a mate of Punters. Half a dozen better leggies playing grade right now
Luke (17/10/08 - 8:39 PM)Thank you Ed. Succinct and articulate. Love your work.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:36 PM)Hey Statsman - any conspiracy theories on why Cam White is not bowling?
Hmmmmm - toss the ball to White or Watson .....
Lazy Man (17/10/08 - 8:36 PM)Ganguly doing the bulk of the scoring here, having made 27 of the 44 scored in the partnership; Tendulkar is just cruising, picking up singles.
EDYup Norman that's about the size of it. No more wickets on the horizon and not too many runs either. These Indian guys are under too much pressure to try and actually WIN this thing. Maybe they should just call it a draw and move on.
Quandong (17/10/08 - 8:34 PM)Re White: it is evdient that Ponting is fearful of Tendulkar and Ganguly taking toll on White. The Aussies are just trying to limit scoring and hope the batsmen makes mistakes, which worked well enough in the second session, but should not work against Sachin.
EDUnfortunately for POnting, Clarke has been very poor today, meaning the question about White will get louder by the minute.
you are kidding me right NORMAN? 4/300.. keep dreaming.. you're being unreasonable and unrealistic.. id say at least 2 more wickets will fall by close of play
LIMO (17/10/08 - 8:31 PM)A bit optimistic Norman! And ED, I think I'll give it a miss, but it must all be worth it on days like this!
Monah (17/10/08 - 8:31 PM)These two veterans are toying with the Australian bowling. Ganguly is driving through point and gully, forcing a fieldsman on to the boundary at deep square point.
EDWatson bowling around the wicket aiming at just outside off-stump has little room for error on this perfect surface.
Hey Ed - Any answer re PaulyT's question on why Cam White is not bowling? It does seem odd.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:29 PM)My predication at stumps...
norman (17/10/08 - 8:25 PM)300/4
Monah: work nights and weekends forever,a nd then you might get two shifts a year doing the cricket. Go for it!
EDBring on the other blonde Victorian to "spin" (and I use the term very loosely) some magic.
CB (17/10/08 - 8:22 PM)Monah - 1 hour and 10 minutes but there's still 36 overs left so we'll porbably go over time.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 8:21 PM)Philby - A bit early and harsh with the dud comment on Siddle don't you reckon? Bradman failed in his first test - as did Warney.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:21 PM)Why did they bring White in to replace McGain if they're using Clarke as the "frontline" spinner?
paulyt (17/10/08 - 8:20 PM)Hey ED,
How can I get your job?
;-)
Monah (17/10/08 - 8:20 PM)hes not in good form and not great bowling
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 8:19 PM)Gangulay and Tendulkar look comfortable, runs are still coming freely.
Siddle probing around the wicket at Ganguly has drawn a couple of false strokes. You can see what the Aussie selectors like about Siddle, his bustling aggression and the way he hits the pitch hard, but he lacks the consistency in his line and length so far to be a big threat.
EDClarke looking very much like a part-time spinner at the other end - all over the shop with his line and length, and struggling for dot balls.
Kya bate hai.. sachin or Poting .. its great to witness it
Rudy (17/10/08 - 8:18 PM)My prdication Is Aussie's will Lose This Match with 100 & innings Runs..........
norman (17/10/08 - 8:18 PM)How long till stumps?
Monah (17/10/08 - 8:18 PM)It's a bit early to be calling Siddle a dud. Warne took 1/150 on debut, McGrath 2/92 and 1/50,
paulyt (17/10/08 - 8:17 PM)Stumps score anyone.
8/265, tendulkar no on 68.
Jay (17/10/08 - 8:15 PM)Aussie guy you're sacked as captain. As soon as you targeted him he hit two fence-bangers!
Tahn (in Stockholm) (17/10/08 - 8:15 PM)congarates!!! sachin.
norman (17/10/08 - 8:13 PM)..........You Are Champ !!as u Achived this milestone agaist arch cricket Rivals.....
Kudos to the little master. He bats like Kostya Tzu fights... without blinking. Ponting will overtake his record and we'll all stand up and cheer when he does, but today belongs to Sachin. Having said that, I'll be well chuffed if he nicks one of his "millionaire drives" to Haddin for an unsatisfying 20-odd...
Tahn (in Stockholm) (17/10/08 - 8:11 PM)The little Master deserves the glory till such time somebody takes over
Monah (17/10/08 - 8:11 PM)ganguly isn't doing anything with the bat i think aussies should target him abit more coz i see a wicket
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 8:10 PM)Hey Trangus - from now on you shall be known by your native american name - "He who tells all what all already know". Or by your Latin name "Captainus Obvious".
Nossie (17/10/08 - 8:08 PM)Yep! Can't deny the fact that he has been a master of the game and a true gentleman.... well done! Hope the Aussies don't get fine for a slow over rate!! :)
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 8:08 PM)this will be greaest moment of my life until my wife Harinakshi gives birth to our first child in janury. I will call the boy "SACHIN" or the girl "Garima TENDULKAR"
Subramaian Balasubramanian (17/10/08 - 8:06 PM)Congrats Tendulkar, yes, still the 2nd best batsman behind the Don.
Jay (17/10/08 - 8:06 PM)Sean Young played test cricket, so did Dan Cullen, plenty of duds have played test cricket...Peter Siddle another
Philby (17/10/08 - 8:06 PM)Mohali is surrounded by exploding fireworks celebrating the Tendulkar milestone - you can't see much but it sounds like a war zone. Every Australian player shook the Little Master's hand. The crowd, such as it is, are ecstatic, but Sachin seems determined to get past the noise and sitraction and get back to his innings. Foreworks have lasted a good five minutes!
EDPonting will overtake Tendulakr, do it quicker and have a higher average. You heard it here first.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 8:03 PM)You're all wrong. It ends up India all out for 268. I've alreday seen this one before
Rich (17/10/08 - 8:03 PM)CONGRATULATIONS, SACHIN TENDULKAR!!!!
EDThe Little Master breaks the Test run-scoring record, previously held by West Indian champion Brian Lara, who made 11,593 runs, made between 1990 and 2006.
Brian Lara: 11953 runs at 52.88 with 34 centuries and a top score of 400 not out
Sachin Tendulkar: 11954 runs at 54.08 with 39 centuries and a highest score of 248
Just wait, tea & nerves, not what Tendulkar needs. He will try to drive a ball for 4 which is not quite there and have to wait till 2nd innings.
Jay (17/10/08 - 8:01 PM)My guess for stumps score is 7/276.
Conditions are still very good, sunny, cloudless, bright.
EDBangas - 4/110 off 70 overs, current partnership 66 of 27 overs.
Zimbabwe - 2/154 of 30 overs. Playing against Ireland.
Will we see a repeat of the first test here? Australia taking quick wickets at times then India's tail wagging? I hope not.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 7:59 PM)keep the good work up
ben (17/10/08 - 7:56 PM)i reckon india will be 6/259 at stumps today
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 7:54 PM)the runs came quickly at the start but it has slown down heaps through the last couple of wickets
trangus (17/10/08 - 7:54 PM)Laxman was unlucky - but you could argue he shouldn't have been flirting down the legside. It almost seemed too easy for some of them.
There seems to be a point beyond which modern batsmen cannot graft. Hold down their scoring for ten minutes, and they feel they have to impose themselves and manufacture a grand shot. Fact was, there were enough loose balls, or chances to get off strike with a riskless single, that it was rally criminal to get out playing millionaire's drives.
These Aussies are not as good as their previous teams, but they are just as dogged, and the only reason they are still in this game at tea is because they worked harder than India in the session after lunch.
_smage (17/10/08 - 7:54 PM)today aussies will dance On Sachin tune.............
norman (17/10/08 - 7:53 PM)cmon curry munchers
niranjan (17/10/08 - 7:53 PM)I reckon a million wouldn't shut Harbi up, Jay!
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:51 PM)Thanks Stockholm Tahn (may we have your votes please?). I just go where the moment takes me.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:51 PM)what happened to india they just got owned by some good bowling! India need to produce dominant partnership to get back in the contest
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 7:48 PM)Would that be "V.V.S. Lax" concentration, Ed?
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:48 PM)Jeez I wish he'd hurry up n break the record. I need to get back to work and this bright web interface on the website is sticking out like a sore thumb in the office. And do you think my Swedish comrades give a toss about the cricket? Nej tack!
Tahn (in Stockholm) (17/10/08 - 7:47 PM)Well, had the congratulations for Sachin ready, but the scoring dried right up leading towards tea. He needs three more runs to break the world record, and India needs a substantial partneship to get back on top in this Test Match.
The Aussies plugged away, but after a quiet start just after lunch, India were in a commanding position, with Dravid fluent and Gambhir secure.
What followed was extraordinary - 3/17 in fifteen minutes. Lee and Johnson took the wickets, but the fault lay with lax concentration from the Indian batsmen.
By the time the break came, India was just grafting.
On a belter of a pitch, India needs a big partnership to shore up their position. There is no reason it couldn't happen - Tendulkar looks in good form, the ball is coming on to the bat and Mohali, despite all the rain, has supplied a quick outfield.
EDIt rained non stop through August! The local cricket league here runs to 8 divisions - the Scots love their cricket.
India seems to be the one place where the home side are at a disadvantage through the pressure their supporters and media put on them. Its like the Engkand football team.
Quandong (17/10/08 - 7:45 PM)No worries, Nossie........ sounds entirely plausible to me.
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:44 PM)Statsman, yeah, the 100K came from BCCI, because they new they couldn't shut Signh up.
Jay (17/10/08 - 7:43 PM)sachin on 13 ....oh dear ...that's always been unlucky for him
SA (17/10/08 - 7:43 PM)Congratulations Sachin Tendulkar. Well deserved. A gentleman and a champion.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:37 PM)at last the time has come the GREATEST batsman of all time the migty SACHIN LORD OF BATSMEN WORDLWIDE will be at the very top of the tree and my work colleges Alex and Shane will be on their knees and getting myself a subway 6 inch sanwich as the result of a bet
Subramanian Balasubramanian (17/10/08 - 7:37 PM)The 4 for at tea are looking good
jay (17/10/08 - 7:36 PM)Good call Statsman. Love a good conspiracy theory. Yours has merit.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:35 PM)Er...... that should be 'ACB', Ed. Too many Kingfishers..........
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:33 PM)tuned in at the right time for a beaut little surprise.
skello-copenhagen (17/10/08 - 7:33 PM)Fair call, Sachin's form is down, but he's a tenacious bugger when his backs against the wall. I'm still puttin him in for a bottler of an innings... PS Nossie that WAS a nice gag... PPS Anonymous- that was an nice comment on the ebb n flow of the game...
Tahn (in Stockholm) (17/10/08 - 7:32 PM)Hey, Quandong! How's the weather in Edinburgh? I have a mate there and I'm planning to visit next July.
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:32 PM)Are the Indians feeling the pressure to make big runs after all the talk leading up to the match?
bemused (17/10/08 - 7:31 PM)Hey Bernard T - I presume you wish you had your time again with the wierd "tonsils" comment and something about Tendulkars crease being ripped out?? WTF?
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:30 PM)Sachin Tendulkar (11no) needs FOUR RUNS to break the all-time Test run scoring record held by Brian Lara.
EDIt's OK, Ed.......we were all newbies at some stage. Have you heard the rumour that the 'Roy' incident was contrived by the SCB to avoid any 'monkey business' on the tour? Apparently he was given a $100,000 'bonus' to 'go fishing'.
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:30 PM)The ball is not swinging, it is rarely cutting off the pitch, and it looks like an overcooked cabbage. Tendulkar looks well set already, and Ganguly has been untroubled so far? Who is going to make the inevitable big ton that seems to be begging on this road of a pitch.
EDMaybe I shouldn't have corrected myself and my left my typo of 4/169 as my prediction lol
paulyt (17/10/08 - 7:27 PM)Thanks PaulyT. Regards to your Dad. BTW - Master O'Reilly to win back-to-back Caulfield Cups.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:26 PM)In case you were wondering, this ED is new to the sytem, and some of his comments are coming out as being posted by 'anonymous' and the like.
Run-rate well under 4 runs an over now. The techie boffins in the Aussie dressing room look like they have earned their moolah - the defensive bowling and innovative fiedl placings since lunch have yielded 3-59 off 21 overs.
EDpretty sure they're stuffed if we've got them to their tail by tonite. a full day or two of australian batting coming up heh heh
Jvs (17/10/08 - 7:25 PM)Well now! I logged in earlier, saw 1 fer on the scoreboard and started my day here in Edinburgh. This is much better! Dunno how much work is going to get done today...
Quandong (17/10/08 - 7:23 PM):et him get 15 first! :-)
Monah (17/10/08 - 7:21 PM)sachin hasn't been in form for the last 2 years... if he wasn't so idolised his position in the indian team would be more scrutinised
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 7:21 PM)Aussies have struck back nicely, India will struggle with a loss of another one....
bemused (17/10/08 - 7:21 PM)This innnings has got 150 to Sachin written all over it.
Tahn (in Stockholm) (17/10/08 - 7:19 PM)Nossie - That was brilliant. You even had my dad laughing after he asked what I was laughing at.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 7:18 PM)3-17 lost in 15 minutes. Amazing. No, dark clouds and hurricanes have not descended on Mohali.
To be honest, there has not even been such great bowling. Laxman caught off a thin nick, feathering a nondescript ball outside the leg stump.
A mixture of carelessness, a little bit of bad luck, some persistent, but not so consistent Aussie bowling, and suddenly Australia is right on top. Such weird, baseless changes in momentum are why we love sport.
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 7:18 PM)that wicked was even better then my salami pasta l just cooked - Go aussies - india you should start getting worried
eman (17/10/08 - 7:17 PM)I hope Tendulkar gets ripped out his crease like my tonsils were :)
Bernard Tonsillectomy (17/10/08 - 7:14 PM)Lee and Johnson bowling with some intensity, but still providing balls outside leg, or too full, at least once an over. Stuart Clark shapes as a real loss. He could ahve tied up one end and put some real pressure on these impatient Indian stars.
___smage (17/10/08 - 7:14 PM)today aint an average day ed
axe (17/10/08 - 7:10 PM)I meant 4/189
paulyt (17/10/08 - 7:09 PM)Put Johnson on at both ends! Ie. bowl Johnson & Johnson, even if it is a bandaid solution.
Nossie (17/10/08 - 7:08 PM)i know jay i was supporting your comments. Good to see tail enders who have a go! should be more of it
bear (17/10/08 - 7:07 PM)Sachin Tendulkar has nine fifties and nine centuries against Australia from 27 macthes ... but I guess most of you knew that.
Laxman averages 50 against the Aussies, as against a career average of 43.
This partnership ought to be the key to the innings. If they get away, the expected score of 500 plus will occur. If not, Australia is in the macth with a winning chance.
EDanother wicket or two and the good work has been undone
bemused (17/10/08 - 7:06 PM)40 min to tea, 5/197 some late wickets just as the Tendulkar and Laxman are looking set. Have to colapse they are India after all.
Jay (17/10/08 - 7:03 PM)oh how i wish i had foxtel...
garbo (17/10/08 - 7:02 PM)It's the rise of 20/20, the batsman don't know how to be paitent, that is where in current players Tendulkar and Ponting are masters, because they know how to build an innings.
Jay (17/10/08 - 7:00 PM)Couldn't agree more, Ed. Seems they like they go into 'domination mode' when the situation doesn't warrant it. Why not just carve out an innings and wait until the bowlers are completely buggered?
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 7:00 PM)Tea: 4/169
paulyt (17/10/08 - 7:00 PM)Monah- have to say Warne is my favorite- was staying up so late at night during IPL just to see him! Hayden is my favourite batter- he's an agressive beast. I also like Clarke's style on the field, even if I do think he is a bit of wankish inclination off it.
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:58 PM)Tea score predictions anyone? Mine will be 3/179
EDAussies on a roll. So are the Bangas. 4/81, current partnership - 37 off 15 overs.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 6:57 PM)Has one day cricket and modern technological life made batsmen half as patient as a generation ago? How else do you explain two set batsmen playing wafting drives at good length balls, when centuries beckoned?
The Australians had only just curtailed the scoring to less than four an over, it wasn't as if they were bowling maiden after maiden ...
EDUnbelievable. Good ball from Johnson, it held its line outide off, but really, India only has itself to blame for all its wickets.
Anyone got the winner of the Caulfield Cup? (the cricket will be a draw by the way)
Nossie (17/10/08 - 6:56 PM)Dravid is severely over-rated.
Jarryd (17/10/08 - 6:55 PM)Tendulkar, to get 13, then the spin king Cam white to claim his bunny. He will have to wait for 2nd innings for record
jay (17/10/08 - 6:54 PM)hooray for the wicket!!
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:53 PM)Now if we can just stop Gambhir and Tendulkar from doing too much damage, we'll be looking pretty!
Dravid gone for 39, partnership of 76. He will be ropeable about getting out when in good form on this good a pitch. Lee strangled the scoring a little, and bowled one side of the wicket for a couple of overs, but that was impatience and greed, pure and simple, the shot was just not on - an attempted slash/drive close to the off-stump to a good length ball.
EDVery surprising. But it does bring one S Tendulkar to the crease, and if the Aussies don't get him early, this score will soon become unmanageable.
Brett Lee is so much better now that he has slowed his pace down!
Tanner (17/10/08 - 6:52 PM)Bear, what are you talking about, Glenn McGrath, was rubbish when being coached by the REAL batsmen, but when he gave that up and accepted that he was a #10, he finally got some runs, and don't forget the run scoring machine that was Jason Gillespie (block, block, block, block, six, out).
Jay (17/10/08 - 6:52 PM)and dare I ask if you have any favourite players?
Monah (17/10/08 - 6:51 PM)Monah- I always considered baseball more exciting and fast paced, and still do, and looked over it for that reason.
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:48 PM)But I've come to appreciate the art of bowling and batting in cricket. It's really incomparable to baseball, but I enjoy the fact that batters have an entire 360 degrees to work with and really are faced with a test of endurance, as well as the variation in bowling styles and strategies that are available.
Settled into a good looking test match now, still like a few more wicjkets though.
jay (17/10/08 - 6:46 PM)well said jay spoken like a true tailender
bear (17/10/08 - 6:43 PM)I don't know about that comparison Ed. Doesn't seem that interesting. How about H.Singh vs S.Katich as a test batter?
dOOM (17/10/08 - 6:42 PM)Bracken first class last season: 6 macthes, 22 wickets at 21. Good numbers ...
Aussies working hard in the field, but the ball just is not beating the bat. Johnson and Lee on now, Lee bowling around the wicket Gambhir.
EDMore balls are being stopped by fieldsmen now, but a little patience is all these two need. They are set,a s is India.
EMO for sure, it's not about the amount of runs, it's the style. Swing and miss, the tries and true method for a tailender, forget about the bowlers who try and look like their a batsman. EMO by a mile.
Jay (17/10/08 - 6:39 PM)Hey Bobby this ain't 20/20. Stop carrying on like a 9 year old kid.
DooM (17/10/08 - 6:39 PM)Emo for sure ed i reckon his stats will be quite a bit better after 57 tests
bear (17/10/08 - 6:37 PM)PaulyT: Fair point re Bracken. It could also be argued that he has not been given a chance at Test level since he became an elite international bowler. He has certainly improved in the one-day arena in the past three seasons. Like Brad Hodge, his cards seem marked.
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 6:35 PM)Lee around the wicket bowls a searching over to Gambhir. Glaring sun reflecting off this hard wicket - hot afternoon ahead for Aussies.
No takes on Khan v EMO?
EDZaheer Khan two fifties from 57 games at 12.3
Johnson one fifty from ten games at 28.00
What do mean Braken lacks penetration. All the Aussie bowlers look like their lacking penetration. India will still play boring and bat and bat and bat until the only result is a draw, but they will think it looks good.
Jay (17/10/08 - 6:31 PM)C'mon India...hit some sixes.........
Bobby (17/10/08 - 6:30 PM)That's interesting Billy. What do you think about the game?
Monah (17/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Bracken has only played 5 tests so his average isn't really significant. He averages only 26.26 in first class cricket which is better than Noffke, Johnson, Lee, Tait and Watson.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Dravid is really taking the pressure off Gambhir. His footwork is now decisive, his ball striking clean. I think the Aussies have let the genie out of the bottle.
EDGambhir settling in for a big innings now, content to pick the fast bowling off, then attacking what he consoders the lesser bowlers.
yeah that makes sense. Cricket really is more complex, with subtle strategies and the like, than first appearances would suggest.
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:23 PM)Used to be a baseball fan/player but there isn't much on offer in Australia for those of that inclination, so I've switched my focus to cricket!
prediction for the match - india will score about 400 in the first inning, australia will take a slight lead, india will set a target of 300-325 and australia willlose by 70-100 runs
akash (17/10/08 - 6:22 PM)I doubt Bracken has the penetration, or tricks, on these wickets, or anywhere, to be a consistent Test cricketer. He averages 42 in Tests, with a best of 4/71.
That said, a left-armer would be welcome variation ...
I think Ashley Noffke should be ahead of him in the queue.
EDOh thanks. Yeah I just remember him being effective for us in the one dayers, seemed like the obvious choice over the relatively unknown Siddle, at least to me!
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:19 PM)Bangas have dramatically increased their run rate from 0.99 to 1.43. now 4/71 off 29.2 overs
paulyt (17/10/08 - 6:18 PM)On Bracken: Last Test 2005. Last game, took 2-83 off 48 overs v West Australia. Seems pigeonholed as a one-day bowler (and is very effective there for Australia)
On Dravid: he is actually setting the pace after lunch. The Aussies dried things up for three or four overs, and Gambhir was a little unsettled facing Siddle, but Dravid's on-driving has destroyed the Aussies strategy since then, and the scoring is again accelrating.
EDBilly - For some reason the Australia selectors only pick Bracken in one-dayers and 20/20s. They pick Clark in Tests and Bracken in ODIs, no idea why.
paulyt (17/10/08 - 6:14 PM)Ed, Are the aussies bowling better or is it just the Dravid factor
Jay (17/10/08 - 6:09 PM)I'd love to wager my house, but the bank owns most of it :-)
Monah (17/10/08 - 6:08 PM)Dravid takes toll of two Watson inswingers that slid down the leg-side. The Aussies are bowling at Dravid's stumps, and the Indian no.3 is overbalancing, but he is also taking toll of the wider deliveries; it is a high risk strategy.
EDNine runs off that Watson over.
Sorry for my ignorance, but can someone tell me what Bracken is doing and why he is isn't playing?
Billy (17/10/08 - 6:05 PM)Shaun Tait walked away from the tour to the West Indies, citing mental fatigue. I think he has picked the wrong time to return, given the potential workload of an Aussie player in the next 21 months! First game back for South Australia, he apparently bowled fast and well, took 2-35 off 12 in the second innings. For those interested, looks like that game between Victoria and South Australia is heading for a draw.
___smage (17/10/08 - 6:03 PM)For a wicket that was supposed to favour the fast bowlers its not doing too much for the Aussies
JE (17/10/08 - 6:02 PM)NFI, I'll wager your house that the next time I make a light hearted remark you get all snooty about it...
MattM (17/10/08 - 6:02 PM)I think a few of Aussies should start accepting defeat
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 6:01 PM)I'm coming in late ED but what the hell happened to Shaun Tait?? You know what a bit of genuine pace does to the Sub Continent
Oscar dlh (17/10/08 - 6:00 PM)Bear, he is 23 and has only played 12 first-class games, so he is definitely a new, raw talent.
___smage (17/10/08 - 5:59 PM)Debut at first-class level was in 2005.
has had shoulder troubles for the past three years, but took 9/167 in the Pura Cup final, and 33 wickets at 15 from just five games for Victoria last season.
Come on Aussies! Take some wickets!
p.a Bangas 4/44 off 43 overs. All the batsmen are playing Katich-like innings'
paulyt (17/10/08 - 5:57 PM)Lean chicken and a walk around the block'll do wonders for the fonziedog swing.
fonziedog (17/10/08 - 5:56 PM)Siddle finishes his best over so far in Test cricket, a maiden where hit the pitch and bat hard, and bowled a testing line and length. He had Gambhir hopping about.
EDforgive my ignorance but is siddle a young up and comer or a late bloomer?
bear (17/10/08 - 5:55 PM)Watson bowling to Dravid with three close-in fielders on the leg side - obviously trying to pick him up again overbalancing and hitting in the air as he drives, the way he was dismissed in Bangalore.
To Gambhir, there was a short mid on and short cover.
The Aussies have put some thought in at the break, and are trying to dry up the runs.
ED111-1
LRD (17/10/08 - 5:52 PM)and I will wager my house on the fact that none of us made that claim. We are having a gentle wafting of contrary views. If we took that line of argument then we could not comment on politics as we have never served in parliament, we cannot comment on the aesthetics of art as we are not artists. The world would be quite biege if we did not comment on things we haven't experienced or mastered. By the way...moron is a bit harsh...I am upset now..bye.
NFI (17/10/08 - 5:51 PM)H.Singh is the matchwinner for India. He's put the mocha on us. Conquers with bat and ball. Regardless of his idiot factor he's an imposing figure who lets walks the talk.
doom (17/10/08 - 5:50 PM)Dravid will not digest his till the tea
LRD (17/10/08 - 5:48 PM)Watson bowled to one slip in the first over after lunch. Good to see Siddle getting two slips in the second over after the break. He's bowling at around 139 kmh, with a highest of 142. has a first class average of 23, so obviously has some talent.
__smhage (17/10/08 - 5:47 PM)His field: Two slips and a gully, cover, mid-off, third man, mid-on, backward square leg, fine leg.
had a good over going until the last ball - attempted inswinging yorker that Dravid dug out for an on-driven four.
Adi, please don't post comments with those painfully annoying sms-style abbreviations. Doing so only serves to depict you as a restless 12yr old who cannot spell words in full. Thanks and regards, Tim
TimO (17/10/08 - 5:47 PM)Gambhir has not yet digested his lunch....
LRD (17/10/08 - 5:44 PM)haha emo johnson will prove to be a very handy lower order batsman throughout his career
bear (17/10/08 - 5:44 PM)FIRST SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
** Siddle's first balls to Sehwag and Gambhir - fiery bouncers, one of which hit the latter on the helmet.
** The dazzling strokeplay of Sehwag and Gambhir, which had India at 50 after 8 overs, and Australia reaching for the smelling salts.
** Gambhir's classical off-drives. That shot never goes out of style.
** Gambhir's aggression. Typifying the best about the modern Indian side, Gambhir advanced to Watson's first deliveries, then mauled Clarke in the last over before lunch. No playing for the break for this man. He helped stamp the session as belonging to India with two big lofted on drives to the fence.
___smage (17/10/08 - 5:39 PM)Sachin is a terrific player, but if he were twice the batsman of Ponting wouldn't he have twice the runs, twice the hundreds, double the average and have contributed to twice as many victories??
Aussie in Delhi (17/10/08 - 5:38 PM)I'll wager my house that no one making comments here are better than Sachin or Ricky...
Matt M (17/10/08 - 5:37 PM)I sense we are getting caught in a SachinRicky rut here. Try this: Who is the better batsman - Zaheer Khan or EMO Johnson?
EDPonting has never been rated for his ten thousand runs and 35 centuries. I hope he continues to go unrated in a similar manner.
NFI (17/10/08 - 5:34 PM)By the way, who has never rated Ponting?
Surely not that bastion of unbiased appraisal, otherwise known as the fourth estate. They are beyond reproach, just ask them.
Why ignore the figures, do they paint too obvious a picture.
Sachin is twice the batsmen ponting is
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 5:31 PM)Predictions partway through the first day in the first innings are pretty silly. Usually ends up if one team bats well on the pitch the other team will do ok as well.
dOOM (17/10/08 - 5:29 PM)nfl are u a moron..
adi (17/10/08 - 5:26 PM)have u forgotten how sachin always tormented the world's greatest bowler- warnie
did u see warnie's new book whr he ranks sachin above every1 else-
how u forgotten how bradman once said dat wen i look at sachin playing it reminds me of my days-
ricky is a grt player but dnt undermine the efforts of this great batsman.. pls start looking at things wit yr goddam open eyes-adi
What's all this Tendulkar and Ponting bashing all about. Both great batsmen. Only history will be able to say who would be included in the world's greats.
Monah (17/10/08 - 5:26 PM)Prominent Aussie bookmaker has following current odds: India 2.70
EDDraw 1.75
Australia 7.00
i remember when ponting was in his mid20's, against the west indies and rsa in their prime, he couldnt score a run....funny how no1 else in the world rates ponting as a great..and for good reason...
sk (17/10/08 - 5:20 PM)Hey Nathrat ehat about sachin's century and 91 in CB finals against Australaia. what abot 141 and 134* he made in sharjah against aust in 1996.
But i do agree that Australia is more professional than Indian team.
prakash (17/10/08 - 5:16 PM)Centuries against Namibia X 2 and Kenya...heavyweights of the game. Also he has been on his own for most of his career unlike Ponting who had great batsmen around him...I suppose Azza, Vengsarker, Dravid, Laxman were all duds (A was a criminal, but still a beautiful bat)and made it their business to hinder his blossoming as the second coming, the Bradman incarnate!!!
NFI (17/10/08 - 5:14 PM)Figures don't lie. Both Ponting and Tendulker are great bats, Ponting is getting better and Tendulker is waning, time to accept the inevitable.
I bid you fine gentlemen and any Indian supporters a good day, I'm off to paint a portrait of Bert Newton's bald spot.
Rolf Harris (17/10/08 - 5:12 PM)Jay where did you get your facts from? India does not allow dual citizenship. He would have had to formally renounce his Australian Citizenship to become an Indian citizen. I doubt he would have done so.
Monah (17/10/08 - 5:08 PM)come sachin-15 runs to go
leo (17/10/08 - 5:07 PM)Anyone think Tendulkar will get his 15 today or will he do a Bradman?
Monah (17/10/08 - 5:05 PM)As ever Statsman, well done on the info (ST Cup 100s). Says it all really. Everybody on this site could get 100 against Namibia, much like the Wallabies a few years ago. In my view I think Tendulkar's got all the raw ability of anybody I've seen but nobody delivers on the line like the Punter.
Teddy the wonder lizard (17/10/08 - 5:04 PM)well india are off to a steady start
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 5:04 PM)Thanks Ed
Hosto Mesa (17/10/08 - 5:02 PM)aussies are off to a okay start 1 more wicket by lunch australia will be dominating india
aussieguy (17/10/08 - 5:02 PM)Aussies like tired and fatigued, not enough experience in this sub-par side.
Dravid is dominating and scoring with ease, india are going to have a very big total
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 5:02 PM)Absolutely no doubt - Australia's era of absolute dominance ended when we lost McGrath and Warne. We're still #1, but we're now beatable.
Daz (17/10/08 - 5:02 PM)anyone got some great nicknames for current capped players maybe haddin could be called butterbean
maxxy (17/10/08 - 5:01 PM)Hosto, the game has been played in an exemplary spirit so far, but it has not been tested by any contentious decisions of the like. The Aussies are not demoralised, or particularly upbeat.
Brilliant batting from Gambhir - in the last over before lunch he passes fifty with consecutive lofted boundaries in Clarke's first over. Maybe I am wrong about his habit of attacking the new bowler - it is a clever way to gain the ascendancy, and he desrves credit for backing himself.
Great session for India, and the batting of Gambhir was the highlight.
EDEd
jay (17/10/08 - 5:01 PM)Didn't you know brett lee became Indian Citizen because Bollywood is very strict about these things, He did not want to upset his countrymen
Sehwag makes a difference, they should have had 100 by lunch and gambhir should of hit 50 but the screws have tightened, especially with the wall out there
Jay (17/10/08 - 4:58 PM)Anyone with foxtel tell me what the spirit of the game is like? are the aussies up to their od tricks again? Can dish it out but are pathetic sooks when they get it back.
Hosto Mesa (17/10/08 - 4:58 PM)Has anyone seen Brett Lee bowl a good spell in this series yet. To me, the pick of the Australian bowlers has clearly been EMO JOhnson and Watson.
EDNFI: Tendulkar hasn't scored a century in a World Cup final or semi final. He has four WC centuries: 127 (NO) vs. Kenya in 1996, 137 vs. Sri Lanka in 1996, 140 (NO) vs. Kenya in 1999 and 152 vs. Namibia in 2003.
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 4:57 PM)As Richie Benaud has suggested suspend the captain if the team can't bowl the required amount of overs in the day. Sounds like a good idea to me. The captain is responsible for all of the discussions in between overs and balls.
Damien (17/10/08 - 4:57 PM)cheers ed, ever responsive!
Matt (17/10/08 - 4:55 PM)Matt M ... I'm not one for writing tests off on the basis of a session where the batsmen are on top on a good wicket. But I think the draw should be tightening up in betting markets - I will check at lunch.
EDIt is a belting pitch now, but India have spinners, and the team batting last could find it hard work.
I love the child like comments from the Indian supporters, keep them coming!
Kindergaten cop (17/10/08 - 4:53 PM)Aussie body language is reasonable. They were getting antsy when Gambhir and Sehwag were in the middle of their initial onslaught. Now they are settling into the task. I think they were shocked at how easily India were scoring early on, but now realise how good a batting pitch this is, and have turned the screws a little on the batsmen, without looking to threaten taking a wicket. The run out chance was really a pretty easy single taken to deepish wide mi-on, never really an issue.
EDNatharat, you bogan.....memba sydney at the start of the year.
Sydney (17/10/08 - 4:52 PM)30 Overs per session-make the game start earlier, bowl until you 30 overs, then take lunch, same again after lunch, then again after tea.
Jay (17/10/08 - 4:52 PM)I mean what, their professional players if I worked only 6 hours a day, for 5 days and got paid thousands $, and had I hr off each day, give me break
GO NEW ZEALAND
SHORT BACKWARD SQUARE (17/10/08 - 4:51 PM)Ed, if, like you said, Watson bowled a maiden then there's something wrong with the score updated, which indeed didn't show any maiden's from Watson, but did show one from Lee.
Billy (17/10/08 - 4:51 PM)So Ed, we've had a little over an hours play... Does the pitch look like giving a result? The scoreboard is looking fairly batsman friendly...
Matt M (17/10/08 - 4:51 PM)Raj can you describe some of the body language. I'm just on the live scoreboard but have no TV...
Really Do it (17/10/08 - 4:49 PM)Missed run out?
matt (17/10/08 - 4:49 PM)Four runs an over is par, I reckon on this deck. Anything under that will be a success for the bowling team. But Australia could face some slower scoring graft if they are chasing as big a total as they should.
EDThe lil Master has not won an important/must win match against the aus off his own bat!
he is a once in a life time player and fully respected but.... cricket is a team game and the best TEAM aka aussie team.. often wins!
natharat (17/10/08 - 4:49 PM)haha well let's hope Johnson uses his emo skills to cut THEM up
Billy (17/10/08 - 4:49 PM)To refresh simply hit F5.
Jarryd (17/10/08 - 4:48 PM)Johnson - EMO. brilliant!
littlemissing (17/10/08 - 4:47 PM)No Jay, Lee didn't bowl a maiden - Harbhajan hasn't batted yet :)
Daz (17/10/08 - 4:47 PM)Raj it's all over mate ..The Indians need to keep having more babies
Ric (17/10/08 - 4:47 PM)Three maidens bowled so far - two by EMO Johnson and one by My Endurable Shane Watson. The game has calmed a little since Sehwag's departure, and Australia will do well to get out of thise session with only one hundred or so against them.
EDBall is cut up pretty badly already, it is raggy and pale.
Poor over-rate yet again - when will cricket come up with a meningful way to get us back to fifteen overs and hour?
Anybody know what a ticket to the cricket costs in Mohali?? Must be thousands.
What happened? Last test I saw in India (or last series should I say) ground was fuller than a fat lady's sock. Or are the Indians only interested in 20/20??
Teddy the wonder lizard (17/10/08 - 4:46 PM)casts a wicket spell... any min now.
ricky (17/10/08 - 4:45 PM)Sorry, where do i collect?
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:44 PM)If India had all the umpiring decisions go their way then they would have won the first test, if vice versa then Australia would have won it. So at the end of the day the outcome would rest with the umpires so why play in the first place?
Dummies (17/10/08 - 4:44 PM)Did Lee just bowl a maiden or was it my imagination
Jay (17/10/08 - 4:42 PM)its obvious india will win this...their body language says it all, the aussies are scared and will start to cry soon - Raj
Raj (17/10/08 - 4:42 PM)Why won't my screen auto refresh?
Silly Left Out (17/10/08 - 4:41 PM)Thanks anonymous, were do i collect?
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:41 PM)Gambhir is hitting every ball sweetly. Aussie now crowding the off-side, with a hopefully placed short cover, perhaps intended to get him with a slower ball. Best I have seen him bat, he wouldn't want to waste this chance.
if you have trouble seeing the score updated, refresh by switching to and from the scorecard - worked for me!
EDIn regards to Tendulker being the greatest current batsman. Murali, Vaas, Wasim, Kumble, Jones, Flintoff, Sharma, Donald, Pollock, Vettori, Bond et al were all in their prime when playing against the little master, but mysteriously aged when bowling to Ponting for the last 10 years. I am trying to remember the last century Tendulker scored in a world cup semi or final...help me here...anyone remember?
NFI (17/10/08 - 4:40 PM)To the Indians in the audience - why is the crowd so small? Is it because it's a Friday?
Daz (17/10/08 - 4:39 PM)Rolf - Are you also playing for a draw?
Pigeon (17/10/08 - 4:39 PM)cool haircut, tongue piercing, under the age of 30... that's as close as you will get to an emo in Australian cricket. Remember, Steve Waugh used to rock out to John Williamson.
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:39 PM)i cant believe my strike rate is this good
rahul d (aka r dravid (17/10/08 - 4:39 PM)i cant believe my strike rate is so high...there must be a mistake
rahul d. (aka r. dravid) (17/10/08 - 4:38 PM)India is starting to walk the walk, not just talking the talk..
Jarryd (17/10/08 - 4:36 PM)India 1-88 off 19
EDDravid 8
Gambhir 40 (off 61, 6 4s)
Johnson 6-2-1-20
Johnson agains the pick of the Aussie bowlers, just more consistent and penetrating.
Dravid now settling and hitting the middle a little bit more.
20-20 should of been a good excuse for Dravid to retire. Sandeep, you are lucky your are out of reach or I'd whack you with my wobble board.
Rolf Harris (17/10/08 - 4:36 PM)sTOP AND ENJOY THE GAME
KUTA (17/10/08 - 4:35 PM)Anonymous you're a life savour! Shouldn't you guys have a new monkey by now? Last years did such a bad job i felt sure he'd get the flick!!
littlemiss (17/10/08 - 4:35 PM)Atlast the slashings on my wrist worked.
Mitch d Emo (17/10/08 - 4:33 PM)India 1-83 off 18
Gambhir 39
Dravi 4
Lee 6-0-0-36
Prize for best question of the day so far goes to Leg Side Wizard.
And Kuz, unfortunately, our monkey has sustained a wee injury, so I'm it for scoring for the meantime as well as monitoring your lively exchanges.
In my mind there was no issue with Sehwag's dismissal. Cricinfo can talk about it all they want - he was clearly out, and is in the pavilion as we speak. Boy you people love to talk about umpiring!
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 4:33 PM)Johnson's got alotta potential ... although still feeling as if this series is close to being redundant
Bela (17/10/08 - 4:32 PM)The Metronome is still working - in case you were wondering Ed
Pigeon (17/10/08 - 4:31 PM)Tie me kangaroo down Sandeep, tie me kangaroo down, not a chance. Look out Dravid
Rolf Harris (17/10/08 - 4:30 PM)Dravid is why 20/20 cricket was invented
Sandeep the donkey (17/10/08 - 4:30 PM)Lets Go AUUUUUSieS LETS GO!!!
Druppad (17/10/08 - 4:30 PM)i wouldnt say mitch johnson is emo...LOL
chris_1993 (17/10/08 - 4:30 PM)hey SMH is sssoo SLOWWW AND NOTHING ABOUT SHEWAG SNICKO ED ARE YOU SLEEPING THERE WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
ROY (17/10/08 - 4:30 PM)dont worry even we can get to 400 aussie will cry to even get to 200 this mohali wicket such kind of wicket which truns square in thrid and the fourth day
amar (17/10/08 - 4:29 PM)Dravid is why 20/20 cricket was invented
Sandeep the donkey (17/10/08 - 4:29 PM)It is amazing how the Indian batsmen are flat track bullies...Sehwag just tossed away 150+ given the pitch and the Australian bowling...Johnson and Lee will have to get at least 3 a piece
Linus (17/10/08 - 4:29 PM)Ed, sounds like Lee is bowling gift certificates. Remember how many wickets Pigeon used to take by tying batsmen down....ahhh the good ol' days.
JB (17/10/08 - 4:26 PM)MAIDEN OVER!!
India 1- off 17 overs Dravid 0, Gambhir 38
Johnson 5-2-1-15
EDGame looks a lot harder now Dravid is there. Good over from Johnson, pinning him down on and outisde off stump.
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI
westy (17/10/08 - 4:26 PM)Another year, another Brett Lee slopfest
Supermercado (17/10/08 - 4:25 PM)What has happened to Ed? Why so Professional? Loosen up Big fella. Let that Monkey do all the scoring and you just let loose!
Kuz (17/10/08 - 4:25 PM)Is Johnson the first ever emo to play cricket for Australia?
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:24 PM)Oh, so we swap Sehwag the entertainer for a large section of masonry aka Dravid.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 4:24 PM)Johnno, well bowled young man, I'll take wickets any way we can get them, did we need that or WHAT
Slysta (17/10/08 - 4:23 PM)"Correct decision" Sandeep? Now your just messing with my head...
Bait (17/10/08 - 4:23 PM)India 1-78 off 16 Gambhir 36, Dravid 0, Lee 5 overs, 0-29, Johnson 4 overs, i-15.Gambhir's only obstacle is overconfidence and extravagant strokeplay - he is completely at ease, and his driving through the covers has been commanding. If he is not too impateint, a big hundred is his for the taking.
EDJohnno, well bowled young man, I'll take wickets any way we can get them, did we need that or WHAT
Slysta (17/10/08 - 4:22 PM)aussies play with mouth off the field not in the ground with bowl & bat.
peter (17/10/08 - 4:22 PM)Just saw some footage on the telly. Where are the Indian crowds? The ground looks empty! I saw this the other day too. Is Test cricket on the nose in India these days? I thought it would be packed with Tendulkar about to be top run scorer in history.
Daz (17/10/08 - 4:22 PM)looks like a good wicket to have a trundle on
michael killeen (17/10/08 - 4:21 PM)Got Him Yes! Did you like that that one sandeep
Sandeeps Illegitmate Child (17/10/08 - 4:21 PM)Ozzies need to stop whinging and take their finger out .....It seems
Trev (17/10/08 - 4:21 PM)Johnson! Spot on Ed, his ability to pick up those much-needed wickets is amazing. Let the collapse begin!
scotty (17/10/08 - 4:21 PM)Let's keep the wickets coming!
Billy (17/10/08 - 4:20 PM)Should be a good day for Tendulkar. Conditions suit him - home pitch, first innings, others scoring runs, no pressure. I expect he'll score a ton!
Daz (17/10/08 - 4:20 PM)White did some good things considering it was his first test. His figures are better than Warnies after 1 test. Get of his back or you will have to put up with Krejka.
ZEUS (17/10/08 - 4:19 PM)Dravid should get to 37 not out at stumps.
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:19 PM)WOOO BOUT TIME AY!!! Just 9 more to go. india will callapse and be all out for 300
AUssies KickAzz (17/10/08 - 4:18 PM)Gee Watson is playing 2 games in a row. Must be a record without getting injured. Retire the Dud and bring back Symo!!!
ZEUS (17/10/08 - 4:18 PM)the runs will dry up and aussie are going to pick up another 2 wickets before lunch!
natharat (17/10/08 - 4:18 PM)Got him yes! do you like that one sandeep?
Sandeeps Illegitmate Child (17/10/08 - 4:17 PM)Bad move by Australia to attack Dravid, he is a very attacking player. Now that Gilchrist has retired he has to be the most aggressive player in the world
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 4:17 PM)The track looks like an absolute belter. The question is whether it will hold through til day 3 when the Aussies get a chance to have a bat on it
Linus (17/10/08 - 4:16 PM)So long cowboy!
Leg SIde Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:16 PM)looking forward to work finishing and a quiet beer
matt (17/10/08 - 4:16 PM)Oh, that hurt. Shewag gone and India is less than 100. Big collapse coming.
mark (17/10/08 - 4:16 PM)Johnson has that knack of taking wickets, sometimes not with his best delivery. Field immediately attacking for Dravid - four in the slips cordon.
EDHave Aus bowled a maiden BALL yet, these two are making it look easy.
Jay (17/10/08 - 4:15 PM)Correct decision this time wd sehwag
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 4:14 PM)and there goes sehwag, as usual, good start, poor poor finish.
keepitreal (17/10/08 - 4:14 PM)WICKET! 1-70.
EDSehwag caught Haddin bowled Johnson. flirts at a boucning ball on his hip and feathers an edge down the leg side. About the only way a wicket was going to fall, you feel.
Yeah, bring on hero Cam White for his 1 wicket now
Bait (17/10/08 - 4:14 PM)That's it, bring on the spinners
justbowlyorkers (17/10/08 - 4:13 PM)Guys
Justme (17/10/08 - 4:11 PM)Let us all talk cricket here!
It has been a while since India won the toss..maybe thats been good for them?
Gambhir advancing down the wicket to Watson! Might not pay to get carried away with such an opportunity as this pitch. Just batting will yield a good score.
India 0-70 after 14 overs Sehwag 35, Gambhir 30
EDthanks ed ur doing a great job, as im working i cant imagine whats going on,
jody (17/10/08 - 4:10 PM)Oh Dear! My head hurts, i've got a splitting migrane!
C'mon India!!
Sandeep's bottom (17/10/08 - 4:08 PM)India will post 550 and may not need to bat again.
Little Master (17/10/08 - 4:08 PM)A blorsting stort from Seyvarg! Attecking crickort!
FakeTonyGreig (17/10/08 - 4:08 PM)atleast we have some nice people but in australia there only one kinds on people that is kangroos
amar (17/10/08 - 4:08 PM)Don't worry about the score at the moment, all we need is a wicket and all their stars will walk out, and after a short stay will walk back to the pavillion with Sandeep declaring "bad decision". Not a worry in the world, YET
Jay (17/10/08 - 4:07 PM)13 overs in the first hour. When is the world body going to do something about poor over rates. I forgot Indians run world cricket the ICC isn't relevant. Wonder if the umps will favour the home side again.
JP (17/10/08 - 4:07 PM)India has an interesting record at this ground... some hight scores - 516,515,424, medium - 387 & 338 and two shockers - 114 & 83!
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 4:06 PM)Ponting likes to run Victorian bowlers into the ground. Mick Lewis is still in a mental health facility.
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 4:05 PM)we know the Indians ONLY play cricket and they still struggle to field a world class side
Ric (17/10/08 - 4:04 PM)AL, is your favourite song 'Ironic' by Alanis Morrisette?
PJ (17/10/08 - 4:04 PM)Bring on the destroyer, C White.
San 'deep in shi' (17/10/08 - 4:04 PM)we know the Indians ONLY play cricket and they still struggle to field a world class side
Ricstar (17/10/08 - 4:04 PM)Jazzy - i'd say it's anice change having australia as the underdogs - not so much expectation must be nice for once!
littlemiss (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)Apologies Little Miss and everyone - there does appear to be a problem with the live scores (0-63 off 13, drinks, with Sehwag and Gambhir both on 29). We are liaising with our providers. In the meantime, I will keep you updated with the scores. Cheers.
EDshahwag alone can take on aus.
peter (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)we know the Indians ONLY play cricket and they still struggle to field a world class side
Ricstar (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)Hi,Guys
Lets enjoy the game only. lets appreciate good work by both country players.
Sushil (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)to the Aussie supporters we may differ in our views but please lets talk about the current match not the previous one
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)Predition for a draw...India will get greedy and bat to the last wicket falls, leaving no time to get 20 Australian wickets
scotty (17/10/08 - 4:03 PM)These two are scoring faster than my Super is shrinking. Ouch.
Glennu (17/10/08 - 4:02 PM)Oh well, if we get these two out we only have Tendulkar, Laxman, Ganguly and Dravid to get out.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 4:02 PM)Hmm.
This is looking a lot like the second Ashes Test of 2005 - remember how England batted first with Australia's best bowler missing, smashed us everywhere on the first day and won the match and series? 3-0 to India (unless it rains).
AF (17/10/08 - 4:01 PM)The Irishman is in fact from the curry underworld and is stirring. Do not listen too him he is from the same galaxy as Sandeep the Alien
Guru (17/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Forget about sandeep and his cronies... while the rest of us watch things unfold over the weekend he will be dragging his moby disk franchise around western sydney 21st birthdays while taking calls for the IT help desk
Donk (17/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Sandeep is provoking you guys nicely..The true idiots are the oens responding to his comments. Focus on the match!!
AL (17/10/08 - 3:59 PM)Not a good start for the Aussies... c'est la vie.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:59 PM)Oh well India isn't meant to be easy.
To be honest it's a bit strange having the Aussies' as the underdog.
Fox Sport's Brendon Julian has advocated the use of the bouncer as a way to curb the scoring!
EDThe Aussies have stuck with Siddle, maybe they figure this is a road and no-one else could do any better.
0/62 off 12 overs, Gambhir 29, Sehwag 28
Ed, there is a scoring problem - India's doing way too much of it!!
ozvamp (17/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Go India, smash those aussies
turk (17/10/08 - 3:57 PM)Are those bad umpiring decisions you are talking about Hayden being given out 3rd ball when he was nowhere near it and Ponting being given out LBW when the wouldn't have hit a 4th stump?
Shouldn't Australia boycott and threaten to go home now?
Chris (17/10/08 - 3:57 PM)If you have problems loading a comment, make sure you copy it, wait a second, and try again. You shouldn't have any trouble then. There is a fair amount of traffic at the moment.
EDAustralia going for a deep point and deep third man, but runs still flowing, as the batsmen are driving on the up. Both openers are full of confidence and can see huge scores in the offing.
With a population of one billion there must be a hundred million idiots like Sandeep.
Leg Side Wizard (17/10/08 - 3:55 PM)something wrong with that live score ....here's the latest:
India: 57-0 (10.3) | G Gambhir 25 (39) & V Sehwag 27 (24)
sa (17/10/08 - 3:54 PM)Haha... Sandeep is really winding you guys up!!
Good start by India here... could be a long day in the field for the Aussies!
GG (17/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Sandeep is truth... in another dimension...
Sandeep's Arch Nemisis (17/10/08 - 3:53 PM)hi aussie whats up having fun
amar (17/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Curry Munchers would much away aussies today!!
Sameer (17/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Little Miss - scoring is looking fine at my end, no -one else is reporting any problems.
There are good balls going to the boundary - make no mistake this is a belter of a pitch, and this was a good toss to win. However, none of the Aussies has bowled a good over. It is a four run an over pitch, not five ...
EDI agree with Sandeep. India would have won the 1st test had it not been for the poor umpiring decisions
Irishman (17/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Go India
GoIndia 2 (17/10/08 - 3:51 PM)India should have won and it's going to be a whitewash. This bloke clearly has no idea!!! They couldn't even beat a team with 4 players who had played less then 5 tests and now we have 5 see how they go.. still won't be able to beat us!!!
Stork (17/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Sandeep - yr dreamin'.
craigm54 (17/10/08 - 3:50 PM)This has got to be the most amusing commentary going around...between Sandeep and his fearless predictions to the and the plethera of Aussie cheer squad rising to the bait...keep it coming.
Linus (17/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Sandeep - seriously, what rock were you living under during the first test. The game should have been won by Australia. India had NO chance!
!!!...!!!TOM!!!...!!! (17/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Fellas, relax, sandeep was on here last week stirring up the pot. No doubt he is some middle aged guy sitting in front of his PC somehwere in Sydney trying to pass the time till he finishes work...
ServiceStationAttendant (17/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Aussie Aussie Aussie
Aussie (17/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Australia are the cheaters and the ones that complain when they lose,
Go India!
John McCain (17/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Hey ED - i have never posted a comment B$ but it says I can't get on as I have posted too many??
craigm54 (17/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Shewag has to be the best bastmen in the world atm, he scores quickly, has all the shots and can turn matches in a jiffy on his own
SK (17/10/08 - 3:48 PM)Sandeep: big difference between should and did. Bad decisions have always been part of the game cant blame bad decisions to a loosing. there are 11 players and probaby 2 or 3 wrong decision what happened to other 7 players making runs
vb (17/10/08 - 3:47 PM)1)Wonder when Siddle will get to bowl again for Oz after this test? 2)Has Siddle caught up Mohali man Siddu (Navjot)?
halwa (17/10/08 - 3:47 PM)U must be dreaming sandeep.. In the first test indian was really strugling, let alone winning. It was boon that india made it a draw.
Ignacio (17/10/08 - 3:47 PM)India will collapse! Go Aussies!
Limo (17/10/08 - 3:47 PM)Come on, get a grip guys. Sandeep is just winding you up
leonidas (17/10/08 - 3:47 PM)India should have won every game its ever played. Unfortunately due to poor umpiring decisions, it is not to be
PJ (17/10/08 - 3:46 PM)hey ed - is something wrong with the live score system?
littlemiss (17/10/08 - 3:46 PM)bugsy, we all know that cheating and complaining about other teams is all they are good for.
aussiecricketfan (17/10/08 - 3:46 PM)Sandeep / ozarecheaters,
Tugboatcaptain (17/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Winners make their own luck, losers make excuses. All I am hearing are excuses...
In reference to Sandeep's comments. How do you work that out?! India were 5 for nothing much chasing 400+ and were behind on the 1st innings. They they then had to chase a record 2nd innings total after Australia declared with wickets in hand. India where (whatever) 4 or 5 down trying when bad light stopped play. Are you saying the umpires rigged the whole game!
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Sandeep, Show me the footage of Hayden's dismissals in both innings and prove to me he was out in either one...the unpiring was quite poor on both sides of the coin...
Sandeepiswrong (17/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Get of the grass Sandeep! Saying that poor umpiring decisions cost India the 1st Test is blatantly wrong and you are shown to be a one-eyed gooooose!!! India never looked like winning and what about the 2 poor decisions that Hayden suffered. U R a joke son!
Joe The Plumber (17/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Sandeep - what continent (or planet) are U on?? India shd have won??
Bugsy (17/10/08 - 3:44 PM)Sandeep, what umpiring decisions? Was it not Hayden that scored two bad ump decisions??? Dream on dreamer....
scotty (17/10/08 - 3:44 PM)Seven boundaries in eight overs. Very poor crowd in so far, merely scattered around the concrete outer.
EDPeter Siddle has a tattoo of the souther cross on his back, apparently, that's very fast-bowlerish.
Fifty up off 8 overs. India will be eyeing at least 350 for today's play on the evidence of the first session so far.
we need a wicket now but then again atleast india will give us good competition this time rather than just aiming for draw all the time.
speedy (17/10/08 - 3:44 PM)I will start to worry when india actually gets into a commanding position. Since that is not going to happen, i am feeling stress free :)
aussiecricketfan (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)generallee: I would agree to some extent.I think Ponting is a great player no doubt. He will be up with the greats. I guess its a personal opinion but there is something special when Tendulkar bats. Do remember he plays under the presure of 1 billion Indians which cant be easy!
AL (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Sandeep if India wins it fine play if Australia win which it will its bad umpiring. Its easy sitting watching from your arm chair I have been an umpire and know what its like in many sports.
maurice (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)4 4 4 !
Telemarketer (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Sandeep - what continent (or planet??) are U on - "India shd have won" U must've been watching a different game.
Craig (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)I get so tired of this bleaty blaming of the umpires and their decisions for Indian losses. Players don't walk anymore because they know that on the balance of it, you get as many bad decisions as good ones. Players nick one on 4, it gets missed, and they go on make 100. But when they're wrongly given out on 4 , who's to say they wouldn't have gone on to make 100?
JimboJambo (17/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Sandeep...SSSSHHHHHHHH
Sandeeps' Arch Nemisis (17/10/08 - 3:42 PM)Always blames India's loosing to bad umpiring. So is India going to threaten to sabotage this series aswell if they dont fire the umpires.
speedy (17/10/08 - 3:42 PM)We need Steven Waugh the greatest captain
Peter Pan (17/10/08 - 3:42 PM)Sandeep: Go see a psychiatrist - you're delusional!!
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Could be a long day for Aussie. Advantage of winning the toss can never be underestimated.
ServiceStationAttendant (17/10/08 - 3:41 PM)yeh but the Don unfortunately passed on before he got to see ponting make his captains knocks. I have to say before he became captain i would never have rated him higher than the little master
generallee (17/10/08 - 3:40 PM)Time to bring on Johnson
natharat (17/10/08 - 3:39 PM)India should have won the first test, however due to poor umpiring decisions it was not to be
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Indian Is Rocking..
Indian (17/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Was the last Australia Peter the spinner, Peter Taylor?
JimboJambo (17/10/08 - 3:39 PM)tugboat, cheaters are always winners thats the reason indians always make up excuses coz we lose against cheaters:)
ozarecheaters (17/10/08 - 3:36 PM)G'day all, Welcome back
Jay (17/10/08 - 3:36 PM)Good to see the couple of days break hasn't hurt your form Sandeep.
Ed you going to be here over weekend you missed the best couple days last test.
C'mon Sehwag !!!
Call Centre Action Man (17/10/08 - 3:36 PM)Shoulder injury from a Ponting press-conference bouncer, perhaps.
Bait (17/10/08 - 3:35 PM)Ed- what's lee looking like. seems like he's oozing runs
matt (17/10/08 - 3:34 PM)generallee, the bowlers i have metnioned hvnt played in years lol Ponting didnt get a permanent place in the australian team un til h was about 25-26, and singh, mushtaq? they aint great bowlers lol
SK (17/10/08 - 3:34 PM)More Siddle news... according to CricInfo 'Siddle grew up in Morwell in rural Victoria and was already a promising competitive woodchopper when he eventually took up cricket at 14.'
So... if he comes back to Australia we chant 'He's a lumberjack and he's ok' etc, right?
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:34 PM)Well done Sandeep. Get the excuses in early. "we just need the umpiring decisions to be correct"
TugBoatCaptain (17/10/08 - 3:33 PM)Afternoon, Ed and all. This could be a very interesting match. The Aussies have never played here before and of only seven tests at this ground, four have been draws, India has won two and the Windies one.
STATSMAN (17/10/08 - 3:32 PM)Both bowling attacks are average, both will struggle to take 20 wickets.
Will (17/10/08 - 3:32 PM)The official line on Kumble is that his injured shoulder did not allow him to play. Conspiracy theorists can make up their own minds - he certainly looked like a player in the twilight of his career in Bangalore.
Better over from Siddle, hurrying Gambhir a couple of times and hitting a better line and length.
Ball coming on to the bat, quick outfield - there teams will need good scores in this game.
EDKumble's injured
matt (17/10/08 - 3:32 PM)siddle fiddles a little in the middle
anil (17/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Hey GOINDIA, how can it be a whitewash when the first test was a draw - muppet
Bradman (17/10/08 - 3:31 PM)generallee: I have to disagree. Look at records those bowlers have compared to the once Tendulkar faced in when those bowlers were in their PRIME. Ponting faced them, yes but on the back-end of their careers. I still rate Tendulkar higher...You know why?...The DON SAID SO.
AL (17/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Tendulkar is a better batman than Punter, BUT Tendulkar struggled to get runs when he was the captain while Punter just broken the world record for most tons by a captain!
SO Pointing is a better player over all
natharat (17/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Apparently Siddle's nicknames are 'Vicious' and 'Dermie'... after Deremot Brereton?
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:30 PM)Go india, how can india whitewash when the first test was a draw?
REM1234 (17/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Ed - Any word on the reason for Kumble not playing?
Bait (17/10/08 - 3:29 PM)hey sk... punter faced most of those guys too, plus mustaq, kumble, singh and the little master from sri lanka. Ponting has proved to be a much better captain too.... Sorry your litlle master aint patch on ponting
generallee (17/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Siddle is consistently up around 140kmh. But the ball is gaining pace once it hits the Indians bats!
ED"I really do hope the Australians make a game of this. It is looking like it will be a complete white wash to India
All the signs are there, we just need the umpiring decisions to be correct" - Sandeep
Ah, what a cracker!
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:27 PM)(ps, whitewash is impossible for both teams as the first game was a draw)
Indians are good but not NOT as good as the AUSSIE!
Once their top5 batmans hangs up the their bats.... they are going to going down BIG TIME
natharat (17/10/08 - 3:27 PM)siddle is more than a trundler
mukherjee (17/10/08 - 3:26 PM)More like a piddler or paddler
Neither bowler has bowled six good ones in a row. India could get a big advantage unless the bowling improves on what loks to be a very good oitch for batting.
EDEd, what sort of speed is sids chuckin them down?
keepitreal (17/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Thats good to hear Keeno. I noticed a guy last test had two players in his team not even playing. Imagine that! How embarrassing
Tom (17/10/08 - 3:25 PM)SK I agree with you comments..Players like Ponting has not faced the quality bowlers like Tendulkar has faced..He didnt face the 2 greatest bowlers (in my opinion) of all time! Warne and McGrath. Ponting faced Ambrose and Walsh towards the backend of their careers
AL (17/10/08 - 3:25 PM)My strong feeling says that india will white wash Aussie in this series..
Go India (17/10/08 - 3:24 PM)littlemissing -
natharat (17/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Siddle... have not see he play live but looks like a good young, up and coming player and hope he does well in the team for longg time to come
Siddle looks raw and inexperienced. His best deliveries are very dangerous, but he bowls enough loose ones to let the pressure off the batsmen. It looks a good batting wicket, with the ball coming on, and shots in front of the wicket more likely than on that dud of a pitch in Bangalore.
EDNext half an horu could be as important as any - if Sehwag continues to fire.
What do Indians play when they're not very good at cricket?
Senojy (17/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Cricket!
Suprise to see Siddle been given the Red Cherry ahead of Johnson!
But go Vics! White and Siddle ...2 vic bowlers in the aussie team....since agessss
i'm loving it!
natharat (17/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Anyone have any decisive comments on Siddle?
littlemissing (17/10/08 - 3:22 PM)I really do hope the Australians make a game of this. It is looking like it will be a complete white wash to India
All the signs are there, we just need the umpiring decisions to be correct
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 3:18 PM)Pontings avaerage is high for a number of reasons, but mainly because the quality of bowling is so low these days
Sachin started his career at 16, faced guys like waqar, wasim , ambrose, walsh, donald, warne, mcdermott and all in their prime
SK (17/10/08 - 3:17 PM)So, now we have to think of a nickname for Siddle...
Sizzle is the obvious one I guess.
Also, who was the last Peter to play for Aust?
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:17 PM)I sure am competing on fox sports tom, my team is nothing but quality.
Keeno (17/10/08 - 3:16 PM)Go you Australians, lets win this test!
SImon (17/10/08 - 3:16 PM)Sandeep, you're a cracker! Why bother learning to play cricket when all you need to do is toss a coin!
loz (17/10/08 - 3:15 PM)India is going to take this match, as you all know dhoni in his capatancy won all the matches.GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo Dhoniiiiiiiiii
bingoo (17/10/08 - 3:15 PM)I am indian-australian. Born in Australia.I go for Australia in all sports except cricket. Thats the only thing we are good at! Indian is still my heritage living in the best country in the world - AUSTRALIA! Just like Australian-Italians support their heritage country in football
AL (17/10/08 - 3:14 PM)Siddle to Gambhir, no run. Gambhir ducks into a short ball and gets collected on the helmet. Nasty blow, it takes him a minute to recover.
Siddle to Gambhir, no run. Good length ball on off-stump defended to cover.
Siddle to Gambhir, no run. Defended to square leg. Siddle hitting good spots early.
Siddle to Gambhir, three runs. Fluent drive through the covers from Gambhir.
Siddle to Sehwag, no run. Short ball outside off, Sehwag ducks. Short ones first up from the Victorian.
Siddle to Gambhir, FOUR RUNS. Siddle drifts on to the pads, and that's four to fine leg.
Pitch is not quick, but there is a little bounce. Wet weather curtailed the preparation of the ground, but we are playing in blazing sunshine.
EDhello Ed, hello all. Have to say that I am very excited about this game!
littlemissing (17/10/08 - 3:13 PM)the first ball from siddle hit gambhir on the head according to another site. any confirmation on that?
keepitreal (17/10/08 - 3:13 PM)i hope you are all competing on Fantasy cricket on fox sports!
Tom (17/10/08 - 3:12 PM)Hopefully Siddle goes better than the last Victorian bowler to debut... Mick Lewis.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:10 PM)There has quite a bit of wet weather in Mohali so the pitch wont be as quick as previous games. This is a spinners wicket coming up. Australia is in for a tough test.
AL (17/10/08 - 3:08 PM)kumble krumbles
anil (17/10/08 - 3:07 PM)Sandeep I hope you live in India and barrack for India to win surely you dont live in luxury in Australia if you do why did you leave
maurice (17/10/08 - 3:07 PM)Good to see some real play after all the talk from both sides
halwa (17/10/08 - 3:06 PM)Lee to Gambhir, no run. Outside off, comes through nicely to the keeper.
Anonymous (17/10/08 - 3:06 PM)Lee to Gambhir, no run. Again outisde off, let go by the leftie.
Lee to Gambhir, FOUR RUNS! Full on leg stump, eased through mid-on, gorgeous drive.
Lee to Gambhir, FOUR wides. Le loses it completely and the ball gets by second slip.
Lee to Gambhir, nor run, wide off off0stump, another sighter. Not a great start by the Aussie paceman.
Lee to Gambhir, no run. A ripper that pitches on off, leaves the left-hander and beats him all ends up. aLee to Gambhir, one run. Gambhir glances an inswinger to fine leg.
1 over India 0-9
Dhoni now captain of India, i think we have seen the last of Kumble in test cricket. will be interesting to see how Siddle goes
Keeno (17/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Hey Sandeep, making predictions already I see.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:03 PM)In discussions about the 'second best' player of all time... we often seem to forget about the bowlers.
Jazzy (17/10/08 - 3:02 PM)Also, we often forget about our friend Tim Zoehrer aka The Gloves are off.
Inexperienced?!?! We love him cos he's a Victorian!
JJ (17/10/08 - 3:02 PM)Go the Lions
Damien (17/10/08 - 3:01 PM)Now that India have won the toss expect an easy victory from the Indians
Sandeep (17/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Numbers don't tell the full story. Ponting had the luxury of playing in one of the greatest teams all through his career. He had quality batsmen all around him in his line up which made his job lot easier. Sachin on the other hand was a one man team until recently and always had to shoulder the pressure of huge expectations. He is well loved all over the world for the manner in which he conducts himself .. s thorough gentleman by any standards. No comments about how Ponting carries himself.
Googly (17/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Balle Balle Baji
Ya mum, Venkatesh (17/10/08 - 2:58 PM)India to take this match : P
ravs (17/10/08 - 2:56 PM)Now Look I am not a big fan of Cricket but I have to go for the Indians here
Ross Lyon (17/10/08 - 2:54 PM)Mahendra Dhoni has won the toss and India will bat first. Anil Kumble is out of the Indian team. Mishra takes his place. He is a leg-spinner took 46 first-class wekends last season.
Green
EDToss completed? india batting?
Keeno (17/10/08 - 2:52 PM)The second Test of the India v Australia series will begin on time at 3pm Eastern Standard Time.
The skies over the Mohali stadium are cloudless. The threat of rain, on the end of a prolonged monsoon season, appears misplaced.
Australia goes in without Stuart Clark, who had quickly become a mainstay of their pace attack. He is replaced by inexperienced Victorian paceman Peter Siddle, who has played just 12 first-class games.
India is talking up their first Test survival, and is confident of improving enough to take the lead int he series. They believe their spinners will have a greater impact on this surface, but Mohali has also been a bouncy deck suitable for fast bowling in recent times. The first overs with the new ball will tell a lot about the prospects of a result in this match.
The toss to come shortly.
EDI think Sachin deserve a lil more respect from the oz as he has featured in lot of ads (eg Queensland Univeristy of Techonlogy)while on the other hand Ponting is just not able to make friend in India.(obviously who will shake hand with him since he constantly keep spitting & rubbing them...gross)
Melbournian (14/10/08 - 12:06 PM)Sachin has pillaged plenty of runs from teams like bangladesh. I dont think that argument holds water
Scott (14/10/08 - 12:01 PM)For my mind Ponting is one of the best batsmen and fieldsmen to have ever played for Australia. The only thing I think lets him down is his competitiveness, he is so hell bent on winning that the ugly Aussie comes out of him.
Dutchy (14/10/08 - 9:08 AM)And it has finished in a draw.....eventually. Thanks to all for their contributions over the match, be sure to join us for the second Test, which starts on Friday.
EDlook at the great batsmen that are all better than ponting. Sir Don, Sachin, Lara, Sir Viv Richards, Border, S waugh, Sir J Hobbs and all of whom faced better bowlers than ponting on tougher pitches with less protection. Who has ponting faced, the best i can think of is murali, there is no one else.
Pedro (13/10/08 - 10:15 PM)How many overs do we have to bowl them out?
leigh (13/10/08 - 10:05 PM)hey how you people are feeling now
indian (13/10/08 - 10:01 PM)Yeah ponting has a great average which is 8/9 on the all time list but these days he is struggling every time he comes to the crease. Don't get me wrong he is a great cricketer but he would have to be 4th behind the don, tendulkar and lara and maybe a few more.
Pedro (13/10/08 - 9:59 PM)Hey Moz... most of Ponting's runs are from inferior teams...
Dev (13/10/08 - 9:54 PM)A draw is a good result. No team dominated enough to win. Interesting though, a few seasons ago with better bowlers in the team I am sure Australia would have skittled them in the last day. The case for a good spinner has never been more evident that the last day for Australia. Indians too can takeaway something. The held on for an entire day and really were only 100 runs from victory with wickets in hand
missingSpinner (13/10/08 - 9:46 PM)i agree, ponting just dint go for the kill. India went for the draw and ponting allowed them too. I dis agree on one thing though craig white has beeen bowling above what we all though and batted like a pro towards the end. He needs to be prepared for the ashes
ace (13/10/08 - 9:45 PM)AUSTRALIA HAVE PLAYED WELL
ROSS (13/10/08 - 9:38 PM)good to see the adventure and endeavour we have come to expect from an Indian team playing at home...
Thakari Rug (13/10/08 - 9:35 PM)Hey Pedro, what are you talking about? Ponting average 58 from 120 matches, Tendulkar 54 from 151 and Lara 52 from 131. I agree Sachin and Brian are great, but Ponting is as good if not better than those two. the stats dont lie.
Moz (13/10/08 - 9:33 PM)way to go aussies
jesse (13/10/08 - 9:25 PM)From the looks of various comments, I've been trying to convince myself that Australia have never batted out to a draw a game they look poised to lose if they went on the offensice....am I convincing myself rightly?
Ananth (13/10/08 - 9:17 PM)must have been the umpire, maybe india should not play till he is replaced.
poor decision (13/10/08 - 9:14 PM)Umm.. so Australia hasnt ever been guilty of trying to induce a draw..right...umm..yeah..right...
Ananth (13/10/08 - 9:13 PM)this is where we need a warney... They mose well just bowl with ponting. whitey cant spin the ball.
allan (13/10/08 - 9:05 PM)Oz plays it safe from day 1 - win the damn toss, bat first, and score at a pathetic rate - repeat the same at the second dig and hope to win a test match - Ricky has great success as a captain with Warne and Glenn - if he is really a gret captain, I saw no trace of it here!!
Kizzza (13/10/08 - 9:04 PM)Last time I checked Punter had an average around 60, third in history - and he definitely averages over 55 - how can anyone critisize the guy? I would say he and Sachin compete for second-best in history behind the Don. They are both great players...
Collingwood (13/10/08 - 8:55 PM)Jackson , Its not a cakewalk to chase 299 in 4th innings
ANDINDIA (13/10/08 - 8:53 PM)If australia were to chase the same
Bhajji would have eaten them up and they would have all piled up for mere 150 .
Dont forget the pitch and the cracks on it
As usual, the smug Indians have no answer! Hung on by the skin of the proverbial.
Itsajoke (13/10/08 - 8:49 PM)errr ... VIV Richards > SACHIN Tendulkar. Richards faced bowlers HEAPS HEAPS HEAPS better than what Sachin has faced. ON MUCH more difficult pitches. And Ponting will overtake Tendulkar and rightfully so. He's the better batsmen and deserves to be rated higher!
Steve (13/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Don;t forget.the pathetic run rate of australia in 3rd inning..........what do you expect in 4th inning from India when Australia was looking for places to hide in 3rd........@jackson.....If australia was to chase 299 in 83 ..............HUH
Tiger (13/10/08 - 8:47 PM)Draw i rekon, Indians should've gone for the win!
BILL (13/10/08 - 8:45 PM)Oscar take a chill pill willya...
Mr X (13/10/08 - 8:43 PM)There is no doubt that the don was the best batsmen ever to play cricket and sachin would be an easy second followed by brian lara to even mention ricky ponting's name next to these 3 isn't cricket. yeah pontings scored over 10k in runs but he scores a ton and then his next 10 innings are all under 20
Pedro (13/10/08 - 8:41 PM)If India set Australia 299 runs in 83 overs it wouldn't have been a draw. It's not even 4 an over. Shame India shame.
Jackson Macready (13/10/08 - 8:26 PM)oh well
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 8:18 PM)India lay down and take another draw - sorry they call it an undefeat - well we didnt lose so we must have won - why do we bother playing here at least Pakistan go for the win win win !!!
Wow! Match delayed by bad light at 3:15pm local time? That tells me one of two things. Indians are weak by taking the option of "bad light" or the facilities over there are absolutely appalling to not have lights. 3PM !!! WHAT THE HELL!!!
Anon (13/10/08 - 8:18 PM)Sachin and Don both good players but all need to be judged in their own times. For sheer brilliance and for changing the game as it was played Gilchrist is a standout.
Wotabout? (13/10/08 - 8:10 PM)lol, the don made 12 double centuries in 52 tests.. the next best is lara with 9 from 156... and also the don batted on pitches that were uneven... compared to todays pitches that are rolled etc..
ben (13/10/08 - 8:02 PM)Anonymous, agree that Sachin has had flat decks...but he's also had to face McGrath and Warne in their prime. Ponting and the other Aussie batsmen haven't...the rest of the world's attacks have been pedestrian as a general rule...
Soonil Havaskar (13/10/08 - 8:00 PM)If Tendulkar is so good why do Indian nationals burn effigies of him on a regular basis? His fans sing his praise then burn cut outs of him a week later.
Matt (13/10/08 - 7:59 PM)Dont fight Guys on such a petty issue.
ANDINDIA (13/10/08 - 7:58 PM)Lets respect every individual
Sachin and Ricky both are great of the contemporaray cricket.
No one can raise a finger on them.
Ponting will definately take over Sachin, in terms of IPL dollars,
Shadab (13/10/08 - 7:56 PM)HAHAHAHA,
there will be no Australian side in Two years HAHAHAHA
ok it looks like its over and a a draw is the fair result. congrats to Cameron White who can tell his grandchild that he got the GREAT SACHIN out for his first test wicket. surely I will back up for Friday
Subramanian Balasubramanian (13/10/08 - 7:56 PM)go the aussies,
hecktic (13/10/08 - 7:56 PM)india are crap
Sachin is just lucky to have played on a lot of boring pitches, like Krumble's captaincy, boring.
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 7:56 PM)Looks like it's going to be a draw. Hard fought game I thought from both teams, there's massive swing bowling out there!
Fezz (13/10/08 - 7:54 PM)will do ED cya on friday
haha (13/10/08 - 7:53 PM)It's unlikely there will be anymore play today. Join us for commentary of the second Test from Mohali starting on Friday.
EDSo Sachin is the best batsman
Best (13/10/08 - 7:51 PM)go india
jm (13/10/08 - 7:50 PM)Just out of interest, all you bradman lovers.... how many of you actually saw the grea don bat? Or are you just basing his superiority on his test average?
Curious (13/10/08 - 7:50 PM)Once Bradman called Sachin and said that Sachin plays like him.
Best (13/10/08 - 7:49 PM)Don't know how much typing ANONYMOUS has done over the years, but it looks like he's keen to misplace more apostrophes than Tendulkar's scored runs.
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 7:49 PM)guys i seriously dont understand. DON is gone no doubt is was the best! ricky is good but not quite the best ! no player can be the highest scorer without being the best ! so chill out and accept the fact ! discusss and not criticise on the players. ur not good enough so ur home !
syd (13/10/08 - 7:49 PM)Sachin should not even be mentioned in the same sentence as the don. He's almost as good as Punter, third is still pretty amazing.
Blackers (13/10/08 - 7:49 PM)Hey DON, Are U Joking. Have U ever seen any other batsman better than Sachin( Obviously except Sir DOnald ). Undoubtedly SACHIN is best ever and he will remain to be, man!!
ANDINDIA (13/10/08 - 7:48 PM)Is there anything else happening that we can discuss, Ed? Even the fat lady's gone home.
Bulldog (13/10/08 - 7:45 PM)YES thank you "THE DON" for pointing out my simple spelling error. My collegues and i are having a belly laugh about it now.
Subramanian Balasubramanian (13/10/08 - 7:45 PM)Sachin already is the greatest batman of all time, ricky pointing would do well if he were but a speck of dirt on sachins shoe
the don's boyfriend (13/10/08 - 7:45 PM)Sachin was a great player but he'll never be the greatest batsman of all time. Although, for a time, he'll be the highest run scorer until Punter overtakes him. The Don is the Greatest
Anthony (13/10/08 - 7:44 PM)Sachin is not , will not & can't ever be the best batsmen to play test cricket. Any batsmen coming from the subcontinent get's an outrageous advantage by playing most of their test's on bloody autobahn's. Indian's can moan till the cows come home about umpires but he test average outside the subcontinent is very average .... Especially DOWNUNDER
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 7:44 PM)Thanks heavens for that . . . the umpires have offered the light and Ed (plus Ganguly and Laxman) have taken it.
EDI still think of a lot of 6's, Jbar.
But we'll see.
Keating's Lovechild (13/10/08 - 7:41 PM)Sachin may become the GRAETEST BATSMAN of all time, but he'll never become the GREATEST!!
The Don (13/10/08 - 7:41 PM)India will be celebrating this weekend when he claims the record, but Sachin will just be seat-warming for Ricky Ponting who will claim it soon (next two-three years).
EDIndia won't go for the win they will try and bore their fans to death
Blackers (13/10/08 - 7:39 PM)Dear ED do you think the graet INDIAN nation will get over the shock of SACHIN having to wait a little while longer to become offically the GRAETEST BATSMAN of all time?
Subramanian Balasubramanian (13/10/08 - 7:38 PM)Ed is desperate for the umpires to him out of his misery and end this match. Where's the humanity!!!!
EDGo for the win india!
desi papa (13/10/08 - 7:37 PM)More faith in "Cammie"? ROFL
Bait (13/10/08 - 7:36 PM)regardless how this game goes... has anyone spoken abt the professional ethics that greg chappel should have followed .. by not training the aussies ! thats not right !
syd (13/10/08 - 7:35 PM)depends how u look at it Keating... wat do u think
jbar (13/10/08 - 7:35 PM)C'mon India where is your spine....have a go at the win.
Blackers (13/10/08 - 7:35 PM)Maybe Ponting should have more faith in young Cam. M.Clarke - batsman, has bowled 29 overs for the match to White's 21.
Cam's boyfriend (13/10/08 - 7:34 PM)Is that because he needs the help, Jbar?
Keating's Lovechild (13/10/08 - 7:34 PM)Ganguly has the right idea.. interesting.
Jarryd (13/10/08 - 7:33 PM)Cammie to clean up the Sook and The Laxative.
Go OZ!
John Rips (13/10/08 - 7:32 PM)Nice one ED... after u bag out whites bowling standards he gets a wicket. i see a pettern here. PLEASE ED BAG HIM OUT AGAIN (so we can get another wicket)
Jbar (13/10/08 - 7:28 PM)Damn the Lord looks after them lazy subs. Now we gotta wait another week for the headlines. and look at Ed: doing cartwheels as Trimble jnr cleans up the lil master!
John Rips (13/10/08 - 7:28 PM)Clarke and White are both bowling, I suspect that as long as these two stay at the bowling crease then play will continue.
EDHey Ed, how long b4 they call lights u reckon?
Jbar (13/10/08 - 7:27 PM)Love the bias re. White, Ed.
Keating's Lovechild (13/10/08 - 7:26 PM)How about that!? Cameron White, first wicket, and it's Tendulkar. Cameron you are a STAR!!
thanh bui (13/10/08 - 7:26 PM)would you believe it!! cam white u deserve it and your spot! now part 2 laxman...
tim (13/10/08 - 7:25 PM)Cameron White you little BEAUTY!
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 7:25 PM)Seeya little master. How about that one Sandeep!
Its very flattering when the rest of the world, particularly India, regard a draw against Australia as good as a victory. Dont they get how that shows their team as so far inferior. Fight for wins only , ban the draw, every other code outlaws draws why dont we?
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 7:25 PM)Shane Warne was the most over rated player in the game, and you two blokes who call yourselves aussie, how many times have India appealled, don't know? average 3 per over
chris (13/10/08 - 7:25 PM)U LEGEND WHITE FINNALY SOMEONE GOT A WICKET GO AUSSIES PRODUCE THE IMPOSSIBLE
AUSSIEGUY (13/10/08 - 7:24 PM)My love for Cammy is back. Good man.
Jarryd (13/10/08 - 7:24 PM)For the future, Oz need another gun opener (and Haydon retires soon) and a spinner slightly better than Shawn Tait. Oh.. one last comment. The pitch! its a shocker. Bigger and more cracks on day one than a Paris Hilton/Britney Spears outing.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 7:23 PM)WOOOOHOOOOOOO
GO CAM WHITE!
CONGRATS MATE
Bohno (13/10/08 - 7:23 PM)Our only hope is if India think they can't loose and hit out a bit .... The wicket sounds like it is doing very little for a day 5 pitch and when it does do something it is too slow and the batsmen are able to adjust.
MP (13/10/08 - 7:22 PM)White strikes!!!!
Tendulkar is out for 49, the subs are delirious, no need to redraw the pages for tomorrow.
Tendulkar cover drives straight to Michael Clarke.
EDThe detoriating light leads to a drop in bowling standards . . . Cameron White is on.
EDhow long u reckon it'll last Ed? 20mins 1hour?
Bohno (13/10/08 - 7:19 PM)Soon 2 be Ill Have a Cigar. How does the real Mr Gavaskar feel that all his records are being smashed by some upstart with a helmet and big bat? Any comments? "Sticks microphone under nose and turns tv cameras on" as Ton-dull-car inches to the world record.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 7:19 PM)You guys need to stop sooking about Tendulkar's run rate...he's batting smartly. Why lose this match when they will play the rest of the series on spinning decks? Aussies too slow in their 2nd dig.
Soonil Havaskar (13/10/08 - 7:19 PM)The players are still out there but I cannot see this session going the distance.
EDIt would have been nice to have Macgill there ... He like Warne get's unbelieveable turn. He and Warne can ball buffet balls but can get wickets quickly if they hit the mark due to being able to turn a ball on glass...
We miss not having a wrist spinner of any experience...
MP (13/10/08 - 7:17 PM)The umpires have got the light meter out . . . has Brian Lara been on the phone to them?
EDBring warne back - I agree
Olympic Man (13/10/08 - 7:15 PM)how many overs left in the day?
cicero (13/10/08 - 7:15 PM)aussies have stuffed this test india will win aussies will hope for the draw now
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 7:15 PM)They should really have a crack!!!
Olympic Man (13/10/08 - 7:13 PM)Watson is attacking the stumps so India cannot afford to be too aggressive.
EDthis is where shane warne would win the game with 5 wickets and a quicky to grab 2
haha (13/10/08 - 7:13 PM)australia is going to lose this series well done india
aussie jack (13/10/08 - 7:12 PM)Wish the pitch was a bit more sportive and bouncy. Saw the game and was not happy with the bounce. Raju the curator needs to work harder. Good on you guys for giving it a try.
Kavy Pradeep (13/10/08 - 7:12 PM)What are the chances that the Indian are going go for a dash and try and get these runs, or is Tendulkar just going to play conservative until he gets the record.
Jay (13/10/08 - 7:11 PM)Stuart Clark is joining Watson at the bowling crease.
EDIndia is going to loose this match. Well done Auusie
Singh (13/10/08 - 7:05 PM)Soon2BeIll, Indian rate this dig, = 2.65. Aussies were over 3.1 per over in 2nd dig. However Ton-dool-car n Laxative are going well. Almost odds-on for a draw as its hard see the Oz winning from here, which is a shame eh! :) I expect that top class young spinner from the warm-up match to play instead of Kumble. and he is really good. However lets all give a wrap to both sides for a magnificent match.
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 7:04 PM)Watson is getting some reverse swing but it's going too much to the leg side at the moment and Laxman and Tendulkar are picking him off.
EDDraw....only option....Tendulkar past master and appearing to score easily but shutting up shop at same time....he will not extend himslef.
Senrab (13/10/08 - 7:03 PM)I think you'll find Axe that his run rate is similar to what has been throughout the match - quicker than Hussey. Aussies should have scored quicker in the 2nd dig, they can't complain...
Soonil Havaskar (13/10/08 - 7:02 PM)Watson is on. Tendulkar scores a run and needs just 17 runs.
EDif you call 3 or 4 hours soon - yea
axe (13/10/08 - 7:01 PM)Ed is correct with the bowling lineup in the final session.It will be interesting to see how India start.15 overs left say..110 to win? That will be a match with Dhoni at the crease:)
AL (13/10/08 - 6:59 PM)Bowl Katich
Dangeruxb (13/10/08 - 6:58 PM)I'm losing my puppy love for Cam White.. The Aussies aren't enterprising enough at the moment to snatch victory.
Jarryd (13/10/08 - 6:52 PM)Good afters fellows, lucky Alex won the bet I had with him on Saturday and i got him a 6 inch club sandwich. lucky SACHIN will beat Brain Lara soon.
Subramanian Balasubramanian (13/10/08 - 6:51 PM)I think you'll find Axe that his run rate is similar to what has been throughout the match - quicker than Hussey. Aussies should have scored quicker in the 2nd dig, they can't complain...
Soonil Havaskar (13/10/08 - 6:50 PM)Not impossible but India only cut loose when the part-time spinners were on.
Lee, Clark, Johnson and Watson will bowl most of the overs in the final session.
EDtoo bad the games not going to go all night - coz thats about how much time india need to win by the look of it
axe (13/10/08 - 6:50 PM)Ed: that equates to 4.9 runs per over. Ya reckon that's impossible?
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:48 PM)John Rips,
India will not win this Test match. The draw is the most likely option.
EDTell me they aren't in with an excellent chance. They need 168 runs from 1 session which will have extra time added to it. Aussies DESPERATELY need wickets to win and just need a couple wickets to quieten the indians. This is going to the wire. Maybe Ponting shoulda batted for another 20 minutes?
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:46 PM)HAHAHA ROFL. I agree Ed
Little Aussie Boy (13/10/08 - 6:43 PM)Its going to be an awesome final session. Couple of wickets and the match can still turn..Last couple of overs good for India. Laxman finding his rhythem..Dare to think they can...nah?
AL (13/10/08 - 6:43 PM)That's tea,
India needs 169 runs more fvor victory from 34 overs. Australia needs seven wickets while Tendulkar needs just 18 more runs to become the greatest runscorer in Test history.
EDsoonil can you wake me up when he's within a few runs of it - that will most probably be another couple hours at his present mindnumbing run rate
axe (13/10/08 - 6:41 PM)How many do India need? How many overs to go?
latecomer (13/10/08 - 6:41 PM)Ed has just seen the future and it's not good. The new Ford ad with Bill Lawry is a shocker and to think there's a whole summer ahead filled with this nonsense.
Cricket-themed ads should be banned unless it's the West Indian cricket team saying: "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun."
EDHow many does Tendulks need for the record??
Soonil Havaskar (13/10/08 - 6:37 PM)It's time for Clarke to come off, he has run out of ideas.
EDMichael Clarke... Where the bloody hell is he??
Luvagud Curry (13/10/08 - 6:35 PM)Tait would have been good for this test but he wont be effective in the other venues for the remainder of the series. I am getting glimpses of the Sydney Test last year:)
AL (13/10/08 - 6:35 PM)tim - either that or from oscar award winning crying performances
axe (13/10/08 - 6:33 PM)Cam White overs are like Maplethorpe exhibitions - nude ball after nude ball...
Bait (13/10/08 - 6:32 PM)hasn't 6 of india's last 12 matches they've won against australia from coming from behind in the 1st innings or something?
tim (13/10/08 - 6:30 PM)Certainly Shaun Tait spins it more but he doesn't use the pitch all that often.
The magpie (13/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Symonds would come in handy. Laxman in his element - he dreams of playing for a draw.
Hoges (13/10/08 - 6:29 PM)ed - tait coz you'd have to include all the spinnin' his tongues does while it's hanging out
axe (13/10/08 - 6:29 PM)I was praying to vishnu
Jay (13/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Lee should come on for a couple of overs before tea, then back just after. A wicket before tea is nearly imperative at this point...
Forward Prod (13/10/08 - 6:27 PM)shaun tait for sure.
haha (13/10/08 - 6:26 PM)Ed - Brendon who?
Jazza (13/10/08 - 6:26 PM)If we can get a wicket before tea its our test - if we dont a boring bloody Indian draw.Whats wrong with a fight to the finish guys? Draws should be banned!
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 6:26 PM)Brendon Julien is saying that the Australian selectors should have selected Shaun Tait ahead of Cameron White. Who spins it more?
EDbring on lee after tea with Clarke at the other end, and hopefully the wickets come rolling in
haha (13/10/08 - 6:24 PM)Meant to say if India draw here it will be considered a victory :))
AL (13/10/08 - 6:24 PM)Tea is about 20 mins away.
EDIf India win here then it will be a victory for them. Bangalore is Australias trump ground because it supports pace. Wait till the next 3 tests:))
AL (13/10/08 - 6:22 PM)The game is drifting for the Aussies. Ponting obviously wants to keep Lee up his sleeve for a massive assault after tea. It's time to bring on Watson.
EDHow long to tea time? 30 minutes?
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:22 PM)at the present astonishing run rate i'd say india hasn't a hope in hell
axe (13/10/08 - 6:20 PM)Cam White needs to go back to throwing the ball up outside off and tempting the drive.
EDthis is gonna be a good match
leo (13/10/08 - 6:20 PM)Jay. Your prayers are answered. Krishna has smiled on you 2day.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:20 PM)3 for 100. Now India, read my lips! collapse!
I reckon it will be a close finish towards the end
trangus (13/10/08 - 6:18 PM)Almost 4 overs without a run (35.2-39.1 overs). The bowlers are really working these bats over! But luck is going their way. Commonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Ozzies
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:18 PM)What has happened to Indian crowds? They don't seem to pack out the stadiums anymore??
Simon (13/10/08 - 6:17 PM)Where are Mcgrath & Warne when you need them!
Grant (13/10/08 - 6:17 PM)What Aussie win,
Jay (13/10/08 - 6:16 PM)I'm just hoping the Indian get 100 before tea.
Indian Test team needs younger players like Rohit Sharma,Suresh Raina & Yuvraj.Forget settings of records .
Prashant (13/10/08 - 6:16 PM)No sense in holding tired legs of Kumble,Laxman,& Tendulkar.Give them rest for their remained life.
Ed thinks Aussies should be paying $3.50, but this is not betfair.
EDWhere the HELL is the right-handed Sobers. 3 overs for 1 run and they take him off. If that isn't pressure, what is?
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:15 PM)now 3
trangus (13/10/08 - 6:15 PM)what would you guys says the odds were for an aussie win from here?
Billy (13/10/08 - 6:14 PM)White is not bowling so well this over, pushing the ball down the legside and getting milked for singles.
ED2 maiden overs in a row,the aussies are piling on the pressure!!
trangus (13/10/08 - 6:13 PM)Test cricket at it's finest, anyone got mathsticks to keep my eyes open. I mean it all happenening.
Jay (13/10/08 - 6:13 PM)bait , u just wait i guess u have to kep ur house now for $29.
joddy (13/10/08 - 6:12 PM)Clarke caused some trouble to Laxman in that over and White is bowling well too.
EDIt's "spin" from both ends with Michael Clarke on.
EDBring on Warne
Mitch (13/10/08 - 6:10 PM)Cheers Ed - could go down to the wire!
Hong Kong Expat (13/10/08 - 6:07 PM)It is all Over for India.It will be more than enough,if it gets drawn.Better Luck next time.
Dilip (13/10/08 - 6:07 PM)Joddy - india paying $29 for the win. Put ur house on it
Bait (13/10/08 - 6:06 PM)It's a minimum of 46 overs after this one.
EDHow many overs to be bowled for the remainder of the day?
Hong Kong Expat (13/10/08 - 6:04 PM)c,mon sachin u r a real master blaster , show this aussie that they r nothing in front of u ...INDIA WILL WINNNNNNNN.
joddy (13/10/08 - 6:03 PM)Thnx Ed. Apart from Lee's last 2 balls, barely any runs from either Laxative or Tondulkar for yonks. Now all Ozzie.. on your knees and pray for the Goddess of Victoria to smile on the Whitey.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 6:02 PM)lol sandbag if u call that not out then surely Hayden wasn't out? and cameron white, aussie must be feeling desperate
Haha (13/10/08 - 6:02 PM)Oh no. Not Cam White. Is Steve here? Then we will have a 2 hour series of comments on how Cam White is the best and he will end up with 0- 100 of 10
Little Aussie Boy (13/10/08 - 6:02 PM)Tendulkar nearly falls to the leg-spinning genius.
White gets the little Master to drive, it's a thick edge which just eludes Hayden and goes for four.
EDThe Indians have shut up shop. They know they have no chance now. Tendulker and Laxman will just stonewall from here. That could be their undoing however as both of them love to play their shots.
Slammer (13/10/08 - 6:00 PM)Oops, just did a sandeep HAHAHA
Jay (13/10/08 - 6:00 PM)this game is starting to get iritating aussies need wicket very soon to really stay in game
go aussies!
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 6:00 PM)It's all over for India . . . Cam White is on.
EDStuey caught an elbow virus from Watson
Bait (13/10/08 - 5:58 PM)aussies will win just like they did in sydney or it will be a tie
hippiemansam (13/10/08 - 5:58 PM)87 the magic number, lets see the game change in a blink
Jay (13/10/08 - 5:57 PM)throw stewy on he'll have a wicket within his first couple of throws
axe (13/10/08 - 5:56 PM)John Rips,
The reason the run rate has slowed up is that Brett Lee is bowling and given Laxman a real work over.
And Ponting's attacking fields are in front of the wicket.
EDEd. Tendulkar has dried up or what? not a run for 3 and half overs.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 5:53 PM)Patience will win the day.
Who nicked my handle??
Jay (13/10/08 - 5:52 PM)ED
Is it slow or just my imagination, have the indians already given up.
if india want to win australia need to get some wickets then india will tonk and they need to get the wickets when they start tonking
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:52 PM)c,mon aussie c,mon
fugs (13/10/08 - 5:51 PM)Sorry John Rips I used your name. Sincerely Sorry.
GE Money (13/10/08 - 5:51 PM)The pitch has lotsa cracks doesnt it ED?
Venkat (13/10/08 - 5:51 PM)India are taking the que sera sera approach. Whatever will be, will be.
They are playing their natural games. No real intent to shut up shop.
Australia needs another wicket within the next 20 or so minutes.
EDDont forget the aussies can bowl Mr Cricket & Katich bowls some Chinaman. How wud that go - Chinaman to an Indian?
Venkat (13/10/08 - 5:48 PM)Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.. someone else using my nick.. sod off ya nick thief. LOL
John Rips (13/10/08 - 5:47 PM)and would be nice for Tendulkar to pass the record. And then get out. That way everyone is happy.
If Tendulkar goes soon then Australia will have a very good chance of winning.
Little Aussie Boy (13/10/08 - 5:47 PM)India are playing for a draw. Sensible of Stupid? ED?
JE (13/10/08 - 5:45 PM)wouldn't mind seeing india all out for less than a ton - could happen
axe (13/10/08 - 5:44 PM)ED what do u think will happen this test
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:44 PM)is this day 5 or 4
jay (13/10/08 - 5:41 PM)Whats up they gone for drinks early
jay (13/10/08 - 5:41 PM)That was a rather 'classy' dismissal of Gambhir, wouldn't you say Sandeep?
Jarryd (13/10/08 - 5:41 PM)india are batting to slow they wont win
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:40 PM)if tendulkar goes out quite soon i think thats definly end of india
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:38 PM)2 - 3 more wickets before tea would be nice, then might get game finished before rain saves India
Jay (13/10/08 - 5:38 PM)No-ball? you mean you? now that's worrying! =P
SukDeep! (13/10/08 - 5:36 PM)Now we have the truth shut up Sandeep!Find an indian cricket chat room
JE (13/10/08 - 5:34 PM)JE,
Clark is battling with an elbow injury. I'll doubt we will see him bowl too much today.
EDjhonsons wicket i think stuffed indias chance of winning
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:33 PM)No bump ball or no-ball he is just winding you up - rather successfully.
EDBring Stuart Clark on for Lee. Now that Gambhir is out Clark is the ideal man to apply pressure and force a rash shot.
JE (13/10/08 - 5:32 PM)Sandeep is not winding people up. He just has a higher definition TV than the rest of us
Bait (13/10/08 - 5:32 PM)Ed- was it a no-ball like sandeep has been saying? and was the other wicket a bump ball? I trust you to tell the truth more than some Indian that can't admit that India lost a wicket.
Little Aussie Boy (13/10/08 - 5:32 PM)Sandeep is just winding you all up fellas, ever since the Dravid comment he's been taking the mickey.
Raf (13/10/08 - 5:30 PM)That is all right Ed. Maybe Johnson was lulling them into false confidence. And hopefully setting the scene for Cameron's White-Wash.
dave (13/10/08 - 5:28 PM)Hansel just watch out, Tendulkar is going to wash out hopes for a win.
ANDINDIA (13/10/08 - 5:27 PM)Just pray however that has to go in vain mate !
>>> is sooo sad gambhir got out
axe (13/10/08 - 5:27 PM)LOVE your work Sandeep
Jay (13/10/08 - 5:27 PM)can start to hear the indians whinge from sydney
steve (13/10/08 - 5:27 PM)Ed, make another comment so another wicket can fall
COSTA (13/10/08 - 5:27 PM)I'm calling this one now - 1 nil Australia!
I guess Sehwag needs to win the last 3 to ensure his prophecy! Good night India!
Matty G (13/10/08 - 5:26 PM)I'm talking to you sandeep!
JE (13/10/08 - 5:26 PM)Sachin will lead us to a remarkable victory!!
NAAN NEWS (13/10/08 - 5:25 PM)Oh Sandeep, Put a sock in it - Bump Ball, No Ball...What next - the ump put his finger up because his nose was itchy???
Way Out West (13/10/08 - 5:25 PM)Dave,
All I can say is that he did look more likely.
EDgday all - newbie to room but am enjoying the description and chat - i'm also going for tendulkar to not break the record this innings haha
axe (13/10/08 - 5:24 PM)wo ho go the aussies
luke michael (13/10/08 - 5:24 PM)Binger is now on to bowl replacing Mr Bingle.
EDstop whinging ya wackers!
JE (13/10/08 - 5:24 PM)C'mon ED should the aussie's put Ricky on?
JOHN RIPS (13/10/08 - 5:23 PM)There seems to be a general consensus that that is the thing to do.
funny how cricket works like that ed. You make a comment - "Clarke more likely to take a wicket" - and then it backfires right in your face.
Dave (13/10/08 - 5:23 PM)Commentators are saying Johnson's foot was over the line, so it was definetely a no-ball
bad luck gambhir
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 5:21 PM)Well done Johnson!
Suck it India! Was that one a bump ball as well Sandeep?
hansel (13/10/08 - 5:21 PM)INDIA RULEZZZZZZZZZZ
nakul (13/10/08 - 5:21 PM)I am getting nervous we need a wicket badly. Not scared we will lose but it is always bad for cricket when match just fades to draw.
Jay (13/10/08 - 5:21 PM)Johnson strikes. It was a slower ball and Gambhir plays all over it and it cleans him up.
EDLets go Punter!!!
Ringo Starr (13/10/08 - 5:19 PM)Yeah put Ponting on for a trundle!
GE Money (13/10/08 - 5:18 PM)Lets put Ponting on!
Yeah!!! (13/10/08 - 5:18 PM)INDIA RULEZZZZZZZZZZ
nakul (13/10/08 - 5:17 PM)Clarke is looking more likely than Johnson of taking a wicket at the moment.
EDOh Sandeep. Ya never let up. Like a broken-down record banging on with the same old tired excuse from last year. Just accept that over a career, Dravid (and ALL cricketers) got as many crook decisions as one's that let him off the hook.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 5:14 PM)More byes against Haddin's name but really it was Johnson's fault . . . a wild ball down the leg side . . . Haddin at full stretch cannot reach it.
EDDravid got out as a result of your over confindence Sandeep, not a bump ball.
Pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 5:12 PM)i think indians will win or draw bad news!
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:11 PM)Not much spin for Clarke, but he is dangerous because he attacks the stumps with the angle from around the wicket and gets the odd ball to turn.
EDWhy not Ponting Ed?
JE (13/10/08 - 5:10 PM)Congrats on the great cricket knowledge to!
Ed, is Clarke getting any spin? Are the pace bowlers getting much movement?
Unless it's going like a top, I would have thought they'd take advantage of the lunchtime rest to let Lee and Stu Clark have another go.
Raf (13/10/08 - 5:07 PM)The subs are nervous . . . they are begging for Tendulkar to get out as they don't want to redraw the pages from tomorrow's paper should he overtake Tendulkar. Self-interest reigns supreme here.
EDI would be worried if I were barracking for Australia
Tendulkar & Gambhir are looking very settled
Hopefully they won't go out to a bump ball like Dravid did
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 5:05 PM)Ed can remember Ponting's first test victim . . . Asanka Gurusinha at the MCG in 1996. He was bowling medium pace back then.
EDEd is gonna be rapt. Shane Watson, the Right hand Sobers has 0-1 off 3 overs. Not bad eh! Now for Cammie to smash em
John Rips (13/10/08 - 5:03 PM)i thought this was gonna be a draw but this game is turning into aussies hand at last moment
aussieguy (13/10/08 - 5:03 PM)Huge appeal for LBW against Tendulkar from Clarke.
Umpire Rauf gives him not out, Hawkeye says the ball would have just clipped leg stump, but it was a fair enough call.
EDBring Ponting on for a bowl if nothing else works. Remember in the 2005 Ashes where he dismissed former English captain M.Vaughn
JE (13/10/08 - 5:01 PM)Australia has opted for sweepers on the fence. Clarke is at least attacking the stumps but he is not getting much turn.
EDNo sign of Trimble this innings, Messers Bingle and Furlong have bowled.
EDTendulkar needs less than 40 runs to overtake Brian Lara as Test cricket's all-time leading scorer.
EDHas Trimble aka Cammie White had a bowl yet in 2nd dig?
John Rips (13/10/08 - 4:54 PM)After all the talk before the game, lets see if india can save this match.
Obnoxious weed (13/10/08 - 4:54 PM)What's your argument against Clarke. That he should be dropped from the team? Or that because he hasn't made enough memorable innings yet he doesn't automatically deserve the captaincy once Ponting goes?
Damien (13/10/08 - 4:53 PM)Gambhir has taken a liking to Clarke's left-arm no spin.
EDGo Mr Bingle. U the spinning man!!! And if u dont bowl Aussies to victory everyone will say "where the bloody hell were u?"
Come on. Be nice to Cameron White. He is a good bowler.
Venkat (13/10/08 - 4:53 PM)word on the street...
Im getting fired for breach of conduct
Charlie Molino (13/10/08 - 4:49 PM)Lets hope those indians enjoy that curry at lunch and get the runs (literally). Are they born whingers or is it just a result of losing all the time?
Bailes (13/10/08 - 4:46 PM)The next sessions has started and Australia's premier spinner, Mr Bingle, has got the ball.
EDWell Damien, we might have to hit the cricinfo site but I don't recall (m)any definitive "captain's knocks" ie making the big score to save the innings or the match. As ever, I'm happy to be corrected but I have the sense that anytime he's made runs it hasn't really mattered. I can think of a couple of occasions immediately where Hussey has done this and Ponting (obviously) and this to me is what "makes" a batsman. Anybody remember a day where we said "thank #$%^ Clarke made the runs, otherwise we were buggered"???
Teddy the wonder lizard (13/10/08 - 4:44 PM)Gambir and Tendulkar showing their class? A combined 29 runs? I guess its more classy than their 1st innings display..
Jarryd (13/10/08 - 4:44 PM)Australia are the best and no one will come close to us.
India are only talk and not even good at that.
Charlie Molino (13/10/08 - 4:43 PM)The subs's next nightmare is not only a result right on deadline, but Tendulkar becoming Test cricket's leading runscorer.
EDHey guys... how u goin Ed?
Bohno (13/10/08 - 4:36 PM)looks like Tendulkars in for a big one! Hope he goes well but not well enough, for the indians to win. i also hope Harbyjan gets a duck.. We can only hope
GO THE AUSSIES!
Why would you drop Clarke. He's been one of Australia's most consistent batsman over the last year.
Damien (13/10/08 - 4:36 PM)Tendulkar and Gambhir really starting to show their class, watch out aussies
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 4:36 PM)I don't think so AL. I think the Austalian team spirit and tradition remains strong even though money is still a factor. Wearing the Baggie Green is still a strong motivator. I mean, you don't see Australians slapping each other on the field and crying. It's still an egalitarian team. There's no little princes in the Aussie team.
Doom (13/10/08 - 4:36 PM)I don't think so AL. I think the Austalian team spirit and tradition remains strong even though money is still a factor. Wearing the Baggie Green is still a strong motivator. I mean, you don't see Australians slapping each other on the field and crying. It's still an egalitarian team. There's no little princes in the Aussie team.
Doom (13/10/08 - 4:35 PM)"Aussies have to loose" "Indians have to spell"
LOOSEMOOSE (13/10/08 - 4:35 PM)As with others, I have the view that Clarke must know show he can consitently perform if he is truly the future of Australian cricket.
Mind you, his God has been good to him in some many other ways. Look what he gets to bring him in his morning cuppa.
Teddy the wonder lizard (13/10/08 - 4:28 PM)Al, I just asked a question mate. Nothing more.
Must have been some quality bait though... or just some really hungry fish
Tiresome (13/10/08 - 4:26 PM)Count Deleto what is this one innings you speak of where M.Clarke has played well
JE (13/10/08 - 4:24 PM)What was that jimbo?
Tiresome (13/10/08 - 4:22 PM)Whirrrrrrr?
Aussies have to loose at any cost.
ANDINDIA (13/10/08 - 4:22 PM)Its TENDULKAR'S day Today.Just Watch Out!!
Its a shame, but (as I might have opined before) some Indian supporters (to use the word in a generalist way) seem more inclined to focus on what they see as uneven umpiring, or barracking against "arrogant" Australia, as opposed to being "for" their team. And, yes, its pretty tiresome, Tiresome. .
Hi to everybody
Teddy the wonder lizard (13/10/08 - 4:21 PM)Tiresome whinging about Indians whinging...Doesnt matter what team you follow ...its human nature! Get over it.
AL (13/10/08 - 4:18 PM)Is there anyone else who think that M Clarke should be dropped? From memory, he's played one good innings when the pressure has been on.
COUNT DELETO (13/10/08 - 4:18 PM)66 over still remain...Best bet for India is to fight for the draw. In saying that most days play has finished early due to light. Bangalore is having a cloudy day today. India may ride on that fact
AL (13/10/08 - 4:16 PM)nah, sorry, that's not the average india supporter...Sounds more like the average aussie supporter to me
Jimbo (13/10/08 - 4:16 PM)Is it just me, or does the average Indian supporter whine like a jet engine when they're losing and gloat like a 5 year old when they're winning? At least it seems the new blood in the team itself seem to understand merits of actually playing the game... unlike some of their old guard
Tiresome (13/10/08 - 4:13 PM)How many overs do India have to make the 229 runs needed to win?
Josh (13/10/08 - 4:12 PM)If Indian players are motivated by fame and money..Aussies players are not far either. Some of the aussie players dont even give a toss about playing for Australia. They want to play IPL (i.e. Symonds and more to come)....Money is a driving force in any sport. Its a job..the job most people do day to day is motivated by money too.
AL (13/10/08 - 4:07 PM)this game looking similar to one we have seen before
Chris_1993 (13/10/08 - 4:07 PM)Has Haddin got some help today behind the wicket Ed? Only 1 extra in 14 odd overs is very good for Haddin considering he conceeded 23 byes in the first dig. Darren Berry wouldn't of aloud that many byes in his whole career.
Bushranger (13/10/08 - 4:05 PM)Thanks Ed. Sandeep you are full of it champ. Stop whinging you're starting to sound like your cricket team... computer says 2/41 at lunch :)
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 4:05 PM)Thanx Ed: he musta been a bewdie, i never heard of him. LOL
John Rips (13/10/08 - 4:03 PM)That's lunch . . . Ed and BooBoo will be back in 40 mins.
EDHa Ha Venkat
JE (13/10/08 - 4:03 PM)I'm with Sandeep. Replay shows obvious bump ball. Poor umpiring, that.
Bait (13/10/08 - 4:02 PM)Rios:
John Rips (13/10/08 - 4:02 PM)John Lennon is spinning in his grave :)
John Rips,
Ed is referring to Sam Trimble's son, Glenn.
EDYes Rohit Sharma is a good young player. On his day Yuvraj Singh is ok too but then the team will more a choir than cricket team with all the Singhs!!!
Venkat (13/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Dravid decision was a no-brainer . . . clearly out.
EDTendulkar seems to be belting the queenslander left armer. Where is that RH-Sobers ???
John Rips (13/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Pies from Johnson early?
Dooga (13/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Was Dravid out to a bump ball Ed??? Or is this just lies?
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:59 PM)"imagine theres no bevan, its easy if u try, no waugh as captain, or shane warne on tv cryin, Imagine all the indians, thinkin they can win..oh ohh
rios (13/10/08 - 3:58 PM)u may say im a dreamer, but theres 1.2 million more, i hope someday we will wina test, and india will live as one.
India aren't really known for fighting to the death are they? I thought they were a team of big egos only motivated by money and fame?
Doom (13/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Ed: The right-handed Sobers is bowling good.. Now when do we see Trimble have a bowl? pps: i heard of Sam Trimble the queensland evergreen batter, who is Your trimble? Fill me in, i humbly concede your knowledge is way greater than mine.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Australia should bring C.White on for a trundle. With his great bounce he could be a real asset on a crumbling pitch like this. Agree?
JE (13/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Sandeep said bump ball Ed for Dravid. Any truth to this claim or his Nostradamus trying to back out of a dead end?
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:57 PM)GO INDIA!!!!!!!!!! MM
Chris H (13/10/08 - 3:56 PM)Sandeep. Maybe Dravid and Haydon can chat about eye prescriptions for cricket umpires. They both got a raw deal so its 1-all. Like Ponting in the 1st innings. given not out to a ball when he should have been given out and given out to a ball missing leg by a country mile. That's cricket dude, its a poor excuse to keep blaming the umps.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 3:56 PM)nice one JBT...love this stuff...
Spelda (13/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Sandeep: You have an interesting memory, mate. Name a time when Tendulkar won a game for India in the fourth innnings? Or won them a series. He is a wonderful, but selfish, batter
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Mitchell Johnson on for Stuart Clark.
EDnorth melbourne big fiity board... hmmm? i wouldnt be broadcasting that (cough Cough)
adam (13/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Oh No, Sandeep is making predictions again, go easy on him fellas
DAVE (13/10/08 - 3:53 PM)They should give M Clarke an over before lunch.
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Speldas stop reading the commentary and do some work!!
JBT (13/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Sandeep you old dog, welcome back!
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Tenny-D is stuck on level 5 of Alex Kidd on his master system. Its affecting his judgement. 4 runs and he can get back to it in the sheds.
Mave (13/10/08 - 3:52 PM)INDIA WILL FIGHT TILL THE DEATH....
ITS A DRAW....
ARROGANT AUSSIES
down town davis (13/10/08 - 3:52 PM)CRICKET_NEWBY (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM) You'd be surprised. Attitude can be more important that quality (or reputation) in this sort of circumstance. If India shut up shop completely, Australia can have fielders around the bat, and any false stroke will result in a wicket.
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:52 PM)Type TVU into google and go from there. Excellent quality streaming coverage of the test.
SAM (13/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Cricket_Newby, you have to have played the game to understand the pressure India are under just to survive let alone get the runs. That pitch is falling to bits, the bounce of the ball is not true and they will be biting their nails in the dressing rooms. This is India's game to lose and its ours to win if we can keep the pressure on them
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Yo Savage Hotdog here. Giving a big shout out to all my mates from the North Melbourne Big Footy Board.
Savage Hotdog (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Yuvraj has been tried and failed too many times. He's not test class against quick bowling or on a difficult track.
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)That was a poor decision to give Dravad out, it looked like a bump ball to me.
Tendulkar will make a hundred easily.. he thrives in these conditions
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Ed I'll let you know in 15 minutes when I have run all the info through the old cricket computer. It's runing a bit slow at the second
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)2 for 36 ed... just a couple more singles before lunch nice and safe
mark (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)2/33
Senojy (13/10/08 - 3:50 PM)I'm surprised Rohit Sharma isn't in the Indian side at the moment - he's an excellent player.
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Vics off to a nice start yesterday.
Bushranger (13/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Great to see the best batsmen in the world get a solid start, nice work Hodgey!
Next wave of Indian Batasman...Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Robin Utappha, Badrinath, Kaif
AL (13/10/08 - 3:49 PM)u aussies are arrogant but us poms are just hopeless
al (13/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Guys, looking for an online commentary any ideas ?
One Day winner (13/10/08 - 3:48 PM)4/28
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:48 PM)I'll make a prediction, Ed, I'll go 2/40 at lunch.
No big shots, just slow, occasional singles.
Keating's Lovechild (13/10/08 - 3:48 PM)Rohit Sharma would be one of the new batsmen coming through. He's only 21 or 22.
Damien (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)It will be 3 for.
Peter (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)Score Prediction: 3/34 (Tendulkar LBW)
KARLOS (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)You'd be hoping that a Team like India could survive the day for a draw?! Surely?!
CRICKET_NEWBY (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)7/87 before rain stops play
Bait (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)2/30 just before the break
Nino Spirelli (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)2/34
BOB (13/10/08 - 3:47 PM)3/35
Maddness (13/10/08 - 3:46 PM)The DarkLord,
Possibly Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif and Rohit Sharma.
EDBoth sides have had some bleedin 'orrible calls and both have had some benevolent calls. That's cricket as umpires have milliseconds to look up from the bowler's crease to pick the flight of the ball and the bat and adjudge what happened. I sent a suggestion to the board that the 3rd ump watches the bowler's foot on the crease so the umpire can keep his eyes fixed on bat and ball. Also i reckon they should have the 3rd umpire swap with the other two so each umpire is on the field in the heat for only 2 sessions per day. As Les Keckovic (or wotever!) sez, Ya know it makes sense!
John Rips (13/10/08 - 3:46 PM)GO INDIA YOU CAN DO IT!!!
CHRIS H (13/10/08 - 3:46 PM)15 minutes before lunch . . . any daring predictions as to what the score will be?
EDwho are the next wave on young indian batsman once dads army retires (ganguly, dravid, tendulkar etc)
thedarklord23 (13/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Can India dare to try a win? If they lose, the home media pressure becomes unbearable. And there are other pitches coming that will suit them better, especially with Australia lacking a proper spinner.
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 3:44 PM)Cricket_Newby, India just have to bat for the rest of the day to go for the draw as they certainly won't get the runs they need to win
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:43 PM)9 to go for Tenny-D, back to the sheds to play his sega master system.
Mave (13/10/08 - 3:43 PM)A good contest this one. Relief to see that Australia hasn't forgot how to apply pressure.
Nino Spirelli (13/10/08 - 3:43 PM)In reply to Mullah, get out of the chat, your country can't play. All pakis are indians, well the ones that were kicked out anyway.
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Ed someone is using my nom de plume - I didnt make the last comment!
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:42 PM)The graphics on TV are poorly pixelated. Brett Lee's name looks like Brett Loo.
But enough of the toilet humour. The right-handed Sobers has replaced Loo in the attack.
EDCan see it coming. Tendulkar out LB to a questionable call. Riot - game over
Heals (13/10/08 - 3:42 PM)How is the pitch Ed? All over the shop?
HM (13/10/08 - 3:42 PM)Kymbos: Turn the light on!!! Sorry I couldn't resist
Watson Sucks (bert) (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Try www.indiacricket.ida
Howzat (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Tendulkar won't like getting tied down like this - Big hit of Big wicket comming up !!
KARLOS (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Bring on the younger Indian Batsman, Ganguly, Dravid, Retire now.
Nige (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)ICC should publicly announce the 3rd ump's name/country as well - I can't find it in the offical releases. But given the crucial role they play, why not?
Bait (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)I thought the expression was whinging POMs, not whinging Aussies? Get over it.
Davo (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Can you guys let the game finish before declaring an Aussie victory? Thats what makes you arrogant!
AL (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)india have lost and as for a draw i doubt they could draw breath...
clack attack (13/10/08 - 3:41 PM)Newbie: If India dosen't get bowled out with out reaching the required total to pass Australia's runs, then it's a draw
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:40 PM)Newby- bat out the day
Keating's Lovechild (13/10/08 - 3:40 PM)I can't get the ABC online to give me cricket commentary, and I can't find it anywhere else. Can anyone illuminate me?
kymbos (13/10/08 - 3:39 PM)i withdraw that comment... i believe australia have had some lucky calls to my apologies
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Australia are swarming hard here. Hard to resist the last day pressure for India. Or will the lack of a spinner be telling?
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 3:39 PM)@ john
*Too funny
Also, radio guys saying it was out
rezzy (13/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Scoring appears to have slowed since Dravid's demise...coincidence?
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Why are you Indians bagging the Aussies so much, I hear that the highest run getter in the Indian sie is a Pakistani and not Indian.
Mullah (13/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Stan: To be fair Ed said it was PROBABLY out
Watson Sucks (BERT) (13/10/08 - 3:38 PM)How come the close decisions are all going India's? Oh god what am I talking about we are playing under the Indian Cricket Boards umbrella.
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:37 PM)'scuse my ignorance, but what do India have to do to salvage a draw?
CRICKET_NEWBY (13/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Stan,
The decision was referred to the third umpire. The problem was the one frame showed him out, with the bail clearly moving, the next frame had him in with the bail clearly dislodged. He was probably out, but it was a tough call to make.
EDYou think with 1.2 Billion people to pic from The Indians could pic a better side?
GAVO (13/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Guys,
Aussie Abroad (13/10/08 - 3:36 PM)Any where to listen online ?
In this day and age, dont all decisions get referred to third umpire. Last day of test and something missed. Spare me
Stan (13/10/08 - 3:35 PM)Oh deer. Bambi shot himself in the foot then. Lucky to survive
TheDarkLord23 (13/10/08 - 3:34 PM)Seriously folks...these ' Seniors ' should take a pension in retire honourably. Also how hard is it for BCCI to implement a 'No commercial dealings' policy on Indian players for 5 years ? Thereby they can ensure quality players who are in the game for Cricket and not moolah...
Indian cricketers basher (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)The dashing Four only on paper
Hormuz (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)Tenny-D out for...ten? Sclarky to dominate today. His turn.
Mave (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)Probably a blessing in disguise for India with Dravid going...the more time Dravid was out there slowing down the scoring the less time Tendulkar would have had at the crease.
We used to play an Ed in park cricket like that. The instructions were not to get him out as he was an asset to the fielding side.
mystery spinner (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)is there any team out there than can give the aussies a decent match?!
bboy (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)aussies are hopeless
sid (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)Oh Dear. Bambi needly shot himself then
TheDarkLord23 (13/10/08 - 3:33 PM)Huuge shout for LBW.
Umpire Rauf says no, but Haddin breaks the stumps and there is an even bigger appeal for a run out.
Gambhir is given not out by the third umpir, but the replay suggests that he was probably out . . .very, very close.
EDWe predict a tie
KenSarb (13/10/08 - 3:32 PM)Sandeep you got owned. To funny!!
John (13/10/08 - 3:32 PM)just wait and watch.it is not finished yet
Indian (13/10/08 - 3:32 PM)The rivelry between Aussies and India is great. India is one place i love to visit and cricket there is everywhere. As an Aussie I'd like to see it close but us to win.
BPO (13/10/08 - 3:32 PM)Hi all - is it too early to order beers, even for a Monday????
BackYardCenturion (13/10/08 - 3:32 PM)in reference to the beatles again for india... "here comes the sun"
robert h (13/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Probably a blessing in disguise for India with Dravid going...the more time Dravid was out there slowing down the scoring the less time Tendulkar would have had at the crease.
We used to play an Ed in park cricket like that. The instructions were not to get him out as he was an asset to the fielding side.
mystery spinner (13/10/08 - 3:31 PM)sandeep...please dont speak!!! this is coming from an avid indian fan
michi (13/10/08 - 3:31 PM)I'm backing India
Halfahusky (13/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Should be kneedeep !!! thats gotta be call of the series...
DZA (13/10/08 - 3:30 PM)Enough of the Cricket Trash talk!
Carmel (13/10/08 - 3:30 PM)The wall of shame. india are finished!
Tugga (13/10/08 - 3:30 PM)Bah! The research for my last post took so long, Dravid was back in the shed already!!!
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Sachin will dominate, failing that Ganguly will do so, Failing that Bhajji will
Harbhajan (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)If Tendulkar goes cheaply - It will was an Aussie rout !!!
KARLOS (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)A bit of satire never goes astray
If you guys can't tell i was taking the mickey then so be it!
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)*passes Sandeep a beer*
Harpoon (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)yeah dravid is great thats why he's out you clown. keep up the good work, you obviously know a great deal about the game
Stavros (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Great call, he sure dominated
Aj McBob (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)INDIA ARE IN "SANDEEP" TROUBLE AHAHAHHAH
mark (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)hey sandeep, india struggling and everyone is giving you heaps. is this sandeep from nuc?
paul (13/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Hey Sandeep, what are your thoughts on Tendulkar? Feel sorry for you mate, imagine if had said that in the pub to all the boys. You would get a serious ribbing after that.
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)So that's India's 2 most agressive batsmen out then?
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Go team
Mave (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)So much for the 'Wall'...
Indian Cricketers basher (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)For the indian fans, I have bad news. Sachin averages only 33 in the 4th innings, and only 15 in 4th innings vs Aus. Rahul is a better bet with an average of 45 in the 4th dig (31 vs Aus).
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Dravid has never been a great. He is a good solid batsman, nothing more. He doesn't win matches, or even save them.
JDW (13/10/08 - 3:28 PM)lenny,it was the keg on legs you could not remove a beer from not bacchus
maxxy (13/10/08 - 3:27 PM)sandeep, better not to make silly comments, until hes settled mate, uve just made urself look pretty average....what a peanut...
jonnymac (13/10/08 - 3:27 PM)where's the rain??? is it coming??
michi (13/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Sandeep let us know when you see the cracks in the brick wall, he did not even lay the foundation and got out.
Jay (13/10/08 - 3:27 PM)ahhh Sandeep, enjoying that humble pie?
hansel (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)Good call, Rahul...fine batsman though Dravid is, he has never been and will never be in the class of modern greats like Lara, Tendulkar, Ponting, Hayden, Kallis and Pietersen. He has never been a match-winner, let alone a match-saver.
JW (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)Ed its all moving too fast. I was just about to say thank goodness the Schewag drop didnt come back to haunt us when a mis-informed fellow cricket fan said that Dravid was agreat batsmen - did I read this right?
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)INDIA ARE IN "SANDEEP" TROUBLE AHAHAHAHAHHA
mark (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)Up Sandeep without a paddle....
mutescape (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)Another dominate innings by Dravid! You should be a bookie Sandeep.
Doug Walters (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)poor sandeep... to early was the cry
meddler (13/10/08 - 3:26 PM)Nice Comment on Dravid, and Aussie bashing. But once again, the smart mouths loose out...
Clever Indians (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)What was that comment sandeep? How will dravid dominate if he is back in the pavillion.
wrong (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Poor Sandeep, you are going to cop it now - Dravid is OUT. Ooh that must sting
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)WooHOO Out! Good on ya Brett!!
Aj McBob (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Damn. Sorry about that Sandeep. I was looking forward to more of your Dravid inspired comedy pearls...
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)great call, tell us how good the next guy will be so we can watch his wicket fall...hahaha...
cods (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Dravid's out...eat ur heart out sandeep
SS (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Great work Sandeep he's out!! Great placement of comments ED! : ) Tom Bosley Yes Cricket is pretty good isn't it!!
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)"Just you wait, arrogant aussies.. Dravid will dominate this inninngs
SANDEEP"
Dominate from the stands? Perhaps an off putting stern frown.
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)hey Sandeep...how is Dravid doing ???????!!!!!
Dan Marino (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)HOW GOOD IS DRAVID YEAH!!! ON YOUR BIKE MATE
Chris_1993 (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Bye bye Rahul
Aaron (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Gooooooooone !!
KARLOS (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)For 12 balls he totally dominated.
Bait (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)dravid sure dominated mate!!!!
jonny (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Lol and there he goes
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Haddin deserves more of a go. Remember how many people wanted Healy to keep playing. He was a good gloveman, but remember his batting style? The variable bounce and our eclectic collection of bowlers made Haddin get so many byes. Also his record was previously held by Gilly.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)India only ever play for draws! its up to austrlia to see if they are good enough to bowl them out! if warn were there he would be unplayable on a wicket like this but with only white and clarke as spinners i dont know!katich mite hav to bowl as well
Sultie (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Sandeep.....if that was domination by Dravid....the Aussies are home.....yeeeeehhhhaaahhh!!!!
Smasher (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Dravid's going to win the game hey?
Skiffie (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)HEHEHEHEHE
bad luck Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)You ripper
AussieOi (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Rahul David, Don't have a crack at Matt Hayden's selection when he got two extremely questionable decisions against him. You have lost one wicket real quick so may be worth settling down to see what this pitch does before you get so confident. You won't be calling us arrogant if we win. We're just giving you the facts
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)YES SANDEEP, DRAVID WIL DOMINATE..... FROM THE PAVILLION
TIM (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Good call Sandeep!
Macka (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Oh Sandeep.. spoke too early
DY (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)You can afford to be arrogant when you have been the best in the world for a decade.
Senojy (13/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Sandeep, dravid is one of the best bats in world cricket but he is not an explosive batsman.
Shelby (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Go Aussies!
Aj McBob (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)I told you Dravid would dominate!!
GO THE AUSSIES!
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Of course he will Sandeep! From the pavillion.. on ya bike!
TheDarkLord23 (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Sandeep: Dravid might be there all afternoon but he will only score 40 runs !!!!
KARLOS (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Sandeep, Rahul is known as one of the most technically correct batsman. He likes to occupy the crease which is his natural style of play...
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 3:23 PM)Dravid is out. He tried to work a Brett Lee ball to the leg side and Ricky Ponting takes an excellent diving catch.
EDThanks Sam,
CricketMAAAD (13/10/08 - 3:22 PM)but ABC radio cannot be streamed outside OZ. Does anybody know a site for live radio streaming of this test accessible from outside Oz? (Specifically Dubai)
When this is finished Sandeep and Tom Bosley, I'm taking you on my comedy roadshow. Absolute gold fellas.
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:22 PM)I have friend's at the game who say there is a 60% chance of rain and If it doesn't Aust will come close to a win. India has no chance on this track in these conditions. Anyone thinking otherwise has no idea (yes you, Sandeep)
Mexican (13/10/08 - 3:21 PM)Just you wait, arrogant aussies.. Dravid will dominate this inninngs
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:21 PM)My dad reckons that the Aussies will win this
Amanda Chappell (13/10/08 - 3:21 PM)dravid is one of the greatest batsmen in modern time...he will show useless aussies how good he is... matt hayden. good selection australia.
rahul DAVID (13/10/08 - 3:20 PM)"I thought Iron Gloves got his name because no one could get a beer out of his hand.
LENNY PASCOE"
I was intensely amused.
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 3:20 PM)Sandeep, Dravids nickname of the brick wall says it all. He may not get out for a while but he is definitely not a quick scorer of runs. On this pitch you are in trouble
Dave (13/10/08 - 3:20 PM)The press forced Gilly into early retirement. He dropped a couple of catches and they said he is to old. What's Haddin's excuse. We should of given Gilly the support he deserved and he would still be playing.
ZEUS (13/10/08 - 3:20 PM)I love cricket, What does everyone else think of it? Cheers
Tom Bosley (13/10/08 - 3:19 PM)Sandeep, put down the crack pipe mate. Dravid an aggresive batsman? You've gotta be high to make a comment like that.
Sherriff Eyeshot (13/10/08 - 3:19 PM)Well, I have things I was supposed to do tonight... might cancel them to sit back and watch what will hopefully be a cracking match.
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 3:19 PM)I thought Iron Gloves got his name because no one could get a beer out of his hand.
Lenny Pascoe (13/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Dravid one of the most aggressive batsmen in the world??? Yeah, and Cameron White is the best spinner Australia has ever produced...
Chris_1993 (13/10/08 - 3:17 PM)What universe are you living in Sandeep? Dravid is the best stonewaller of the modern game
Watson Sucks (bert) (13/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Yeah, Dravid is one of those agressive walls we hear so much about. You said it Sandeep.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Sandeep? Good one macca, you can call me Vijay.
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Go India!!
Mahatma (13/10/08 - 3:16 PM)In your dreams Sandeep
Benno (13/10/08 - 3:16 PM)Dravid off the mark with an elegant straight drive to the fence.
EDBrett Lee digs one in (and it's a no ball to boot) but it does not get above Gambhir's thigh.
EDDravid is one of the most aggressive batsmen in the world, and one of the best at scoring runs quickly. I would not get carried away aussies, india will win this
Sandeep (13/10/08 - 3:14 PM)Australia just have to fiddle with the field, these guys aren't going to want to run singles all afternoon. It will be used against them.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 3:14 PM)Like all teams that play Australia, they will take no chance ion losing this game. SOFT!!!!!
Gone Gone (13/10/08 - 3:13 PM)India are far from being out of this match. They do have arguably the greatest batsman of all time in there side.. whether or not he is at his best he is still a great batsman and can definitely win them this match
steve (13/10/08 - 3:13 PM)Stay tuned for Stu Clarke to rip through the Indian line up.
Ben (13/10/08 - 3:13 PM)Let's not forget, when bagging Haddin for a tough game behind the stumps, that Rod Marsh's nickname was "irongloves" because everything bounced out. He turned out OK.
Anthony (13/10/08 - 3:13 PM)Stay tuned for Stu Clarke to rip through the Indian line up.
Ben (13/10/08 - 3:12 PM)This 5th day wicket set up for Clark. Good line, good length, dodgy deteriating pirch, variable bounce = 6or 7 for for clark, with namesake to fake a couple late.
Jay (13/10/08 - 3:11 PM)Clarky! So reliable!!
Tom (13/10/08 - 3:11 PM)"There goes India's chances of winning, the draw is their best hope."
I don't know whether to be happy or sad - a bit more of Sehwag would have made for an exciting afternoon. Very tough for India now (to win, that is).
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:10 PM)I can see White justifying his place in the side by taking the gloves off Brad '4-bye-4' Haddin. Would also keep Cameron off the bowling crease.
Bunce (13/10/08 - 3:10 PM)Bert,
EDHaddin's miss was by no means regulation. The light is gloomy, the ball flew off the bat, he had to dive to his right (not low down mind you) but got his gloves to it and therefore should have taken it.
Hey GAF...do u not recall Gilly dropping a few over the last few years? He's making a debut in a tough part of the world to play, so u have to give him some time.
westy (13/10/08 - 3:09 PM)little aussie boy stop making up stories. u got out for 2 runs...
steve (13/10/08 - 3:09 PM)my lil brother played and defeated ur side...
Finally the other Clark does something with the ball. Although, they're on par with the willow.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 3:09 PM)"Word on the street"
Curry only stings on the way out...
Down Town Davis (13/10/08 - 3:08 PM)YAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGH
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 3:08 PM)Go you mighty Aussies!!!
Ed: Haddin's Miss? Gettable or a missed miricale?
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 3:07 PM)I know Ed is Tim "MAY", we have one of the spin twins moderating the commentary!
Lenny Pascoe (13/10/08 - 3:06 PM)It cant be a draw unless it rains...i predict a close run chase but the aussies might sneak it....by 20runs...
guru (13/10/08 - 3:06 PM)if Haddin continues to keep this poorly for the rest of the series, does it open the door for another wicketkeeper even if Haddin can average 40 with the bat?
Raf (13/10/08 - 3:06 PM)GOOOONNNNEEEE!
Clark strikes. He squares up Sehwag, and the ball comes off the back of the bat and is neatly snapped up by Hayden at first slip.
There goes India's chances of winning, the draw is their best hope.
EDI could have been a first class cricketer, it was just some uppity west australian keeper stole all my gear.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 3:05 PM)abc.net.au/melbourne they are broadcasting it live
sam (13/10/08 - 3:05 PM)Wouldnt we all be super confident right now if Warney was there. But I guess the Indian Cricket Board would offer him millions not to play?
oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Hi guy! IM BACK! I got 60 retired in cricket on the weekend :D. Its looking as if the test might end a draw at this stage unless Australia get some quick wickets.
Little Aussie Boy (13/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Give us some flavour, Ed! Are the Indians going for it? Are the Aussie bowlers looking dangerous? What's happening?!
kymbos (13/10/08 - 3:04 PM)"Haddin DROPS it"
D'oh!!!
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Boys...lets get real the Aussies will be enjoying a tasty curry and a few beers at lunch as India capitulate yet AGAIN!!
Smasher (13/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Vic,
May or may not is the key phrase.
EDCan anybody help me out with a site for live RADIO broadcast on the net?
CricketMAAAAAD (13/10/08 - 3:03 PM)I'm working in Dubai and my net connection isn't fast enough for live TV streaming
ED, don't you mean the age sports desk?
Vic (13/10/08 - 3:03 PM)lol
That one is in the right area, Sehwag nicks it but Haddin DROPS it. Toughish chance but he should have taken it.
EDIndia are off to a bright start. There is swing for Brett Lee and Stuart Clark.
EDBut cannot get it in the right areas.
Its india who will win...
whooha (13/10/08 - 3:00 PM)JBar,
Ed is someone who may or may not sit on the SMH sports desk and may or may not answer to the name of Ed.
EDAfternoon! Want to buy a watch?
Dirk Tazelaar (13/10/08 - 3:00 PM)Not sure just yet Bill...
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Hey sorry to be soo naive. Im kinda new to this thing.. But who are u Ed?
Jbar (13/10/08 - 2:58 PM)thanks
Sorry, the Tim Zohrer comments are mine... forgot to put my name in :(
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 2:57 PM)'The gloves are off!'
who will win this test?
bill (13/10/08 - 2:56 PM)India win into $6.25, down from $21 just before the dec.
Bait (13/10/08 - 2:56 PM)Mystery Spinner (13/10/08 - 2:49 PM) Judging from Ed's commentary, India just set the field deep this morning and waited for Ponting to declare - I don't think we can take much from the flow of runs at the start of the day.
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 2:55 PM)Further Tim Zoehrer updates -
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 2:55 PM)'An efficient livewire behind the stumps, a capable late middle-order batsman, a surprisingly competent lespinner, and a perennial understudy... (after being replaced by Gilchrist) his career was over. He subsequently published a no-holds-barred - and slightly bitter - autobiography, The Gloves Are Off.
Hope no one looks for an aussie win, even me...
whooha (13/10/08 - 2:55 PM)Koetzen doesnt even know that a batsman can be dismissed lbw. He hasn given anything this test. But true that wasnt out.
Tugga was the Greatest (13/10/08 - 2:55 PM)Raf,
To the best of Ed's knowledge that's right.
Ed himself is obviously too busy to play Shield cricket.
EDwhen was the last time india performed under pressure? No way they win this one.
ann (13/10/08 - 2:53 PM)Bring Back Symo. How can we keep watching players like Katich & Watson and enjoy the game.
ZEUS (13/10/08 - 2:52 PM)"What a bunch of 'know-it-alls' you bloggers are. I wonder how many of you have played 1st class cricket? Put a sock in it then!
TED B"
Are you secretly Tim Zoehrer... aka 'The Gloves are Off'?
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 2:52 PM)So Ed, you're saying no first class cricketers blog on this site.
Raf (13/10/08 - 2:52 PM)come on India “lets win this match”
Mike (13/10/08 - 2:51 PM)CRUNCH! Sehwag smashes a Clark delivery through the covers.
EDHumm must have misswed that lest beall there... OK so They're going for it now!!!
Watson Sucks (bert) (13/10/08 - 2:51 PM)My prediction. India All Out for 180.
Kepler (13/10/08 - 2:50 PM)India will approach as cautiously as Sehwag lets them. Slow run rate and see where they go - if they're a few down for 150 they might take a few risks, but they won't want to get bowled out and have to take 20 Australian wickets twice in 3 tests
rezzy (13/10/08 - 2:50 PM)Ted B,
No first-class cricketers are allowed to blog on this site. Unless your name is Dirk Tazelaar.
EDWell first over madien. Is this India showing their intent..?
Watson Sucks (bert) (13/10/08 - 2:50 PM)3.56 per over seems remarkably generous. Don't know the stats from this morning but it seemed Australia were able to score at around that rate in the first session.
Mystery Spinner (13/10/08 - 2:49 PM)Sorry I posted that comment to Al before I filled out my name.
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:49 PM)It's 11.46pm Sunday night here in the Midwest Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Time to go to sleep, as I have a n early and busy Monday morning work.
Good luck to all of you, special Thanks to Ed for facillitating the discussion.
God Bless, and hope the financial meltdown has not hurt any one of you - it is ripping peoples' lives here, all because of the Bush crooked policies, that has left many here Bushwhacked!
The indian openers are the key to their success in their second inning run chase. A quick fire 50 from Sehwag is going to make the run chase very interesting late in the day.
I agree with the person who said Michael Clarke being the key bowler for Australia at the death.
emsee (13/10/08 - 2:49 PM)I would love to see Harby hit the winning runs!!!
Frosty (13/10/08 - 2:49 PM)Ideal scenario for me is that Lat ball of the day, India need 2 to win, Australia 1 wicket to win, Harbhajan on strike and Binga bowls him, straight through the gate
Otherwise an AUSSIE WIN!!!!!!!!
COSTA (13/10/08 - 2:48 PM)Huuuuuge appeal for LBW. Umpire Koertzen correctly rules the ball is going down leg side. Hawk-eye rules it out, but no way Koertzen can give that.
Next ball, oh so close to being caught down the leg side. Gambhir off the mark, but lucky.
EDWould have liked to see India given no chance and make them bat purely for survival. Would have only taken another half hour the way White was going.
Still, 300 in the time given will not be easy, and Ponting clearly wants to give his bowlers maximum time to get the job done!
Enough about Sydney already. Whatever was or wasn't done on the field by Symonds, Harbhajan or Ponting, the Indian threat to abandon the tour unless they got to nobble the umpires was the biggest blow to the spirit of cricket that there has ever been (save for the Pakistan-England incident of the same type). Bad decisions happen. The Indians used their money and influence to change the game. I have no sympathy for any bad decision they get, as a result.
Raf (13/10/08 - 2:48 PM)Indians will kick Watson.. U watch it1
Indy boy (13/10/08 - 2:47 PM)We might not have a proper spinner, but we do have a lot of bowlers. They should be reasonably rested too.
Fatigue should come to the fore now. Whoever is the best conditioned will fare best. If Aus get early wickets and india bat too defensively they could get into trouble. Maybe Khan and Harby will have to bail them out again.
pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 2:46 PM)What a bunch of 'know-it-alls' you bloggers are. I wonder how many of you have played 1st class cricket? Put a sock in it then!
Ted B (13/10/08 - 2:46 PM)BG,
Third-person commentary is a necessary evil to protect Ed's identity - and the fact that he could well be blood relation of Shane Watson - hence the endless spruiking of the blond all-rounder.
EDTendulkar to hit the winning runs AND break the test record for the most runs at the same time. Hollywood to make a movie about it.
Steven Spielberg (13/10/08 - 2:45 PM)Aussies will smash em on that wicket...C'mon Binga!
DC (13/10/08 - 2:44 PM)AL: I agree about Tendulkar and the millions. The millions are in the process of realizing that it is a matter of time for Tondulkar and the others - The Wall, VVS and Ganguly. If Sehwag and Gamnbhir can lay a good foundation, I would not be surprised to see Ganguly bat well and contribute a significant amount of runs to the Indian score. VVS will score between 20-40 runs and the Wall is good for another 10-30 runs. Then it's up to the middle order and the lower order - all of them can bat.
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 2:44 PM)But can they hold their nerves to make the required runs? Big question = only time will tell.
Don't worry about the 3.6 run rate - if India are to win it, they'll can get in position with a moderately sized, quick opening stand and a good first twenty overs. 2/100 at 4.5 and they could easily finish it.
Bunce (13/10/08 - 2:44 PM)BG doesn't like Ed's third person style commentary
BG (13/10/08 - 2:43 PM)The batsmen are out there . . . Brett Lee has the ball . . . Gambhir is on strike.
EDWho else would like to see a repeat of when Tendulkar was given out LBW for a ball that kept low and hit him on the helmet as he tried to duck under?
I think Katich will come on late after Tea and take five-fa with his left arm rubbish, and secure the victory.
Harpoon (13/10/08 - 2:43 PM)Indian will go on rampage, lose wickets then middle and lower order will play out the draw.
jay (13/10/08 - 2:42 PM)We need hotheads of harbahjan and Khan to try for it and throw their wickets away thinking they can repeat 1st inning heroics.
No Way, Australia should win this test as it is the only ground with a pitch that suits them. the next three will be played on spinning pitches and Bhaji and whoever replaces Kumble will destroy the Aussie batters
Dermie (13/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Has ponting made the decision with one eye on the weather report???
Watson Sucks (bert) (13/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Tendulkar was great but is now a shadow of the batsman he was. But against greats like McGrath he was rubbish. M.Clarke will be the match winner for the Aussies late in the day.
Tugga was the greatest (13/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Tim: It was BooBoo who retired hurt. Ed is a very hard taskmaster........
STATSMAN (13/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Thanks Ed. It's going to be an interesting day :o)
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 2:40 PM)"... As negative as it sounds a 1% chance to lose should be mitigated, remember India need to win to take the trophey - think 2001 and the nature of our losses - chance won't permit
REZZY"
Are you an accountant?
Anonymous (13/10/08 - 2:40 PM)That is very interesting target set by Ponting, it would be interesting contest provided rain stays away, what are the odds now?
JA (13/10/08 - 2:40 PM)hmmm? india will play to draw but cam white will take 3 or 4 wickets and aus will win
steve (13/10/08 - 2:39 PM)That is very interesting target set by Ponting, it would be interesting contest provided rain stays away, what are the odds now?
JA (13/10/08 - 2:39 PM)Tim: It was BooBoo who retired hurt. Ed is a very hard taskmaster........
STATSMAN (13/10/08 - 2:39 PM)Barndoor,
There are 83 overs left in the day.
EDGood decision by Ponting.
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:39 PM)That leaves his bowlers 84 overs to bowl out the Indians, and the Indians have to score at 3.56 per over to win.
Not easy on a pitch that is known to deteriorate on day 5.
So Damien threatening to pull out of a tour unless an umpire is removed and likewise if the decision to dicipline one of the teams players is not revoked, playing in the right spirit then??? Interesting idea you have of sportsmanship...
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 2:38 PM)It is highly likely India will come out and blaze away and give it a shot..the wicket does not seem to be doing enough to worry them. Sehwag is key!
007 (13/10/08 - 2:37 PM)DD Midwest USA: Tendulkar bats for a million indians everytime he bats. The presure the indian public put him under, I dont think you realise. After this series he will be the greatest player ever.He has scored runs against every team in any country.As someone said..He is an untouchable.
AL (13/10/08 - 2:37 PM)Wow! Ponting declares with a lead of 298. He's braver than I thought he was. How many overs left in the day Ed?
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 2:37 PM)This it is guysss...keep watching aussie looseeeee
whooha (13/10/08 - 2:37 PM)i see it has now been fixed, but for a while there you guys had watson back in with haddin.i thought for a second watson had retired hurt and had come back in.not to worry, its back to normal.
tim (13/10/08 - 2:36 PM)Ed concurs with all those who say that India's Fab Four are well and truly passed it.
EDWill we look back at Katich's Tavare-esque performance as the game killer?
Bunce (13/10/08 - 2:36 PM)The draw is into $1.22 on Centrebet, Aus win $5, India $21.
Bait (13/10/08 - 2:36 PM)There is one thing that is true ion cricket. Money dictates who can do what and who can't!
GG (13/10/08 - 2:35 PM)grevus: Yes, 'Ton'dulkar makes his tons when not under pressure.
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:34 PM)Usually he scores very few runs when really needed!
2ndly 'Ton'dulkar is ageing and has been carrying many niggling injuries ... I doubt he can score another 100 in this 2nd innings.
Winner of this test, wins the series? What are your thoughts?
Maxy Tangles (13/10/08 - 2:34 PM)Here goes Zak attack killing
whooha (13/10/08 - 2:33 PM)Ponting has declared with a lead of 298 runs.
EDHow did Watson get back in?
He is the favourite of BooBoo, the flea-ridden, ball-by-ball monkey who does the live score.
You can't get good walk-on-your-knuckles help these days.
EDWhy would Ponting declare though? As negative as it sounds a 1% chance to lose should be mitigated, remember India need to win to take the trophey - think 2001 and the nature of our losses - chance won't permit
Rezzy (13/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Cool watson was recalled not out after all!! LOL
Tugga was the greatest (13/10/08 - 2:31 PM)White prospering in a one-day-style situation. Haddin needs to spark up a bit.
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Belt a few more quick runs and maybe White is worth having in the team...
Bunce (13/10/08 - 2:31 PM)ED, check the score please. Have Aust lost 5 wickets or 6?
Andrew (13/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Clarke stood his ground when he nicked it to first slip in the Sydney Test. And there was outrage. It was one of the reasons why Kumble said at the end of the Test only one team was playing in the right spirit.
Damien (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)I'm with you tim...wtf?
Dr Rock (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)this is some fine ball by ball commentary boys
mark (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)White will probably be dropped if he continues scoring runs at more than a run a ball... clearly breaking a team rule!
Jazzy (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)Come on Ed pick up your game
The Curry Express (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)I thought Ponying would have his men bat the 1st 30 minutes - 7 to 10 overs max, but now it seems he is going to bat out at lest an hour 15 overs.
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:30 PM)That will leave the Aussies 70 overs to bowl the Indians out, and the target to get will be between 300-330 runs.
Going to be fascinating to watch.
TT - Sachin is untouchable.
Jay (13/10/08 - 2:29 PM)He might be the 2nd best batsman ever in the game but as he as gotten older his hat size has increased exponenially.
He proved that last summer in Sydney, but again he's the little master and no one would call him on his integrity during monkeygate.
How did Watson get back in? It's Christmas miracle!
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 2:29 PM)wtf is going on.isnt watson out?
tim (13/10/08 - 2:29 PM)The most entertaining man in world cricket - he hits sixes and gets hit for sixes - has just guided a Zaheer Khan delivery to the backward point fence.
EDTerry..cut your nonsense. Tendulkar wasnt sure so he waited for the umpires decision. Every player has the right to do so. Tendulkar is as honest as they come. He has nothing to prove.
AL (13/10/08 - 2:28 PM)I THINK WHITE WILL PROVE THE DIFFERENCE THIS INNINGS WITH THE BALL AND THE BAT. FIRST EVER TEST MATCH NERVES IN THE FIRST INNINGS. GO CAM
steve (13/10/08 - 2:27 PM)Can Watson, Haddin and White all get their highest test scores in the same innings??? (Watson, White already there, Haddin needs to get to 46.)
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 2:27 PM)Come on guys we are almost 300 in front LETS GET SOME QUICK RUNS!!
Oscar dlh (13/10/08 - 2:26 PM)Beyong Sehwag - most of ths others are have beens.
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:23 PM)
Have you noticed the Indians have the 2nd most prolific scorer in test history on their side mate??
grevous (13/10/08 - 2:25 PM)The game is drifting like the dreaded middle overs in one-dayers. The Aussies are pushing singles with the field set well back.
EDIn favour of Twenty20's crossover value, Australia's lower middle order (ie Twenty20 top order) could be treating these first ten overs as a slogfest. They're not, quite. I guess Test conditions (pressure and historic importance, wear on pitch and ball, concentration) are Test conditions.
Bunce (13/10/08 - 2:25 PM)C'mon Ricky declare and go for a win. Mark Taylor would have declared last night and given the team a real chance of winning.
ZEUS (13/10/08 - 2:24 PM)What should we make of Sachin watching the ball into White's hands in the first innings and then stand his ground until the umpire raised his finger? If Symonds did that there'd be outrage!
Terry Trundle (13/10/08 - 2:23 PM)Hey all..finally hit 3 runs per over!! Keep up the good work..
westy (13/10/08 - 2:23 PM)On his day Sehwag is fantastic and can carry the team to 300 runs. But on this pitch that seems is breaking up ... can Sehwag do the needful?
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:23 PM)Beyong Sehwag - most of ths others are have beens. Gambhir is a good batsman who can also get the runs required.
Ed, I agree. The Aussie celebrations when/if they get Sehwag out will be massive.
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 2:22 PM)Well we might have few spinners but it going to be our seamers who are going to have get rid of Shewag and Gambir at the rate these gys score to wait for our spinners to do it we run the risk of them getting too many runs...what a great test match!
Tugga was the greatest (13/10/08 - 2:22 PM)Both Sharma and Khan are getting reverse swing . . . it does look very gloomy in Bangalore.
EDEd thinks Ponting is afraid of the Shewag factor and will wait for the score to be in excess of 300.
As for the proliferation of all-rounders in the team. White selection is purely because Australia was spooked by their lack of quality of spin bowlers and decided to at least pick one who could contribute with the bat.
EDHey Watson at least Mark Waugh got to the 40's regulary before going out...
Watson Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 2:18 PM)Ed: Instant Karma was recorded on the same day it was written in January 27, 1970 and released 10 days later on February 6th. Makes it one of the fastest releases of all time.
STATSMAN (13/10/08 - 2:17 PM)So did anyone get a link for radio streaming?
Tugga was the greatest (13/10/08 - 2:17 PM)Ed,
DD Midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:16 PM)What;s your guess as to when Ponting will declare? 230 runs = lead 300 or 250 runs = lead 320
Australia has four all-rounders: Clarke, Watson, White and Haddin. Is this the influence of Twenty/20?
The sixth umpire (13/10/08 - 2:16 PM)All about smash and dash, we have enough runs. The question is do we have the firepower or finesse on this wicket to get them out all out again.
I stand by my coments on day 2.
Jay (13/10/08 - 2:16 PM)Kumble is obviously displeased with himself and has therefore been replaced by Zaheer Khan.
Did he have a stern word with himself?
EDIt would be impossible to be both the new Flintoff and at the same time be Sobers...
Pedro @ Ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 2:15 PM)... the same John Lennon connection that is ...
on the ball (13/10/08 - 2:14 PM)Can White make it to double figures?
Bunce (13/10/08 - 2:14 PM)Ed rates Cameron White's batting, but his bowling is another matter.
EDNOW U WILL SEE HOW GOOD CAMERON WHITE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!
STEVE (13/10/08 - 2:13 PM)The new Trimble is off the mark with a cracking cover drive for four.
ED2 Fours ... and now Ishant Sharma has got Watson...
DD midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:12 PM)Good one ed - one of the ABC commentators made the same connection last summer ...
On the ball (13/10/08 - 2:11 PM)Poor ED!
The White Sobers is OUT!
John Rips (13/10/08 - 2:11 PM)Ishant Sharma IS going to get you . . . or in this case Mr Lee Furlong.
The RH Sobers smacks him for a four down the ground but takes a swing across the line the next delivery and is bowled.
Someone should tell the new Sobers that Sharma is no Malcom Nash.
The new Glenn Trimble is the batsman.
EDIf anyone wants a comment on Shane Watson, you must conform to the new protocol and call him the right-handed Sobers or Mr Lee Furlong.
EDFirst boundary by Haddin, score now 198 for 5...
DD midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:09 PM)Indians already playing for a draw, can't the old fogies in Indian team play longer than it takes for 2020 game
Jay (13/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Speaking of Ishant Sharma . . . whenever Ed hears his name, he can't help but think to the John Lennon song Instant Karma.
Ishant Sharma's going to get you . . .
EDWatson is an awesome all rounder, it's just that when ever he hits form for the national team, his body packs it in faster than quicksilver could melt into the sun. I hope he does well, but I won't hold my breath.
Pedro @ Ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 2:07 PM)So Australia to declare at 230 in second innings?
Asterisk (13/10/08 - 2:06 PM)An amazing boundary by the right-handed Sobers. He was going to sweep but had to adjust his shot at the last moment and guided the ball to the third man fence.
EDTry this link:
http://card.cricket.indiatimes.com/default.cms?matchid=579
Kumlbe has started bowling to Brad Haddin...
DD MidWest USA (13/10/08 - 2:05 PM)Haddin has scored the first run of the day with a nudge to deep backward square where Ishant Sharma fields (his he channelling Jason Gillespie with that hairdo?)
EDMore delays . . . Kumble has hurt his finger attempting to catch Haddin.
EDEd,
dd midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:03 PM)Has rain caused a delay?
Play should have started by now, as on Day 5 play usually starts an hour earlier ie 9am India time, than on other playing days that is at 10am India time.
Bangalore is a weird place ... usually rain comes in the afternoon, wonder what is causing this delay? Cannot see anything on any Indian website about why the Day 5 play has not started.
DDMidwest has a good point. Watson always comes across as a nice bloke whereas CricketOz have ads of 1st class cricketers saying Haddin is a pita. (pain in ...). A lil less yap and more hard playing. and what about poor Haydos. Two crook umpire decisions in the match. He walked off like a man and copped it sweet while Zaheer gave him a nice verbal, which totally ruined the moment.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 2:03 PM)You think Watson is good you should check this blog out.
Pedro @ ozzyfootball.blogspot.com (13/10/08 - 2:02 PM)anyone got a link so i can listen to this at work. abc local radio isn't streaming the coverage online:(
MRG (13/10/08 - 2:02 PM)The sub-editors probably have good reason, perhaps you can SMS them new headlines, as the game flows, between overs to cut down on their workload. ;)
Asterisk (13/10/08 - 2:02 PM)DDmidwest USA: Being able to play in a grab for cash tornamant and test cricket are two completly different things.
Watosn Sucks (Bert) (13/10/08 - 2:01 PM)Ed,
dd midwest USA (13/10/08 - 2:01 PM)Has rain caused a delay?
Play should have started by now, as on Day 5 play usually starts an hour earlier ie 9am India time, than on other playing days that is at 10am India time.
Bangalore is a weird place ... usually rain comes in the afternoon, wonder what is causing this delay? Cannot see anything on any Indian website about why the Day 5 play has not started.
DROPPED! Kumble puts down an easy caught-and-bowled chance from the first delivery of the day. Haddin has made his intentions clear . . . he will need to execute better.
EDWatson reminds me of a young keith Miller...
craigd (13/10/08 - 2:01 PM)Psyche, dummy...
Ronald Johnson (13/10/08 - 2:00 PM)Both teams are capable of losing this, but is either capable of winning it? Best case scenario, Australia tries to get a 320 lead in an hour and declares. If India then goes in attacking, either team could win (ie lose).
Bunce (13/10/08 - 1:57 PM)I had the good luck of being in India during the IPL series and Watson really not only impressed by amazed everyone with his sheer talent, bowling, batting and fielding and with his humility & good sportsmanship. He was a good team member to have with at Jaipur and he played a huge role in Jaipur actually winning the IPL tournament. No arrogance or sledging or any behaviour that has become a part of the Aussie physche, Hadding should try and emulate Watson. It makes for good and great cricket!
ddMidwest USA (13/10/08 - 1:56 PM)No way can this be a draw. There's no way Ed is going to sit here for another eight hours and cop a bland result.
The paper subs are nervous, however. A Test result right on publishing deadline does not appeal to their sense of an easy day's work (they already look at me suspiciously for sitting here watching the telly all night).
EDI don't envy Ponting - this is will be a very tricky declaration to get right.
Barn Door (13/10/08 - 1:56 PM)What have ya been smoking, young Ed?
a new age Sobers????? lol
John Rips (13/10/08 - 1:54 PM)Either side would have to do something really really silly for this not to be a draw. I just can't see the Aussies bowling them out in 2 and a bit sessions. A shame because the game was there to be won by the Aussies on day 3, but the inability to finish off the Indian tail has proved costly.
Harpoon (13/10/08 - 1:53 PM)Welcome back Ed.
John Rips (13/10/08 - 1:53 PM)Whats the betting for a draw? Weather and weak spin bowling attack, although M. Clarke the Aussie Turbinator might provide a scare or two.
btw. I watched some on the cricket on fox, the commentary was SPEW!
As stated before, Ed is a big fan of Watson.
So far he has scored an 32 unbeaten (and a very elegant two in the first innings) plus has taken three wickets.
Now Ed is not going to fall into the trap of calling him the next Flintoff . . . Ed is far too silly for that. Oh no, Watson is the right-handed Sobers (and Cameron White is the new Glenn Trimble).
EDWelcome back to the final day's play of the first Test between Australia and India in Bangalore.
There is a hint of bad weather around but play should start on time with Watson and Haddin at the crease.
EDLooks like draw...
Roman (13/10/08 - 1:01 PM)Go The Aussies. You guys are just something and the Greatest Cricketers in the Works. Show em you definitely the greatest!!!!!
Theresa Dunkley (13/10/08 - 12:54 PM)Hope Punter declares after the first hour to give us a chance of win and not a draw
grevous (13/10/08 - 9:53 AM)asa i said on friday umpiring can destroy a career eg hayden way down the wicket and out what goes on
john bourke (13/10/08 - 8:47 AM)our new look aussie side, settling in very well...go the ausies..!
Xav (13/10/08 - 8:16 AM)Punter, don't count all your chickens before they are hatched. You never know for all good reasons the whole series could be a draw !!!
Wiki (13/10/08 - 8:01 AM)The Indians should think before they speak. Aussies play best when underdogs and prove their critics wrong.Think about it . What percentage of the time have we been in a commanding position. Australia will monotonously win again.
rusty (12/10/08 - 10:08 PM)Go watson!!!!
Dudo (12/10/08 - 9:00 PM)What happened to White.
Aussie (12/10/08 - 8:42 PM)If we can make 200 we will have them!
Phil (12/10/08 - 8:34 PM)hey im in sydney. any audio/radio coverage i can pick up??
borrks (12/10/08 - 8:32 PM)hi, aussies, how its going now. 5/128 ha ha ha
Mike (12/10/08 - 8:31 PM)Go India... I am so sick of the aussies and their attitude. THE most unsporting group of people you will ever meet.
Nobby (12/10/08 - 8:30 PM)Looks like India have this one in the bag ... go the Swarmy Army!!
Yorker (12/10/08 - 8:29 PM)Silence is deafening, people.
kashie (12/10/08 - 8:29 PM)Go Aussies you can win easy!!
Bogut (12/10/08 - 8:23 PM)Sharma is bowling well
JAck (12/10/08 - 7:56 PM)Common Aussies you can win
Aussieguy (12/10/08 - 7:50 PM)Got this one in the bag allready. hussys the biggest goose going round
India (12/10/08 - 7:46 PM)I hope we just let our cricket do the talking....that will hurt them all the more....
no rules (12/10/08 - 7:40 PM)First score I have seen all day. Have the bloody Aussies been monkeying around again?
Bobby Boy (12/10/08 - 7:40 PM)Nice One India, in the face of increasing hostility and unsportsmanlike conduct (of which he too has been guilty), Harbhajan has replied well.
This is top class cricket, the Indian, lower order has performed exceptionally well, in response to a very talented Australian side.
Arjun Sachdev (12/10/08 - 7:18 PM)yo any india supporters in the room?
axelnelson (12/10/08 - 7:10 PM)Don't worry boys. We'll get them in on the 5th day and bowl em out. If we can bowl em' we'll claim grassed catches.
Ponting (12/10/08 - 7:09 PM)Golf example holds good for Aussies as well!
Neutral (12/10/08 - 7:03 PM)I'm here Mac.
Nossie (12/10/08 - 6:54 PM)Just wanted to reassure you. The legend is on line. Who's playing here?
well done boys. making us proud.
madcricketfan (12/10/08 - 6:24 PM)I think the 3-1 Score for either side appears slim now.
First test is heading for a draw.
Click (12/10/08 - 6:13 PM)Go India! Shabas! You can still win.
IndianAusie (12/10/08 - 6:10 PM)What is short of a good length???
Scott (12/10/08 - 5:59 PM)this gonna be a draw this test
aussieguy (12/10/08 - 5:57 PM)Ponting great crickrting career will be end in a soar and spoiled if he is labelled a cheater. In first inning he was cleanly caught at 110 by kumble. He should have walked out. In the infamous sydney test by giving one example of honesty he does not have a right to be dishonest
John (12/10/08 - 5:53 PM)I reckon India should pack up nd go... Aussie's #1
Tristo 08 (12/10/08 - 5:51 PM)C'mon aussie c'mon c,mon
Barry Attler (12/10/08 - 5:50 PM)Go aussie
symonds (12/10/08 - 5:43 PM)India are the finest at the production of amazement cricket, I think. We are also finest production and invention of quality products,curry!!!Hello, from Admenabhad, Gujarat!!!!
Abikrishna Virikirimanesh (12/10/08 - 5:38 PM)The aussies are good but i reckon the indians will spring a surprise, they have the home advantage
Honest Jack (12/10/08 - 5:29 PM)The Aussies have definetly shown great determination and will stand them in good stead.
But, unfortunately it is not the way the aussies have been known to bat. They revolutionized tests with attacking batting.
Anything can happen in cricket, would have never predicted the highest scorer to be Zaheer khan so will refrain from prediction.
Money on India for the series.
SG (12/10/08 - 5:26 PM)oh my that was plum. shame but lets go punter!
owen (12/10/08 - 5:10 PM)comon aussiessss
steve (12/10/08 - 5:08 PM)How come "bhajji" is in the attack so early?
Nick @ Newport (12/10/08 - 4:53 PM)What is the local time over there and what session are we in?
Marty (12/10/08 - 4:41 PM)wait the game is not over let see who gone win this test match
sanjay (12/10/08 - 4:37 PM)If only us Indians talked less and concentrated on the cricket
SAR (12/10/08 - 4:37 PM)From all accounts Australia has only one world class player left (Ponting) so if they beat the mighty Indians in India, it doesn't say much for the Indian Team
Super Jase Jay (12/10/08 - 4:36 PM)Aussies going down. Ponting is cheat
Hurundi (12/10/08 - 4:32 PM)hope the aussies slash em up
weisguy (12/10/08 - 4:28 PM)That's right! We all want crashing another series win by Australia. Cant have a close game. Why it may even bring some interest back into a dying form of the game. Cant have that.... win at all costs!!!!!
PW (12/10/08 - 4:28 PM)Matty Hayden will put us in a winning position by stumps
John Howard (12/10/08 - 4:09 PM)lets not get ahead of ourselves guys still plenty of cricket left
gul42 (12/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Aussies going down
Hurindi (12/10/08 - 3:23 PM)u watych out guys..indians r doin pretty gud
sam (12/10/08 - 3:21 PM)Hey bohno howz the bashing from Indian tail.
Tail bashing (12/10/08 - 3:18 PM)Hi all i think that watson is the best bowler in the aussie team
watson rocks (12/10/08 - 3:13 PM)ahahah just looking at all these aussies messages is hilarious. Aussies really coming back? ahah i dont think so!
indias back (12/10/08 - 3:08 PM)Haha.... things are a bit quiet now!!
GG (12/10/08 - 3:06 PM)this is what india can do now it is new india even tail can do what the auusie top order is doing
amar (12/10/08 - 3:05 PM)The Indians could still do it, if they're very lucky...
DR (12/10/08 - 3:05 PM)bloody tailenders
boonie (12/10/08 - 3:01 PM)10/345 and still 2 batsmen out there?
NumbersMan (12/10/08 - 2:59 PM)its a defenite draw
rick (12/10/08 - 2:52 PM)is no-one watching this???
jonnymac (12/10/08 - 2:51 PM)Aussies players led by ricky are just bunch of thugs because they used all kinds of cheats just to win the test.
geojam (12/10/08 - 2:46 PM)drawn test. hard to see in the series unless they get some grass on the pitches.
moswingthanmickmlone (12/10/08 - 2:41 PM)we will destroy them, its too easy
Destroy them (12/10/08 - 2:40 PM)stop talking rubbish, the last 150 odd runs have come at the cost of the wicket of Harbhajan. Not exactly world beating when you consider how bad the Indian tail-enders are.
Kiriakoz (12/10/08 - 2:23 PM)where is evry1?
Jbar (12/10/08 - 2:22 PM)Afternoon all. Time to wrap it up boys.
oscar dlh (12/10/08 - 2:18 PM)INDIA COMING GUYS
deepak kushal (12/10/08 - 2:08 PM)australians all let us rejoce cause we are the best at cricket
EALLO (12/10/08 - 2:07 PM)AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE..........
selual (12/10/08 - 2:03 PM)TOday Will INDIANS Reach 400 RUNS
NEWMANN (12/10/08 - 2:01 PM)india is comming
deepak kushal (12/10/08 - 1:49 PM)Go India, hit a few sixers Khanny.
macca (12/10/08 - 1:42 PM)Exactly right... dont comment until you hit the shot...! You never know..!
Ash (12/10/08 - 11:52 AM)C'mon Aussies let's get some wickets!
Aj McBob (12/10/08 - 11:01 AM)the aussies have won for sure go aussies
leo (12/10/08 - 10:33 AM)the aussies have one for sure.
leo (12/10/08 - 10:31 AM)Go, go, aussie......what a great start..you're all a champ in our heart...
Beth Umali (12/10/08 - 9:27 AM)go australia!
Tanner (12/10/08 - 7:39 AM)Aussie mentality - Throw insults when you win, whinge when you dont.
yumcha (11/10/08 - 9:57 PM)aussies are crap let them take on the best team ion the world sri lanka and see how they come out after that!!!
dan (11/10/08 - 9:44 PM)things are going along well for both teams, but i think aus has the upper-hand at the moment
michael (11/10/08 - 9:39 PM)Australia havent dominated like this since I spread it wide in leeds in the late eighties...
Cliff Lyons (akadeanoincanberra) (11/10/08 - 9:14 PM)We need a quality spinner to remove the tail
Don Bradman (11/10/08 - 9:13 PM)Guys,
Radio ? (11/10/08 - 9:13 PM)Where can I stream online ?
hi all
cricketer (11/10/08 - 9:06 PM)aussies have won the first test in india often, only to lose the series ... early days to be calling it ... ah, the joys of test cricket.
early days (11/10/08 - 9:02 PM)Aussi cant bowl wotch the indian last stand
mukity mik mok (11/10/08 - 8:57 PM)
aussie ah (11/10/08 - 8:56 PM)ho my god indian ass kicked very very bad.
I hope Harbigan is dodging some fireworks
Rocket (11/10/08 - 8:49 PM)THE CURRY SEEMS TO AGREE WITH THE AUSSIES
WISHIN BEDI (11/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Guys,
Aussie in Cambodia (11/10/08 - 8:47 PM)Where can I stream online ?
Guys,
AussieAbroad (11/10/08 - 8:42 PM)Where can I stream the cricket commentary on line in Asia ?
India will come on top, the pitch is cracking and ball is spiining
Indyboy (11/10/08 - 8:35 PM)game isn't finish yet..
Indyboy (11/10/08 - 8:34 PM)I'm looking forward to Seywag and Singh eating their words at the end of this test. Hopefully the Aussies can win graciously without getting drawn into any childish nonsense.
jacorb effect (11/10/08 - 8:28 PM)im a hack
sourav (11/10/08 - 8:26 PM)C'Mon Aussies!!
Chris_1993 (11/10/08 - 8:21 PM)How many runs are required for India to not have to follow on.
PB (11/10/08 - 8:15 PM)AHHH HSC IS COMING!!!
Jbar (11/10/08 - 8:11 PM)rain for how long?
wa (11/10/08 - 8:06 PM)Go india!
little india (11/10/08 - 7:50 PM)Eating my own words here, but will stick with White is rubbish. In saying that, we picked a side that could draw the first test
Cliff (11/10/08 - 7:41 PM)my question is .. baggy green gone? why?
Z (11/10/08 - 7:38 PM)My prediction:
Aussies can't play spin (as demonstrated in 2007).
Therefore, they will be bundled out for 210 in the 2nd innings.
India chase 350.
India win easily.
Chris (11/10/08 - 7:35 PM)anyone know is there is live audio commentary of the test for those in australia who don't have pay tv?
nedlands (11/10/08 - 7:35 PM)ed this is a v b series the photo you have used off m clark is very old he has crew cut now,things must be though out s m h
maxxy (11/10/08 - 7:24 PM)Hey I cannot find this on TV. What the?
Marko (11/10/08 - 7:17 PM)hope you have waited long enough!
js (11/10/08 - 7:11 PM)if aussies win this test, what excuse will india have. they have home ground advantage, pitch is ok, home crowd on thier side. sport is sport, simple as that.
dave (11/10/08 - 7:06 PM)Live audio feed even if I have to pay for it ... anyone??
Hong Kong (11/10/08 - 7:01 PM)trouble trouble india! aussie have hit tail
barron (11/10/08 - 6:42 PM)can't say anything...it's cricket
ady (11/10/08 - 6:37 PM)hope the aussies do not lose focus... one innings is not the series....
Golf (11/10/08 - 6:35 PM)can't predict cricket ...nething can happen
Ady (11/10/08 - 6:33 PM)Another fun season of cricket coming up. And what better way to start than victory over those whingeing Indians. Great knocks by Ponting and Hussey back up by our bowlers. If we can knock India over for less than 250 we are well on our way to winning this Test.
Slammer (11/10/08 - 6:33 PM)Punter didnt you just do what the Indians did and made a prediction?
Punter (11/10/08 - 6:19 PM)pitch isnt doing india any favours but a lack of concerntration on their beghalf is doing just as much damage with soft dismissals to both sehwag and tendulkar
pauline hanson (11/10/08 - 6:18 PM)No Tendulkar century no hope for india
Simon (11/10/08 - 6:13 PM)indians are gonna lose hard core
LT TANNER (11/10/08 - 6:11 PM)Don't get 2 cocky. Remember the '05 Ashes!!!!!
Clamps (11/10/08 - 6:09 PM)what's the odds on dhoni and ganguly scoring big?? i'm still thinking 250-300 for india
tim (11/10/08 - 6:02 PM)For a team with No McGrath, Warne or Gilchrist. We are doing pretty darn well against India! I still miss Warne's brilliance though :(
You will win with good spin (11/10/08 - 5:53 PM)The Indian's predicted 3-1 in their favour. I think it will be 3-1 for the Aussies!. It's like golf, don't comment till you've hit your shot !
Punter (11/10/08 - 5:39 PM)nice one aussies
Jesse (11/10/08 - 5:24 PM)australia are really starting to own now
aussieguy (11/10/08 - 3:52 PM)watch out india
the mighty aussssies are fireing now watch out india
aussieguy (11/10/08 - 3:44 PM)That's it Indians have lost or can only push for a draw.
sar (11/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Hey all..going well here! go boys..
Merv Hughes (11/10/08 - 3:20 PM)Hey Guys hows evry1 going... The Aussies hav hit the tail now of the indians now!
Bohno (11/10/08 - 3:11 PM)India reeling at 3/94
Kiwis in trouble against the Bangers again - 4/73 off 25 overs.
paulyt (11/10/08 - 2:59 PM)brilliant over by Johnson
statman (11/10/08 - 2:26 PM)Good afternoon Ed, an interesting days play awaits us.
Mac (11/10/08 - 2:22 PM)What has happened to the old "team" on this site? Slammer,Trish the Dish, Statsman, Mickey D, Brigadier(Ret),and others. Are they all retired hurt? We had a lot of fun over several years.
go brett lee, one of australias finest
binga is tops (11/10/08 - 2:14 PM)Bout time, good to see Lee with the vital break
Jay (11/10/08 - 2:11 PM)Who do you guys think gonna get the first wicket for Australia. Binga, Stewie, Johnson, Clarke, Watson or White
FRANK (11/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Hope the aussies make early breakthrough today
Jay (11/10/08 - 2:05 PM)Good afternoon all. Lets get cracking 3 wickets in the first session.
oscar dlh (11/10/08 - 2:05 PM)Good day to everyone. Today I am working particularly hard with my Assie colleague Alex. I have a bet from 1 meal deal at Subways that the mite of India will prevail in the first innings with the GOD Sachin to overtake Brain Laras record. I'll have a kangaro subway thanks Alex!!!
Subramanian Balasubramanian (11/10/08 - 2:04 PM)When does it start ? I know one thing for certain - it will not be on Peruvian cable...
Jimbabwe (11/10/08 - 12:21 PM)I am sure Indian's will have a lovely day on the field today. Given the circumstances Ricky Pointing talking about the Indian squad retiring before the match and assuming that he will take the advantage this is one of the reason AUSSIE are called(bully boys)It's time for aussies to grow up and learn from theit last mistakes. One thing for sure and the world will agree with me that Aussies cannot play a game without UPSETTING the opponents.
Smart Indian (11/10/08 - 8:37 AM)Who is this WS you all talk about as being a bad sport or something?
Anonymous (11/10/08 - 7:45 AM)It looks like we have an interesting tussle on our hands. Hope the rain doesn't spoil the fun though. Well done to Mike Hussey for a splendid knock. What a champion, he truly deserves to be applauded!!
Deepak (11/10/08 - 6:26 AM)good cricket overall until now hopefully everything goes right for cricket
vj (11/10/08 - 1:37 AM)australia will win for sure! indians can taste the dust we kick up!
Indian legend? bah! yea rite! (10/10/08 - 11:04 PM)doesn't need to be on nine.......buy foxtel
ct (10/10/08 - 9:33 PM)hav u left ED
Wheres ED (10/10/08 - 9:18 PM)That's all for tonight folks, thanks again for your contributions.
To me, the Test looks fairly even, although a couple of quick wickets could change things in a hurry. First session tomorrow will be crucial.
A reminder that there will be no commentary on the weekend, but the ball-by-ball live scores will be available.
Good night and good luck,
EDwhy isnt this on 9. many people would watch this contest
Money (10/10/08 - 9:15 PM)Bad winners?? revelling in the sight of mouthy indians trudgning off their delapadated grounds is not bad sportsmanship. re-opening old wounds is bad sportmanship (sehwag). Chanting Monkey taunts is bad sportsmanship.. bring Patan and the young guys into the Indian team to 1. Brighten the mood, and brighten the likelihood of some good cricket being played.. get rid of the surly batsmen that are the Indian top order...
Ozos (10/10/08 - 9:14 PM)Hundreds of thousands of dollars Money.....I know, I'm a bargain.
EDHey Ed how much are u payed to do this
Money (10/10/08 - 9:11 PM)Dam u Wireless Broadband
INDIAN LEGEND (10/10/08 - 9:09 PM)Well that's stumps...rain is falling pretty heavily, India 0-68 at the close...... big first session tomorrow.
EDany chance of play resuming
Aussie LEGEND (10/10/08 - 9:08 PM)hey Indian Legend, check out the car in front of your place, thanks for the free use of your internet
wirless broadband (10/10/08 - 9:07 PM)Well you are using the same PC so I would keep an eye out for an aussie legend in your house
EDcarn you aussies!
andy symonds (10/10/08 - 9:04 PM)jeez i wish i was there....would made a double tonne i rekon
I have not switched to Aussie Legend. I demand an apology
INDIAN LEGEND (10/10/08 - 9:03 PM)A heavy shower has appeared from nowhere, players race from the field.
EDmobody mentioned anything about playing dirty, were talking about sportsmanship, which you boys sadly lack..bad losers, even worse winners....competion shouldnt equate to bad manners...
jonnymac (10/10/08 - 9:02 PM)Indian Legend has switched to Aussie Legend... you are a legend to all my friend
EDED, who do u think is going to win?
Aussie LEGEND (10/10/08 - 9:00 PM)Sehwags on fire
Curry Express (10/10/08 - 8:57 PM)Do i even start about the sporting nature of the indians in this squad.. Ganguly has a horrible reputation. Sehwag got his facts wrong the other day, and VVS had one good series and then lips up. Sure the Aussies play hard.. but they don't play dirty
Ozos (10/10/08 - 8:53 PM)its not me Indian Legend
Indian Legend 2 (10/10/08 - 8:51 PM)Still in the balance Indian Legend, no need to panic yet
EDindia, bad sports? thats rich!!! pot calling kettle? come in kettle.....
jonnymac (10/10/08 - 8:49 PM)Whos talkin under my usermane
i demand the answer NOW!!!!
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Ed how do u feel knowing that your team is going to lose
INDIAN LEGEND (10/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Shane Watson in for Clark, lets hope the body holds up
EDBrighten up gents.. Aussies will get a couple of quick ones.. the indians will choke (because they're old and not up to it) and then they'll blame the upms on a few bad decisions. Very bad sports this lot.. the the likes of VVS, Sehwag and Ganguly are gone the better
Ozos (10/10/08 - 8:47 PM)indian doing good
rupesh (10/10/08 - 8:46 PM)Couldnt be happier. Indians gonna have a big victory
INDIAN LEGEND (10/10/08 - 8:45 PM)Good to have you back Indian Legend, you must be happy at present?
EDGo Sehwag
INDIAN LEGEND (10/10/08 - 8:42 PM)By the end of India's inning the Aussie batsmen will have their work cut out
Curry Express (10/10/08 - 8:41 PM)Im back....
No im not yelling at you.....
i just like to keep cpas lock on..
Well i can see Indias gonna give those Aussies a challenge bad time
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 8:40 PM)India going at 4 an over, hardly a surprise with Sehwag in there....they are looking good, Australia needs a wicket
EDAussies have no chance. How fast are the indians scoring
Curry Express (10/10/08 - 8:38 PM)Ed, Vic stands for Victorian of course e.g. Carlton did very well in trade week.
vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 8:38 PM)he is in the team as a spinner, its in India, so give him the ball and lets see what happens
vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 8:36 PM)No Vic, I just know how you banana benders think
EDboundaries are coming now....is it Cam White time?? Or will Watson get the call?
EDlooks like your showing your state of origin Ed
vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 8:32 PM)You got it Ed
Train (10/10/08 - 8:32 PM)once a queenslander always a queenslander vic
EDStill 16 overs to go, a couple of wickets would come in very handy for the Aussies
EDespecially North Queensland boys train, or will he be claimed by the West now?
vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 8:29 PM)Hope Mitchell Johnson can find a way through
Jay (10/10/08 - 8:27 PM)Cmon Mitch queensland boys do it better
Train (10/10/08 - 8:24 PM)Mitchell Johnson into the attack
EDThey cant bat without a head! aim up boys
Z (10/10/08 - 8:16 PM)We need to get quick wickets against India, otherwise we'll get dominated like the 3rd test.
D (10/10/08 - 8:15 PM)Indians starting to settle in, Sehwag won't die wondering.
EDHaha very funny ED
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 8:02 PM)Good night Little Aussie....play well tomorrow.
A note to you and everyone else, it will just be live scoring over the weekend, no brilliant insights from my good self.
EDWell gladstone, here I am in all my glory.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=y_PZPpWTRTU&feature=related
EDWell I'm going to have to go! (I'm going to bed!) I have a big cricket game on in the morning. I will be on tomorrow. REMEMBER ME!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:56 PM)(BTW Do you remember me from last night Ed?)
Little Aussie Boy is starting to scare me. Do you want the Ed to post a picture too?
gladstone, gladstone, gladstone, small (10/10/08 - 7:54 PM)I am on the time of my life Little Aussie
EDIndia to strike up the runs so as to get a first innings lead of 120, and then bowl Australia out on the last day with a quick scramble by India to get the runs.
Peaches (10/10/08 - 7:52 PM)i agree with the conspiracy, marbe symonds wasn't included because if the taunting that occurred
jjjj (10/10/08 - 7:51 PM)Yes i realised it is daylight savings but Ed where are you? Like were do you live and what time are you on
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:48 PM)had a thought
what if the symonds getting sent home contrversy was just an excuse to disclude him from the tour of india
perhaps he was scared of touring after what happened earlier this year
conspiracy? (10/10/08 - 7:47 PM)Indian Legend are you yelling at me or is your caps lock on?
EDIT IS 8.44 TO BE EXACT. I LIVE IN SYDENEY AAS WELL. FORWARD UR TIME MATE IT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
INDIAN Legend (10/10/08 - 7:44 PM)I am a lover of cricket ... and of beating India
EDED U GOING FOR AUSSIES ALL THE WAY!!!!
WLL IF U ARE UR MY FIRST RIVAL
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 7:41 PM)The time says its 7:__ it is, and on my clock it's 8:__? I live in Sydney btw.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:41 PM)Thanks ED
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 7:40 PM)Stuey Clark into the attack
EDaround 25 overs are left
EDlast night i said if they fire we're looking at 450..talk about Hussey he's an absoloute star!
tim (10/10/08 - 7:38 PM)Whos going for india. say i if u are
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 7:38 PM)4 Byes isnt being hammered for 4
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:38 PM)4 BYES!!! OH DEAR!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:36 PM)Bingas of to a great start getting hammered for a four.
Look the Aussies have no chance of Winning
Just get the facts rite. ALRITE!
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 7:36 PM)ED ... how many overs til the end of the day ?
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 7:35 PM)How much play is left today?
Skippy (10/10/08 - 7:35 PM)Bit of movement first ball from Lee. Encouraging
EDU PREDICTED 430
yeA rITE brAhh
waT ABT iNDIA
680??
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 7:33 PM)Well that should arrest the slump in Hussey's Average!
Sw (10/10/08 - 7:32 PM)Batsmen are out on the pitch, Binger has the ball, bowling to Gambhir. Whatever happens, with Sehwag out there it shouldn't be boring.
EDWhat are predictions for India's innings- I said 320 all out.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:29 PM)What can I say joe... myself and Peter just have a gift
EDyou were right ed, no more runs on th escoreboard
joe (10/10/08 - 7:26 PM)I predict 430.. oh wait.
Peter (10/10/08 - 7:23 PM)India all out 320.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:23 PM)I predict 430 joe
ED9 more runs for khan, before we finish, 5/100 is alright by me
Jay (10/10/08 - 7:22 PM)what will be our grand total? PREDICTIONS!
joe (10/10/08 - 7:22 PM)think with the likes of clark, johnson and lee should be in good position to give the indians a shake up
andy (10/10/08 - 7:21 PM)Hussey chops on, we are all out for 430....five for for Zaheer with reverse swing, Hussey with a majestic 146
EDHUSSEY GONE!!!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:21 PM)Anyone know why White batted b4 Binga?? Was it reputation? Bing is a class lower order batsman who should have had more time.
Merv Hughes (10/10/08 - 7:21 PM)ED how did you get this job ???
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 7:20 PM)hope hussey gets 150 he deserves it
andy (10/10/08 - 7:20 PM)So, how does everyone think about Aus bowling out here on this pitch, can we give it to them.
Jay (10/10/08 - 7:19 PM)Duck for Stuey
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:19 PM)Johnson out
STEVE (10/10/08 - 7:18 PM)4 beers and packet of chips for my dinner
andy (10/10/08 - 7:17 PM)dessert a few more beers
Zaheer bowls Johnson, Aussies nine down and more staring.....look at the scoreboard Zaheer?
EDJohnson GONE! THERE GOES MY PREDICTION!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:17 PM)I had beef rolls and coleslaw for dinner! It was nice!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:15 PM)Just don't think Blewett, Martyn and Love deserve to have worst team beside their name. Maybe you could fill the team with bowlers like Shaun Young, Simon Cook, Peter McIntyre, Adam Dale, Paul Wilson and Matt Nicholson. That way you would definitely have the worst team with them batting up the order.
AL (10/10/08 - 7:13 PM)So LAB what was for dinner??????
Jay (10/10/08 - 7:13 PM)All out for 453- Hussey gets 156, Johnson gets 13, Stuey gets 2 is my guess.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:12 PM)Time to swing the willow & get to some bowling. I want see clarkey and binga on this wicket. (not that I have foxtel where I can actually watch.
Jay (10/10/08 - 7:11 PM)declare after hussey 150 or out whichever sooner?
andy (10/10/08 - 7:11 PM)I said Binga for 17- a bit off
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:10 PM)Binger gone .... bowled by Zaheer. Zaheer eyeballs him a bit too
EDHey Ed when do u think the Aussies will declare?
STEVE (10/10/08 - 7:08 PM)Brett Lee is out!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:08 PM)I think AUS should declare ASAP.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:07 PM)Who was the worst 12th man since 1995 ???
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 7:07 PM)Hey all..just back from a big schooner lunch...how;s the game?
Merv Hughes (10/10/08 - 7:06 PM)OHHH! Catches for Boony! Yes he got 99 catches in tests.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:06 PM)Right on Andy.....now we are back for the third session, some big hitting coming up
EDWhat about the worst 12th man since 1995 ???
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 7:06 PM)99 catches to Boonie
AL (10/10/08 - 7:05 PM)Boon got 99 catches it test and 45 in ODIs
STEVE (10/10/08 - 7:05 PM)Back to the cricket!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:05 PM)99
andy (10/10/08 - 7:04 PM)David Boon had 107 tests, and 190 innings i think.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:03 PM)Stuart Law was my cricket coach in u13s..
Daj (10/10/08 - 7:02 PM)But Stuart Law's ODI batting average was 26.89. (I SAID THAT)
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 7:00 PM)ODIs 26.89 av in 54 matches
andy (10/10/08 - 7:00 PM)Another one for you.....how many Test catches for David Clarence Boon.
EDStuart Law scored 54* not out. Hardly unsuccessful but brief non the less
AL (10/10/08 - 6:59 PM)
Worst Aussie Team (10/10/08 - 6:59 PM)AL If you can name any other Aussie test batsmen worse than Blewett, Love and Martyn since 1995 i'll retract my selection.
Kudos to michelle and DK..... however he made 54 not out. You both win the prize of my admiration. Priceless
EDSorry that anonymous was me!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:58 PM)Glad i was wrong;-)
Golf (10/10/08 - 6:57 PM)500 here we come...
will the aussies make it past 475? If hussey or lee fall out now, then we might be gone.
joe (10/10/08 - 6:57 PM)Stuart Law's batting average for ODI's was 26.89
Anonymous (10/10/08 - 6:56 PM)stuart law doessn't have a batting average in his only dig he made 53 not out
michelle (10/10/08 - 6:56 PM)Don't think he had an average - he was 51 not out in his only innings
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:54 PM)was law 51 ave
Brad (10/10/08 - 6:53 PM)was Stuart Law's average 91?...
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 6:52 PM)I think it was about 22.5, always was a better bowler than batsman
Bobbygeldoff (10/10/08 - 6:51 PM)You can't put Martyn, Blewett and Love in the worst team. What a disgrace. They were all generally successful when they played for Australia. Love took his only chance and did very well but made way for a returning Steve Waugh I think. Give yourself an uppercut
AL (10/10/08 - 6:50 PM)Who knows Stuart Law's career Test average?
EDDon't forget stuart law ... Who was that guy that took 10 fa at the wacca when the pitch had all those cracks
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 6:47 PM)Martyn in his first stint in the side perhaps, but when he finally came back he was a class act.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:46 PM)Worst Aussie Team - that is a pretty good stab.
Little Aussie Boy - no chance. AB and Boonie are two of the best and they did it during a period when they had no help at all. You can put down Australia's dominance in world cricket over the past 15years to AB.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:45 PM)peter muller, graham wood, dav whatmore rick darling
bevan congdon (10/10/08 - 6:42 PM)150 for Hussey then declare!1
Mr T (10/10/08 - 6:42 PM)What do you think Little Aussie Boy is having for dinner?
concerned barracker (10/10/08 - 6:42 PM)That's tea 7-416....Indians looking fairly frustrated coming off the field
EDTough call putting Martyn in me thinks
EDIf we can bat the day out and score runs then we should. Then in the morning open the shoulders and have a swing.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:40 PM)How long do you think the test goes for, the pitch determines the run rate, it's not exactly express or are the indian bowlers just that good that they can keeps the runs low while not taking wickets
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:39 PM)From what I have witnessed since 1995
Rogers
Worst Aussie team (10/10/08 - 6:38 PM)Elliott
Martyn
Blewett
Love
Watson
Emery
Brad Williams
Cullen
Muller
Tait
Any idea guys...who will be the batsmen to watch out for indians when aussies have the bowl?
Tendulkar (10/10/08 - 6:36 PM)I have to go to dinner and ill be back later!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:36 PM)As a surfer who also likes cricket - has criecket not heard of live internet casts of the sport ? I can watch any of the WCT surf comps all aronud the world live on the net. whats wrong with the cricket ?
AP (10/10/08 - 6:36 PM)Bat on. The pitch appears to be holding up for the moment, and the longer they stay the worse the conditions for India's batsmen
Bait (10/10/08 - 6:35 PM)The worst ever test team that played was the following side that played against New Zealand in the Second Test of the 1985/86 season at the SCG:
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:35 PM)Wayne Phillips
Robbie Kerr
David Boon
Allan Border
Greg Ritchie
David Hookes
Greg Matthews
Simon O'Donnell
Ray Bright
Dave Gilbert
Bob Holland
i agree with you jay i don't think this is a spinners pitch.
Haha (10/10/08 - 6:34 PM)Bat on, we will probably be out, leaving 40 -50mins to take a couple of quick wickets before stumps
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:34 PM)hahahaha... Nice one Agro Adam... I to am also waiting.. If whites in y arnt i? Na lets give him a go... he might go alright and get some vital wickets. Goodluck to him
Bohno (10/10/08 - 6:33 PM)Bat until tea. The Indian's will be tired and we have plenty of runs.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:32 PM)Good thing Aussies didn't go with a spinner in the team.
india have 2 of the best - their figures 1/220.
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:32 PM)Bat on or declare???... I think bat on, then have an hour at them before stumps
EDWell my 'JOKE' Aussie team would definantely include Watson and White. 'Shakes Head'. but I don't know a lot about the hisory of Australian players.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:30 PM)Aussie shouldn't declare before 500...if they can get 500 then indians are well capable of surpassing that score
Tendulkar (10/10/08 - 6:30 PM)
Agro Adam (10/10/08 - 6:29 PM)I got -10 bowling leg spin off one over in my local indoor cricket comp, can bat a bit and don't like fishing. I am waiting by the phone to hear from the test selectors.
I think they'd be fools to declare at tea. Pile the runs on and take an hour at them before stumps!
j-mon (10/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Little Aussie Boy - give me your alltime "Joke" Aussie team and you can definitely include Greg Dyer/Tim Zoehrer as the keeper. A couple of the current players would definitely rate a mention.
As for a declaration - no, keep batting and batting and crush them.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:27 PM)Thanks Jay for that- 20 mins till tea. I think go for it now and declare at tea.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:26 PM)We are starting to pile up those lucky boundaries, scoreboard ticking over nicely
EDI agree with HAHA! I think they should get about 20 overs at the Indian's
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:25 PM)They gotta declare!
Thedoc (10/10/08 - 6:25 PM)No Worries Jay...
Bohno (10/10/08 - 6:24 PM)whats the go with Binga and making songs ehehehe... wat do u guys think?
This doesn't seem like a typical Indian pitch.
Bait (10/10/08 - 6:24 PM)Little Aussie Boy, how about going and getting some sleepies, and leaving this to the grownups?
I love Frankston (10/10/08 - 6:23 PM)Aussie Aussie Aussie
Australian Legend (10/10/08 - 6:23 PM)Sorry Bohno
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:21 PM)Na (LITTLE MISSING) I am allowed to stay up because i can make good comments that mean something!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:20 PM)20 min to tea
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:20 PM)No way Little aussie Boy. bat them into the ground.
Belgium Boy (10/10/08 - 6:20 PM)NEWS FLASH!!!
NEWS FLASH (10/10/08 - 6:20 PM)Brett Lee Is making another song while his in India!!!
Sharma's been lifting weights in the off season!
I thought he was the find of the season last year. Lets see what he does no longer a rabbit in the headlights.
impatient (10/10/08 - 6:19 PM)Ed, get on to that Little Aussie Boy who put an apostrophe in overs.
Bulldog (10/10/08 - 6:19 PM)Little Aussie Boy - Do u agree with me that they should get a good 20 overs at the indians?
haha (10/10/08 - 6:19 PM)Little Aussie Boy isn't it nearly your bedtime?
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 6:18 PM)woah! who said i wanted him back.. just thinkin what evry1 else thought
Bohno (10/10/08 - 6:18 PM)The next 20 runs will come quick, 400 is such a milestone ... The indians will be filthy !
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 6:17 PM)Can somebody give me something to talk about. I'm getting bored of not being able to share my strong opinion!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:16 PM)If I was Ponting I would want a good go at the Indian's tonight. Not just a couple of over's. How many till Tea Ed?
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:14 PM)400 now the indians will struggle
haha (10/10/08 - 6:13 PM)Ok, I stand corrected , now just scrape 450, but the rest of my previous post I will stand by for now.
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:13 PM)400 is up folks...that's a nice first innings
EDthat 400 is very close!
HAHA (10/10/08 - 6:12 PM)get your hand off it Bonho, he might still be the best spinner in Aust, but he's just trying keeps his name in lights because hes scared of the dark cold world away from the limelight.
Jay (10/10/08 - 6:11 PM)Ed - I would have Luke Ronchi
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 6:11 PM)Anything past 400, and you watch the indians crumble like a honeycomb sweet !
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 6:10 PM)It's too late for him to comeback now, he could and it would be great but we need to move on and get a new spinner
Haha (10/10/08 - 6:08 PM)great shot by lee
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 6:08 PM)Binger hits two boundaries in a row, 400 is close!
EDTerry Alderman is an underrated all rounder !!! Check his stats with the bat !
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 6:07 PM)Bing starting to open them shoulders! c'mon bing!
luvagud curry (10/10/08 - 6:07 PM)warne shouldnt come back
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 6:06 PM)(Bohno) There were rumors saying that he was planning an ashes comeback but Warne said personally at some golf tournament for celebrities that there wasnt a chance for him coming back.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:06 PM)DK IN HK- Just Like to mention that Clarke is a joke as well - I was talking about it all last night`
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:03 PM)if aussie survive they will declare after tea with a good 20 overs at the indians
Haha (10/10/08 - 6:03 PM)When I met Brett Lee he said "Brett Lee is pleased to meet you"
Bait (10/10/08 - 6:02 PM)What does evry1 think about Warne coming back for a spin? Is he just talking BS like he does alot of the time or is he really considering pulling off some magic.. His obviuosly a top bowler.
Bohno (10/10/08 - 6:01 PM)
Agro Adam (10/10/08 - 6:01 PM)Brett Lee is the closest thing to an all rounder in the squad. Time to dump Shane Watson for good, if that guy was a horse he would of been shot 7 times already. As for Cameron White....well i'll give him time to prove himself.
After Haddin I think Ronchi should be the keeps (but Haddin should remain).
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 6:00 PM)Wats Kumble's average now
STEVE (10/10/08 - 6:00 PM)Who would you have with the gloves DK?
EDyeah me and Little Aussie Boy met brett lee personally ;]
Haha (10/10/08 - 5:58 PM)I have met Brett Lee before!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:56 PM)Binga is seeing 'em like helen keller out there !
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 5:54 PM)Little Aussie Boy - I agree but Punter has been consistent over the years otherwise his average in test match cricket wouldn't be in the mid-50's. My comment was more directed to your remark that Watson is a joke and White is a joke - you don't need to be a rocket scientist to state the obvious. As for Haddin, when has 33 been considered a good score - he isn't even the best gloveman in Aus.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 5:54 PM)What can we talk about? We need a new big talking point like when we were talking about how bad Watson and White are and last night how bad Clarke is!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:54 PM)1 wicket between the spinners..... maybe there is life in this pitch just yet for the seamers.
Clown (10/10/08 - 5:52 PM)nice shot by mr cricket
Haha (10/10/08 - 5:51 PM)How did Haddin look during his innings?
mookie (10/10/08 - 5:51 PM)
Agro Adam (10/10/08 - 5:50 PM)Test star in the making? He made his debut 5 years ago and the only thing he has achieved so far is 6 shoulder and knee reconstructions and Lee Furlong.
"retire soon then start owning" - pardon? declare and start bowling?
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:50 PM)hussey is a legend
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 5:49 PM)c'mon bing.. Hoik it over the fence for a few!
luvagud curry (10/10/08 - 5:49 PM)Just got home from work. And what do i see??
Mr T (10/10/08 - 5:48 PM)Hussey with another hundred. What a legend.
Test star in the making????? He'll be dropped for Symonds as soon as he's served his pennance. That's if he can get through this match injury free...
mookie (10/10/08 - 5:48 PM)Hey Ed,
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 5:48 PM)Is scoring and commentary going all weekend?
That was a huge six by the Huss
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:47 PM)Tony Donnamaide will always be Australia's number 1 tail end batter
Pottsy (10/10/08 - 5:47 PM)Haha Ed- yes a BRILLIANT 2. He's already a star!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:46 PM)think aussies should retire sonn then start owning
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 5:46 PM)DK IN HK- my comment earlier about how I disagreed with Ed saying that your only as good as your last innings- well I made another comment after Ed said stats are stats but its form that counts, saying that it was what I said- its your form- you need to be consistant to be a good batsman!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:45 PM)Aussies, to just scrape 400, but will be plenty.
Indian's will think they have it in bag, lose a couple quick tonight, early wickets tomorrow then will not recover.
Aussie 80 run lead with 2 days left, then put enough runs to draw. Aussies do not have fire power to bowl team out twice.
Jay (10/10/08 - 5:45 PM)Who do u guys think gonna win the series. Australia or India. I reckon Australia will win.
KENNETH (10/10/08 - 5:45 PM)
Cmon (10/10/08 - 5:44 PM)Agro Adam, Shane Watson is now due to bat second innings, provided he doesn't pull a hamstring in the field. Shane Watson the best no rounder in test cricket since Ashley Giles
But what a 2 it was Little Aussie... showed all the attributes of a Test star in the making
EDHES ALREADY BATTED!!! He is a joke and made 2 and like i just said and said before he started his innings- HES A JOKE!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:42 PM)Watson mde a cameo appearance!
Hatchet (10/10/08 - 5:41 PM)I am with you Ed. It is Watson and even Clark I think may struggle with their mindset and technique in India.
Tez (10/10/08 - 5:40 PM)Little Aussie Boy - you're the greatest. Any other bold statements?
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 5:40 PM)Jobo couldn't understand why this 20/20 game taking so long...
Bait (10/10/08 - 5:39 PM)Clarke is the ultimate 2nd innings run machine. Just don't rely on him in the first.
Hatchet (10/10/08 - 5:39 PM)
Agro Adam (10/10/08 - 5:38 PM)When does Shane Watson come in to bat?
Jobo, in the context of the match I think he did what we needed at the time....it's a Test match after all
EDHaddin did very well- he anchored the innings while Hussey did the hitting. He did his job and scored a decent score as well.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:37 PM)Punjabi guy u know that australia is the best team in the world and how can u compare india to them..get india to beat srilanka first.
Stone cold (10/10/08 - 5:37 PM)Watson (the six million pesata man) has had one good innings and has been living off it ever since.
Hatchet (10/10/08 - 5:35 PM)thats all from me. i need to go!
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:34 PM)Ed, he may have done well and kept us steady, but he needed to keep the run rate going.
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:34 PM)Brad Haddin anchored while Hussey did the hitting. He did a great job! BTW I would just like to mention that I have made some good points 2day and yesterday- I said Clarke was a Choker, I said Watson was a joke and I said White was a joke. I also said Haddin was pretty good and make a couple.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:34 PM)Costa, that's a stupid approach. Where would the world be without judgement? If you don't like opinion what are you doing here? We couldn't do any better than White, true. But someone else can. Hence the slagging!
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:32 PM)I'll only make a comeback if they'll put me up on that big screen. Binga to carve 25.
Hollywood (10/10/08 - 5:32 PM)Jobo, I think he gave us exactly what we needed...a steady hand to right the ship.
EDkeep dreaming thomas ..
maddog (10/10/08 - 5:31 PM)Brad Haddin had a slow rate, with less than 40 off more than 100 balls. What do you think?
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:30 PM)go AUSSIES well make 500
thomas (10/10/08 - 5:29 PM)Why is everyone so happy to slag off Cameron White
Get off his back and hope that he succeeds instead of failing, its not like any of us could any better is it??
Costa (10/10/08 - 5:29 PM)Probably not a bad decision. We don't want the trigger-happy umpiring of last summer.
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:28 PM)true that tim ...this game is gona be a killer ......i aint ausi or idian ..just want the game to be played to its best ..caz we got some tru champs on the field
maddog (10/10/08 - 5:27 PM)Binga for 17
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:26 PM)Jeez Lee might've been a bit lucky with that shout for LBW.
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:26 PM)Ok hollywood, you;d look even better with the video ref, maybe they could count the tackles for you, and track O'grady's progress. Great you made such a comeback from reserve grade as well..
Westy (10/10/08 - 5:26 PM)Lee survies big appeal from harbhajan, looked out to me
EDBrett Lee to not break a sweat with a bat in his hand... four runs of a french cut then holing out to mid-on.
Suedaman Takeimforalleesgot (10/10/08 - 5:24 PM)Now the spinners can get into the tail. Like throwin them to the wolves. This is gonna be a great game!
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:24 PM)Bing has got some lusty big hitting in him. I predict a run-a-ball 53
luvagud curry (10/10/08 - 5:23 PM)australia will just scrape 400 maybe get a few more then get all out
Haha (10/10/08 - 5:23 PM)hahaha India rule !! Australia too bad...
punjabi for life (10/10/08 - 5:23 PM)Ausi will be done around the 390 margin ....and dats not a good lead as india is on its home soil
maddog (10/10/08 - 5:23 PM)and white gets out for less than all the predictions! lets hope binga can score 25 or more!
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:22 PM)White gone for 6 - Hollywood has picked it like a dirty nose! Later all, have a good weekend.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 5:22 PM)Hollywood called it
Bait (10/10/08 - 5:21 PM)Congrats Hollywood, the method in your madness worked... Binger comes in.
EDWhere's Steve? I hope he saw that. Now Cameron White has an average he can stick to.
Tim (10/10/08 - 5:21 PM)How many do we need so we don't lose ?
Mike (10/10/08 - 5:21 PM)Sharma does it again, slower ball, White lollies it to harbhajan, out for 6
EDaustralia will choke, all out 402, tendulkar will make 200 and we will bowl you out for 157 second innings
punjabi for life (10/10/08 - 5:19 PM)White to score 25 off the next sharma over then ride his bat back to the pavillion..
Suedaman Takeimforalleesgot (10/10/08 - 5:18 PM)Indians are cry babies.they onky try to draw the match not win.
Stone cold (10/10/08 - 5:18 PM)white will make 19.
jimmy higgs (10/10/08 - 5:18 PM)White to get a quick 16.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:17 PM)how much longer can australia last out their first innings? will they pass 400? put in your predictions.
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:17 PM)Re your comment Aussie...stats are stats, but personally, I think form is more important.
EDI'll say 6 cause I could never count more tackles than that. Right Westy?
Hollywood (10/10/08 - 5:17 PM)Watson was freakin awesome in India in the 20/20 series. Man of the series. Symonds decided fishing is more important.
Cricket Lovin Dude (10/10/08 - 5:17 PM)Watson is there to teach Roy a lesson
Bait (10/10/08 - 5:15 PM)Ed you still havnt made a comment from my comment against yours- 4:47pm.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:15 PM)Me thinks White will make 14
EDCam White - 31 off 34
WARNEY (10/10/08 - 5:14 PM)Predicting White to go out on 18.
KENNETH (10/10/08 - 5:14 PM)white i think gonna get out soon
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 5:14 PM)good onya white! first runs in his australian debut!
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:13 PM)C White - 45
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 5:13 PM)C. White - A quickfire 9 runs
luvagud curry (10/10/08 - 5:13 PM)What is Watson doing in the team?
Hatchet (10/10/08 - 5:12 PM)No matter what happens australia kicks ass.
Stone cold (10/10/08 - 5:12 PM)bowling lacks variety. No answer to our quality bats like Punter and the Hussenator!
luvagud curry (10/10/08 - 5:12 PM)"plucky" innings? Are you a pom?
Hatchet (10/10/08 - 5:11 PM)How dare you call one of the worlds finest cricketers a moron.
Lenny Pascoe (10/10/08 - 5:11 PM)put in your predictions about the amount of runs White will get! i say 37
jobo (10/10/08 - 5:11 PM)Haddin did his job well, and we're now in a strong position even if Hussey goes. White's in, let the banter commence! For my part, I hope he settles quickly and doesn't waste the opportunity.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 5:08 PM)this is turning into a complete flogging and u can tell only in the 2nd day!
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 5:08 PM)OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! AHHHHHHHHH! CAM WHITE!!! STEVE? YOU STILL HERE?
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:07 PM)Plucky innings from Haddin, he and Hussey put on 91.
EDI reckon White gonna be out b4 he get 20.
KENNETH (10/10/08 - 5:07 PM)Good innings Haddin. I was close with my prediction- I think i said 27.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:06 PM)The moment we have been waiting for.....Cam White strides to the crease
EDWhat do you have to say about that comment I made earlier Ed? How it's not just your last innings on how good you are.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 5:03 PM)Haddin GONE - fooled by the slower ball from Sharma, spoons the ball to Laxman. He made 33.
EDWell Done Hussey!! Saving Aussie test matches since 2006. Absolute champ. Paving the way for David Hussey since 2008!
Luvagud Curry (10/10/08 - 5:01 PM)im no moron and india are rubbish
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 5:00 PM)Well done Mr Cricket (stupid nickname) but still a good innings from a good player
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 5:00 PM)india are rubbish they prob get flogged
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 4:59 PM)Hussey is the man !!!
Chaminda Vass (10/10/08 - 4:58 PM)GO HUSSEY! YOU OWN!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:57 PM)jeffthompson how dare you call the indian rubbish, u moron.
swap (10/10/08 - 4:57 PM)go hussey!!!! indians are complete rubbish
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 4:57 PM)Well played Mr Cricket!
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 4:54 PM)aussies will own
aussieguy (10/10/08 - 4:54 PM)100 for Hussey with an inside edge for 4...he's pretty fired up too!
EDthe indians are rubbish, they can rabbit on and on and on about how bad they think the aussies are, but we all know the end result....an aussie win!
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 4:50 PM)I agree with ED!
In Edgreement (10/10/08 - 4:47 PM)Good comment Ed. My bold prediction - Punter will average over 80 for this series.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 4:47 PM)Ed I disagree. You aren't only as good as your last innings. How good a batsman you are is out of your last many innings. If you are a great batsman you are consistent and make many good scores.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:47 PM)good contest.. if aussies get 450 plus today. watch out indians!!!
calvinallen (10/10/08 - 4:45 PM)We should just bat and bat and bat - who cares abt the Indians. They are not an attacking side but they have to be in this series because they need to win.
DK in HK (10/10/08 - 4:44 PM)Before the match started Ponting's average in India was 12.something!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:44 PM)450 prevents defeat. Ed what do you think we need to win?
oscar dlh (10/10/08 - 4:43 PM)Yeah...offside from your own kick...asif again. Wish I was in the queue, be livin in a brick house by now..
Westy (10/10/08 - 4:43 PM)2nd session is underway.....You're only as good as your last dig Indian Legend.
EDThe game wont be a draw. This is what often happens- a side will bat in their first innings if good enough until after tea on the second day. It will be interesting to see when Ponting will bring in the boys- assuming we last long enough to give him the chance. I think at 450.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:41 PM)Who do you thing gonna get more wickets, Binga or Stewie??
CALLUM (10/10/08 - 4:40 PM)I managed a 6 car garage from those decisions in the '78 Final. O'grady offside & he kicked it! Ha
Hollywood (10/10/08 - 4:40 PM)I wonder wats pontings average in India.
OMG is a whopping 17.
Is that it?
Great average. Australia has a great chance of winning with an avg like that.
Indian Legend (10/10/08 - 4:39 PM)Ha...good one Des. Back in '78 if I recall you were also with a westie team. How was it playing the fibros? Just filling in time before the cricket restarts..
Westy (10/10/08 - 4:37 PM)Yeah alrite bro. Good joke mate. U just keep dreaming alrite. Indians are full gonna smash the Aussies. There is no way they will lose. The chance of this is close to 1 in infinty.
Anonymous (10/10/08 - 4:37 PM)due ausies have really bad bowlers buh bagalore has a good pitch for pacers so they might get someting good wif lee andother frontline pacers. But australia's spin-attac is very weak and they real look likely to tumble. Clarkey can only do so much but te rest is team work. Good Luck ausses! your're going to have trouble winning this time!!
dk (10/10/08 - 4:35 PM)And my dogs have to cut back, now more eye fillets, they will have to make do with a plain old rump from now on.
Des Hasler (10/10/08 - 4:32 PM)She was under strict instructions not to go near to the old growth forest that is my chest.
Lenny Pascoe (10/10/08 - 4:30 PM)Won't be a draw - Stewie Clarke will clean up the Indians
Clint (10/10/08 - 4:28 PM)hope you didnt get the chest waxed lenny, not enough hairy chests in cricket these days
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 4:28 PM)i know Watto had a good 20/20 tournament but how that warrants a baggy green ill never know... give one to Marsh if thats the case
Grouchy (10/10/08 - 4:27 PM)Take it easy on the silvertails, due to the current financial turmoil I have had to reduce the size of the garage I am building for my cars from 10 to 8 car spaces!
Des Hasler (10/10/08 - 4:27 PM)Tim, Little Aussie Boy, I agree. Sehwag is a very important part of the Indian batting. As long as he keeps faith in his technique, he's a big danger for the Aussies. A few years ago, India lost a test to Pakistan chasing in the 4th innings - VS said he knew they'd lose after he got out, and he was right. None of the other Indian bats could keep the initative, the Pakistanis set the fields they wanted, and the pressure built up till India were rolled.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 4:26 PM)They should have R-rated access to the stump mikes on Fox. Now THAT would re-invigorate people's interest in Test Cricket.
JW (10/10/08 - 4:25 PM)Sehwag has a Test average of 52+ , 53.90 against australia
EDG'day boys, just been to the beautitian for a back, sack and crack (she charged me extra). Game looks like its heading for a draw.
Lenny Pascoe (10/10/08 - 4:21 PM)So guys - 5-333? Good, bad or borderline? I think first test and first innings.. good start in my books.
Jarryd (10/10/08 - 4:18 PM)Little Aussie Boy on the money again! Some of the other openers India were picking were ridiculous. Sehwag, despite his obvious technical flaws, seems to get lots of runs. That's all you want. He does OK against Australia too compared to openers around the world.
Tim (10/10/08 - 4:13 PM)Statsman, do you think Kumble will retire before his average hits 30?? Not a good look for a bowler with 616 wickets
EDTommy was a gunner and a half...talk about ripped off in the final against the silvertails!! grrrr
Westy (10/10/08 - 4:11 PM)I can feel a wicket coming along.
Virender Sehwag (10/10/08 - 4:11 PM)Good luck chums. Missing the comradery with the fellas
Brad Hogg (10/10/08 - 4:09 PM)I like Sehwag- I made a comment last night about how i liked it that the Indians put him back into the team a while back cause he was out of the game for a couple of years.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:05 PM)Tommy wasn't exactly flattering the Silver Tails with pleasantries
Deep Cover (10/10/08 - 4:05 PM)He spins the ball quite a bit - most part-timers can't turn it much at all.
Tim (10/10/08 - 4:04 PM)thats lunch and india's chance of getting a wicket soon is about naan out of a hundred
steve (10/10/08 - 4:04 PM)Sorry, Ed. I have to go and pick up my new calculator, which runs out to 12 decimal places..... heaven on a stick!!
STATSMAN (10/10/08 - 4:04 PM)How is Haddin Looking Ed?
HM (10/10/08 - 4:04 PM)Desy where is the Wolf Man
Deep Cover (10/10/08 - 4:04 PM)not working, watching the cricket with free beer would be better, but thats still good!
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 4:03 PM)"Sehwag into the attack" - Sehwag makes me nervous with the ball, he seems to have a knack for taking a wicket here and there.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 4:02 PM)That's lunch 5-333, Hussey 92 and Haddin 26
EDThat was a great shot by Haddin! Back-foot coverdrive! As the commentator on the TV said- he has a lot of talent!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 4:01 PM)i would have to say honestly sachin is who they need to bring onto bowl and as for aussies bowling attack i believ michael clarke is a first class spnner and should be given an opportunity to bowl more over
markymarx (10/10/08 - 4:01 PM)Sehwag is actually one of the better part-timers going around. He's no mug (until he speaks).
Tim (10/10/08 - 4:01 PM)hope u watched the fibros last night Des, the good old days!!
Westy (10/10/08 - 4:01 PM)sitting back at work on the computer
andy (10/10/08 - 4:01 PM)free beer ( boss pays for it)
talking bout the cricket
Don't get any better!!
Lovely, Ed..... 70.342857 at present!!
STATSMAN (10/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Sehwag into the attack
EDAfternoon gents, I just got back from the Bourbon and Beefsteak, hows it going?
Des Hasler (10/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Hussey and Haddin have put on 68...... today has started in a very similar vein to yesterday
EDKumble seems to have beaten Mr Cricket to the 100 milestone
Deep Cover (10/10/08 - 3:56 PM)yes go Mr.Cricket the next australian Captain !
mina (10/10/08 - 3:56 PM)hussey is a genius... should have been in the side many many years ago...
steve (10/10/08 - 3:56 PM)Sorry, but i seem to have got a bit distracted before.
Jay (10/10/08 - 3:55 PM)the boys are doing alright now the pitch has flattened out a bit, 10 more for Mr Cricket, hope i don't put the mocker on him now.
Very questionable logic, Steve. Also, if Hayden goes to England I don't think he can expect to go out on a high. He needs to face some gumbies - story of his career (OUCH!)
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Sharma is great. Something about a tall guy...
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Century up for Kumble...
Merv (10/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Go Bhaaji goo..
Indian (10/10/08 - 3:54 PM)that what i thought tim... nothing
steve (10/10/08 - 3:53 PM)What about Hussey's average back over 70 Statsman!
EDGo Go The Huss!
oscar dlh (10/10/08 - 3:51 PM)Mr Cricket should be the next captain
Indeed, Ed.... it excites me no end. I'm getting a bit fired up with Hussey's too!!
STATSMAN (10/10/08 - 3:51 PM)I think Haydos should be planning his summer farewell tour...but I was in England for the 2005 Ashes and there is unfinished business. But he is certainly in his last year of international cricket. Also, tough call I guess of one more Ashes series versus earning a godzillion $ in the IPL next year
ROB H (10/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Ed, has Sharma's action changed? He doesn't seem to get his left arm high. Still got decent figures though. What do you people think of him (looks aside)?
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Ed what is your assessment of Bahji's return?
Deep Cover (10/10/08 - 3:49 PM)'OWZAT) You say children dont understand or like test cricket- I DO and IM A CHILD!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:49 PM)I am SURE wato will redeem himself with the ball
Jay (10/10/08 - 3:48 PM)Yeah right!!!!!
watson could have scored 0, hence losing by 1 run would mean watson's 2 would win them the game...
steve (10/10/08 - 3:48 PM)go cam white
Afternoon all!
The boys seemed to have settled well now that Watson has gone! Why they keep picking Watson is a disgrace.
No takers for bets he breaks down in the first bowling spell when India finally bat.
Long may they be away.... away!!!
LBW (10/10/08 - 3:46 PM)Exactly right Tim, it was a 2 for the ages, quite possibly the best 2 I have seen this year
EDLET THE BEST TEAM WIN WITHOUT OUR OWN OPINION
INDO-AUSSIE (10/10/08 - 3:45 PM)lee furlong will be good on fox sports tonight, watto lasted 16 balls without injury. now lets see if he can bowl 16 balls without injury.
watto (10/10/08 - 3:45 PM)So Ed, if we win by two runs, you'll thank Watson? not Ponting?
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Someone call Roy & tell him to reel the line in, start the outboard and head north-west
Bait (10/10/08 - 3:44 PM)(JAY) Yes I thought the same about Symonds that when he got in he proved himself, but Watson has already been in and still has not done ANYTHING!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:44 PM)Smeggers, children will never understand Test Cricket, it's far too subtle for them.
'Owzat! (10/10/08 - 3:44 PM)I love Haydos, and I'd hate to see him go too early. But, it'd be far worse for him to wait too long and be pushed. Personally, I think he still has value to add to the squad, but this tour way be the big'un for him. Possible fairwell series this summer.
Rhettna (10/10/08 - 3:43 PM)I'm guessing people are saying this is 'slow' scoring because the Aussies have been spoiling us cricket fans for so long now with their quick scoring rates. Oz became a force to be feared when they could amass 350 to 400 runs in one day. History shows any team will struggle to win test matchs scoring less than 3 runs an over- but they dont Lose matches doing that. Oz are setting the foundations for a long summer. This is Test match cricket.
Merv (10/10/08 - 3:43 PM)there's more to the game than the war of words - the game itself could just do the talking. after the game all they ever do is praise eachother and yes, that's boring. but i'm talking about what goes on ON the field - and sledging isn't necessary - there's nothing heroic about it.
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Ed: 'could' but will probably not. =D
Mr T (10/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Thanks Ed - Hows the sledging between the teams going??
Mr Crickets Younger Brother (10/10/08 - 3:43 PM)Too hard for you understand Smeggers. Go back to watching Syncronised Swimming
Watson Sucks (bert) (10/10/08 - 3:42 PM)can indians be any worse? i hope the aussie thrash india to shut sehwag up
ghandi (10/10/08 - 3:41 PM)DJ, those 2 runs could make the difference in the end
EDEd.. just got here.. What did I say about Watson yesterday... DISGRACE!!!
DJ (10/10/08 - 3:40 PM)Never been a fan of Watson, it took me a while to warm to roy too, but at least when he got in he proved his worth Let him go walkabout but bring him for the home summer. Or wait for wato to get his nosebleed (you know it will take him 6 months to get over it) and send out the sos to roy
Jay (10/10/08 - 3:40 PM)Statsman, Don Bradman's average must really get to you
EDyeah great you got warnock and we got heath shaw... they should of p[aid us for taking him as he's going to make our side worse...
adam (10/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Rhettna - I am a big Haydos fan.....but perhaps it is time to reconsider if Haydos should be in the opening pair. I think his experience is important in Inda, but after this series??? He's not getting any younger, and you now have two genuine replacements. The only reason I would not replacement him is he has earnt the right to go out on his terms.
ROB H (10/10/08 - 3:39 PM)"Test cricket at its best"
smeggers (10/10/08 - 3:39 PM)What, good for a sedative?
Tell me about it, Snow!! Watson's average has gone from 20.25 to 16.6 - aggregate of 83 runs in 5 innings.
STATSMAN (10/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Pitch looks OK, spinners are bowling a good line, Aussies aren't looking to take any chances, so it's a good old fashioned arm wrestle at the moment. Test cricket at its best.
EDGhandi, you speak to truth!!! Like a little buddha
Howdie Doodie (10/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Thanks mate!
Bargearse Warne (10/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Now, where's me bloody toupe?
Oh sh*t! Forget I said that!
Unfortunate typo from that Falcon guy... :)
Watson Sucks (Bert) (10/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Kumble one clean hit away from a chanceless century.
True Blue (10/10/08 - 3:37 PM)beside the bimbo, warnie
SMS man (10/10/08 - 3:37 PM)we indians suck and aussies are going to thrash us
ghandi (10/10/08 - 3:36 PM)its great that carlton got warnock, were gonna be a force to be reckoned with for the next few years! back to the form of 95!
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 3:36 PM)Ed Is the pitch rubbish? Are the Indians bowling well? Or are we just slow
Mr Crickets Younger Brother (10/10/08 - 3:36 PM)Next to your fags, warnie
Bait (10/10/08 - 3:35 PM)I was never a fan of Katich, particularly in ODI's, but he has gone a fair way to winning me over of late. Perhaps the opener to patner Haydos needs to be re-thought?
Rhettna (10/10/08 - 3:35 PM)ok just change it and stop using steve lol
Steve (10/10/08 - 3:35 PM)LITTLE VIC IN TOWNSVILLE!!! Are you young- somebody might finally join me- im only 12!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:34 PM)Anyone seen me bloody donuts?
Bargearse Warne (10/10/08 - 3:34 PM)thanks tragic.. i just dont want anyone else taking credit for my cam white call!
Steve (10/10/08 - 3:33 PM)I my opinion your allrounder should be able to get in to the side as either a top 6 batsman or one of your main bowlers. Watson is neither. Picking a guy that can't get in to the side on his stand-alone merit as a batsman or bowler is like playing with 10.5 men
ROB H (10/10/08 - 3:32 PM)No, I'M Brian!
Steve (10/10/08 - 3:31 PM)just got home from school! go hussey for his ton!
little vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 3:31 PM)"incompetent boob"! haha!
tim (10/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Even though all the sledging is uncalled for, you got to admit it adds some fire to the game.
Mr T (10/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Who wants to see two teams constantly praising each other for their performance??
That'll be just a bore.
Having these war of the words just makes the buildup and hopefully the game more exciting
Bomber Boy, do we care.....no!!
ozvamp (10/10/08 - 3:30 PM)i would have to disagree little boy... i know much more then ur dad. im not saying i know more then anyone here just more then u and ur dad.
steve (10/10/08 - 3:30 PM)There i changed my name lol
Tragic (10/10/08 - 3:30 PM)Prismall won't play for almost 12 months, and it may be some time for him to reach his peak again. Best pick up was Ray to the Saints for a third round pick. Bargain.
Rhettna (10/10/08 - 3:30 PM)WATSON IS SO CRAP!! they should have played jaques and put katich at 6 because kat can bowl good chinaman!
THE FALCON GURU (10/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Sorry Little Aussie Boy, your dad will have to be content with 2nd place
EDI HOPE THE UMPIRING IMPROVES SOME CRICKETERS CONTRACTS ON LINE
carlton rules (10/10/08 - 3:29 PM)our team is pushing to get into the asian cup tournament but lack a big sponser.
im lebanese (10/10/08 - 3:29 PM)No I am Steve not you two!
Steve (10/10/08 - 3:29 PM)Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:18 PM) *chuckle* My wife to be is the same way - I know she loves me because he calls me every name under the sun, but is unsufferably polite to people she doesn't like. I think your Dad is onto something there - although the written word can be easily taken at face value and we can come across as real pr$#ks on this forumn if we aren't careful.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)0/93 Old man kumble has some good figures
Daniel (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)My dad has more idea than you will ever have Steve. He knows more about cricket than everybody here except maybe Ed
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Did everyone hear? Essendon picked up Brent Prismall for draft pick #39?
Bomber Boy (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)change ur name steve!!
im steve
steve (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Watson NEVER looks comfortable. If the game is longer than 20 overs, he's an incompetent boob!
Rhettna (10/10/08 - 3:28 PM)Little Aussie Boy is right - the more competitive a side is with Australia the worse they behave - but there's no way to justify that! It's not respect, it's unacceptable. I'm Australian in case you're wondering. The levels of sledging are very excessive by all accounts.
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Littleaussieboy...I agree however us Indians have also sad nasty things..It goes both ways. Thats sport.
AL (10/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Hussey for the hundred!!
Mr T (10/10/08 - 3:27 PM)C'mon Son!!
Watson looked disappointing..=(
Statsman, you need a girlfriend!!!!
snow (10/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Greetings fine leggers
Third Leg (10/10/08 - 3:26 PM)basically ur dad has no idea little aussie boy
steve (10/10/08 - 3:25 PM)How does this guy keep getting a game?
Watson? You Gotta Be Kidding (10/10/08 - 3:25 PM)Little Aussie Boy, too long
football person (10/10/08 - 3:25 PM)No scores means a good thing in the past we lost patience and lost wickets Better now
Steve (10/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Ed,
Are you actually in Bangalore?
Sam (10/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Hey Littlemissing: have you noticed that India has only taken 5 wickets in 3.5 sessions. GO AUSSIES!!!
Watson Sucks (Bert) (10/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Vic, he looked about as comfortable as an englishman on a beach ... he survived a close LBW a couple of balls before he went.
EDAnybody have anything to say for the comment my dad made?
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:23 PM)how is the wicket playing?? any signes yet....
mattski (10/10/08 - 3:22 PM)just log on how was watson travelling before he went out? did he look comfortable?
vic in townsville (10/10/08 - 3:22 PM)Aussie cricketers are Full of their own self importance, with good right if you look at their record over the last 10 years.
Jay (10/10/08 - 3:22 PM)With the reirements of some greats though, they have started to come back to the field, if they arrest that fall then they can go back to being arrogant.
Ed, I love your work...But you are very diplomatic:) I suppose you have to be!
AL (10/10/08 - 3:21 PM)Never fear guys, stuart clark is going to make a tonne
Daniel (10/10/08 - 3:20 PM)anyone noticed how few runs are happening at the moment? Go India!
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 3:20 PM)300 up for the Aussies, Haddin giving Hussey good support
EDI've gotta say though, the new-look Indian team can give the Aussies a run for their arrogant money. Harbhajan and Sreesanth (is he even playing?) for example...
Tony (10/10/08 - 3:19 PM)Yes, I'm funness personified.
smeggers (10/10/08 - 3:19 PM)You must be a new Ed, the one last summer kept banning me. It's nice to know there's someone out there with a sense of humour (not Tony the Trout obviously).
Don't understand JBAR - Friday drinks sounds cool no matter how you look at it
him_there (10/10/08 - 3:18 PM)I think they're biting Smeggers, get ya line back in 'cause the tides running! lol To easy, I love it! Bring back the banter!
Howdie Doodie (10/10/08 - 3:18 PM)My Dad said this last night: (which is how i got into this chatroom)
From an ardent Aussie supporter for 50 years, please let me interpret comments on this page for our Indian friends. Aussies love sports and generally they're good at them. They respect anyone else who is good at sports and show this respect by poking fun and saying nasty things. On the other hand, if they think you're no good at a sport and have no respect for you, they speak kindly and patronisingly to you. The stronger and louder our criticisms and nasty comments, the more we show we fear and respect you. So, clearly, we deeply respect Indian cricketers and will therefore say a lot of nasty things over this series. Hope that clears up any misunderstandings early in the piece. Now, let's get on with it.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:18 PM)BCAT (09/10/08 - 7:06 PM)
Not at all Ed - let me correct my earlier statement by replacing "cliche" with "turn of phrase". Keep up the good work, mate.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Oh smeggers, I think you are going to be fun
EDI have my Vana 96 page exercise book ready with one inch margin ruled in red and a box of Faber-Castell HB pencils. I hope there are lots and lots of notable events during this series.
STATSMAN (10/10/08 - 3:16 PM)100 before 5?
football person (10/10/08 - 3:16 PM)That's right Howdie Doodie, and it looks like I've caught Tony the Trout. He smells a bit off though so I'd better throw him back.
smeggers (10/10/08 - 3:16 PM)Matt I do it for the love of the game, just take it one step at a time and always give 110%
EDMate crickets only begun! i dunno wat your talkin about? U think your cool in sayin any1 ready for friday drinks ha? if anything its made u look more like a loser.
Jbar (10/10/08 - 3:15 PM)speaking of journalists, i look forward to the cricket season, cos we dont have to hear anymore from caroline wilson, worst sports journalist ever.....period
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 3:14 PM)I agree with your friend. Patriotism aside, the aussies are totally full of themselves and, in all honesty, totally distort the spirit of the game. It's got nothing to do with being un-Australian.
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)Smeggers, the optimistic masochist, I'll have a beer with you, I'm about to go up to the pub where they have the cricket on.
Dereck (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)As a Indian brought up in Australia, I dont think Australians are bad sports at all. However the Aussie crickets are arrogant at times, I guess they deserve to be with to some extent with the success they have had.
AL (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)ED do you get paid to post here?
Matt (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)no the aussies are not arrogant and unsportsmanlike, they have great sportsmanship in my opinion
Haha (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)thanks boys
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 3:13 PM)What's the weather going to be like for the next 3 days? Any chance of rain?
Harpoon (10/10/08 - 3:12 PM)"Smeggers, throws out his fishing line, anything biting today" he says! hahaha Love it
Howdie Doodie (10/10/08 - 3:12 PM)Barn Door, I hope you are not insinuating us journalists just roll out sporting cliches, I'm hurt.
EDI've said it before and I'll say it again: Shane Wtason sucks...
Watson Sucks (bert) (10/10/08 - 3:12 PM)ed, what is mr crickets best score in india and do you think he can beat it this series?
jeffthompson (10/10/08 - 3:11 PM)The tail are the players in a team who aren't recognised batsmen. Usually batsmen 8, 9, 10 & 11 - the bowlers.
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:10 PM)I'm impressed that someone could be disappointed that the cricket is on in a cricket scoreboard/chatroom. Smeggers, you aren't a very bright cookie are you?
Tony (10/10/08 - 3:10 PM)My friend at work thinks the aussies are arrogant and unsportsmanlike. Is that true?
SteveWaughIsSorelyMissed (10/10/08 - 3:09 PM)Actually, I'm an optimist. I'm optimistic that this silly sport is slowly going the way of the dodo.
smeggers (10/10/08 - 3:09 PM)Anyone ready for Friday drinks yet?
smeggers, good to have you back! Good to have someone online who truely loves the sport!
Howdie Doodie (10/10/08 - 3:09 PM)Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:03 PM) I think you, me and Ed are all in agreement - Ed was just acknowledging that he'd rolled out the wrong cliche.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 3:08 PM)littlemissing that 'tail' we are reffering to is the weaker batsmen of the team which is the end of the order
Haha (10/10/08 - 3:07 PM)The best thing about cricket is that it isn't AFL
him_there (10/10/08 - 3:07 PM)The stage is set for Cameron White - We love him casue he is a Victorian!
Ed - where have all last summers Wicked Weasels gone?
I Wear My Collar Up And Swing My Arms Like Kim Hughes (10/10/08 - 3:07 PM)i think our tail isn't too bad its just tail batsmen find it hard to play spin
Haha (10/10/08 - 3:07 PM)I think Stu Clark would be offended if you called him a tailender. Didn't he make 40 odd against the PM's XI?
Mark (10/10/08 - 3:07 PM)Cheers Ed - it was FoxSport's commentary that got it wrong yesterday - didn't want to seem like it was all you :o)
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 3:06 PM)Welcome smeggers ... you are a glass half-empty kind of person right?
EDforgive my ignorance - what is this 'tail' that you speak of?
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 3:04 PM)i am not a supporter of white i believe that other layers in state are just as good or better but as he is playing for us i just wish him the best
andrew (10/10/08 - 3:04 PM)Hey Ed, I said I think we have a good tail before Barn Door!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 3:03 PM)I see yawn-sport is back already. How depressing.
smeggers (10/10/08 - 3:03 PM)Watson is no test cricketer. George Bailey is better player by a country mile.
mainland helper (10/10/08 - 3:03 PM)I think our tail is a pretty good one too. But its a lot easier for tail-enders to get runs in Australia than it is over in India. The spinners are too difficult for them to play. Sad fact.
Tim (10/10/08 - 3:01 PM)haha steve, the idea of cameron white being better than the great shame warne is totally laughable, if i was to select the aussie team cameron white would never get a run. hussey for the hundered
keeno (10/10/08 - 3:00 PM)Right you are barndoor!! ... it was just a test and you passed with flying colours. Shame on the rest of you!!
EDYes Andrew that is true, but some of them fail more than they succeed. Which is why they are getting a mouthful from us.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Well said, Ed
Keating's Lovechild (10/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Stick to your guns Steve!
EDgazing into the crystal ball is fun.. everyone does it! sharing and hearing opinions is funny. don't get too righteous.
Tim (10/10/08 - 2:58 PM)Sorry Andrew, but Cameron White will never suceed.
Tom (10/10/08 - 2:58 PM)"pretty long tail for the Aussies". That's the second time I've heard that expression in the last few days. We actually have a short tail because the only tailender we have is Stu Clark. (Sorry to pull you up, Ed)
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 2:58 PM)It's part of the fun of sport andrew, nice to have an opinion don't you think?
EDI think the tail isn't too bad- Mitchell is not too bad- has some style and plays some nice shots- not too bad for a tailender- actually excellent for a number 10!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:57 PM)Hey little Aussie boy, look at the scorecard and that will let you know if Johnson is playing
Snow (10/10/08 - 2:57 PM)he will be better then warne!!
steve (10/10/08 - 2:57 PM)it amazes me how you can all from your arm chair gaze into your crystal ball
andrew (10/10/08 - 2:57 PM)Give them all a break, they are representing our country and will at times fail, and at times succeed
hussey is a great player.
Haha (10/10/08 - 2:56 PM)Well said Andro, but it's still very optimistic to expect Cam White to come along ala Warne. I don't think he'll get many runs either. Harbhajan will nab him pretty quickly. The spinners will roll our tale. We need Hussey to make a big score.
Tim (10/10/08 - 2:56 PM)Hussey Will Get A 100
NEWMAN (10/10/08 - 2:55 PM)Little Aussie Boy, Mitchell is in the side, slated to come in at no.10...pretty long tail for the Aussies
EDHussey controlling the strike really well here, Haddin has only scored 5 out of their partnership of 32
EDI'm confused- is Mitchell Johnson in the side or not- some said he is some said he isn't!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:53 PM)Ok, one last comment about Cam White.. It is his first test right?? I don't know how anyone can right him off, we have seen plenty of bowlers that have dramatically improved from State cricket when selected for Aus. (i.e Shane Warne)Im not saying he is or ever will be as good (he wont) but lets just see how he goes and comment later. Steve is a sht stirrer!
Andro (10/10/08 - 2:52 PM)someone asked who would take wickets. Read further down in future
Tom (10/10/08 - 2:52 PM)Haddin will get 26 for me!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:51 PM)he will get at least 41 but hussey and the tail enders will fall leaving him the only man not out...
steve (10/10/08 - 2:51 PM)Ed, agree that Hussey is great at batting with the tail - it just not so good that he's having to do it from number 4.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 2:51 PM)Hard to believe Cam White is still only 25...been around since the 2000/01 season domestically
EDWell what kind of a comment is "Mitchell Johnston..." Do you actually have anything to say?
decent commentator (10/10/08 - 2:50 PM)Cameron Whites form fluctuates as much as Tony Greigs actual nationality does.
Tom (10/10/08 - 2:50 PM)mitchie is a realist. steve not so much - the cam white is a genius thing didn't help.
tim (10/10/08 - 2:48 PM)I have thought for a long time that Cam White will be a great aussie cricketer if given a chance....I just hope he proves me right and alot of my mates wrong.
Chris_1993 (10/10/08 - 2:48 PM)What are you expecting from Cam White with the bat Steve?
EDJohnson* thanks for the heads up tim, dont appreciate the sarcasm
Tim hater (10/10/08 - 2:48 PM)Actually Tim there is a Mitchell Johnston in the team
Tom (10/10/08 - 2:47 PM)It's right about now that I'm missing A Symonds and A Gilchrist - the Aussies have lost an awful lot without those two at 6 and 7. Not just the runs, but the way the runs would come.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 2:46 PM)Hussey to get a tonne, australia all out for ~400 is my tip.
mitchie (10/10/08 - 2:46 PM)i predict a hussey century backed up by 41 by cam white, haddin will be gone in 5 overs
steve (10/10/08 - 2:46 PM)Haddin needs to hang around with Hussey, Hussey thrives on this rearguard stuff
EDlittle aussie boy or is it little aussie girl?? he will be ur favourite player in 2 weeks
steve (10/10/08 - 2:45 PM)There is no Mitchell Johnston in the team.
Tim (10/10/08 - 2:45 PM)Last night I tipped 340 for Aus and Hussey out in the 70s. If I'm right Hussey's time at the crease could be nearly over! But I hope not, and don't think in will happen now!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:43 PM)I want a peanut
Bob (10/10/08 - 2:43 PM)Haddin blocks one back to Khan who throws at Haddin's stumps, hits Haddin on the bounce on the leg... no apology....oooohhhhh
EDMitchell Johnston....
Tom (10/10/08 - 2:42 PM)I think we have heard enough about how bad Cam White is- we all know he can't bowl and is just a slogger who occasionally makes some runs- except Steve who is in love with him. Let's move on!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:42 PM)becuase beau casson isnt half as good as white - michelle
steve (10/10/08 - 2:41 PM)the other adam isn't me... i don't write lol... take it to the high seas symonds...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Why does Watson bother padding up at all, it's like going to the beach to drown yourself and taking a towel.
M@ (10/10/08 - 2:41 PM)Symonds :@. But GO NSW, even though your doing terribly!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:40 PM)How can Cameron White play a holding role? He bowls two half trackers or full tosses and over... Big worry. I don't know who is going to take the wickets.
Tim (10/10/08 - 2:40 PM)How can cam White get a run when Beau Casson didn't do anything wrong.
michelle (10/10/08 - 2:39 PM)Around the grounds, Queensland 8-101 v Tassie, Symonds made 5... NSW 6-65 v WA
EDPONTING ROCKS - Harry, as in "Harry's Cafe de Wheels", serves nothing but pies.
MUDGEE MAN (10/10/08 - 2:39 PM)Lol Cat, i agree. Steve's definetely got a bit of a man crush happening here...
franga No 1 (10/10/08 - 2:38 PM)(Adam) The 50 a side stuff can show a bit because you can get some time in the middle if you bat alright- it's not all slogging like 20/20.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:37 PM)lol no im just gonna be the one laughing when he is the difference between aus winning and losing this series... no one is giving him a chance but he is a genius with the ball and bat
steve (10/10/08 - 2:36 PM)Steve, so cam white doesn't turn the ball doesn't take wickets... and he is actually pretty uneconomical when you look at his figures as well....
dodgey (10/10/08 - 2:36 PM)lol cat u beat me 2 saying it
adam (10/10/08 - 2:36 PM)Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:32 PM) I agree. I'm not a Brett Lee fan, but must admit he bowled very well last summer.
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 2:35 PM)A little while ago Jaques got injured and they brought in someone (mental blank- can't remember who) instead of Katich, even after his fine Domestic form- he was getting hundreds nearly every game! Australian selectors can be a joke sometimes.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:35 PM)All out for under 350...
Golf (10/10/08 - 2:35 PM)'its not all about taking wickets'? just ask tim may... perhaps the most overrated spinner ever...word up aussie boy... even the 50 over stuff is suspect...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:34 PM)Steve are you related to Cam White?? i don't have a huge issue with him but you can't get enough
lol cat (10/10/08 - 2:33 PM)What's a good nickname for the new boy white ?
Ponting rocks (10/10/08 - 2:33 PM)Brett Lee has really improved his game over the last couple of years
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:32 PM)i have no problem with watson apparently being attractive, damien martyn was a bit of a looker but he could actually perform more often than not...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Could always bring Jacques back and drop Katich down the order. A steady hand to shore up the batting and trundle down some wrist spin if necessary.
Rhettna (10/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Big risk going in with 3 untried test performers at 6, 7 and 8, particularly with Clarke in a run drought. Haddin and White need to take their opportunities now...as someone said earlier, less than 400 is unacceptable after being 2/200.
JB (10/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Watson - same old story, cant wait till we field & he breaks down as well...
dave the cricket (10/10/08 - 2:30 PM)Its not always about taking wickets. Cam white will provide more of a holding role to the indian batting side and create pressure for brett lee and others to capatalize on!!
steve (10/10/08 - 2:30 PM)I agree Adam- 20/20 is just a fun game not a serious form to see how well you play- it's the 50 a side or tests that really count.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:30 PM)It looks Watson has become today's Cam White...imagine if they were in together?? Maybe 2nd innings
EDWHT"S UP NEXT...?
NEWMAN (10/10/08 - 2:29 PM)Looks to me like the Aussie Middle Order is in fine form again. Welcome to the good old days of cricket.
Phony_Phanboi (10/10/08 - 2:29 PM)Watson came into the bottle shop I was working at wearing a pink shirt that said "Master Blaster". I had to contain myself from calling him Ten Times(ie he's ten time worse than any other player in the Australian team)
Stinger (10/10/08 - 2:28 PM)i really wish people would stop using 20/20 performances to justify test selection... its akin to calling people who send in their work to funniest home videos auteurs...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:27 PM)Thanks Ed, his hair does look good haha. Superstitious? Alright!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:27 PM)Haddin has left a couple of balls that just missed the stumps, either a great judge or has no idea and will be sent packing shortly.
EDI agree with earlier poster - David Hussey should get a look, but Watson shouldn't be dropped, only maybe for Symonds.
Jarryd (10/10/08 - 2:26 PM)Being a spinner isn't about how much you can turn the ball!?!?! It might be a little important.....
Dodgey (10/10/08 - 2:25 PM)b4 watson was a aussie player he hit on my cousin while we were out, she rejected him, as should the nation, and the selectors
mac (10/10/08 - 2:25 PM)I agree with M@- give Dave Hussey a go- he seems to be getting some runs in Domestic cricket.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:25 PM)Watson is only there coz the girls like him. Adds to the targey audience. What's gone wrong with Aussie sport, it's now about fancy haircuts, piercing and 'street-wear'.
JB (10/10/08 - 2:24 PM)steve do u think 18 wickets in a domestic season is a lot of wickets
he dosen turn the ball and he dosent take wickets he can field though
tony (10/10/08 - 2:23 PM)Little Aussie Boy, just noticed a quote online, Mr Sharma started it as a style statement and is now superstitious about it, so will keep it...the mystery has been solved
EDI like Haddin- an NSW player! He went very well in the ODD's and 20/20s last season- some hundreds and 50s. If he was from just about any other country in the world he would have been the number 1 when Gilly was around for sure.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:23 PM)350 plus
Franga No 1 (10/10/08 - 2:22 PM)Hey alan have u ever seen Cam white play?
steve (10/10/08 - 2:21 PM)Being a good apinner isnt about how much u can turn the ball either genius, its about taking wickets and creating drift etc, no idea!!
300 spartans oh sorry runs
Howdie Doodie (10/10/08 - 2:21 PM)anything under 400 is unecceptable
michael (10/10/08 - 2:21 PM)Stamp his card - "never to play tests again"
Damo (10/10/08 - 2:20 PM)Pack your bag Symmo, there's a phone call coming.....
BL (10/10/08 - 2:20 PM)I'm fine with them giving Watson another chance to fail but if he sprains an eyelash or breaks a nail again this tour, give David Hussey a crack!
M@ (10/10/08 - 2:20 PM)Little Aussie Boy - Symond's hair is really long what's with that?
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 2:20 PM)Haddin comes in ... for the Aussie supporters, what total would you be happy with now??
EDAny idea's about my comment earlier- why if Sharma's long hair has anything to do with his religion?
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:20 PM)Little Aussie Boy believes Watson isn't a good player, but ponders in the same breath why Sharma has long hair? Hmmm..
Jarryd (10/10/08 - 2:19 PM)Watson out...Here come the Watson Haters..Haddin,White all suspect now. India can get through them
AL (10/10/08 - 2:19 PM)Already lost a wicket, jesus!! Looking like a repeat of yesterday already.
Billy (10/10/08 - 2:19 PM)typical watson
tom (10/10/08 - 2:19 PM)lets hope he gets injured again it seems thats the only reason they dont pic that piece of luggage
As I said Watson's a joke- it's not surprising that he's gone!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:18 PM)I would not have picked White. He could not turn on a tap. He will NOT perform in India. Leave Katich down the order and run with the original opening pair
Alan (10/10/08 - 2:18 PM)what's wrong with Watson?
football person (10/10/08 - 2:18 PM)Thanks Ed
Sam (10/10/08 - 2:17 PM)i agree that 20/20 isnt a sport but its becoming an economy and good call david
paul (10/10/08 - 2:17 PM)Haha, good point Dave- I agree!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:17 PM)Watson GONE... edged a ball from the long-haired lout onto off stump
EDGood point Ed, I would have to think. I want Symonds back (I think a lot do) but I guess that's out of the question.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:16 PM)they should call ponting "greyhound"...cause just like the team bus, he will carry white and watson in the test matches
tiger bill (10/10/08 - 2:16 PM)glenn trimble would do a better job then watson...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:15 PM)cameron white truns the ball about as much a seam baller he is a talentd cricketer but deadset he has never spun the ball and kumble isnt much better
greg (10/10/08 - 2:15 PM)My views on Watson: Once (if) he settles down, he'll be a mainstay of Australia's top/middle order. But it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't get near 20 test wickets, and gives bowling away to concentrate on his batting (and fitness).
Barn Door (10/10/08 - 2:14 PM)what do you reckon the most common line we will see in the ball by ball over the next 60 minutes? My suggestion:
"insert bowlers name" to Watson, no run.
dave (10/10/08 - 2:14 PM)who cares if watson had a good game in 20/20... that isn't even a sport...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:14 PM)For all the Watson haters....who would you have in there instead?
EDWatson is a good cricketer. he would be the best all rounder in the world if he didnt have the injuries he has had. BTW GO INDIAAA!
AL (10/10/08 - 2:13 PM)hey damien??? who would u pick genius???
Cam whitew is the greatest spinner in the world!!
steve (10/10/08 - 2:12 PM)Sharma has really long hair- I'm wondering if it has anything to do with religion or if he just likes it that way.
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:11 PM)I didn't think people would have time to whinge about Watson with White now in the team. So does that make two passengers in the team. Those selectors are so bad. If we weren't the best Test team in the world and hadn't won the last three World Cups maybe we could replace those terrible selectors.
Damien (10/10/08 - 2:10 PM)Sam, Zaheer trapped him in front, Clarke was a bit late to react to a ball on a good length and was trapped plum
EDnobody should be picked if theyre going to 'surprise'... that simply means they have done nothing to warrant selection in the first place... an absolute gamble...
adam (10/10/08 - 2:09 PM)GO CAM WHITE!!!!!!!
WHOOOOOOOOOO!
steve (10/10/08 - 2:09 PM)Ed - agreed, all the more reason for him to get the benefit of the doubt. He has the potenital, when healthy, to be one of the more dynamic players on this team.
Jarryd (10/10/08 - 2:09 PM)This is a big session for both teams. Couple of wickets here for India can turn the match..The opposite if Australia can build a partnership of 50+
AL (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Yes, Watson has a poor injury record which is half the reason why he hasn't played much for Australia (the other half is that he is not very good and Australia has had some other great players).
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)I agree Jarryd. Not only is he good enough to hold his place in one of the greatest teams in world sport, he also has to put up with Dikko, Marsha, Kyle, and all of those whiney glorified Kareoke singers - GO ANDY G!!!
Bearman (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)watson finally impressed during the 20/20 tournment in these conditions.. however he had wrne looking after him...hopefully he will continue with that form...prior to that i think he was very lucky to get the opurtunitys he has.. but odds on he will be injured by the end of the over so it dosent really matter
john (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Ponting gone again by his nemesis :-)
Harbhajan God (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Ed - can you run me through Clarke's dismissal. I'm in China and get nothing! can't beleive he went last ball. this is not the first tiem from memeory?
Sam (10/10/08 - 2:08 PM)So yesterday White, today Watson.
Who's the next target of derision?
I'm happy to admit that they're both better cricketers than me.
Keating's Lovechild (10/10/08 - 2:07 PM)Watson is a SUPERSTAR.. By far Australia's BEST all-rounder..!!
Fletch Lives (10/10/08 - 2:07 PM)Jarryd,
Ed is a huge fan of Watson, but not of his injury record.
EDHi Ed, hi gang.
littlemissing (10/10/08 - 2:04 PM)Looking forward to a long and engaging summer of cricket with you lot.
Give Watson a go. He's been chosen ahead of more accomplished batsmen and all-rounders for a reason. I think he may surprise.
Jarryd (10/10/08 - 2:03 PM)Watson is off the mark with a push through mid-wicket and scampers through for a single . . . no sign of a leg strain, but give it time.
EDHey Ram, he's garbage like your grammar?
Rezzy (10/10/08 - 2:02 PM)Welcome back to the second day''s play. Michael Huseey resumes on 46 with the "Crock" at the other end.
EDWatson - your luggage
Ram Chhabra (10/10/08 - 1:56 PM)im sort of supporting little aussie kid in that because he is right. all u older guys think u no wat is going to happen, but u got out done by the 12 year old. oh and go aussie.
the fan (10/10/08 - 1:38 PM)watson is really bad
Hiya squirt (10/10/08 - 1:33 PM)Morning/Arvo Boyz n Gurls. A GREAT day yesterday as both teams can see positives. Ponting got lucky at 110 but 13 runs later was given out when clearly the ball was missing leg stump. That's umpires. They are human and generally luck will even out for both sides. If only all sides realised that.
John Rips (10/10/08 - 1:12 PM)Clarke is SUCH a choker! AS I SAID! And all you guys who were saying I was wrong and Clarke is quality and not a choker well HE CHOKED and for those who said I know nothing cause i'm 12 well YOU GOT PROVEN WRONG- BY A 12 YEAR OLD!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 12:25 PM)YAY!!! It's back on!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 12:21 PM)Ed you there?
BOOOOOO WATSON!!! HOW IS HE IN THE TEAM??? :@! He has never done anything and his bowline is PIE and he bowls half trackers every ball!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 11:39 AM)Go Aussie! Punter's back!
Aj McBob (10/10/08 - 9:26 AM)im so glad i found this ball by ball thing go aussies
Trangus (10/10/08 - 9:24 AM)I had to go to bed last night(see my comments)and Paulyt made a comment (at 8:52pm) saying I know nothing about performing under pressure because I'm only 12, but I do- I have just made into my reps A team for the 4th year in a row, I am just starting my 6th season of club cricket, I made it to Emerging Blues trials for my age group, so I think I do know a little bit about performing under pressure. He also said about Clarke's first test were he got 150 or whatever and I said he was a choker, except in his first 2 tests!
Little Aussie Boy (10/10/08 - 8:03 AM)That's it for tonight folks, thanks to all who contributed, join us from 3pm AEDT tomorrow afternoon for day two from Bangalore.
Thank you linesmen, thank you ballboys.
EDYou would think that these conditions would suit Watson's batting style. He plays with a very straight bat and very rarely gets dismissed LBW which seems to be a common mode of dismissal on these wickets. He's also a Qlder so he's got an advantage right from the start.
Kepler (09/10/08 - 9:26 PM)HUGE innings for Watson in the morning I think....a 50 would be crucial for him and the team.
EDKepler, I agree you make a good case, but I still disagree. People do take Clarke's profile into account when they knock him, but it's human nature. When you look at Aussie batsmen in the last few (i mean 2-3 years), who, out of those who play regularly, has a lower average then Michael Clarke? Ponting, Hayden, Hussey, Gilly... in some cases significantly lower. Yet Clarke has as high a profile as all of them.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 9:16 PM)Bloody Clarke
p.s West Indies and England now the only teams Bangladesh haven't beaten in an ODI. All the other test playing teams they've beaten at least once.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 9:15 PM)and that's stumps, 4-254....watson will join hussey in the morning.....honours even?
EDClarke GONE...lbw .... to Zaheer....slow finger of death from Rudi sends Clarke on his way
EDHaha, funny about kiwis i think, and if only Harris was umpiring, he could do his hop
Matt (09/10/08 - 9:12 PM)thats great for cricket. go those deshies!!!!
mattsky (09/10/08 - 9:11 PM)that result is good for cricket. the deshies are cricket mad and its great they are beating some more fancied opponents eventhough its the kiwis
mattsky (09/10/08 - 9:11 PM)Ed - Not funny to me, I lost money on the Kiwis. they went from 1/51 off 10 overs to (something like) 6/87 off 22 overs. Disgusting display by the kiwis.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 9:09 PM)Pauly T - if only Richie was commentating
EDHere's a laugh for all you Aussies ... Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in a one-dayer!
EDClrake now on 2222 test runs.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 9:06 PM)I agree with you view on Keppler
Zac (09/10/08 - 9:06 PM)indians will loooooose
yoyoyo (09/10/08 - 9:05 PM)VERY TRUE KEPLER!
Matt (09/10/08 - 9:03 PM)You can't argue with those numbers Kepler, I think there's no doubt people take into account his off-field profile when rating him
EDnew ball taken. Anybody think a wicket will be taken?
paulyt (09/10/08 - 9:02 PM)Here's a tip - Hussey will make a 100, White and Watson will go bonkers and we'll make 450
Random Aussie (09/10/08 - 9:02 PM)For those of you who are giving Clarke a hard time, in his 35 tests he has scored 7 hundreds at an average of 47.06, not to mention his match winning bowling in the last series against India. Enough said.
Kepler (09/10/08 - 9:01 PM)watch this space......india to be rolled for 250
mattsky (09/10/08 - 9:01 PM)well how many more they put on tonight is also crucial...they don't need to hide!!
tim (09/10/08 - 9:00 PM)Yes your a winner 7-Elevendulkar. Thank you, please come again.
they've got the curry, but we have the runs (09/10/08 - 8:58 PM)I don't know Gladstone. Clarke is still looking like a kept man to me, has his collar up, looking very metro
EDTo those calling Clarke a choker. After the same amount of matches, Ponting's average was a about 1 run lower than Clarke's is now with the same amount of centuries.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 8:57 PM)at this rate Aus will score round abt. 440
VJ (09/10/08 - 8:56 PM)The Aussies are struggling now thanks to the singanator....ed at what point do you think you'll eat your words on the 350???
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 8:56 PM)I think we will have a much better idea of a final score after about 20 overs tomorrow. Right Now I am predicting 340 and Hussey getting 70s
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:54 PM)look clarke has time to mature into one of the best but give the guy a break. he has been around some talent. yes he has to stand up but i feel he will start to make those important scores
mattsky (09/10/08 - 8:54 PM)tabloids are reporting clarke and bingle are no longer. lovelife crashed, boom tish.
gladstone,gladstone,gladstone, small (09/10/08 - 8:54 PM)Hussey sure to reach 3 figures
Vj (09/10/08 - 8:53 PM)don't forget Clarke's maiden test century was in India. He's young, he's bling, but he's no bunny.
sansicarus (09/10/08 - 8:53 PM)Tim .. I guess that is the question, "if" they fire... suffice to say, this partnership looks to be pretty crucial
EDLittle Aussie Boy - You're only 12, you know nothing about performing under pressure. He scored 151 or so in his first test innings, which was in india. If that isn't performing under pressure I don't know what is.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 8:52 PM)I agree that he's a choker, but not that he's up himself. He seems pretty normal to me. Damn he has a fine lady friend tho haha
Chipper (09/10/08 - 8:52 PM)Excuse me Mr they've got the curry, but we have the runs but you are indeed wholey correct. While they lie on beach you speak of they will be speaking of why they lost. I win again.
Elevendulkar (09/10/08 - 8:51 PM)@jim
Hussey's average (before this match) is 68.38, second only to Bradman for players who have played at least 40 innings.
paulyt (09/10/08 - 8:50 PM)380!? if Clarke and Hussey fire we're looking 450 for sure
tim (09/10/08 - 8:50 PM)I agree with kirikoz with the top 5 batsmen, except, it should be, Bradman, Greg Chappell, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh
Matt (09/10/08 - 8:50 PM)the scoring has been a little slow today ... so 380+ with an hour to bowl at india tomorrow arvo
massive aussie total (09/10/08 - 8:49 PM)Hussey averages 68.38 after 25 Tests heading into this one
EDHussey's average is up around there...he takes his time but he is such a great player he's hard to stop.
tim (09/10/08 - 8:49 PM)(KEPLER) Well I just don't really like him- personally I think a little bit up him self with the super model or whatever partner (Lara Bingle) and I have always seen him as a big choker under pressure!
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:48 PM)Whats hussey's average? something like 60?
Jim (09/10/08 - 8:47 PM)What sort of 1st innings are we looking at?? I'm thinking around 380
EDYes I suppose so Ed, with about 10 over's left but if he survives these over's then he might get a couple.
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:46 PM)"Little Aussie Boy"... why the issue with Michael Clarke? You are talking about the future test captain there. Not alot wrong with his test stats either
Kepler (09/10/08 - 8:45 PM)Clarke will make a 50 but I don't think he'll get the ton
tim (09/10/08 - 8:45 PM)Ponting is pure class. Definately in the top 5 Aussie batsmen of all time. For me, it's Bradman, Greg Chappell, Ricky Ponting, Allan Border and Adam Gilchrist. Michael Clarke is not in the same class.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 8:44 PM)(KEPLER) Well there's obviously Don Bradman and then consider the Waugh Brother's? I'm only 12 so I don't know too much about the past Aussie Player's, but I am still a very keen cricketer!
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:44 PM)Little Aussie boy ... If this isn't pressure, I don't know what is
EDi think clarke will stand up for the aussies...hussey will if clarke doesnt
tim (09/10/08 - 8:42 PM)slim
jim (09/10/08 - 8:41 PM)canty believe how down the order we bat
Clarke will take some time to adjust to this form of the game, and his new role as not being captain.
I'd say the Indians will work him out pretty quickly.
theroar.com.au (09/10/08 - 8:40 PM)Another fantastic test innings from Ponting. Can anyone argue that he would have to be considered in the top 5 Aussie batsmen of all time?
Kepler (09/10/08 - 8:40 PM)Na, clarke will crack under the pressure. I reckon he'll get a shakey 16
Chipper (09/10/08 - 8:40 PM)Clarke might make some runs because he's not under much pressure- he's a choker except in his first 2 tests.
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:39 PM)What odds Clarke a ton?
Rocket (09/10/08 - 8:36 PM)Clarke in now, tricky time here for Australia before stumps
EDGood Innings Punter! This will slightly boost your 12. something average in India!
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:35 PM)Sehwag Eh! I think it's good that the Indian's let him back into the team a while ago- I always liked him!
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:34 PM)Ponting gorn....Harbhajan strikes, Punter out LBW for 123
EDAgain i agree with your observations Mr Curry Express. I was just saying to my neighbour Damir that we'll win a hurry cos we got the curry. Harby is a better partnership breaker than that Wayne Carey as he does it again! Yay!
Elevendulkar (09/10/08 - 8:33 PM)Hey Gregor..... you may find this difficult to understand but it's called a blog site mate. If don't want to read peoples opinions go and read a book.
Kepler (09/10/08 - 8:33 PM)Hey 7-Elevendulkar, the Aussies will be kicking back on the beach in Goa drinking Kingfisher by Day 4.
they've got the curry, but we have the runs (09/10/08 - 8:32 PM)The punter is back but can he keep it up?
The Lefty (09/10/08 - 8:31 PM)Anybody know what time Harbhajan Singh is smacking Sreesanth?
Personally I hate Michael Clarke! (I agree Ed they do just want to show off their guns!)
Little Aussie Boy (09/10/08 - 8:31 PM)After 77 overs, finally a fifth bowler, Virender Sehwag gets the nod.
EDHey 7-Elevendulkar, the Aussies will be kicking back on the beach in Goa drinking Kingfisher by day 4.
they've got the curry, but we have the runs (09/10/08 - 8:30 PM)just wondering how much physical exertion is needed to be considered a sport. action is slow going at the moment ...
gladstone,gladstone,gladstone, small (09/10/08 - 8:30 PM)Let's get back to cricket and get rid of all you "mouths" who want to hear only themselves.
Gregor (09/10/08 - 8:29 PM)Gladstone, gladstone, gladstone small ... I think they wear the short sleeves to show off their cannons
EDHey Kepler, Dizzy flopped a few years ago and Brett Lee has taken over since. As we say, Haddin keeps as well as Gilly, M Clarke bats ok to me. can;t say ever thought White would make it...why not 4 fast bowlers then?
Rod (09/10/08 - 8:25 PM)Kepler, I agree. It's no insult to Australia to be saying this is a much weaker team then we are used too. Look at names such as Gilly, Warne, McGrath, Langer, the Waughs, MacGill to name only the first few that jump into my head. They would all walk into this current team, without question. Even Hayden isn't as good as he was in his peak, he's still pretty good though.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 8:25 PM)Hey Elevendulkar, you seem like a smart person. what do you think of ed and do you agree we have the curry we have the power
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 8:23 PM)Harby hit Sreesanth. Best front foot shot he's ever played!
SC (09/10/08 - 8:23 PM)Am just getting into the game. I really think they should be wearing long sleeves, all that sun can't be good for them.
gladstone,gladstone,gladstone, small (09/10/08 - 8:23 PM)Even though Dirk had big glasses, he still managed to score a hundred on debut against England ... lots have tried, not many have succeeded. :-)
Rocket (09/10/08 - 8:22 PM)Sreesanth! Probably the best shot Harby has hit in his life!
SC (09/10/08 - 8:21 PM)what you talkin bout willis..The shermanator is about as threatening as ed
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 8:18 PM)To Answer my previous question ...
1 gold and 2 bronze!!!!!
Steve (09/10/08 - 8:18 PM)"i know my cricket" ... obviously not! While I agree that there are match winning players there (as there always will be in any OZ cricket team), when you compare it to teams with Warney, Pidgeon, Gilly,Dizzy, Tugger, and the list goes on and on...... names like Cam White, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin.... come on mate, who are you kidding. I stand by my statement, this is the worst Aussie test 11 for at least 10 years.
Kepler (09/10/08 - 8:17 PM)Jarryd mate, it's the Aussies (who accuse everyone else of match fixing and ball tampering - sometimes with good reason, but not always) who can't take it when the ICC rules against them for once. Like the Harbhajan affair. Look at Symonds still having a cry one year later. Even if it is racist (and i'm not condoning racism as a victim of it myself), with the amount of sledging the Aussies do, you'd think he'd have accepted it instead of going missing vs Bangladesh.
Anonymous (09/10/08 - 8:17 PM)Ii stand by what i said as India being the worst sporting nation.
"#
Viswanathan Anand is the world chess champion and Geet Sethi is a billiards star ... any other Indian sporting stars that don't play cricket?
ED " You nullified your previous statement by saying this. There are no other champion sportsman.
for a population of 1.3 billion that's amazingly poor.
compare them with china for example, should be doing WAY better in the olympics. How many medals did they finish with???!!!
Steve (09/10/08 - 8:15 PM)s warne test debut was against india,his figures that maych 1/150 for that series 1/228 lay off c white
maxxy (09/10/08 - 8:14 PM)I agree with u Curry Express. Wait til Ring-A-Ding-Singh rips through the middle order. We'll beat these jolly swagman by day 4
Elevendulkar (09/10/08 - 8:14 PM)Who was that Indian hardman who cried like a banchie after the shermanator, I mean turbonator slapped him?
they've got the curry, but we have the runs (09/10/08 - 8:13 PM)MacGill only got more guys out attacking cause he bowled so much loose stuff compared to Warne. Warne's accuracy and ability to pin a batsman down and make him defend was one of his strengths, his accuracy made the batsman play from the crease and anyone knows you can't play like that to someone like Warne for too long before you will make a mistake.
Rocket (09/10/08 - 8:12 PM)Didn;t Stuey make it to 200 wickets amongst the top ten that have done so? Warnie seemed to me to crowd the batsmen, intimidate them, so many bad/pads and lbws, ah well, look to the next leg spinner
Rod (09/10/08 - 8:12 PM)Bow to the curry express...india will have the ausies all out for 215....we are the kings of curry
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 8:12 PM)Right on the money cutsnake ... Good old Dirk, first things that come to mind with Dirk are those big glasses
EDStuey MacGill seemed to get more batsmen out when they were attacking, Warnie could get through the best defences in the game. Both good bowlers though.
Col (09/10/08 - 8:06 PM)Big debate on the Ponting dismissal that wasn't .. should have been sent upstairs is the consensus
EDEd, from memory Dirk smashed his bat into the picket fence on the way back to the pavilion and a bit of his bat broke off and hit some kid. Correct?
Cutsnake (09/10/08 - 8:04 PM)What are you on about jaryd us indians don't cry you aussies and ed cry like little girls
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 8:03 PM)Stuey could spin it at right angles but he could never tie a batsmen down like Warney....In saying that, wouldn't we love an in-form MacGill now
EDHave to say, Stuey McGill, at his best, spun the ball as well as Warney. Got a good record before he retired too.
Rod (09/10/08 - 8:00 PM)Oh no, maybe the Indians will go home! A bad decision! Oh wait.. they are home, wonder what their threat this time will be?
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 7:57 PM)Bit of controversy here, Kumble looks to have caught-and-bowled Ponting but he has been called not out......umpire ruled Ponting hit the ball into the ground, replay suggests otherwise
EDTo those who say this is one of the worst teams to go to India, I have to say you must be daft & dont know your cricket or you have been hit in the head with the cricket ball too many times instead of using your bat to score.
The team contains two bowlers ranked in the top 5 in the world at test cricket, 3 batsmen in the top 10 in test cricket, another batsman who last year broke the domestic cricket runs scoring record, another bowler who is in the top 5 in ODI and a wicket keeper as good as Gilly in strike power.
Thats 8 of the 11 who I think are world beaters, I haven't duplicated anyone and if some of you bone heads knew your cricket you would know who I am talking about. The only thing the team is lacking is a good spin bowler, any team that lost Shane Warne would be weaker.
I know my cricket (09/10/08 - 7:51 PM)Gilly's keeping was never his strength and it became more noticeable towards the end of his career, I think Haddin is a better keeper but could never match Gilly with the bat......Haddin's another player who would have 70 odd Tests under his belt if he was English
EDMaybe Kumble is past it. 0-61, hasn't looked like taking a wicket. Good to see.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 7:50 PM)Good old Dirk, Western Suburbs boy, don't forget tonight on the ABC...the Fibros & Silvertails.
One more point...Gilly is gone but don't u think Haddon keeps as well as he did? And I think he is very gifted batsmen..
Rod (09/10/08 - 7:48 PM)Thanks for the trip down memory lane Herman, does anyone remember when Dirk Wellham hit the spectator with his bat after being given out in a Shield match?
EDGood start to the day, but I cant help but look forward to seeing how the Aussies approach their bowling attack. Its going to be an interesting series.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 7:35 PM)How about this as the weakest team in recent memory (depending on your definition of recent - I still remember these days)...
Herman (09/10/08 - 7:28 PM)6th Test, England vs Australia, August 1985. Australia lose by an innings and 94 runs.
England win the 6 match series 3-1.
GM Wood AMJ Hilditch KC Wessels AR Border DM Wellham
GM Ritchie WB Phillips MJ Bennett GF Lawson CJ McDermott DR Gilbert
Rod, let's not talk about Hayden's dismissal, or we'll have to talk about all the favourable decisions the Aussies get when India tour there (we're always told it'll even itself out mate). I agree with your other point, the Aussies still are quite weak (by their high standards over the past 20 years), but they still have quite a few match winners.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 7:20 PM)Hey Ed do you agree anil kumble is too old to play and that instant karma is the worlds greatest bowler
The Curry Express (09/10/08 - 7:19 PM)We have you right where we want you David (cue Dr Evil laugh)
EDThis ball by ball thing has to stop! How can I work when I know F5 every 20 seconds is far more important than anything at work could possibly be?
David (09/10/08 - 7:12 PM)I don't agree this is the weakest team in memory. For bowlers, Lee and Clark will do me. Hussey, Ponting, and Hayden for batting (see the replay of his 'dismissal'? - fair bit of air between ball and bat) Lets see how the scoring heads now...
Rod (09/10/08 - 7:10 PM)Ponting, you legend.
B (09/10/08 - 7:09 PM)Go you good thing Punter
oscar dlh (09/10/08 - 7:07 PM)From an ardent Aussie supporter for 50 years, please let me interpret comments on this page for our Indian friends. Aussies love sports and generally they're good at them. They respect anyone else who is good at sports and show this respect by poking fun and saying nasty things. On the other hand, if they think you're no good at a sport and have no respect for you, they speak kindly and patronisingly to you. The stronger and louder our criticisms and nasty comments, the more we show we fear and respect you. So, clearly, we deeply respect Indian cricketers and will therefore say a lot of nasty things over this series. Hope that clears up any misunderstandings early in the piece. Now, let's get on with it.
bcat (09/10/08 - 7:06 PM)Ponting brings up his ton .. brilliant captains knock on day one
EDRod, it is the first morning of the first day of the first test in India (one of the hardest places to travel to play cricket). There is grass on the wicket, the crowd are going crazy. This is the weakest Aussie team in recent memory and Hayden was out in the first over. How do you expect Australia to go at 3.5 - 4.0 runs an over (like they quite often do) at such a difficult time? Arrogance is so ugly.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 7:01 PM)Dont india have good polo (with horses not smimmers!) and hockey teams?
Phil at work (09/10/08 - 7:00 PM)india are playing like harvey norman. no interest.
warney (09/10/08 - 6:58 PM)Indian are the Hockey Asia Cup Champions, and won the 2008 Junior Asia Cup.
Peter (09/10/08 - 6:56 PM)Hockey is the national sport of India.
Subramanian: If we weren't meant to eat our national fauna, they wouldn't be so darn tasty.
Good to see indications of Ponting hitting some form again.
Mal (09/10/08 - 6:56 PM)Some fella won a gold medal in shooting at the Olympics. However, I believe that this was their first ever individual Gold Medal - a bit ordinary given their population size. A bit like Indonesia's sporting record too....
RobnBali (09/10/08 - 6:56 PM)Indian Sporting Stars: Leander Paes, Sania Mirza (higher ranked then any Aussie women's, i think) both play tennis. India are good at shooting and women's weightlifting. I know I'm scrapping the bottom of the barrel, by the way.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 6:55 PM)Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
Ponting is on for a big one!!!
Gusto (09/10/08 - 6:54 PM)Guys...is it a slow pitch or careful batting? Ricky seems intent on a great century, we might see the 3.5-4.0 per over we're used to after he gets it..
Rod (09/10/08 - 6:52 PM)India won a weightlifting gold medal in the Olympics - something we didnt.
Haz (09/10/08 - 6:50 PM)To Mr Steve please do not slander the graet Indian nation as we dono't eat our national symbol
Subramanian Balasubramanian (09/10/08 - 6:50 PM)Viswanathan Anand is the world chess champion and Geet Sethi is a billiards star ... any other Indian sporting stars that don't play cricket?
EDCricket isn't the National Sport of India.
Peter (09/10/08 - 6:48 PM)It is the most popular obviously.
Sorry Ed, Anonymous was me. Forgot to add name, got too excited. BTW, Aussies better build a first innings lead, i think with Kumble and Harbajhan, India has a fair bit of weaponry in the 2nd innings.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 6:47 PM)What sport would that be Ed??
andrew (09/10/08 - 6:45 PM)the cream, the bone, the white, the off white, the ivory or the biege!!
richie (09/10/08 - 6:45 PM)Tea time - Australia 2-166, Ponting 94, Hussey yet to score....very interesting last session coming up.
EDI agree with Kepler. If India cannot win again such a poor Aussie team, then there will be some questions asked. When you consider cricket is their national sport and their population, it really would be a shocker! On the other hand, if the Aussies win, it'll be a terrific win, probably the best of Ponting's career, in my opinion.
Anonymous (09/10/08 - 6:44 PM)Backup there Stevo.
Peter (09/10/08 - 6:43 PM)There is a lot of sport played in India.. more than you know.
Thems fighting words Steve ... have you not heard of Viswanathan Anand and Geet Sethi? Champions in their respective sports
EDGo Steve - you just made a few billion enemies.. But seriously imagine how unstoppable Australia would be in all sports if we had a population of a few billion? Oh to dream..
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 6:42 PM)Thats a bit harsh,Steve. I think you misunderstand their passion for the game!!!
andrew (09/10/08 - 6:42 PM)Ed - retract my statement. I look a little silly now. The next wicket is arguably more important. Oz would ideally be at 2-250 at next wicket. Hussey is a great 4th batsman.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 6:40 PM)i cant wait until we stick it to the indians as they think there going to tharsh us in the series no chance!!!
punta (09/10/08 - 6:40 PM)GOD I love playing India ... they are such a crap test nation. Watching their idiotic supporters cheering stupid chants all day at the MCG... makes me laugh so much. Ah well, guess there aren't any other sports India are capable of playing.
Worst sports playing nation in the world by a country mile!!!
Steve (09/10/08 - 6:39 PM)Oh Booboo, you've done it again.
Peter (09/10/08 - 6:39 PM)What's the problem with the Symonds affair? Harbajhan was not found guilty upon appeal. Aussie's need to let go, we have forgiven the fact that Shane Warne and Mark Waugh were both given money by an Indian Bookmaker (and please, don't tell me he paid them to tell the weather!)
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 6:37 PM)How come there is no review system in place like there was for India-Sri Lanka. I thought it worked pretty well then. Was it the Aussies that vetoed it - if so, I reckon the Hayden wicket is just desserts!
Paul (09/10/08 - 6:37 PM)S'got him, OUT. Gorne n similar. Cracking delivery.
Kiriakoz (09/10/08 - 6:34 PM)If India do not win this series against probably the worst Aussie 11 in the past 15 years they should be absolutely roasted. We have sent much better sides than this to India and come home empty handed. As far as I'm concerned, the pressure is ALL on the Indians
Kepler (09/10/08 - 6:34 PM)In comes Hussey.... and to Billy, I would like to take credit for it but, no, it is my notorious assistant Booboo, the talented monkey.
EDSubramanian Balasubramanian - you are dreaming......though I like your optimism.
Richard Bowen (09/10/08 - 6:33 PM)is subramanian kidding!! Ponting riding his luck!! How about Indias first wicket (non wicket). Lets get the umpire sacked or go home.
Carl Wilson (09/10/08 - 6:33 PM)Is this the new Ashes?
Peter (09/10/08 - 6:32 PM)Aus-India is about the most competitive Test Cricket available today.
Ed - thinking the same thing. Does it show arrogance?
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 6:32 PM)re cam white,(shane warnes ball of the 20th century)
maxxy (09/10/08 - 6:32 PM)does any one remember on shane warnes raise and what he had achieved prior to getting his first cap.does anyone recall the game he played in england prior to his first test in england and shane figures in that match,
maxxy
Long-haired lout gets Katich to edge one...GONE! Finally a breakthrough for India.
EDHit a 6 for the century, Ricky!
billy (09/10/08 - 6:31 PM)Ed, just a question: Are you the one given the task of furiously writing the description for each and every ball? Or is it some kind of automated computer commentator?
Billy (09/10/08 - 6:30 PM)Go Aussies.... Love the verbal games India has started. Show them the way Ricky.
Minh (09/10/08 - 6:29 PM)Strange India haven't given a part-timer a go, just been rotating the same four bowlers
EDMister R,Ponting has rode his luck for too long the mitey Sachin will show the way
Subramanian Balasubramanian (09/10/08 - 6:23 PM)the game is in the favour of Aus.
vijayanand (09/10/08 - 6:22 PM)Aussie - Aussie - Aussie! Oi - Oi - Oi!
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 6:21 PM)To me, it looks like Katich is having a similar career to Justin Langer, similar gritty types as well
EDGood for Ponting to have a good first inning like this in India. I was a bit worried considering the recent injury and his record in India. Katich again proves his worth for Aussie cricket.
EuroAussieFan (09/10/08 - 6:15 PM)The Aussies will need 450 minimum first innings to feel safe in the game. We have all seen what the wickets can do over there on the 4th and 5th days
Kepler (09/10/08 - 6:09 PM)Way to early to claim Oz has the upper hand....
Golf (09/10/08 - 6:07 PM)Conspiracy theorist eh ben?.... something needs to happen, Aussies have taken the crowd right out of it
EDGood comeback by the aussies. Hayden will be breathing a sigh of relief. Let's hope they can keep this up!
Billy (09/10/08 - 6:05 PM)I think 4-fa at the end of day one will be a good win for the Aussies. Indians need more short pitch bowling. More Bouncers to the helmet
Curtley Ambrose (09/10/08 - 6:05 PM)This game will end in a draw. The wicket is already too flat on day1
TheFanatic (09/10/08 - 6:03 PM)Looks like it's almost time for a shake up...ponting caught down the leg side within the next 5 overs. Ball clearly hits thigh pay. Ponting furious.
Ben (09/10/08 - 6:02 PM)This is looking like a massive partnership if they play carefully and respectfully. Ponting looking at 150 in this form.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 5:57 PM)Katich really does not receive the credit he deserves. He would have played 100 tests by now if he wasn't an Aussie
Kepler (09/10/08 - 5:56 PM)Agree with JE - India need a wicket. Pressure has flipped 180 degrees from the Aussies to India. Great start lads..
JB (09/10/08 - 5:52 PM)I think its too early to say aussies in control. wickets can fall very quickly. i wish gilly was still in the aussie team. its so nice to see a player like him coming late in the innings to get plently of runs quickly.
JT (09/10/08 - 5:52 PM)TH.. you can win a test in two days! WACA 1992
Curtley Ambrose (09/10/08 - 5:51 PM)hahaha! what a pitch.
Steady as she goes. You can't win the test on the first day but you can lose a serie if play restlessly. Go Aussie Go.
TH (09/10/08 - 5:49 PM)Amar, what are your thoughts on some of India's antics? Particularly what happended with Symonds
EDAussie's are in control india had better take a wicket soon
JE (09/10/08 - 5:45 PM)Katich brings up his 50 with a slashing shot through the off-side...partnership is now worth 123
EDAs Ricky Stuart would say "Amar is a flip".
Let's just keep it to talking about this test fellas.
BBP (09/10/08 - 5:44 PM)Considering its over there, the media spotlight and that its the first test - this is currently a win for Australia. Playing well, not spectacular, and holding off the Indian attack is a great start.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 5:44 PM)Fully agree with JARRYD.
TH (09/10/08 - 5:43 PM)not every body have the power to digest the Truth regarding your sports websites we createthis websites and we know what sportsmen sprit means. i dont dislike aussie its only the aussie cricket which they dont pay withthe right sprit
amar (09/10/08 - 5:43 PM)Katich looks to be securing his spot
AB (09/10/08 - 5:40 PM)aussie team is scoring so slowly. i predict a draw
JT (09/10/08 - 5:40 PM)Amar has serious issues. The Australians play to win, play fair, and don't keep talking trash after the game has been decided. What happens on the field should stay on the field. And maybe stop with the inappropriate, xenophobic comments as well, this is a sport website, this is about a game of cricket, not your dislike of Australia.
Jarryd (09/10/08 - 5:37 PM)Ponting gets on the front foot and smacks Harbhajan for four, he is looking comfortable now and may look to start attacking the spinners.
EDI am more concerned about Hussey's test form than Punter's. Here's hoping he can have a strong tour.
BBP (09/10/08 - 5:29 PM)what Mark and LEE think u won the last series in australia so you will be winnig over her. the whole world knows what hapened in sydeny. the captin of the assuie who is biggest lier in the world
amar (09/10/08 - 5:28 PM)what is that rubbiesh
Amar (09/10/08 - 5:20 PM)assuie would be wining . no ways just wait for the dacnig picthes.any way kangroos can only Dance
Big shout for LBW on Katich with Kumble bowling, umpire Rauf cool in the face of a big appeal......not out.
EDA patient, mature innings by Ponting. Showing signs of a successful tour perhaps? Strike rate of 50 is not bad for the first match... good stuff.
R.Lee waits by the phone... (09/10/08 - 5:11 PM)Man that was lucky
Frank (09/10/08 - 5:11 PM)Ponting brings up his fifty, the first step to erasing his Indian demons?
EDI agree! NSW is great! and Sydney is amazing and Victoria is truly vitorian no match to NSW like its weather.
Gurpal Singh (09/10/08 - 5:04 PM)Cheers friends! I wish good luck to bunny and his boys! should not behave like Australian dollar!
thommos outta here lookin forward to rolling the arm over with yas tomorrow
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 5:00 PM)If the old adage about the first session setting the tone for the series holds up, we are in for an arm wrestle
EDThommo I heard you read (lots of pictures) Kharma Sutra on your final tour of India
Third Leg (09/10/08 - 4:53 PM)I got a feeling that Ponting is gonna have a good day
Patrick (09/10/08 - 4:53 PM)1 for 75 isn't great but isn't a disaster considering Haydos. Would be nice to see Ponting score well against the Spinner. Its a funny team, 5 bats, 3 who can bat better than bowl/keep and 3 bowlers. If India lose this test, they will have to find a way to blame the Umpires and the Haydos decision on their crook result. That said, i expect India to win the series over a medium-grade Aussie side.
John Rips (09/10/08 - 4:52 PM)mike: i heard dingos and dropkicks was a real winner. have you got any that come with cassette tapes with the words on em?
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 4:46 PM)Man i've missed the cricket. can't wait for it to be televised on free to air again.
T (09/10/08 - 4:46 PM)but for now, this will do....
Thommo, when you can bowl at 160kmph reading is for chumps.
Lenny Pascoe (09/10/08 - 4:43 PM)Ponting and Katich back out on the ground for the start of the 2nd session, Zaheer to open the bowling.
EDi cant read, spent too much time perfecting my slingshot action and drinking tubes of fosters in the 70s
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 4:39 PM)There's plenty of great cricket books out there.
I'd be happy to make some reccommendations from my list of releases.
Mike Walker (09/10/08 - 4:39 PM)Gees dont tell me Bob is Bob Carr. I thought he was inbedded no I didnt say inbredded ,with Kiwis nowadays. Hope he teaches them how to run an economy HAH
oscar dlh (09/10/08 - 4:35 PM)Thommo why not release one yourself, like how to break an Indians big toe??
Third Leg (09/10/08 - 4:27 PM)thanks cliffy for making my look good
S Menzies (09/10/08 - 4:25 PM)does anyone know if theres any good cricket books being released soon? anything like how to kiss a crocodile or any style similar to max walkers literary genius?
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 4:24 PM)Good to see Ponting hitting some early form in India, might finally be able to conquer the subcontinent with his bat
Ben (09/10/08 - 4:24 PM)Indains will make the Kangroos dance that too Bangda
amar (09/10/08 - 4:20 PM)Can't watch the game out here . Can't wait to get back to Beijing. Deanoincanberra, workin hard as usual bro?
DaninChina (09/10/08 - 4:19 PM)Des, the NRL final proves that a bunch of fatboy NSW no-names will beat another bunch of fatboy NSW no-names any day. If you're going to create a straw man to hate, at least give it a neck!!
Laki (09/10/08 - 4:17 PM)Bob please disclose your last name - Carr
Third Leg (09/10/08 - 4:13 PM)Dean...
If Australia is strong when NSW is strong then we are currently well and truly stuffed.
I Wear My Collar Up And Swing My Arms Like Kim Hughes (09/10/08 - 4:13 PM)2007... Australia is run by an incompetent NSW mafia, NSW is run by an incompetent NSW mafia. Net result, Australia is strong, NSW is weak.
But maybe you're right Dean, the rest of country is just catching up!
Bob (09/10/08 - 4:09 PM)Good session from the Aussies, recovered well from a dodgy early decision. Ponting looks nice and settled and Katich has been steady as she goes. Honours pretty even, one senses if one wicket falls, a couple more could quickly.
EDbeing quiet peanuts, the cricket is on.
david (09/10/08 - 4:05 PM)Victoria - home of Peter Costello. Say no more. As they have always said - when NSW is strong Australia is strong. :-)
dean (09/10/08 - 4:00 PM)And that's lunch, 1-75 Australia, Ponting 41 and Katich 28...Hayden out for a duck in first over.
EDHaydo's has been included in this side for his light offies...who says we don't have any spin tallent
Leo Love Handels (09/10/08 - 4:00 PM)Wolfman has no hair anymore
Costa (09/10/08 - 3:59 PM)GO MANLY! I think THE WOLFMAN can spin and swing it better than Watto...
Cliff Lyons (aka DeanoinCanberra) (09/10/08 - 3:58 PM)Your are kidding. Mo cant spin yet?? I think you may be making it up.
Dimebag (09/10/08 - 3:57 PM)Des Hasler for PM (of Manly)
Third Leg (09/10/08 - 3:57 PM)haha lol, u can bag the vics all u want, but look at our success in sport over the past few years.
ben (09/10/08 - 3:57 PM)last 2 years afl premiers from victoria
last 3 yrs storm top the ladder.. and win the premiership
victory win a-league 2 seasons back, and this year dominating
Bring back Warnie!
TheFanatic (09/10/08 - 3:56 PM)Gees E Jones in bed with Yarpies ( S Africans) bennet helping the Kiwis Timms helping the chinese bwomens basketball What next
oscar dlh (09/10/08 - 3:55 PM)Barndoor.. DON'T say that. You jonah'ed White who will now promptly drop 3 lolly catches. LOL.
John Rips (09/10/08 - 3:54 PM)There are some parallels between White and Mo actually -handy with the bat, questionable spin ability and known for their hair.
EDEd, what was controversy over Hayden dismissal?
JB (09/10/08 - 3:53 PM)Who invited Eddie?
Ricky Stuart (09/10/08 - 3:53 PM)what time is lunch?
richie (09/10/08 - 3:53 PM)me lyk crikit. it gud. go u lil buggers meight go lofflcopters
Robert (09/10/08 - 3:52 PM)I think I'd actually prefer Lee Furlong batting at #6 than Shane Watson
Earl Barrett (09/10/08 - 3:52 PM)Fair cop Ed. however I could name dozens of Tassie players with more to offer on the pitch than Ol' Mo that didn't get within an advanced hair ad of the baggy green...dig?
Mainland Helper (09/10/08 - 3:52 PM)Don't worry about google, I will be doing what I have been doing every night this week, streaking down the main street in Manly with my pants on my head celebrating our win over the whinging Melbourne Storm.
Des Hasler (09/10/08 - 3:52 PM)Google me! I waon a world cup!
Eddie Jones (09/10/08 - 3:51 PM)If we get out of this first innings ok, i think it could be a blessing in disguise that Haydos was given out the way he was... He will be FURIOUS.
Portable Mink (09/10/08 - 3:50 PM)Haydos will come back with vengeance. Peter my words.
Lay off the great Mo, Mainland Helper... he called for a Test recall a couple of weeks back. Could do worse I reckon.
EDWhen will Bushy play for Australia? I think he is playing on Sunday. Knock 'em dead tenders1!
Josh (09/10/08 - 3:49 PM)Lachie if you google Des I am going to Google you
Third Leg (09/10/08 - 3:49 PM)betting: Aus 2.87 India 3.60
selual (09/10/08 - 3:48 PM)Is that what you call that dead cat on your head?
Ricky stuart (09/10/08 - 3:48 PM)hi, go aussies
me (09/10/08 - 3:47 PM)Des, if you keep dissing Victorians, I'm going to google you. There must be some way of finding out who you are and where you come from.
Lachie (09/10/08 - 3:46 PM)Yes Thanks. Go Ponting
James (09/10/08 - 3:46 PM)Lucky you mugs are captained by a real Australian from Tasmania, else you'd be a team of Greg Mathews' and Kimmy Ughes!!
Mainland helper (09/10/08 - 3:45 PM)Good on you. Good Batting
James (09/10/08 - 3:45 PM)aussie aussie aussie.......
selual (09/10/08 - 3:43 PM)What are you talking about Des? Being a Victorian is all about getting Queenslanders down to play rugby league and win, or not win, or something like that. But sport, we know all about that - and that's why Merv is scouring the state for suitably suspect token Victorians for the baggy green.
Tom (09/10/08 - 3:42 PM)Ricky, your just jealous you can't grow a mullet.
Des Hasler (09/10/08 - 3:42 PM)Katich dives to avoid a runout ... for those who are interested, umpires are Rudi Koertzen and Asad Rauf
EDI thought Darren Berry was a bit stiff to miss out on the keeper's gloves this tour. I mean, he was in Warnie's top 100 after all.
Brad Hogg's Tongue (09/10/08 - 3:42 PM)there is one word to describe how you feel about victorians Des...jealous
eman (09/10/08 - 3:41 PM)I think Cameron White is the Steven Bradbury of Aussie Spinners.
KT (09/10/08 - 3:40 PM)Get a real hair cut Des!
Ricky Stuart (09/10/08 - 3:39 PM)india will going to trash aus bating order
daniel (09/10/08 - 3:39 PM)Stuart couldn't coach a girls netball team. I'm the king! I won the RWC. EJ
Eddie Jones (09/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Why was Casson dropped?
Milo (09/10/08 - 3:38 PM)No Des that's New South Wales...
Watson Sucks (Bert) (09/10/08 - 3:38 PM)Ed Hows the pitch behaving this session?
oscar dlh (09/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Ricky, your the Cameron White of coaching.
Des Hasler (09/10/08 - 3:37 PM)Isn't flash and without any substance what Victorians are all about.
Des Hasler (09/10/08 - 3:36 PM)if india get the opening few the middle will collapse
bob (09/10/08 - 3:35 PM)yes it did take me a while..
steve (09/10/08 - 3:35 PM)IF Jason Krejza wasn't so bad you wouldn't be complaining about White....
White could be very important if the middle order collapses and him and Watson or Hussey need to put on a score with the tail
Also he is a VIC!
Costa (09/10/08 - 3:35 PM)I agree, Warney should come back or pull his head in. I don't think he will be back, he just likes the attention and is too busy sending googlies to Jemima Khan.
Lenny Pascoe (09/10/08 - 3:33 PM)I'll give the coaching thing ago!
Ricky Stuart (09/10/08 - 3:32 PM)WOLF WOLF WOLF WOLF
Honglong (09/10/08 - 3:31 PM)There is a bit of life in the pitch, aussies struggled early on but Katich and Ponting have seen off the opening bowlers, facing the spin twins now
EDwell said steve someone's gotta have faith! and so long for now... (i hear the whistle blowing for quittin time)
j (09/10/08 - 3:31 PM)pirate pete my son ur kids couldnt bowl a kitchen cupboard ...CAM WHITE is KING
steve (09/10/08 - 3:31 PM)Steve, did it take you long to come up with retort ? choice stuff and something to be proud of.
tiger bill (09/10/08 - 3:30 PM)afternoon chaps
Sir Victor McCabe (09/10/08 - 3:30 PM)pascoe at one end thommo at the other, the indians wouldnt know what hit em
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 3:30 PM)Victorians watch sport, other Australians resort to playing it. Warnie was a freak who certainly had the physique for spectatorship, but somehow got sucked in by the cash and women. So I'm not sure we can really claim him as a true Victorian, unfortunately.
Marc (09/10/08 - 3:29 PM)austalia must be under the pump 2.4 per over reminds me of boycott and edrich,is cameron white our best spinner we are in deep trouble i have seen kids in the park bowl better than him and they are 12
pirate pete (09/10/08 - 3:28 PM)GOODBYE FOR NOW ALL... JUST REMEMBER THE NAME STEVE WHEN CAM WHITE IS AUSTRALIA'S SAVIOUR... WILL BE BACK TO LET U KNOW WHO IS GOD.. JUST REMEMBER HE WILL SCORE 41 AND TAKE 3 WICKETS..
steve (09/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Sorry mate, mad monday is still rolling on. Don't think the eyes could focus long enough to have a crack at coaching the Aussies. Love Des.
Des Hasler (09/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Kumble into the attack, don't quote me but I think he celebrated his 50th birthday last week
EDput a cot among those pigeons bull
rob (09/10/08 - 3:27 PM)Ed - any comment on the pitch conditions? Has it turned out as seamer-friendly as predicted?
BG (09/10/08 - 3:26 PM)I like Cameron White, at least he adds a bit of pizzaz and excitement.
No, I don't know how to spell pizzaz.
Jazzy (09/10/08 - 3:25 PM)GO THE AUSSIES!!!
AUSSIE (09/10/08 - 3:25 PM)I think the early wicket is going to help Ricky - in past series, he has generally come in with Anil and the peste already operating.
Matt (09/10/08 - 3:25 PM)I'm with you nachos, Beaver can be the allrounder and Watmough the nuggety opener
EDI would of loved to see Harby up against Thommo in his prime. I don't think much lip would be coming back.
Lenny Pascoe (09/10/08 - 3:24 PM)white will be fine with the batting at 8, it's the spin we're worried about
dk (09/10/08 - 3:24 PM)Nice call on the slips Barn door. The smartest thing anyone has said on here today!
Warne better come back or shut up. I love the guy but his constant self speculation is giving me the s****!
I love that Steve guy! That's what these forums are all about!!
ANDRO (09/10/08 - 3:24 PM)I think Des Hasler should coach Australia
nachos (09/10/08 - 3:23 PM)its a very good afternoon to you chaps
Sir Victor McCabe (09/10/08 - 3:22 PM)cmon india, need to send ponting back to pavillion else he will be a threat to us?cmon!!
jason (09/10/08 - 3:21 PM)@ cokezero
Hehe.. like it. At least the Vics have to earn their spot - we don't get the brown paper bag with the Big V cap!
Matt (09/10/08 - 3:21 PM)You say that like it is a bad thing Cokezero
EDWhite is fine. We need a bit of extra willow magic. This pitch is built for pace, so spin will barely be a factor, not even on day five. It's only purpose will be to change the speed of the game and give the quicks a rest.
Jesus (09/10/08 - 3:19 PM)Part-timers should do fine. Just put it in the right spot and either loop it or dart it.
If we're going to lose, White isn't going to be the difference. There should be enough work done by the top order batsmen to give a defendable total, which at this early stage looks skite.
Are all these people that are sooking about c.white doing so as he is has never played for NSW??.... isnt that the pre requisite
cokezero (09/10/08 - 3:18 PM)Dickie - Those three words will serve you well, everyone else, take note
EDgood to see you back in the saddle for another season pascoe, bring on the bouncers, mullets, low buttoned shirts and chest hair that modern cricket is lacking
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 3:18 PM)is this being broadcasted ? if so what channel?
einstein (09/10/08 - 3:17 PM)White's real value might be in the slips - we've looked steadily worse there since Taylor, M Waugh and Warnie left the scene. He could prop the cordon up nicely from 1st or 2nd slip.
Barn Door (09/10/08 - 3:17 PM)White will do a good job and we should get behind him
GO THE AUSSIES!!
Costa (09/10/08 - 3:17 PM)Bring Back Tim Zoehrer
Euge (09/10/08 - 3:16 PM)tiger bill his average will look as good as me with ya mum - 1 for 1
steve (09/10/08 - 3:16 PM)i agree ed
dickie (09/10/08 - 3:16 PM)White, Watson, Symonds -all necessary because we have lost Gilchrist . Who is going to make up the 50 av runs.
Stuck in the office (09/10/08 - 3:16 PM)Re White, I think he adds more with the bat than with the ball.... the problem is we keep expecting to find the new Warney, he isn't out there
EDHaydos is a culinary genius.
Brad Hogg's Tongue (09/10/08 - 3:12 PM)I'm wondering if Cameron White wil get carted by the Indians
Pen Island Studios (09/10/08 - 3:12 PM)White is the best peroxide blonde leg spinner from Victoria since SK Warne, that is a wrap!
Lenny Pascoe (09/10/08 - 3:11 PM)Anyway, I think the days of the token Victorian are over. I blame Warney for filling the Victorian quotient on merit. We need to move back to your Gary Watts, Wayne Phillips the Younger style selections - pure tokenism to placate the big crowds - and I don't think White and McGain have got the calibre deficit down.
Bob (09/10/08 - 3:10 PM)Not sure if Cam White can do a job as a spinner but he is an fantastic player to bat at Number 8 and probably the best slip fieldsman in Australia !
Pete (09/10/08 - 3:10 PM)Cameron White.
Pile of .....
Hutchoman (09/10/08 - 3:10 PM)Punter has almost doubled his average already! things are looking good
richie (09/10/08 - 3:10 PM)sorry i've been far to harsh on young white, there is something he should turn..around and come home, will go for plenty, His bowling average will look like his phone number
tiger bill (09/10/08 - 3:09 PM)At least White is not an obnoxious weed, he is more of a droopy daffadil.
Lenny Pascoe (09/10/08 - 3:09 PM)Ed,
Portable Mink (09/10/08 - 3:08 PM)Or he is the greatest spinner in space.
what are ur thoughts on him ed??
steve (09/10/08 - 3:08 PM)c. white is a good spinner. he makes for an even better allrounder though.. brings a lot to the team i reckon..
abrew (09/10/08 - 3:08 PM)I know that harba fella - Sydney Harba isnt it?
oscar dlh (09/10/08 - 3:08 PM)don't like the chances for the series anyway, maybe Krezja might put a bit of risk into it
J (09/10/08 - 3:07 PM)Doesn't seem to be any middle ground re Cam White... he is either a waste of space or the greatest spinner in history.
EDis anyone covering this on radio? (in sydney). Cant find ABC Grandstand anywhere..
abrew (09/10/08 - 3:06 PM)yer i have heard of him... have u ever heard of cameron white??
steve (09/10/08 - 3:05 PM)Drinks break, good fightback from Australia after early loss of Hayden
EDTossa -check out your score card - Haydo
J (09/10/08 - 3:04 PM)The selectors should have gone for Jaques and Katich as openers - who knows if Hayden is really fit. At least they got White right - my nine-year-old would be a better choice than Krezja.
Alan (09/10/08 - 3:03 PM)Haydos opened
Benny (09/10/08 - 3:03 PM)Hayden opened Tossa, lasted 3 balls, out to a dodgy caught behind.
EDSurely Steve would be a very forgetful Victorian to call White the best spinner. Ever heard of Ray Bright, mate?
Bob (09/10/08 - 3:02 PM)Cam White current first class bowling - 161 wickets at 38. Not bad, but definitely a work in progress. He is only 25 we must remember.
Val (09/10/08 - 3:02 PM)his name is harbajhan singh, he is an off spin bowler for india. he was born in 1980 and made his debut in 1998.. u should really learn ur cricket ed!!!
mark (09/10/08 - 3:02 PM)I also think C White is a Champion. I am also Victorian
Benny (09/10/08 - 3:01 PM)Who opened with Katich?
Tossa (09/10/08 - 3:01 PM)F5 - thank you very much!!!!!!!!
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 3:00 PM)im actually from the near future and cam white will take 3 wickets in this innings and score 41 runs
steve (09/10/08 - 3:00 PM)Some bloke called Harbhajan is bowling, anyone heard of him?
EDGo Katich
abrew (09/10/08 - 2:59 PM)Katich will get a ton.
WAUGHY (09/10/08 - 2:59 PM)i agree jasonu are definitely correct... i agree cam white is definitely the best, he is an amazing talent
mark (09/10/08 - 2:59 PM)I find it really hard to believe that India are only playing 2 quicks. What do other people think ?
Val (09/10/08 - 2:59 PM)You're a Victorian I'm guessing Steve?
EDCAM WHITE = the best SPINNER ever!!
steve (09/10/08 - 2:58 PM)F5 will refresh the scores ... yes ozvamp, Booboo is back, for better or for worse
EDcameron white best soinner ever!! statisctics will back this statement up!
steve (09/10/08 - 2:56 PM)india will going to rock
deepak (09/10/08 - 2:54 PM)is it me or is this score not functioning properly
Leon (09/10/08 - 2:54 PM)Great to have the cricket back
Val (09/10/08 - 2:54 PM)Merv, the draw is the favourite at the moment at 2.35, Australia and India both around $3
EDbob holland - tomorro he will be bowling
steve (09/10/08 - 2:52 PM)Katich - Why - WTF???
Is this the best Australia can do this could be a poor sign going forward
Leon (09/10/08 - 2:52 PM)i think katich plays well and also jacques, but can we consider shaun marsh? he has got excellent strokes and good temperment.he is a good player.
jason (09/10/08 - 2:51 PM)Afternoon all.
ozvamp (09/10/08 - 2:50 PM)F5 should update it Jeff....assuming Ed's monkey is working this summer!!!
nah... my scorecard is working fine... but i prefer some graphics... this is too simple
scorecard (09/10/08 - 2:49 PM)Whats the odds for australia to win this match ed?
merv (09/10/08 - 2:49 PM)How much long is going to be before Captain Araldite aka Kumble get the pill in his hand ?
Bob Holland (09/10/08 - 2:49 PM)everyone who is bagging out cam white, ur the reason the selectors dont pick any young, new players e.g. mike hussey didnt play for aus til lhe was 30 and now he is there best player..jerks
steve (09/10/08 - 2:49 PM)Katich breaks the shackles with a couple of boundaries.....should he be there or Jaques?
EDEd- How good is your job. Just watch cricket and gee-ing up punters. What a country
nachos (09/10/08 - 2:48 PM)i cant find an audio feed either, sorry.
Peter Sleep was a better bowler than C.White..
steven dank (09/10/08 - 2:48 PM)Thought so, Dave. Any idea who has?
Keating's Lovechild (09/10/08 - 2:48 PM)Monkeyboy, you obviously don't watch Test cricket. There are two NEUTRAL umpires, ie. not Indian. Understand??
actually (09/10/08 - 2:47 PM)haha yeah watson and cameron white need to beat it, they both virtually bowl medium pace and neither of them has moved a ball off the pitch since they were in the backyard..
and as batsmen all they can do is slog, this is a test match, not 20/20
buckets (09/10/08 - 2:47 PM)My mate Dan reckons Katich should replace Ponting as Captain.
Douls (09/10/08 - 2:47 PM)what u guys think? whso wining?
win (09/10/08 - 2:46 PM)no idea my scorecard hasnt moved either!
jefftompson (09/10/08 - 2:46 PM)The abc doesn't have rights to the online stream for this test series in case anyone was curious.
Dave (09/10/08 - 2:46 PM)Should we run a sweep on how long it takes for the parasite Foxx to turn up?
Watson Sucks (Bert) (09/10/08 - 2:46 PM)Big shout on Ponting but he survives, a brave man not offering a stroke in India....
EDDoes anyone know where to get a radio feed?
Richie (09/10/08 - 2:45 PM)"it's far from the gentleman's sport it should be. when will they realise they're not footballers?
N "
When on earth was cricket a 'gentleman's sport'?
Jazzy (09/10/08 - 2:44 PM)I agree Ed. Get Mr G over to Bangalore now!!!
Watson Sucks (Bert) (09/10/08 - 2:43 PM)Ed, ANYONE! Watson has done nothing in the test area and his body cant hold up for 5 days...
DJ (09/10/08 - 2:43 PM)After the following the Cats and the Storm this year... here's to a good cricket season.
Jazzy (09/10/08 - 2:42 PM)if you could have money on cameron whites figures for the series id have my house on 1/1000+ (surely he'll get a sympathy wicket somewhere right??)
buckets43293488 (09/10/08 - 2:42 PM)agreed Jeff! but how do i make the scores update without having to go back to work?
N (09/10/08 - 2:42 PM)pooooooooooooo
poo (09/10/08 - 2:41 PM)this is so much better than work
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 2:40 PM)Lots of strike for Ponting, he's faced 32 balls, only 13 for Katich
EDPressure is all on India for this series, if they dont win it comfortably as everyone expects, heads will roll. Cant wait to see it happen hahaha!
cokezero (09/10/08 - 2:38 PM)Katich will be out in 3 over or 3 days... either way he will make 10 runs
mark (09/10/08 - 2:37 PM)it's far from the gentleman's sport it should be. when will they realise they're not footballers?
N (09/10/08 - 2:37 PM)Go India!!
GG (09/10/08 - 2:36 PM)Who would you have instead DJ, SOS to Symonds?? ... and qwerty, from the sounds of it, some people would have preferred mr g in the side.
EDi think wickets aren't falling. ishant and khan need to work hard to get wickets
jason (09/10/08 - 2:35 PM)I'm having problems with the ABC feed also. Anyone know what to do?
nachos (09/10/08 - 2:35 PM)WTF is Watson doing on the team? thats a disgrace!
DJ (09/10/08 - 2:33 PM)Ricky is going to have a DISSAPONTING series. he should go sit on the family hill
JAMESBRACY (09/10/08 - 2:33 PM)cameron smith looks like mr g for summer heights high
qwerty (09/10/08 - 2:33 PM)Can anyone tell me where I can listen to the cricket? And follow on Cricket scoreboard!
John (09/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Australians have shown nothing but humilty leading up to this test, its the Indians who have been arrogant. That said, Australia will be trashed.
North (09/10/08 - 2:31 PM)Audio feed anyone? ABC's grandstand stream aint giving me anything =(
Damo (09/10/08 - 2:29 PM)any audio feeds?
leon (09/10/08 - 2:29 PM)Oohhh...Katich edges Zaheer but it falls short of the slips....tense times.
EDSharma and Gillespie HAVE to be related
Watson Sucks (Bert) (09/10/08 - 2:29 PM)I think aussies gonna get hammered.
Tendulkar (09/10/08 - 2:28 PM)bring back aluminium bats!
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 2:28 PM)Sharma looks in need of a haircut - the mane is really flowing
EDIt'd be good to see Australia thrashed 4 zip here. Lose the arrogance maybe...
Jimi (09/10/08 - 2:26 PM)TJ even though you might be one of us dont assume curries will be curried. we could become kangaroo meat like u
nick (09/10/08 - 2:25 PM)There you go Monty, a boundary to Ponting.
EDYAAAAAWWN!!!!
Monty (09/10/08 - 2:23 PM)Me and my cousins love to play cricket. Dak rules!
Belal Dakkak (09/10/08 - 2:22 PM)Stick it up 'em! We are better than this rabble.
C'mon Aussie C'mon!
Curry Muncher (09/10/08 - 2:21 PM)Aussies watchful early, 2 runs in 4 overs.
EDI was waiting for a dodgy decision to suggest that the Aussies threaten to go home unless the umpire is replaced . Didn't have to wait for very long !!
Pete (09/10/08 - 2:20 PM)i am humphreyy
HUmphrey (09/10/08 - 2:19 PM)Anyone know who's got an audio feed? I can't see anything on the ABC site...
Keating's Lovechild (09/10/08 - 2:19 PM)John Rips...what you are doing is called whinging, so before you blame someone...judge yourself first!
KKK (09/10/08 - 2:18 PM)Sharma is good.. The find of the year in the last series. He and "monkey" Harbajin are the dangers for this series.
Rips (09/10/08 - 2:18 PM)Sounds like Cameron White is a popular choice! A wise man once told me is the most entertaining cricketer in the world - he either hits sixes or gets hit for six.
EDI assume the Indians will act all indignant and call themselves cheats now that they are getting wickets that arn't there?
Watson sucks (Bert Ironmonger) (09/10/08 - 2:17 PM)haha
haha (09/10/08 - 2:17 PM)I thought teams could refer questionable decisions to the replay in this series... what happened to Haydos?
Third Umpire (09/10/08 - 2:17 PM)Ahhhhhhhhh, who can forget the fear seen in the New Zealanders when Cam bowled to them in that 1 dayer. was it 7 sixers off his bowling? As long as White can keep one end going without too many runs, he will have done his job for M.Clarke, Spinner Extrordinairre to clean up.
John Rips (09/10/08 - 2:16 PM)being a victoran, im going to back white to have a fairly good game:)
cunners (09/10/08 - 2:16 PM)C.White is the only bloke in australia whose car doesn't have blinkers...he can't turn corners either.
tiger bill (09/10/08 - 2:14 PM)Go Zaheer !!
adi (09/10/08 - 2:14 PM)Zaheer and Sharma have the ball moving all over the place.
EDIs it summer already :)
impatient (09/10/08 - 2:13 PM)dodgy indian's. typical.
monkeyboy (09/10/08 - 2:13 PM)ANYONE?
LIVE AUDIO FEED?
Portable Mink (09/10/08 - 2:13 PM)hayden should not of been in the team ahead of jacques
adam (09/10/08 - 2:12 PM)Ya reckon the Aussie team will demand the umpires be sacked cause Haydos wasn't out when given out? Ya gotta play the Indian way boyz. Bow before your paymasters :)
John Rips (09/10/08 - 2:11 PM)c white is going to get hammered
adam (09/10/08 - 2:10 PM)I heard Jim Maxwell on the weekend tip Stuart Clark to be man of the series. I think that's a pretty good tip. I was just about to say Hayden or Clark would be my tip. But Hayden couldn't have started the series any worse.
Damien (09/10/08 - 2:08 PM)Ponting in and Bangalore is buzzing. Replays indicate Hayden missed it, let the controversy begin.
EDcomon guys, its the fist day, and only one over has completed.be patient and analyse the game
jason (09/10/08 - 2:07 PM)I'm well and truely sick of the Whinging Indians. First the Indians moan about the unpire's errors that BOO HOO HOO didn't go their way, now we have a bloke whose own team reckoned he wasn't good enough to play in the Sydney match calling all and sundry cheats.
John Rips (09/10/08 - 2:06 PM)The tension, the drama, the buzz, the crowd, the atmosphere! Looking forward to a competitive series.
Well done C White - Australia's 8th batsman.
Harpoon (09/10/08 - 2:04 PM)Matthew Hayden out third ball, questionable call, looks like he nicked his pad not the ball. Disaster!
ED5 recognised batsmen, now I hope that isn't a recipe for disaster
SMACKA (09/10/08 - 2:03 PM)13th man,
Portable Mink (09/10/08 - 2:03 PM)i think its wise.
we are the holders of the trophy and as such, you must make sure you are defensively sound before offensively. given that cam can bat very well, this adds much more depth and ensures that we dont leave ourselves open to a useless player on the team. at least cam can bat if his bowling doesnt go well. its not like the other bloke is setting the world on fire.
White is nowhere near as bad as Hauritz (or how ever you spell is.
Marcus (09/10/08 - 2:02 PM)White knows how to hold a bat but picking him as a spinner is a bit of a stretch
i honeslty dont think cameron white is in the team for his bowling, i think he repalcing gilchrist as our "big hitter"
cunners (09/10/08 - 2:02 PM)when does the game start anyway? and does this program automatically update the scores?
billy (09/10/08 - 2:02 PM)What time does it all start up?
Keating's Lovechild (09/10/08 - 2:02 PM)Hi all,
just wondering...
does anyone have an online feed for the radio?
i feel the cricket bug starting to bite...
Portable Mink (09/10/08 - 2:01 PM)Rather Cameron White than Krejk. At least he has captained a state from a young age and can only get better from here.
Zeus (09/10/08 - 2:01 PM)white is more worthy than peter macintyre
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 2:00 PM)Good to see a Vic finally get picked!
Matt (09/10/08 - 1:59 PM)I'm not sure he is the worst we've had. Handy with the bat. What about the "can't throw and bowl" bloke, Muller was it?
Nicco (09/10/08 - 1:58 PM)wish this was on free-to-air tv :(
billy (09/10/08 - 1:58 PM)Plenty of bowling options for the Aussies when it our turn to have a trundle.
CB (09/10/08 - 1:57 PM)hey guys rock on , the fire is on by ricky and sehwag
jody (09/10/08 - 1:57 PM)imback
jeffthompson (09/10/08 - 1:57 PM)Cameron White...??? Did some one order flat pie leggies.
Nick (09/10/08 - 1:56 PM)Go Cameron, he'll probably shock us all 5/30 or something ridiculous.
Tj (09/10/08 - 1:55 PM)Did WE win the toss and elect to bat ?
glen (09/10/08 - 1:54 PM)surely S muller less worthy
bevan congdon (09/10/08 - 1:54 PM)Welcome to the First Test from Bangalore.
The big news is, and if Manly winning the comp was not bad enough, Cameron White will make his debut.
EDIs Cameron White the least worthy Test debutant in Australian Cricket history?. His leg spinners are rubbish.
13th Man (09/10/08 - 1:46 PM)Hi all and especially YOU Ed. Any of the old crew out there?
Trish the Dish (09/10/08 - 1:35 PM)