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Re: Australia in India
It is turning out to be an awesome match.
It is turning out to be an awesome match.
Australia in India
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eddiesmith
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Re: Australia in India
Given what Australia had available after McGains injury then White was the best choice to fill a lower order batting role and provide some spinning backup with Clarke
Whites role was to make sure they didnt smash him whilst the quicks had a rest and a wicket or 2 would have been a bonus, he did it well whilst Krezjas performance in the tour match and anytime Casson bowls suggests they would leak runs and relieve any pressure by the quicks
When Australia comes back home then they will likely turn to a proper spinner in McGain on Aussie pitches and against weaker opposition, but White still has a chance over the next couple of weeks to really put pressure on Watson for that no6 role especially if Symonds keeps up his form but more than likely he will remain a fill in option for a couple more years and as players retire his chances will come as a batsman who can bowl
Ljp86;271280 said:
Given what Australia had available after McGains injury then White was the best choice to fill a lower order batting role and provide some spinning backup with Clarke
Whites role was to make sure they didnt smash him whilst the quicks had a rest and a wicket or 2 would have been a bonus, he did it well whilst Krezjas performance in the tour match and anytime Casson bowls suggests they would leak runs and relieve any pressure by the quicks
When Australia comes back home then they will likely turn to a proper spinner in McGain on Aussie pitches and against weaker opposition, but White still has a chance over the next couple of weeks to really put pressure on Watson for that no6 role especially if Symonds keeps up his form but more than likely he will remain a fill in option for a couple more years and as players retire his chances will come as a batsman who can bowl
Re: Australia in India
Fair enough, White hasn't done a lot in this game yet however. Watson has had an alright game to date.
Anyway, India were bowled out for 360 in the morning session on day four, Zaheer Khan made 57 not out, getting his side some crucial runs.
Australia started slowly and lost Matthew Hayden shortly after lunch for 12. Ricky Ponting couldn't equal his first innings heroics and was dismissed by 17, giving Ishant Sharma his first wicket of the innings. Simon Katich and Mike Hussey combined for a partnership of exactly 50 before Katich fell for 34 from 140 balls faced. Hussey went on to make 31 giving Harbhajan wicket number two and Michael Clarke was out cheaply again, becoming Sharma's second wicket of the innings.
Currently, Australia are 5/162 with Shane Watson not out on 19 and Brad Haddin alongside him on 18. Australia's lead is 232 runs and their a touch over ten overs left to bowl today provided India can bowl them as the light will become a problem as well time. The over rate has been poor today, nine overs behind at the moment, not really acceptable for this level.
eddiesmith;271507 said:
Fair enough, White hasn't done a lot in this game yet however. Watson has had an alright game to date.
Anyway, India were bowled out for 360 in the morning session on day four, Zaheer Khan made 57 not out, getting his side some crucial runs.
Australia started slowly and lost Matthew Hayden shortly after lunch for 12. Ricky Ponting couldn't equal his first innings heroics and was dismissed by 17, giving Ishant Sharma his first wicket of the innings. Simon Katich and Mike Hussey combined for a partnership of exactly 50 before Katich fell for 34 from 140 balls faced. Hussey went on to make 31 giving Harbhajan wicket number two and Michael Clarke was out cheaply again, becoming Sharma's second wicket of the innings.
Currently, Australia are 5/162 with Shane Watson not out on 19 and Brad Haddin alongside him on 18. Australia's lead is 232 runs and their a touch over ten overs left to bowl today provided India can bowl them as the light will become a problem as well time. The over rate has been poor today, nine overs behind at the moment, not really acceptable for this level.
Re: Australia in India
At stumps, Australia are 5/193, a lead of 263. Watson and Haddin batted pretty well in the second half of that session and have combined for 65 runs so far. Watson is 32 and Haddin 28.
Australia batted a lot better once Kumble came on to bowl, Kumble seemed more content on containing the damage rather than trying to take wickets. I can only suggest that the retirement rumours will grow if Kumble continues to not take wickets.
So, Australia take a pretty handy lead into the final day, the Aussies will be trying to score as much as they can in the morning session tomorrow. If Haddin and Watson can stick around for most of the morning session, Australia will be looking at scoring 80 or 90 runs and then declaring before giving India a nasty little period before lunch.
Going to be a very good day tomorrow, don't miss it.
At stumps, Australia are 5/193, a lead of 263. Watson and Haddin batted pretty well in the second half of that session and have combined for 65 runs so far. Watson is 32 and Haddin 28.
Australia batted a lot better once Kumble came on to bowl, Kumble seemed more content on containing the damage rather than trying to take wickets. I can only suggest that the retirement rumours will grow if Kumble continues to not take wickets.
So, Australia take a pretty handy lead into the final day, the Aussies will be trying to score as much as they can in the morning session tomorrow. If Haddin and Watson can stick around for most of the morning session, Australia will be looking at scoring 80 or 90 runs and then declaring before giving India a nasty little period before lunch.
Going to be a very good day tomorrow, don't miss it.
eddiesmith
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What has Kumble done? I wasnt home and just heard he was off the field, then when he came onto bowl its obvious he couldnt do much
Surely Sehwag or Sachin would have been better?
What has Kumble done? I wasnt home and just heard he was off the field, then when he came onto bowl its obvious he couldnt do much
Surely Sehwag or Sachin would have been better?
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Don't know why he was off. When he came onto bowl, he wasn't really threatening.
Can't see Tendulkar getting much of a bowl with his body as fragile as it is these days. Surprised Sehwag hasn't got more of a bowl, even Ganguly.
eddiesmith;271525 said:
Don't know why he was off. When he came onto bowl, he wasn't really threatening.
eddiesmith said:
Can't see Tendulkar getting much of a bowl with his body as fragile as it is these days. Surprised Sehwag hasn't got more of a bowl, even Ganguly.
Re: Australia in India
Day 5 is underway. Kumble dropped Haddin on the first ball, Haddin hit Kumble a return catch but couldn't hold it. Sharma got Watson in the next over after Watson slogged across the line and was bowled.
Australia looking to score quick runs, White is 8 from 8 already with Haddin on 33. They're 6/216, a lead of 286.
Day 5 is underway. Kumble dropped Haddin on the first ball, Haddin hit Kumble a return catch but couldn't hold it. Sharma got Watson in the next over after Watson slogged across the line and was bowled.
Australia looking to score quick runs, White is 8 from 8 already with Haddin on 33. They're 6/216, a lead of 286.
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Ponting declares at 6/228, a little earlier than everyone expected. Haddin finishes on 35 not out with White on 18.
India will need 299 to win the test, however the light is starting to fade and there is rain on the way. There are at least 83 overs left in the day but it looks unlikely that Australia will get through them all.
Ponting declares at 6/228, a little earlier than everyone expected. Haddin finishes on 35 not out with White on 18.
India will need 299 to win the test, however the light is starting to fade and there is rain on the way. There are at least 83 overs left in the day but it looks unlikely that Australia will get through them all.
SHANEBOURNEorWARNE
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Light starting to fade? Its 930am or something over there!!! how would the light be fading?
Ljp86;271662 said:
Light starting to fade? Its 930am or something over there!!! how would the light be fading?
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Clouds from the approaching rain. That's what cricinfo was saying anyway.
Another wicket, this time it's Lee who gets one. Dravid tries to flick to the leg-side and does so near Ponting at mid-wicket but Punter pulls out a brilliant catch, extending to his right and catches it horizontal to the ground. Super catch.
India 2/24, Dravid gone for five as Tendulkar walks to the middle.
SHANEBOURNEorWARNE;271683 said:
Clouds from the approaching rain. That's what cricinfo was saying anyway.
Another wicket, this time it's Lee who gets one. Dravid tries to flick to the leg-side and does so near Ponting at mid-wicket but Punter pulls out a brilliant catch, extending to his right and catches it horizontal to the ground. Super catch.
India 2/24, Dravid gone for five as Tendulkar walks to the middle.
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Try looking for a streaming site, a google search may produce one. @|
India have suffered no further losses since Gambhir's dismissal. They are 3/112, Tendulkar is on 45 and Laxman 16. Both seem content to bat for the draw with 183 runs needed off 36.3 overs.
Clarke and White have been operating for a while now and haven't had much of an impact on either batsman.
Still a fair few overs to get through but this game appears headed for a draw.
SLKarthik;271734 said:
Try looking for a streaming site, a google search may produce one. @|
India have suffered no further losses since Gambhir's dismissal. They are 3/112, Tendulkar is on 45 and Laxman 16. Both seem content to bat for the draw with 183 runs needed off 36.3 overs.
Clarke and White have been operating for a while now and haven't had much of an impact on either batsman.
Still a fair few overs to get through but this game appears headed for a draw.
Re: Australia in India
Don't know. Australia gave India a pretty reasonable target but the pitch isn't that great and India would rather play it safe than lose going for victory.
3/130 at tea, Tendulkar on 47 and Laxman 28. VVS has doubled his score in the last three overs and India still require 169 from 35 overs. Still plausible for an Indian victory if they want it.
Tendulkar only needs 17 more runs to become the leading test runs scorer of all time.
SLKarthik;271740 said:tats sad. Y not go for a win !!!!
Don't know. Australia gave India a pretty reasonable target but the pitch isn't that great and India would rather play it safe than lose going for victory.
3/130 at tea, Tendulkar on 47 and Laxman 28. VVS has doubled his score in the last three overs and India still require 169 from 35 overs. Still plausible for an Indian victory if they want it.
Tendulkar only needs 17 more runs to become the leading test runs scorer of all time.
Signed Sealed Saint
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Lol, white turns it about as much as pup. Both of them bowl hot pies really, if Tendulkar wanted to smash them, they would be going for about 200 an over.
Lol, white turns it about as much as pup. Both of them bowl hot pies really, if Tendulkar wanted to smash them, they would be going for about 200 an over.