*Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests - Page 10

Manee · 14-07-2010, 05:29 AM

Spectacular failure from India, but we usually fail first up in a tour. It is a good thing we have a tour match this time and we are not warming up during the first Test.

Migara · 14-07-2010, 06:12 AM

Now Mendis will play the 2nd test. Too early for him IMO. He neds bit more time. Nice to see Senanayake doing well, as well as Welagedara

silentstriker · 14-07-2010, 07:44 AM

Even when Mendis is no longer Mendis, India are getting Mendised by Mendis.

Again. Weird stuff that Warne never managed this while Mendis just runs through the lineup.

Manee · 14-07-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentstriker

Even when Mendis is no longer Mendis, India are getting Mendised by Mendis.

I do not think it is fair to say that he is no longer Mendis. Everyone goes through bad form and the fact that he is a mystery spinner does not mean that his bad form would be permanent. One of his key strengths, when on song, is that he is very accurate and does produce the odd ball that is unplayable and this is not something that will simply disappear, especially in Test cricket.

Himannv · 14-07-2010, 08:13 AM

If Mendis is not Mendis, who is this Mendis lookalike and what has he done with the real Mendis?

Migara · 14-07-2010, 09:18 AM

Too many catches have been dropped. It looks that Fernando had done nothing when looking at the score card. But actually he did give Gambhir, Sehwag and Dravid a torrid time out there with some inspired short bowling. His hard labor did help Welagedara to clean up Sehwag and Dravid, and some one put down Gambhir off Fernando as well. Welagedara, Fernando, Prasad and Malinga are competing for places in tests, and in Galle with seam and swing, First three may get the nod ahead Malinga. Bur he is the one who brings that X factor in to the game. A good spell from him always produce one or two jaffas.

Shri · 14-07-2010, 10:59 AM

Malinga would probably get a sore shoulder and won't be a factor in the 4th innings if he aims for out and out pace. He has bowled in the 130-140k range for a while now in T20s and suddenly coming back to tests would be difficult. Either that or I shouldn't drink.

Migara · 14-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Malinga bowled in ODIs as well, and produced some blistering spells in the Asia cup where he kept hitting high 140s. In Galle eamers like Malinga, Fernando and Prasad should bowl about 10 - 12 overs compared to Welagedara and Mathews who may bowl bit more. Murali may bowl 20 - 25 overs per day, with few here and there from DIlshan. The impact bowlers should be given shorter spells to bowl at full speeds and shake up batsmen.

Prince EWS · 14-07-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentstriker

Even when Mendis is no longer Mendis, India are getting Mendised by Mendis.

Again. Weird stuff that Warne never managed this while Mendis just runs through the lineup.

Because Mendis is gun, obviously.

Top_Cat · 14-07-2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manee

I do not think it is fair to say that he is no longer Mendis. Everyone goes through bad form and the fact that he is a mystery spinner does not mean that his bad form would be permanent. One of his key strengths, when on song, is that he is very accurate and does produce the odd ball that is unplayable and this is not something that will simply disappear, especially in Test cricket.

That whole being shot thing might have got to him a bit too, I reckon.

He is accurate, yes, but he's not predictable in the way Warne was in India. Reckon that explains why he's doing better.

Top_Cat · 14-07-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince EWS

Because Mendis is gun, obviously.

Pun intended?

Himannv · 15-07-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top_Cat

That whole being shot thing might have got to him a bit too, I reckon.

He was in the army. Should be right up his alley.

Sir Alex · 15-07-2010, 02:22 AM

Apparently Sachin got a rough decision yesterday..

vcs · 15-07-2010, 05:03 AM

Ah well, hope they save their failures for the warmup games.. what else is there to say.

Prince EWS · 15-07-2010, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Alex

Apparently Sachin got a rough decision yesterday..

14-07-2010, 06:12 AM	#137 (permalink)
Migara International Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colombo, SL Posts: 5,175	Now Mendis will play the 2nd test. Too early for him IMO. He neds bit more time. Nice to see Senanayake doing well, as well as Welagedara __________________ Diuretics are used to look good at TV shows I played for 20 years in the Lankan team, I did not have any problems as a Tamil - Muralidaran

14-07-2010, 10:59 AM	#142 (permalink)
Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	Malinga would probably get a sore shoulder and won't be a factor in the 4th innings if he aims for out and out pace. He has bowled in the 130-140k range for a while now in T20s and suddenly coming back to tests would be difficult. Either that or I shouldn't drink. __________________ RIP Craigos. Owe you a beer.:( http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/2186298-post7381.html 4-0; 5-0; 4-0; 3-0; 4-0 Banter is a two way street. Deal with it.

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14-07-2010, 05:29 AM	#136 (permalink)
Manee Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Heaven Posts: 8,202	Spectacular failure from India, but we usually fail first up in a tour. It is a good thing we have a tour match this time and we are not warming up during the first Test.

14-07-2010, 08:13 AM	#140 (permalink)
Himannv International Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SL Posts: 6,168	If Mendis is not Mendis, who is this Mendis lookalike and what has he done with the real Mendis?

14-07-2010, 09:18 AM	#141 (permalink)
Migara International Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colombo, SL Posts: 5,175	Too many catches have been dropped. It looks that Fernando had done nothing when looking at the score card. But actually he did give Gambhir, Sehwag and Dravid a torrid time out there with some inspired short bowling. His hard labor did help Welagedara to clean up Sehwag and Dravid, and some one put down Gambhir off Fernando as well. Welagedara, Fernando, Prasad and Malinga are competing for places in tests, and in Galle with seam and swing, First three may get the nod ahead Malinga. Bur he is the one who brings that X factor in to the game. A good spell from him always produce one or two jaffas.

14-07-2010, 11:50 AM	#143 (permalink)
Migara International Captain Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colombo, SL Posts: 5,175	Malinga bowled in ODIs as well, and produced some blistering spells in the Asia cup where he kept hitting high 140s. In Galle eamers like Malinga, Fernando and Prasad should bowl about 10 - 12 overs compared to Welagedara and Mathews who may bowl bit more. Murali may bowl 20 - 25 overs per day, with few here and there from DIlshan. The impact bowlers should be given shorter spells to bowl at full speeds and shake up batsmen.

15-07-2010, 02:22 AM	#148 (permalink)
Sir Alex Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 4,793	Apparently Sachin got a rough decision yesterday..

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