*Official* India in Sri Lanka 2010 - Tests

[Sir Alex]

Originally Posted by Jono

I want it so so bad, that I've just put even more money on Sri Lanka to win.


I need something to cushion the disappointment if we lose tomorrow. Money is the only thing that can do that

An Avatar bet? I am saying Tendulkar will get a 100, for 2 weeks after tri series is finished.

[Pratters]

I won't bet on it but I maintain India have a maximum of 15% chance of winning this game. If If we do manage to win it, and/or if Tendulkar wins it for India then it is going to be well remembered as one of the classic tests. I want India giving a fight and making it a thriller. That will be good enough for me even if we lose given the difficult batting conditions. That is all I ask from the remaining batsmen. The bowlers, though, damn they were inexcusable, lacking in discipline, lacking in talent, whatever words you want to put there.

[Avada Kedavra]

I don't think this pitch is much worse than the one in Galle if that.No Murali to contend with this time around either....I am just peeved that the Vijay catch was given...50/2 would have been a decent position...

Tendu's wicket is obv key.He fell in the first over on day 3...he's got to last at least 20-25 times that if India are to have a decent shot.The pitch will ease out post lunch most probably,and if Ind still have Laxman,Dhoni,Raina,Mithun I would back them to get even 130-150.

[Pratters]

Originally Posted by Avada Kedavra

I don't think this pitch is much worse than the one in Galle if that.No Murali to contend with this time around either....I am just peeved that the Vijay catch was given...50/2 would have been a decent position...

Tendu's wicket is obv key.He fell in the first over on day 3...he's got to last at least 20-25 times that if India are to have a decent shot.The pitch will ease out post lunch most probably,and if Ind still have Laxman,Dhoni,Raina,Mithun I would back them to get even 130-150.

This pitch is crap right now. Didn't you see Ojha in the first session and then Randiv with the new ball getting turns like they were? There is some thing in it for the pacers too as Ishant in first session and Malinga in last showed.

[Avada Kedavra]

Originally Posted by Pratters

This pitch is crap right now. Didn't you see Ojha in the first session and then Randiv with the new ball getting turns like they were? There is some thing in it for the pacers too as Ishant in first session and Malinga in last showed.

There is something in it when the ball is new....which is why the first session will be important.If Ind can go into lunch at say,150/5 at worst,I would back the last 5 to get the remaining 100 odd esp if Tendu is there.

[vcs]

Yeah Randiv is looking like a world-beater on this track, like Ojha did in the morning session, I don't think they are quite there yet TBF. Our batsmen should really be looking at how Samaraweera played, play it late with soft hands.

Damien Martyn's innings against Harbhajan and Kumble in Chennai 2004 also comes to mind, the one where he had Gillespie for company, he played so beautifully for someone who grew up on the Perth wicket.

[Jono]

That partnership broke my heart. As did the rain on day 5

[neutralguy]

Originally Posted by Avada Kedavra

There is something in it when the ball is new....which is why the first session will be important.If Ind can go into lunch at say,150/5 at worst,I would back the last 5 to get the remaining 100 odd esp if Tendu is there.

Too much dependency on Tendulkar is not good for health. We saw what happened in first innings when we expected Tendulkar and Sehwag to give us a lead, by batting out a session on day 3.
Anyways, iam expecting laxman to put some resistance and Dhoni to make a 20.
Lanks to win this by 100 runs.

[Lostman]

Originally Posted by Jono

SL v India: India pay price for defensive mindset | Cricket Features | Sri Lanka v India | Cricinfo.com

Such a good article on modern day captains and their vaginas.

Speaking of crap captains. I'm nervous about what Sanga would do tomorrow.
Tendulkar didn't look he wanted to score tonight, yet there was a deep point, midwicket and long on. On top of that there was no slip when Randiv was bowling to him from round the wicket. Randiv has a good top spinner and he had already picked up Sehwag at slip.

As a positive deciding to open the bowling with Randiv over Welegedera was a very inspired move.

Also hope I never see Welegedera near the SL test team after this test. Definition of medium pace pie chucker, not fast, no swing in the air and horrible seam position. Only way he can get wickets is the Harmison way; short wide and hope the batsmen screws up.
Tbh, prefer no ball junction Fernando over him in the short term, while waiting for Thushara to get healthy.

[Avada Kedavra]

Yeah Wele has the been the worst of SL's bowlers but he's got Sehwag thrice in this series alone..thrice in five innings

[Avada Kedavra]

Originally Posted by neutralguy

Too much dependency on Tendulkar is not good for health. We saw what happened in first innings when we expected Tendulkar and Sehwag to give us a lead, by batting out a session on day 3.
Anyways, iam expecting laxman to put some resistance and Dhoni to make a 20.
Lanks to win this by 100 runs.

Yeah.As much as I'm hoping for an Ind win,it really is improbable..at least seems that way right now.Just hope Ishant farms the strike so there's no question of Tendu getting out early

[Pratters]

Originally Posted by Avada Kedavra

Yeah Wele has the been the worst of SL's bowlers but he's got Sehwag thrice in this series alone..thrice in five innings

Bowls too slowly and upsets Sehwag's natural rhythm is all I can come up with. I have not watched any of the Welegedera pie fest.

[Lostman]

Originally Posted by Avada Kedavra

Yeah Wele has the been the worst of SL's bowlers but he's got Sehwag thrice in this series alone..thrice in five innings

To Harmison balls

[Avada Kedavra]

Originally Posted by Lostman

To Harmison balls

yes..or as I would call it Halwa balls

You make a good point about Sanga setting defensive fields despite being on top.I think all Asian teams tend to be ultra-defensive which is a reason why we get a lot of draws in the SC.Dhoni was way too defensive against Mendis and Samaraweera....

[Pratters]

Goodnight folks. I am really lucky I am on a break of sorts and will be able to see the play tomorrow. Come on India!