***Official*** India in Australia 2014-5

[Midwinter]

Do you think that the media/publics reaction to the decision to accept a draw, and not play out the game, in order to win the series in the last test has influenced Australia's decision to go for the runs and hopefully a win in this game ?

 

[Riggins]

Probably a bit, but in this sort of situation (dead rubber etc.) I think they always would have sought out a win. I'd love to see them come out and stonewall until 6pm though.

 

[Debris]

Yeah this. When Smith fell I had a slight feeling we wouldn't be on course for a solid lead given how shaky Burns had been against Ashwin and Haddin's poor form. Much to his credit even after the missed stumping young Joe still looked to use his feet and score off Ashwin. The over where he got 4,4 and 6 against Ashwin set the tone for the awesome hitting that would come and ensured Australia were on course for quick runs.

Also, how good was Rogers today. Yeah he's not been getting hundreds sadly but when Warner got out and Ashwin looked to be ripping it with the new ball I feared he would fall cheaply. Somehow scrapped through and played at a quick pace too. Essentially did a Warner.

I have a suspicion the poor conversion rate to hundreds has a lot to do with his age. He just struggles to maintain the level of effort required for long periods of time. Not really a concern though as he is doing exactly what you want from an opener, blunting the new ball in basically every innings he plays.

 

[Debris]

Probably a bit, but in this sort of situation (dead rubber etc.) I think they always would have sought out a win. I'd love to see them come out and stonewall until 6pm though.

That is a terrible attitude. It essentially does not matter whether they win or lose but you want them to come out and try and bore everyone to death.

 

[Burgey]

What's the weather like in Geelong?

 

[silentstriker]

It's almost impossible to get, with the pitch and a chance of showers and the fact that it's India overseas. But India should go for it. Who cares if you lose 3-0 instead of 2-0?

 

[vic_orthdox]

Did Australia end up batting too well last night?

 

[Spark]

haddin barely had a clue for that one

 

[Swingpanzee]

Geez we won't win this

 

[morgieb]

Will be interested to see how this chase takes place. Very strong start from India but as others point out, these things can bust fairly quickly.

 

[Blocky]

Geez we won't win this

10% of the runs already and a bowling attack that wouldn't rate as great, game on in my view. They need to be about 1/135 off 45 and leave around 200 off 45

 

[Swingpanzee]

10% of the runs already and a bowling attack that wouldn't rate as great, game on in my view. They need to be about 1/135 off 45 and leave around 200 off 45

I said that because of our fielding

 

[Blocky]

Tell you what, could be some fireworks from Sharma if they're 100 odd before he's in.

 

[smash84]

wonderful fielding from the Aussies. Keep it up for a good match please

 

[vic_orthdox]

Real big test of Smiths' captaincy over the day today.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Here we go. What a spectacular catch

 

[Spark]

Got beaten in the flight badly there did Rahul. Nowhere near the pitch.

 

[Cevno]

Poor nothing stuff from Rahul to the spinner.

 

[vic_orthdox]

I think that's just not out

 

[Swingpanzee]

that's out