the big bambino
International Captain
But it gave you the 600+ dec to ensure you’re sides first series win here.
Personally I’d rate it higher than say Melbourne which gives all its favours to the team batting first then bowling second.
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*Official* India Tour of Australia 2018/19
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Personally I’d rate it higher than say Melbourne which gives all its favours to the team batting first then bowling second.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Yeah well it would be great for me personally if the Test was rained out for the next three days. But I don’t think that makes for good Test cricket. I don’t mind draws - but IMO if you draw a Test match after five full days of play, it should be memorable because played a special innings or batted out of their skins. Not a bore fest draw.
stephen
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I'm with silentstriker on this. If Australia declared, you punish them by batting out the rest of the test.
It's madness and makes no sense from Warne. Better off making as much as possible and hopefully getting a lead and try and roll India on day 5.
It would take a miracle but it's the best strategy.
It's madness and makes no sense from Warne. Better off making as much as possible and hopefully getting a lead and try and roll India on day 5.
It would take a miracle but it's the best strategy.
stephen
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Proof that the timeline is all out of sync.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Injured.
the big bambino
International Captain
I too wish India would play injured bowlers. Ashwin should’ve played too.
the big bambino
International Captain
Getting reverse eh? Hmmm suspicious I’d say.
cnerd123
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Ishant would be playing if he was fit, as would Ashwin
Good move to play two spinners imo. Allowed us to play 6 batsmen without having to break our fast bowlers. Jaddu and Kuldeep can do bulk of the bowling. Helps having Vihari too
Even if we don't get a first innings lead here, we hopefully take so much time out of the game that the chances of a 3rd innings collapse + Australia win are miniscule. Although I'm still worried that's a very real possibility.
Good move to play two spinners imo. Allowed us to play 6 batsmen without having to break our fast bowlers. Jaddu and Kuldeep can do bulk of the bowling. Helps having Vihari too
Even if we don't get a first innings lead here, we hopefully take so much time out of the game that the chances of a 3rd innings collapse + Australia win are miniscule. Although I'm still worried that's a very real possibility.
cnerd123
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Given India are the visiting team, if they were doing anything shady the local broadcasters would have caught it and aired it.
Actually I hope they are. Would be amazing.
But yea, I understand how you, as an Aussie, can't believe that reverse swing can be achieved conventionally.
Prince EWS
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That single takes Harris to 73, the highest individual score by an Australian batsman this series.
the big bambino
International Captain
“No you.”
flibbertyjibber
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They both do unlike the Marsh boys.
NotMcKenzie
International Debutant
The direction and camerawork from the new broadcasters this series has not competant enough that they could do that
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Chahal's not Kuldeep's arse in multi day cricket.
This is a Roadstralia special and he has India's only wicket so far. Lay off for a bit IMO.
Neil Pickup
Cricket Web Moderator
I'm seriously starting to doubt the likely entertainment value of staying up all night to watch the rest of this game.