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[Sambo]

basically a pitch not grown at the stadium which is transported from another place. they arent good for test as they tend to wear out quickly. Sadly... the 'home' of australian cricket the MCG uses them. 

[Sameer]

i think the chances to carry on playing.. ie bad light offered to the english batsmen, should have been rejected and they should have carried on batting

In tests, i feel no team goes ALL out to win.. its 'aim for a Draw, but dont lose'  mentalitiy

[stevie]

Agree Sameer no team always go all out from the first ball but if your 2 1 up in a series with this the last test your not going to try your hardest to win are you, you will be happy for a draw.

[Sameer]

in a 3 test series.. isnt it best to go all out in the first test to make sure u win? rather than play for a draw and then hope we'll win in the 2nd ... and then play for a draw in the 3rd again? 

anyways see what happens in the 2nd test... unchanged squad which is EXCELLENT for the players.. give them some consistency and team motivation..
Down side being, some players may start losing the will to win, concentration etc.. Anderson comes to mind

[stevie]

Looks like the kiwis are going to win the second test unless they bat for too long.