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[kaustav]

India will score 400 plus - so they will not lose.

Australia will do well to get over the 300 tomorrow - which is not enough.

Won't be easy for India; remember India always struggle in the first test match of a tour and the MCG wicket will still provide some assistance to the bowlers though the pitch might improve with the sun being out.

[Village Trundler]

The middle order does make Siddle seem a useful batsman.

As for the umpiring decisions..... Didn't think it was too bad.... Haddin possibly got an LBW reprieve.... I still think Cowan hit it and Hussey did everything he could to make it look like he did hit it.

I quite enjoy going back to this cricket where the umpires decision is final and the game goes on. Its a game of human error and the umpires are no exception. The umpire doesn't get an opportunity to make a mistake unless the batsman makes one and allows him too.

Impressed with Cowan.... Bout time an Australian learned how to leave.

[Number4]

I think the problem with the drs system is that it has made the umpires lazy. I think, and this is only my opinion, that umpires from years past before drs were better umpires because they had to focus more and concentrate on the game more.

[The_Bird]

It's swings and roundabouts I think, some of the umpiring on the subcontinent used to be abysmal, ask Nasser Hussian. Drs needs tweaking tho it's turning some of the games into a bit of a farce.

[alba caerulea]

Very impressed by Cowans patience and grit. Not sure though that the very wide stance and early forward movement will prove succesful against Tremlett/Broad and or Finn (or Morne Morkel) - he could soon find himself with a rather bruised ribcage and forearm. But certainly an improvement on Hughes!

As for the DRS its a disgrace that the ICC don't have the minerals to enforce it to everyone. They are quick enough to jump on minor issues such as the amount of labelling on show on pads which have absolutely no impact on the outcome of a match, yet when an issue arises that has the potential to change the course of a test match they sit firmly on the fence. 277-4 looks alot more like Australias day.

I've heard that they want to leave it open to national boards to decide if they use it because countries such as Bangladesh and Zimbabwe don't have the finance or technology to provide it - if this is the case then these countries need to be 'relegated' to the associates competitions with Ireland, Kenya, Holland etc until their infrastructure is up to standard. The rules and playing conditions must be the same for everyone - Whether this involves the DRS or not I personally couldn't care less

[langer17]

I think that if one team would liketo use it, then it should be in play. If the other team choses not to use it, well that's their choice.

I think that players do abuse the DRS a little bit, like for ones that just pitch outside, or just go over the top. I think there should be a 5 second time limit, as you know straight away whether you've hit it or not, and whether you think the batsmen is out. None of this 15 seconds, where they meet in the middle and discuss it before deciding to review on the off chance you may just be not out (batsmen)/or it may be out(bowler).

[The_Bird]

A 5 second limit is genius, would eradicate the mini Agm's that seem to happen at the moment!!

[PedalsMcgrew]

Thumbs up for a 5 sec limit! Mind you, Shane Watson would account for all of Australia's reviews in the first 20 mins of the match...

[bigboy]

Draw is the fav at the moment although I am tipping Lyon to play a big part if we win.

[Bruce]

Anyone know which bat diddle is using?
Don't recognise the stickers

[Johnny]

Kook blade innit?

[Nickauger]

Yes I think so

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2011/content/image/546926.html?object=518944;page=1

[kaustav]

Zaheer on song 

[yvk3103]

loved the reply of Siddle's caught behind. Those high speed cameras are amazing 1000 frames /sec, awesome

[kaustav]

Yes. That was cool.

I love Hilfenhaus' batting style.