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[smilley792]

Oh dear

[mp07]

India feel like they are playing back home lol

On other note, DRS needs to be enforced!

[Stuey]

Shocking decision for prior dismissal, the ball was miles from the bat. No wonder the BCCI don't want DRS they are bunging the umpires!

[Manormanic]

well, Murali Vijay would probably still be batting now but for an error so....maybe not!

[Stuey]

the bung was a joke 

[tejasapatel]

205/7...Dhoni smells the blood now. So called weak Indian bowling attack is coming through for them.

[tejasapatel]

Here is some great analysis by Chappell on Kohli. I think it's more of an analysis of his personality and it's spot on.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2014/content/video_audio/759391.html


He agrees that Kohli is a show off and arrogant. He has a lot of talent but would go far if he picks up a few things from sachin/dravid about staying grounded.

[The Palmist]

He agrees that Kohli is a show off and arrogant. He has a lot of talent but would go far if he picks up a few things from sachin/dravid about staying grounded.

Kohli may be a show off, he may be arrogant but he plays sensible and responsible cricket. When he bats, he bats as if he is the only one who can carry the team through. He needs to continue staying true to himself.

When he is getting runs his demeanour will be called "passion", when he doesn't the same attitude will be called "arrogance".

He is not Sachin and he is not Dravid, he is a sort of a force in his own.

[The Palmist]

Too many howlers not to have ers this game. It's about time people start refusing to host India until they start using drs.

Boards all across the globe want to host India as they know that their matches draw in crowds and generate loads of money. I doubt anyone will ever refuse to host India.

DRS should be made compulsory for all cricket, I will agree there but let's not put this a cover on some very ordinary umpiring.

[tejasapatel]

I didn't say he's not talented. I said he doesn't have to question umpiring decision every other time he gets out. He doesn't have to fight and get into in your face arguments and let his bat do the talking.

There are more than one way to show passion and aggression.

Even the on field passion can be forgiven as a heat of the moment thing but he can tone down his attitude off the field when interacting with fans.

Passion aside dropping catches trying to look good or spectacular is just bad for your team.

[tejasapatel]

Boards all across the globe want to host India as they know that their matches draw in crowds and generate loads of money. I doubt anyone will ever refuse to host India.

DRS should be made compulsory for all cricket, I will agree there but let's not put this a cover on some very ordinary umpiring.

Cricket was played without DRS for a long time and I don't think it makes much of a difference over a 5 match series as both teams deal with the same set of umpires and mostly get equal share of bad decisions.

[Kulli]

Cricket was played without DRS for a long time and I don't think it makes much of a difference over a 5 match series as both teams deal with the same set of umpires and mostly get equal share of bad decisions.

Why rely on luck when techbology is available, I imagine if you looked at statistically the bad calls probably almost never 'wen themselves out' no matter how many tests you play.

[mp07]

Is Broad playing with a SH bat??  Looks pretty small on TV

[petehosk]

I don't have sky so can't see, but at his height, I'm sure he uses a long blade?

[tejasapatel]

Why rely on luck when techbology is available, I imagine if you looked at statistically the bad calls probably almost never 'wen themselves out' no matter how many tests you play.

Why not replace the umpires with robots with all kind of sensors or just a lot of stump cameras with heat sensors, cameras etc..and just give decisions through the Giant screens.

Umpiring is a skill people work hard to acquire and go through rigorous examinations and certification process to reach a level where they can officiate an international Test match. DRS just sends the wrong message to these hardworking people and can put them under a lot of pressure when making a decision. I wouldn't feel comfortable if someone is always standing over my shoulders while I work waiting for a mistake to point it out.