Topic: Australia vs India (Read 67856 times)

Kulli · « **Reply #300 on:** January 04, 2019, 08:15:10 AM »

I think it's all pretty immateriell, there is 0 chance australia get anywhere near winning this test.

I guess Warnes mindset is born of being part of such an exception side that believed every game was there to be won.

Mister Le Chiffre · « **Reply #301 on:** January 04, 2019, 09:52:00 AM »

Warne's delusions have no limits. For Australia to avoid the follow on they'd have to bat until lunch day 4, unless someone like Head slogs a rapid fire century. The Australian bowlers like dead on their feet so I doubt they have any thought of bowling again

csnew · « **Reply #302 on:** January 04, 2019, 09:54:18 AM »

Aussies have also picked the odi squad
Looks like a complete mess ahead of the WC with siddle recalled

stevat · « **Reply #303 on:** January 04, 2019, 10:27:48 AM »

I like the idea of Kohli setting them a reasonable target to chase, but he's no inclination to do so. Series is done, would they risk losing this test for entertainment alone? I'd like to think so, but who knows what they'd do. You also require Australia to actually score enough to avoid the follow on as well to even get into that situation.

six and out · « **Reply #304 on:** January 04, 2019, 10:58:33 AM »

i have Australia to lose by an innings, rather than even think about India setting a target.

I wonder what the Aussie public are thinking about the "elite honesty" and "gaining the respect of our country and fans is as high priority as winning" etc...

Problem is when you are getting flogged for 600 (at home) and joking around being all nice about it, do you gain the respect for being awful, in a country that has pretty much only ever known being excellent at cricket.

Looking at the ODI squad it might not get any better in that format either.

I think the biggest series in a very very long time is coming up for Australian cricket - they start a 2 test series at home against Sri Lanka on 24th Jan. Losing at home to India is one thing but lose at home to Sri Lanka and there will be proper questions asked.

Mister Le Chiffre · « **Reply #305 on:** January 04, 2019, 11:49:02 AM »

India building towards a very good side. They've got a few gaps to fill. Rahane and Vihari are under threat from the guys piling runs on in domestic cricket. India probably have to the decision to have Jadeja as number 1 spinner over the injury prone Ashwin.

Alvaro · « **Reply #306 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:08:33 PM »

Class will out with Rahane. Vihari has played only 5 away Tests and looks to have something. India are more likely to build if they pick the players they think have something and stick with them.

Mister Le Chiffre · « **Reply #307 on:** January 04, 2019, 12:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Alvaro on January 04, 2019, 12:08:33 PM

Class will out with Rahane. Vihari has played only 5 away Tests and looks to have something. India are more likely to build if they pick the players they think have something and stick with them.

There's a youngster in the Ranji currently scoring runs for fun. Gill from Punjab, he was actually better than Shaw at u19 level.

smilley792 · « **Reply #308 on:** January 04, 2019, 02:43:56 PM »

Quote from: Mister Le Chiffre on January 04, 2019, 12:26:01 PM

There's a youngster in the Ranji currently scoring runs for fun. Gill from Punjab, he was actually better than Shaw at u19 level.

Different format, but he looked good in the IPl for kkr last season. All the commenters were saying he has a very good future ahead of him.

cricketbadger · « **Reply #309 on:** January 04, 2019, 04:53:42 PM »

Ridiculous stat I noticed during the last test, but only just remembered about it and checked it all now.

Of the 8 Indians to bat in the first innings, 6 of them have first class triple hundred. Funnily enough the 2 without are Rahane and Kohli.

Not a single Oz batsmen has 1

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #310 on:** January 04, 2019, 05:11:49 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on January 04, 2019, 06:10:44 AM

Love seeing Australia suffer. The arrogance and total disrespect for their opponents over the years makes watching them battle so sweet.

Couldn�t agree more with this post.

A few months off but I am really hope for a Whitewash in the Ashes with the Aussies getting battered every match. Starc stilling looking off the boil at the moment and Cummings & Lyon not as effective in this match so far as the last.
Think the Indians will will be a landslide as can only see Khawaja able to bat for any length of time

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #311 on:** January 04, 2019, 06:33:55 PM »

Quote from: Kulli on January 04, 2019, 08:15:10 AM

I think it's all pretty immateriell, there is 0 chance australia get anywhere near winning this test.

I guess Warnes mindset is born of being part of such an exception side that believed every game was there to be won.

Aus can�t realistically win but Paine has to try and tempt India into doing something daft or at least not losing. That means batting for at least 5 session did not six. Whether they score 620 kinda doesn�t matter, just get circa 475+.. declare if you�re not all our (or slog out at the end of the sixth session) and say to kohli �go on, set us a target�.. then see if a) he chooses to b) the wicket skittles them and you get a sniff c) they do set a target then choose if you go for it or not

Chances are kohli will bat them out the game rather than risk the series which is fair enough but all Paine can do is ensure the draw is the worst that can happen but try and tempt India to give them a sniff.

This is where draw cricket can be interesting as it�s nkt just about the runs you score etc.

brokenbat · « **Reply #312 on:** January 04, 2019, 07:45:38 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on January 04, 2019, 06:10:44 AM

Love seeing Australia suffer. The arrogance and total disrespect for their opponents over the years makes watching them battle so sweet.

the only problem is that the arrogant ones are not suffering... they are actually going to make a "triumphant return" and "save aussie cricket". Tim Paine is a great guy, and doesn't deserve this punishment... the ones who do are actually sitting pretty (seeing the team crumble without them).

Alvaro · « **Reply #313 on:** January 04, 2019, 09:46:00 PM »

I am aware of Gill but he is very young. But Vihari has a phenomenal first class record, he can�t have earned that without having the tools. He also got a stinker of a decision.

Rahane has hundreds every where, you don�t throw that away.

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #314 on:** January 04, 2019, 09:55:19 PM »

Quote from: Alvaro on January 04, 2019, 09:46:00 PM

I am aware of Gill but he is very young. But Vihari has a phenomenal first class record, he can�t have earned that without having the tools. He also got a stinker of a decision.

Rahane has hundreds every where, you don�t throw that away.

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