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[Tumo]

That's a disgusting decision from the Umpire. Asad Rauf should be shot for that, that's going about a foot over the stumps!

Edit: Oooo and now one by Steve Davis!

[iand123]

Seems strange they arent using UDRS to me. I dont see how just cos the Indians dont fancy it that the ICC/CSA should just bow down to them?

Seems a fair bit of needle out there between the 2 sides, making it a very good contest right now

[Jeet]

Seems strange they arent using UDRS to me. I dont see how just cos the Indians dont fancy it that the ICC/CSA should just bow down to them?

Seems a fair bit of needle out there between the 2 sides, making it a very good contest right now

Better standard of umpires would reduce the need of UDRS. India want snicko as part of UDRS as well

[Mr Cricket]

Better standard of umpires would reduce the need of UDRS. India want snicko as part of UDRS as well

hot spot seems quite comprehensive, UDRS has to be implemented on all series or none at all imo, ICC need to sort it out - theyre letting it drift

[Jeet]

Excellent victory by India.

What a difference Zaheer Khan makes. He is essentially two bowlers in one. Brilliant with new ball and the best reverse swing bowler around. His presence makes the other bowlers up their game.

Harbhajan bowled like the bowler he was 5 years ago. I was rather surprised as I thought he was in terminal decline.

Looking forward to Cape Town, I doubt SA can prepared another green top, as the conditions are very hot atm. Additionally, India are more than capable of rolling SA in bowler friendly conditions.

One thing the series has missed so far is a Sehwag onslaught, would be brilliant for him to light up Newlands.

I think SA should consider bringing in Duminy and Botha for Harris and Prince in the new Test. Duminy's in great form atm in the SA F/C season and Botha spins the ball more than Harris.

India need to consider moving Dravid down the order, as Steyn is all over him.

Brilliant finale to the series beckons!

[procricket]

get your tin hat on here Jeet Bumble says were better thsn India

I suspect Jimmy is up there for reverse swing with Zaheer to be honest

But this is India day well done

[Jeet]

get your tin hat on here Jeet Bumble says were better thsn India

I suspect Jimmy is up there for reverse swing with Zaheer to be honest

But this is India day well done

Whilst England beat the Australians, this series is of a higher standard. In terms of two sides both playing well

India, SA and ENG are the top 3, Oz being left behind.

[Mr Cricket]

a lot of people forget sri lanka, surely they must be considered one of the best teams in the world?

[Jeet]

a lot of people forget sri lanka, surely they must be considered one of the best teams in the world?

Sorry I disagree. Away from home their rubbish. Someone like Mahela averages 38 outside Asia. also they don't get dust bowls in SA, ENG and OZ.

[mwood]

did everyone see when Boucher ran out H. Singh by flicking the ball through his legs? I know this is a bit dated but thought that was pretty special - have seen him practising it for a while now.

[Mr Cricket]

chris read did that against pakistan in 06 aswell.

[Jeet]

Series finale starts tomorrow in Cape Town. Sun has been out in force over the last 10 days and groundsman thinks the pitch will favour the batsmen, with spin on days 4 and 5.

Cape Town is a SA stronghold and all their batsmen have great records there(except AB de Villiers). For India, Sachin has a fine record in Cape Town as well. Dravid and VVS have dreadful records in Cape Town.

SA seem set to play the same side, I think Parnell should be the 3rd seamer. He offers more than Tsotsobe and Parnell bats a bit.

India seem likely to recall Gambhir, I feel that's a mistake, why change a winning side? Also Gambhir keeps getting injured so Vijay should remain in the side until Gambhir can stay fit for longer than 5 mins.

On a side note, Imran Tahir has finally qualified to play for SA, but they didn't include him in the squad. IMO India would destroy him, but surely he'd still offer more than Harris?

[mwood]

I think Harris is vastly underrated.

[punter_legend]

I think Harris is vastly underrated.

I disagree , personally think is one of worst spinner in international cricket excluding Xavier Dougherty , I know don't go by stats etc but his are horrible bowling wise

[Tumo]

I disagree , personally think is one of worst spinner in international cricket excluding Xavier Dougherty , I know don't go by stats etc but his are horrible bowling wise

Harris is a controlling spinner, an Ashley Giles if you will. Imran Tahir makes Swann look like a defensive spinner. He'll go for a few runs, but I'd back him to make mincemeat of the Indian line-up, or most others for that matter. Extremely talented bowler, ridiculously highly rated by the English counties.