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[Zapages]

That was so out... :|

 

[snoopen]

Fuck your lack of DRS acceptance right off India. I seriously hope Tendaulker gets out awfully and you can see how bullshit some of these calls against Aus have been.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

LBW was a shocker, still going ok though.

 

[legend166]

India collapsing like Australia at the moment.

 

[Grug]

Jesus, feels like I never left.

No evolution in the level of discourse I see. I suspect I know why. I plan not to feed it...

Anyway... just woke up and expected to see that Dravid and Laxman had cruised India past our total. Jesus Christ Hilfy. Where did that come from.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

Don't know why people don't block.

Ashwin seems pretty pretty good.

 

[Grug]

Has the ball been doing much this morning? Have only seen the last 3 overs or so.. looks a pretty good batting pitch.

 

[Salazar]

Has the ball been doing much this morning? Have only seen the last 3 overs or so.. looks a pretty good batting pitch.

Dravid got done a bit, but I think it seamed. I don't think there's been that much.

 

[Rezbit]

Hey Grug's back

 

[master15]

Finally! Some cheap runs being given away near the end.

Now time for the top order to stand up and someone needs to dig in for a long innings.

 

[Grug]

Dravid got done a bit, but I think it seamed. I don't think there's been that much.

Cheers Salazar.

There goes the last wicket. Rapt with a 51 head start considering where we were one over before stumps yesterday. Need a few underperforming batsmen to make the most of it.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

Finally! Some cheap runs being given away near the end.

Now time for the top order to stand up and someone needs to dig in for a long innings.

The problem seems to be whenever Australia's bowling attack causes a bit of a collapse the batting side then seem to demonise the pitch and collapse themselves.

Fingers cross they can stick it out, I think India will go better in the second innings.

 

[Grug]

The problem seems to be whenever Australia's bowling attack causes a bit of a collapse the batting side then seem to demonise the pitch and collapse themselves.

This. Shits me every time.

 

[master15]

So few weeks ago I was watching some random cricket videos and I don't care what any of you may think, but watching Mark Waugh in full flight was a joy to behold. Easily my favourite batsmen to watch.

I remember as a young kid modelling my batting on him (Could never quite manage his stance- so changed it to G. Blewitt)

 

[Grug]

So few weeks ago I was watching some random cricket videos and I don't care what any of you may think, but watching Mark Waugh in full flight was a joy to behold. Easily my favourite batsmen to watch.

Don't think you'll get too many informed people disagreeing with you. Mark Waugh was the most technically proficient Australian batsmen I can remember. Beautiful strokemaker.

Didn't have the warrior instinct of his brother though. When the heat was on, you wanted Steve out there.

 

[Rezbit]

Australia really just need a consistent batting performance. 350 will be very good. Love the look of Cowan, who is just what we need - none of this fishing for balls outside off this innings please.

 

[Grug]

Australia really just need a consistent batting performance. 350 will be very good. Love the look of Cowan, who is just what we need - none of this fishing for balls outside off this innings please.

Yeah, I don't want to get carried away after one innings but he really looks like a true test opener doesn't he. Great temperament. Langeresque.

Just need to pin down the Haydenesque "aggressor" at the other end long term... Warner or Watson?

 

[Grug]

So good to have Bill Lawry back.

Those NZ tests weren't the same without him.

 

[Grug]

Steady on Warner. Geezus.

 

[Salazar]

So good to have Bill Lawry back.

In the sense that when he is talking, Greig, Taylor, and Nicholas are not, he is ok.

 

[Grug]

Blasphemy.

Lawry and Greig irritating the shit out of each other in the comm box is one of the iconic sounds of summer in Australia.

 

[legend166]

Grug you will soon realise Salazar hates the Australian cricket team almost as obnoxiously as irfan.

 

[master15]

Lawry and Greig irritating the shit out of each other in the comm box is one of the iconic sounds of summer in Australia.

Yup, being in Canada the only coverage I can get is Star network, which has pretty bland and orindary combox. Tom Moody, Ganguly, Ravi ect

I am slightly biased since I grew up listening to Channel 9 team but still...

By the way very nervous watching openers here. Zaheer getting some swing.

 

[Grug]

I'll never be able to relax watching Warner bat. Not interested in presenting the full face of the bat. Always looks like he is about to chop the ball onto his stumps.

 

[Yagharek]

Grug you will soon realise Salazar hates the Australian cricket team almost as obnoxiously as irfan.

I'm going to give irfan some credit here: irfan goes for India. Salazar goes against Australia.

 

[master15]

I'll never be able to relax watching Warner bat. Not interested in presenting the full face of the bat. Always looks like he is about to chop the ball onto his stumps.

Yup, Zaheer looks like he could get a wicket any moment. That's the difference; I feel nervous everytime Aussie bat these days.

Edit: Grug you called it. Sloopy

 

[Grug]

So good to have Bill Lawry back.

"Soft hands".

Love it. Now just have to wait for "Bang!".

 

[Grug]

Always looks like he is about to chop the ball onto his stumps.

Ugh. It sucks to be right sometimes.

C'mon Swampy. You can do this.

 

[Dead Man]

Been working all day, caught Dravids wicket this morning but nothing since then, sounds pretty balanced at the moment?

Jesus, feels like I never left.

No evolution in the level of discourse I see. I suspect I know why. I plan not to feed it...

Anyway... just woke up and expected to see that Dravid and Laxman had cruised India past our total. Jesus Christ Hilfy. Where did that come from.

Hey Gruggy!! Good to see you back.

 

[Grug]

Oh ffs Cowan. What the fuck...

 

[Yagharek]

Shame they didnt check for a no-ball.

 

[Rezbit]

And Australia do it again. Why, when they get in to a good position, do the batters come out and look like they're shitting themselves?

 

[master15]

LOL @ Australia

 

[Grug]

Hawkeye shows it was a 50/50 but no one to blame but himself. Always looks so much worse when you don't offer a shot.

 

[Grug]

And Australia do it again. Why, when they get in to a good position, do the batters come out and look like they're shitting themselves?

Yep, has been the story of the past 3-4 years. We can never have our bowlers and batsmen in good form in the same match. One part of the team generally fires and the other part, like clockwork lets them down.

 

[Andiie]

LOL @ Australia

lol indeed, sadly it's the same story every time. hopefully a couple of them can get their act together and put together a proper innings.

 

[Yagharek]

Hopefully they can get more than 47.

 

[Grug]

I can't watch this. It is not enjoyable. Survival mode.

 

[Salazar]

Australia will probably pull it out a bit. Ponting will go alright. Good early wickets, though.

 

[Grug]

That's it Rick. Move those feet.

 

[Grug]

Those slow-mo shots of bowler's ankles always make me feel a bit queasy.

 

[Yagharek]

Hopefully they can get more than 47.

I called it.

 

[Zapages]

Marsh why. lol

 

[Grug]

I'd like to say there are demons on the pitch but that was just shit batting... again. Each of our wickets has been just dumb.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

smh, time for some Saints Row I think.

 

[Salazar]

Good bowling.

 

[Grug]

Good bowling.

As a whole yes, but that ball that got Marsh was a 4 ball to any batsmen who can use their feet. Just shithouse by Marsh.

 

[master15]

Beyond ordinary batting here.

 

[Rezbit]

Very disappointing to see 3 of the "new" guys get out cheaply. If ever there was a time to cement your spot that was it. Good bowling, but very poor batting too.

 

[Grug]

No 100th century for Sachin in a boxing day test. He won't be batting at this rate.

Edit: LOL. Pup. Captain's knock under pressure... as usual.