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Eh, partially agree but I think India batsmen have been doing more of the damage with shitty shot selection in the 2nd innings (Outside Dravid and Gambirs dismisal)
Siddle has definitely stepped up. I wasnt a fan of his technique but always a fan of his attitude (like Phil Hughes I guess). Seems that he has really picked up though this test.
Bowling wise, things are starting to look better for the side, but still not settled. At least there is a number of options and some good young pacemen coming through.
Batting is a big issue. Ponting and Hussey have probably just stayed the executions coming their way (but will be retiring soon). Haddin is stomping on thin ice now. If Paine wasnt injured, he would be in. Wade would be very close to getting selected now you would think though.
Marsh was unlucky. Cowan did good in one innings. Clarke needs to lift his game something shocking. Warner might be injured. I'm still not convinced he is test match material based on his rash shots.
Bowling wise, things are starting to look better for the side, but still not settled. At least there is a number of options and some good young pacemen coming through.
Batting is a big issue. Ponting and Hussey have probably just stayed the executions coming their way (but will be retiring soon). Haddin is stomping on thin ice now. If Paine wasnt injured, he would be in. Wade would be very close to getting selected now you would think though.
Marsh was unlucky. Cowan did good in one innings. Clarke needs to lift his game something shocking. Warner might be injured. I'm still not convinced he is test match material based on his rash shots.
I think it was just irfan honestly, who I don't think actually believes that but was just annoyed with the DRS talk I think. I don't see anyone else saying that.
Meanwhile on the crappy stream I've got I have to listen to a segment on which cricketer had the best mustache :/
crazy monkey
Banned
they are. Also amla and boon
Nah, maybe a bit over the past 5 years but just because they score runs well in India doesn't mean it's a flat track. They're spinning wickets just not accomodating of fast bowling (though yeah they have been flat many times over the past 5 years but that's been the criticism for pitches all over the world for that period).
The replays, hah! That needs to be gif
It even gets used in other sports that don't even have pitches, like boxing.
Had no idea. How did it originate there?
bobnowhere
Member
How soon we forget about Mitchell Johnson and about time everyone did!
He was a better batsman than bowler.
Like I said, it was originally a cricket term that has since been transposed into wider usage...
ala "sticky wicket" and "hit for six".
Quoted for posterity.
reptilescorpio
Member
And the worst of the over got the wicket. Looks like India just want it to be over now.
crazy monkey
Banned
I predicted 160 all out they are 150 for 9 come on 10 more runs lol
But it's fun!
There it is! Ugh this is disappointing after all the build up about India's preparation.
Australia?
Main options are Hauritz, Doherty, Smith (who is more an all rounder) and Lyon. No-one really stands out.
Lyon has started his 7 matches with 22 wickets at 25. He'll be hanging around for a while.
Gets his token wicket. Well done Australian bowlers. Batters, better next time!