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Australia v India | 3rd Test | Mohali | Mar 14-18, 2013 | Day 5

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wrongun said:
Even in FC he has never actually been as good with the red ball as with the white. His test performances are actually similar to FC at home. He has set the world on fire with his white ball skills but never actually done the same with the red one.
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Yeah he has to be Aus's premier LOI bowler but a bit disappointing in Tests. He's got the pace but can be all over the shop so tends to ruin the good work. Prolly needs to be a bit more patient. But very solid with the bat in all forms.
 
Kiwi said:
It's not a shot at tendulkar lol most people would want to complete 200 not every one can be like the don
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Problem is we do not play anyt tests for the next 8 month after the Delhi test. Sachin would be nearing 41 by then. Don't see him continuing. In fact, what if he retires after this test?
 
About 25-28 overs to make 103. India should look to play out another 10 overs without loosing a wicket and then go for the kill with all the wickets intact.
 
Kiwi said:
I can tell you this Khawaja has a big future, its a shame he's been treated so badly, if it weren't for him they would have lost in SA 2-0 but the selectors forgot that I guess..
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Yes he has shown glimpses of class but tbh he hasn't looked all that good with the chances he got for me. He's still got a lot to prove imo.
 
cricketindiafan said:
Problem is we do not play anyt tests for the next 8 month after the Delhi test. Sachin would be nearing 41 by then. Don't see him continuing. In fact, what if he retires after this test?
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Would gain a lot of respect from his critics
 
SL_Fan said:
Yes he has shown glimpses of class but tbh he hasn't looked all that good with the chances he got for me. He's still got a lot to prove imo.
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6 tests are hardly a go he's been quite unlucky in those 6 tests as well, run out 1-2 times and missing out a flat track because of rain and playing on a green wicket against NZ. If you look at his scores in the games he has played he's outscored most of the other batsmen.
 
Easily one of the worst Australia sides I have witnessed. I expect England to take the Ashes with ease, cannot believe how bad they are.
 
One roughie on day 5 you should be able to handle. But 2 in a tight 5th day can really make it tough.
 
Kiwi said:
6 tests are hardly a go he's been quite unlucky in those 6 tests as well, run out 1-2 times and missing out a flat track because of rain and playing on a green wicket against NZ. If you look at his scores in the games he has played he's outscored most of the other batsmen.
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Yeah he has been a bit unlucky even in ODIs but needs to put up a few big performances together and prove that he belongs. ATM there's a big question mark next to his name for me. There have been plenty of players who have looked the goods in the domestic scene but just could not go on with in international cricket. The talent is there no doubt about that but talent alone doesn't mean much if runs are not there to back it up.
 
Thats a farce. That was out.

DRS can at least prevent glaring errors.

Even though it has its own problems. But Clear Glaring errors can be useful.

Indian board is dumb as ****
 
man, if Doherty gets 2-3 wickets while India have a dip then our selection for next test will be totally muddled- every batsman has got 50's but not gone on. Every bowler (almost) has got a few wickets. But no-one has turned up the match turning efforts needed. A few tough calls to make.
 
EDIT: Oopsie! 46 minutes to the Mandatory 15 overs of the final day

91 runs still needed
 
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Pujara is the key, he doesn't get out, will score.

Siddle bowling immaculate line and length
 
I thought Dhoni himself would be the perfect guy to come out & thrash to try and reach the total.

No way they could get bowled out with SRT, Ashwin, Jadeja etc still in the sheds, he's got nothing to lose.
 
By 3.30 pm we need to be around at least 80 runs for 1 wicket, then its possible to score off the rest of the target in the alloted overs in the final hour
 
Clarke would have been handy with the ball but obviously can't bowl with the bad back. Prolly the best spinner in Aus not just the best batsman.
 
Veggie is the key here. If he keeps bowling from one end, it'll be better for OZ.
 
Doherty doing a good job thus far. Keeping things tight.
 
Just a bit over 20 overs to go and 70 odd runs for India to get. I can't see how Aus can save this now.
 
Someone keep Dhoni locked inside the dressing room washroom. Otherwise after the start of the mandatory overs, he may come out for a handshake with Clarke and happily take a draw and the series win.
 
This Tuk Tuk is putting me into a deep sleep now :(

Edit: As i type the above, pujara hits a 4 and keeps me awake for some more time
 
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Starc spraying it around. Siddle can't do this alone. I guess Enrique is worth a shot.
 
Starc too loose. 6 an over is killing us.

Clarke needs to either bowl Siddle into the ground from one end or risk Henriques/Lyon again.

X-man can stay on. trying to bowl dot ball darts on aleg stump line is his specialty.
 
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4 from Kohli this time. Good! Now plz get to 80's before the mandatory 15 overs starts
 
This one looks done and dusted credit to Aus for pushing it for this long.
 
These youngsters look good.Sehwag has been permanently shut out of the game now.I am happy :kohli
 
Aussie boys are fighting hard with the limited pop guns at their disposal.
 
Look the crowd is happy. Crowd cheers for an Indian wicket when Tendulkar is next batsman due.
 
Pujara gone. He was important in context to this chase.

Sach doesn't lasts long generally under crunch situations.
 
Keeping Sachin on strike might be Aus's best chance :))
 
Hope sachin does not play like he did in the 1st inning. Even run a ball 20 from him in this inning will be great.
 
Aus should have started slowing things down from the beginning. A bit too late now pup.
 
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