Australia v India l 1st Test l December 9-13, 2014 l Adelaide

[Bilal7]

Yeah.

Where is Sami bro?

Play him in a test match now and we will see the results.

If Varun was worse than a washed up Sami then I wouldn't know what to say.

 

[Aman]

If India had taken that Warner catch, Aus could have found themselves under a bit of pressure.

 

[Electron]

Varun is an embarrassment. I'd take Sami over him.

You can take Sami over your current trundlers, it might even help.

 

[Justcrazy]

lead 248 runs

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

If Varun was worse than a washed up Sami then I wouldn't know what to say.

A full potential Sami is a great bowler.

So is Irfan Pathan.

But that's not how life works.

So when you say you will take Sami over Varun, we don't imagine a full potential Sami.

 

[Bilal7]

That's funny because he's never played against us before.

Do go on.

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/5334.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting

A joke. He will pretty soon.

 

[Electron]

With a little wicket, India could have easily been right back in this match.

 

[Electron]

^^ Edit - Little luck

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Indians have to save this test by playing out Day 5 and that can go either way.

Draw and Aussie win both seem equally likely.

 

[Aman]

India have played quite well here, this should give them some confidence going into the second Test.

With that being said, MSD should be back for the next Test

 

[Bilal7]

You can take Sami over your current trundlers, it might even help.

Our current trundlers were winning us matches against this Australian side on dead pitches. Sami wouldn't do any better.

A full potential Sami is a great bowler.

So is Irfan Pathan.

But that's not how life works.

So when you say you will take Sami over Varun, we don't imagine a full potential Sami.

I'm talking about Sami when he was fit enough to play and not 45 years old. Atleast he wouldn't make a fool of himself when he was getting owned.

 

[Varun]

India have played quite well here, this should give them some confidence going into the second Test.

With that being said, MSD should be back for the next Test

And with him comes Jadeja too.

 

[Bilal7]

With a little wicket, India could have easily been right back in this match.

With a little luck, the Aussies would have won this match by now.

 

[Aman]

Our current trundlers were winning us matches against this Australian side on dead pitches. Sami wouldn't do any better.



I'm talking about Sami when he was fit enough to play and not 45 years old. Atleast he wouldn't make a fool of himself when he was getting owned.

Where has Aaron gotten owned? He's bowled really well and should have had Warner as well.

 

[SL_Fan]

Nothing can be ruled out in the 4th innings bro.

Very nervous about tomorrow.

Yeah game is nicely poised atm but the wicket doesn't look too bad.

 

[Varun]

With a little wicket, India could have easily been right back in this match.

We're settling for second best - drying up the runs and keeping them out there for as long as feasible.

 

[Aman]

With a little luck, the Aussies would have won this match by now.

Nope, even with a lot of luck this Test would have been still going on. But do go on.

 

[Electron]

With a little luck, the Aussies would have won this match by now.

I am talking about umpiring decisions, dropped catch. What did Aussies miss?

 

[Bilal7]

And with him comes Jadeja too.

Don't tell me that is a bad thing. Karan was a gamble that did not pay off.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Our current trundlers were winning us matches against this Australian side on dead pitches. Sami wouldn't do any better.



I'm talking about Sami when he was fit enough to play and not 45 years old. Atleast he wouldn't make a fool of himself when he was getting owned.

It was a genuine mistake.

I LOVE it when Varun is fiery.

Its natural to not know when you have bowled a no ball.

If this attitude means making a fool of oneself (which is super rare but happens), I will ANYDAY take it compared to bowlers with meek attitude..

 

[SL_Fan]

He does like to eat

) be nice to phatt ppl pls RA.

 

[biggestdravidfan]

[MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] was a good poster once. Not sure why he is being so bitter and full of hate now.

 

[Varun]

Don't tell me that is a bad thing. Karan was a gamble that did not pay off.

Ashwin > Jadeja.

Especially since Dhoni will insist that Jadeja should bat #7 and replace Rohit.

 

[Varun]

The dropping runrate is a mini-victory for us.

 

[Random Aussie]

Ashwin > Jadeja.

Especially since Dhoni will insist that Jadeja should bat #7 and replace Rohit.

We were just talking about guys who like to eat......

 

[OZGOD]

If Pieces can score more than Bits and at a faster rate maybe we should swap their batting positions.

 

[Electron]

Our current trundlers were winning us matches against this Australian side on dead pitches. Sami wouldn't do any better.



I'm talking about Sami when he was fit enough to play and not 45 years old. Atleast he wouldn't make a fool of himself when he was getting owned.

Anyone who can throw a ball in Subcontinental tracks owns Aussie batsmen, no big deal. Even Jadeja was doing a Warne against them.

As for Aaron making fool of himself, most people would disagree. He has been excellent today.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

1. Varun had Warner bowled.

2. Had him caught behind (faint edge). Not given but understandable. The edge was too faint. The ball was nowhere close to the body.

3. Almost had Watson lbw. It was so close. Some umpires would have given it. Some would not have.

4. Picked up Clarke.

Garbage indeed.

 

[Bilal7]

Nope, even with a lot of luck this Test would have been still going on. But do go on.

Don't need you permission for it, sir. A couple of plays and misses that took the edge would have made an Australian victory imminent.

 

[OZGOD]

If India had taken that Warner catch, Aus could have found themselves under a bit of pressure.

If I had gotten one number right I would have won the Magic Millions!

 

[Aman]

Dhoni would have had 5-6 fielders on the boundary once Warner got into it.

 

[Aman]

If I had gotten one number right I would have won the Magic Millions!

Just saying

Catch really should have been taken tbh

 

[Bilal7]

1. Varun had Warner bowled.

2. Had him caught behind (faint edge). Not given but understandable. The edge was too faint. The ball was nowhere close to the body.

3. Almost had Watson lbw. It was so close. Some umpires would have given it. Some would not have.

4. Picked up Clarke with short and wide filth, that Clarke was unlucky to edge to the keeper (presumably because of his niggles).

Garbage indeed.

Didn't expect you to leave out details, my friend.

 

[Electron]

We're settling for second best - drying up the runs and keeping them out there for as long as feasible.

So much time left bro. Even if we restrict the scoring rate to 3, is it going to help?

 

[Random Aussie]

Think they are overbowling Aaron now - he has bowled well after a poor first innings, got some reward. Don't keep him on til he tires and gets smashed again.

 

[Bilal7]

Anyone who can throw a ball in Subcontinental tracks owns Aussie batsmen, no big deal. Even Jadeja was doing a Warne against them.

As for Aaron making fool of himself, most people would disagree. He has been excellent today.

Ofcourse an Indian wouldn't know the difference between spinners and pacers. You should check out how well Rahat and Imran, our third choice attack, bowled in that series.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Didn't expect you to leave out details, my friend.

So what?

Junaid in 2nd ODI against India picked up Sehwag and Gambo wickets with bad balls.

But that doesn't mean his spells was bad. His good balls didn't get him wickets.

Didn't expect you to ignore this point, my friend.

 

[Varun]

[MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] - this thread is not about Pakistan vs Australia in the UAE. Well done on beating them anyway.

Back to the cricket then, shall we?

 

[Aman]

So what?

Junaid in 2nd ODI against India picked up Sehwag and Gambo wickets with bad balls.

But that doesn't mean his spells was bad. His good balls didn't get him wickets.

Didn't expect you to ignore this point, my friend.

He had Kohli tickle one down to Kami as well.

But of course, it was all ownage

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

So even after one presents irrefutable facts about THIS SPELL, one has to stick to their viewpoints.

You don't have to rate Aaron but this spell he was good.

Bowled bad deliveries too but overall spell was really good.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

He had Kohli tickle one down to Kami as well.

But of course, it was all ownage

Lol....

 

[Varun]

So much time left bro. Even if we restrict the scoring rate to 3, is it going to help?

Conventional test match tactics dictate that Clarke should at least give us a hit of 10 or so overs before the day elapses. Considering that their lead is 'only' 250 with around 25 overs to go, all we need are 5~10 tight overs and we can avoid batting today.

Little things.

 

[SL_Fan]

Aus better get a move on if they want to declare today.

 

[Electron]

Ofcourse an Indian wouldn't know the difference between spinners and pacers. You should check out how well Rahat and Imran, our third choice attack, bowled in that series.

Ok bro, Pakistan have great pacers.

I just replied to your point about Aaron being a disgrace making a fool of himself. You sounded so bitter.

 

[jusarrived]

Ofcourse an Indian wouldn't know the difference between spinners and pacers. You should check out how well Rahat and Imran, our third choice attack, bowled in that series.

By that logic a Pakistani should no nothing about batting , but that dosent stop you from giving your expert comments , does it ?

 

[SL_Fan]

Watson and Clarke slowed Aus down a fair bit 40 off 106

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Conventional test match tactics dictate that Clarke should at least give us a hit of 10 or so overs before the day elapses. Considering that their lead is 'only' 250 with around 25 overs to go, all we need are 5~10 tight overs and we can avoid batting today.

Little things.

Solid point.

We need some tight overs now.

This test is gone. Its not a natural draw. We have to work hard to turn it into a draw.

 

[Aman]

Warner about to chalk up another hundred.

He's my pick for ICC cricketer of the season.

 

[Varun]

Of course, Clarke is sometimes adventurous to the point of being silly.

Be a quality day 5 were he to declare when they're 275~290 ahead just for the sake of having a go at us toward the close of today.

 

[SL_Fan]

India bowling very well and keeping a lid on things. Hard to see Aus declaring today.

 

[Varun]

Dangling the carrot, sort of thing.

 

[Electron]

Conventional test match tactics dictate that Clarke should at least give us a hit of 10 or so overs before the day elapses. Considering that their lead is 'only' 250 with around 25 overs to go, all we need are 5~10 tight overs and we can avoid batting today.

Little things.

Yeah, good point.

 

[Aman]

Of course, Clarke is sometimes adventurous to the point of being silly.

Be a quality day 5 were he to declare when they're 275~290 ahead just for the sake of having a go at us toward the close of today.

I recall him declaring with 1 wicket in hand when they were behind just to have a few overs at India

 

[Varun]

I recall him declaring with 1 wicket in hand when they were behind just to have a few overs at India

That one backfired. He didn't get any wickets that evening and we ended up putting up 600 or so thanks to Pujara and Vijay.

But that was worth a shot. Here they likely need as many runs as they can get.

 

[Thivagar]

And if Anderson found out it was a no ball?



Channel 9 is horrible

He'll be getting ready for a broken f***in arm

 

[Varun]

Warner slowing down in pursuit of 100* is helping.

 

[Bilal7]

[MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] was a good poster once. Not sure why he is being so bitter and full of hate now.

You're the one being bitter which is to be expected of you. I'm having a little fun on a forum that is supposed to be fun.

[MENTION=129948]Bilal7[/MENTION] - this thread is not about Pakistan vs Australia in the UAE. Well done on beating them anyway.

Back to the cricket then, shall we?

Hey, I didn't start it.

So even after one presents irrefutable facts about THIS SPELL, one has to stick to their viewpoints.

You don't have to rate Aaron but this spell he was good.

Bowled bad deliveries too but overall spell was really good.

Yes, it was a good spell but doesn't change my opinion of him. Bhuveshnar Kumar would be a much better option than this guy. Him, Yadav and Sami are all fast bowlers with the brains to utilize their talents.

So what?

Junaid in 2nd ODI against India picked up Sehwag and Gambo wickets with bad balls.

But that doesn't mean his spells was bad. His good balls didn't get him wickets.

Didn't expect you to ignore this point, my friend.

You guys were talking about all the ill-luck that Varun has had, I was pointing out that he's been lucky as well.

Ok bro, Pakistan have great pacers.

I just replied to your point about Aaron being a disgrace making a fool of himself. You sounded so bitter.

Well it wasn't a great reply.

 

[Varun]

Channel 9 are terrible. Whenever you get them on stream you have to wonder whether they ever get to watch cricket outside Australia, even when Australia play.

 

[ethan hunt]

Reverse swing , spin , this is such an indianesque track and australi's two major weaknesses , credit to them for dominating this then .

 

[Bilal7]

Clarke should see out the whole of today. Can't get too adventurous on this track.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

You guys were talking about all the ill-luck that Varun has had, I was pointing out that he's been lucky as well.

That's not our discussion was, bro.

I didn't say a word about ill-luck.

 

[Bilal7]

Reverse swing , spin , this is such an indianesque track and australi's two major weaknesses , credit to them for dominating this then .

Those factors have only recently come into play.

 

[Bilal7]

David Warner is just too good. Sehwag-esque.

 

[Varun]

David Warner is just too good. Sehwag-esque.

South Africa is his Pakistan.

 

[Saurav]

Karn has been a disappointment as expected

 

[Electron]

Well it wasn't a great reply.

That didn't deserve a great reply.

 

[ethan hunt]

India missed out ona couple of winnable tests in southafrica and newzealand due to their inability to take 20 wickets , not sure if they will in australia either looking at the attack .Have a feeling Ashwin will come back for the next game , might even drop aaon for some other pacer .

 

[Varun]

Gotta say Australia are messing up here. From their perspective putting us in before nightfall today is imperative, so they should spend the next 7 or so overs going slam bang. Doesn't matter if Warner misses his ton and they end up at 240/7 - the game will be out of our reach and they get a chance to pick up Dhawan/Vijay before the close.

 

[SL_Fan]

100s in both innings for Warner. Well played!

 

[Thivagar]

David Warner

 

[SL_Fan]

Gotta say Australia are messing up here. From their perspective putting us in before nightfall today is imperative, so they should spend the next 7 or so overs going slam bang. Doesn't matter if Warner misses his ton and they end up at 240/7 - the game will be out of our reach and they get a chance to pick up Dhawan/Vijay before the close.

98 overs tomorrow so Aus will still get a fair crack at the Indian line-up. But yeah Aus have messed things up a bit here.

 

[Varun]

98 overs tomorrow so Aus will still get a fair crack at the Indian line-up. But yeah Aus have messed things up a bit here.

Be a bit different if we head into the 98 starting at 7/1 rather than 0/0.

 

[SL_Fan]

WTH is going on there LOL

 

[akamaka]

vaatt vaattt :***** lol

 

[Saurav]

Kohli looks angry

 

[Random Aussie]

Gotta say Australia are messing up here. From their perspective putting us in before nightfall today is imperative, so they should spend the next 7 or so overs going slam bang. Doesn't matter if Warner misses his ton and they end up at 240/7 - the game will be out of our reach and they get a chance to pick up Dhawan/Vijay before the close.

No we haven't. Why would we give India a chance of going 1-0 up with Brisbane up next?

 

[Strike Rate]

lol wth is going on here words exchanged again kohli face is making it look like comedy

 

[Thivagar]

Kohli"play at your level"
S.Smith"Mr.Overreaction"

WE WANT MORE !!!!!

 

[Varun]

WTH is going on there LOL

What happened? I'm not watching.

 

[Random Aussie]

Starting to look like a Pakistan game thread. Posters need to get it through their heads that in Test cricket, you can't just decide what run rate you will score at. The pitch is getting worse and worse for batting, y'all are posting like its batting on day 1.