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

[battler]

India just need to tick on a bit here

 

[Aman]

Yep. Sound like the perfect grounds for him to retire.

Chronic back problems followed by both hammies going.

 

[desi_launda]

 

[Aman]

Leavve the game, but just look at the diversity. Neither Vijay knows Puunjabi/Hindi nor Kohli knows Tamil. What a partnership! )

Kohli's punjabi?

 

[desi_launda]

Leavve the game, but just look at the diversity. Neither Vijay knows Puunjabi/Hindi nor Kohli knows Tamil. What a partnership! )

Vijay doesn't know Hindi?Sure?

And Ashwin knows both Hindi and Tamil

 

[IgnitedMind]

Leavve the game, but just look at the diversity. Neither Vijay knows Puunjabi/Hindi nor Kohli knows Tamil. What a partnership! )

both know english!

 

[Sandeep]

Kohli's punjabi?

Yep. Isn't he

 

[blackanhyellow]

the problem is the indian tail is long for this playing XI.

No Dhoni or ashwin.

So aussies get these two set batsmen out itll be very difficult to chase.

 

[Sandeep]

both know english!

Yup. Connecting factor of India

 

[desi_launda]

Yep. Isn't he

Punjabi background but Delhi boy

 

[Aman]

How many overs left in the session?

 

[Snow]

Kohli's punjabi?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SydL1Er0Us

 

[Aman]

It'll be interesting to see if Aus take the new ball if India are in reach of victory.

 

[Convict]

Should have had this test in Perth and not in Adelaide.

 

[Aman]

Should have had this test in Perth and not in Adelaide.

It's no longer WA Bitsa, it's Pieces

 

[CricketCartoons]

India could win this if they had Sarfraz.

 

[Caved12]

If can win this , will will be back as captain ?

No, Dhoni will then continue to recover from his thumb injury

 

[Aman]

[MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION] feeling nervous or do you still think you can win/draw it?

 

[leatherface58]

If can win this , will will be back as captain ?

Even if Kohli doesn't, MSD should be thrown out or kept as keeper/batsman simply cause Kohli seems better. This is his first test as skipper and he is on verge of getting two tons.

 

[Aman]

Kohli is playing some knock here

Australia have no answer for him.

 

[Aman]

Even if Kohli doesn't, MSD should be thrown out or kept as keeper/batsman simply cause Kohli seems better. This is his first test as skipper and he is on verge of getting two tons.

No doubt.

MSD watching this should know it's time he stepped aside.

 

[Noobosauras]

India could win this if they had Sarfraz.

Lol that cracked me up.... Thanks for the laugh mate

 

[Justcrazy]

I think Siddle will be dropped next test.

 

[desi_launda]

reversing big time now

 

[Aman]

Why hasn't MJ bowled yet? Aus need to get rid of one of these two asap

 

[jusarrived]

Make no mistake , if Virat gets out here it will be Aus favs again.

 

[Aman]

Imagine if it's Rohit who wins it for India )

 

[jusarrived]

Why hasn't MJ bowled yet? Aus need to get rid of one of these two asap

He did right after lunch

 

[Sandeep]

Australia is the only team capable of producing a win here. They have that grit. Not to mention, Johnson has been held back for the last few overs for some reason..

 

[Aman]

He did right after lunch

Only a few overs?

 

[Aman]

He's back on

 

[jusarrived]

Only a few overs?

yeah , hes back again though

 

[Caved12]

Ok fellows, can't keep my eyes open. Good luck India.

 

[Noobosauras]

Man they should hit the ball or of the ground and lost it....

Damn you giant Aussie grounds

 

[Noobosauras]

^^ out of the ground and lose it

Man auto correct sucks

 

[SL_Fan]

Brilliant batting by these two. Aus under the pump. 177 more runs to go. This is set up for a Kohli special.

 

[Justcrazy]

Johnson in now , big spell now.

 

[Aman]

Kohli v MJ again.

 

[Batman_DB]

the pitch has settled down india should draw this test match

 

[desi_launda]

Admins not keen on fixing edit function?

 

[Batman_DB]

15mins to tea if india gets there safely india should save this match with ease

 

[SL_Fan]

RR req just over 4. Very much doable.

 

[Sandeep]

Kohli v MJ again.

Kohli is fine against both MJ and Steyn. Just don't say the word 'Ander...'

 

[desi_launda]

smith in time for sme runs

 

[leatherface58]

Smith with a delicious pie first up.

 

[Sandeep]

Need to capitalize on Smithy boy

 

[desi_launda]

just like i said free runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Smith bowls full toss , hammered for four.

 

[Aman]

More filth from Smith.

 

[desi_launda]

another

 

[SL_Fan]

8 runs given away just like that. Get the target under 150 and Aus will be feeling it. Big time.

 

[Aman]

172 more needed off 40 overs.

 

[Sandeep]

Test Match. Indian team stands up and gives account of themselves. Brings back the memories of yesteryears...

 

[Sandeep]

T20s have changed our beloved game completely!

 

[Justcrazy]

165 from 40 overs

Aussies must be feeling pressure here. The chase is on here.

 

[SL_Fan]

Marsh drops a tough one.

 

[Aman]

Dropped by Pieces.

 

[JaDed]

dropped

 

[Batman_DB]

dropped

 

[leatherface58]

Dropped the match? :gibbs

 

[Sandeep]

Have Marsh brothers ever played a test together yet?

 

[JaDed]

I wonder which Marsh would end being the best for Aus and i mean all of them

 

[Dr_Bassim]

165 off 40 overs.

And people think India will look for draw. )

If they get within 20 overs with 100 runs they will go for win.... And rightly so.

 

[Batman_DB]

if virat can stay another 12-13 overs i got a feeling he will go 4 the win

 

[desi_launda]

almost tea time

 

[BeautifulGame]

if virat can stay another 12-13 overs i got a feeling he will go 4 the win

He is already looking for the win tbh

We need 4 an over (160 of 40) and we have scored 40 of last 10 overs .

No need to do anything extra aggressive

 

[Batman_DB]

He is already looking for the win tbh

We need 4 an over (160 of 40) and we have scored 40 of last 10 overs .

No need to do anything extra aggressive

4 runs per over is still a long way if it comes down to 80 of last 20 then its more manageable

 

[desi_launda]

165 off 40 overs.

And people think India will look for draw. )

If they get within 20 overs with 100 runs they will go for win.... And rightly so.

under dhoni,we needed 180 to win a test in WI of 30-odd overs and we went for the draw

 

[SankarReddy]

165 off 40 overs.

And people think India will look for draw. )

If they get within 20 overs with 100 runs they will go for win.... And rightly so.

+1

 

[Batman_DB]

200 up both on 80s

 

[desi_launda]

more of that smithy

 

[SL_Fan]

200 up for India. Aus looking really nervous out there.

 

[Justcrazy]

may lead India to a great win here.

 

[BeautifulGame]

under dhoni,we needed 180 to win a test in WI of 30-odd overs and we went for the draw

Dhoni is inherently defensive but we were 1-0 up then tbh .The NZL series in 09 when he waited till the lead was over 600 was another

 

[Batman_DB]

last over before tea if they get there safely we will have an interesting last session

 

[desi_launda]

last over before chai

 

[SL_Fan]

Last over before Tea. 100 runs this session.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Frustrating and even scaring Australia a bit. I like this approach. These two have batted beautifully here. Its not very clear as to whether they are going for the chase or not and Aussies have no clue either.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

under dhoni,we needed 180 to win a test in WI of 30-odd overs and we went for the draw

Two things.

That was Dhoni. If Virat Kohli is batting this time, he wont' think defensive. Honestly virat chases 300 for fun in 50 overs he won't go for 100 in 20?

Secondly, the chance to go 1-0 up in the series is too much of an appeal to pass down on.

 

[Justcrazy]

I think Shastri has made a big difference in attitude of Indian batters.