Australia vs India | 1st Test | MCG | 26/12/11 | Day 1

[cricketworm]

Cowan could have done the same 'WELL' in the 2nd innings of the game.

Sure. I am as surprised you are seeing clarke's call.

 

[Hasnain_786]

zaheer khan in overcast conditions is gonna be tricky

 

[cricketworm]

Without even a ball bowled ... this thread is on 2nd page already.

Thanks for the love!!

 

[majiz]

Kinda shocked by Clarke's decision to bat first, it's overcast and the pressure is on these Aussie batsmen, will it pay off?

 

[Lara400]

plenty of donkeys tonight

 

[Hasnain_786]

Without even a ball bowled ... this thread is on 2nd page already.

Thanks for the love!!

because I have created it

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Can't believe I'm saying this but GO INDIA!!!

You need your head checked. Perhaps with a hammer? :iamlegend

 

[Ahson8]

bro you on drugs?

See Post#77 lol

 

[Ahson8]

You need your head checked. Perhaps with a hammer? :iamlegend

Lol see post # 77

 

[majiz]

Shaun Udal-'I was impressed with Aswhin in the West Indies'

They should give me a job at Sky Sports, at least I actually watch the game.

 

[Equinox]

Hoping for a good match. I think Clarke should have bowled first and tested the Indian top order in these challenging conditions. But oh well the onus is on Zaheer and Ishant now.

 

[cricketworm]

because I have created it

 

[IgnitedMind]

Ground looks full!!!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ground looks full!!!

Its usually empty this time of year but Teendas playing you know.

 

[Ahson8]

DV and lara400 you convinced now that i am in my senses

 

[DonJee]

LOL @ red hot advert just before the start of play!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Teenda 9/4 to hit a century this match.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Zaheer Khan looks thin!!!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Play about to start

 

[cricketworm]

OMG Bill Lawry is back.

 

[talha3]

123ks. Pacey start .

 

[KingKhanWC]

Nice leaves.

Zaheer looks a bit thinner than he did in England but looks an old man now.

 

[Equinox]

Lol Zaheer's haircut

 

[Amjid Javed]

Both sides only playing 4 bowlers which could be tough if the wicket ends up being good for batting! One of the Indian bowlers will have to do the donkey work today!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Jaheer sending down some rippers

 

[Mian Hassan]

Zaheer Khan looks thin!!!

No stadium is just bigger then the ones in India

 

[cricketworm]

Sun is out

 

[majiz]

Nah Zaheer's still fat.

 

[Ruri]

How many overs till Zaheer limps off? Any bets?

 

[Equinox]

MCG what an amazing venue.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Jaheer putting his back into it. Bowls a maiden.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Testing 1st 4 balls from Zaheer so far... looking for a false stroke here.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Maiden. 130 ish with little swing or movement.

Sharma to join him with the new ball.

 

[Bullet Drive]

On comes Sharma.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Maiden to start with.

 

[Bullet Drive]

first runs.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

SHarma 143?

 

[Bullet Drive]

Leg bye.

 

[Equinox]

Just need to see off the first couple of overs from both bowlers.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Typical Ishant Sharma, down the leg side to begin. Aus off the mark.

 

[Bullet Drive]

So is there DRS or not?

 

[Ryw]

Folks i have a feeling that this sharma will take a wicket early

i dunno why

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sharma clocking low 140's, thats his speed by the way not his average,

 

[Amjid Javed]

leg bye.

Aus 1/0

 

[Bullet Drive]

146 kph.

 

[James]

'Ishant Sharma only averages 35 with the ball, he's a better bowler than that' - Aussie bloke

Is he though?

 

[Equinox]

Cowan struggling early on.

 

[Bullet Drive]

First runs in his test career. 1 run to Cowan.

 

[Equinox]

'Ishant Sharma only averages 35 with the ball, he's a better bowler than that' - Aussie bloke

Is he though?

They are just selling the series.

 

[Bullet Drive]

.. Edge.

 

[talha3]

ooo good ball from ishant. warner gets away with an inside edge for 4.

 

[KingKhanWC]

French cut, warner survives! Sharma enjoying the bounce here.

 

[Hasnain_786]

I missed that scorebox they use to have on the top left corner

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Good shot for four. Controlled shot, got in the right position.

 

[Amjid Javed]

1st test run for Ed cowan.

 

[Equinox]

Lucky. Good start from the Indian bowlers.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Single to Warner. 7 off the over.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Lucky! Warner off mark also.

 

[90MPH]

This will be a tough 1 hour for Australia. After that they should cash in, weather permitting.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Warner 183 BPM.

 

[Hasnain_786]

typical sharma 7.00 economy rate )

 

[KingKhanWC]

2 overs of the test and Indian fans chanting 'India will win'.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Beauty from Zaheer.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sharma bowls his (small) heart out and still goes for 7

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 7/0

Warner looking very edgy out there so far!

 

[IgnitedMind]

Awesome delivery by Zaheer

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Why is Zaheer rocking a hitler haircut?

 

[Equinox]

Good stuff. They'd really want a wicket early on.

 

[Amjid Javed]

ripper! zaheer beats warner with a snorter.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Good Decision..good bowling

 

[Amjid Javed]

appeal for catch behind! not given.

No DRS.

didnt look out.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Boundary, Indian bowlers slowly getting back to their best.

 

[IgnitedMind]

 

[cricketworm]

Very Good Decision by Erasmus. Please carry on like this for whole test.

 

[Ruri]

What a glorious shot in reply. What a beauty by Warner.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Warner drives for 4. 'Bang' Bill Lawry

 

[Amjid Javed]

warner looks like he could get knocked over early he. Has looked all at sea so far.

 

[Lara400]

Slapped for FOUR

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ooooooh almost got caught fishing outside off.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Zaheer Khan's hair )