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

[KingKhanWC]

Warner pinches the strike. Cowan is a bit reluctant to run the second.

 

[Dr Khan]

Indian bowling is padestrian to be honest. Very disappointing so far

 

[Lara400]

Thank goodnes Warner took a single of the last ball, Cowan is too slow

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 26/0 after 9 overs.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Indian bowling is padestrian to be honest. Very disappointing so far

) what were you expecting?

 

[Amjid Javed]

This team certainly won't be taking 80 England wickets next year in India. After the 4-0, clear who the best team is in test cricket tbh.

They will produce 4 moon dust wickets and play 4 spinners so dont get to cocky to early in regards to englands tour to India.

 

[Equinox]

Crafty shot from Warner.

 

[Dr Khan]

) what were you expecting?

Expecting some good contast between bat and ball, a few misses, some edges

 

[James]

They will produce 4 moon dust wickets and play 4 spinners so dont get to cocky to early in regards to englands tour to India.

Haven't said who will win or lose...but will England lose 80 wickets like they did in Eng, no way...

 

[Amjid Javed]

clipped through legside for 2 by warner.

Aus 28/0

 

[Random Aussie]

Cook has a healthy strike rate though, around 50.

Cowans is....20 at the moment I believe...

Seriously get a clue about cricket, he is doing the perfect job for us so far.

Malcolm Yadav......he sucks. Phaast bowler right?

 

[Amjid Javed]

Haven't said who will win or lose...but will England lose 80 wickets like they did in Eng, no way...

India is hardest place in world for any touring side to win. So good luck to england when they go there. Am sure the will learn the lessons from losing in dubai which will stand them in good stead for the India series

 

[Random Aussie]

He can leave the ball all day for all I care. We badly need someone who can leave the ball.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Now the whole bowling looks toothless...

 

[Amjid Javed]

Dodgy leave, no appeal.

Aus 29/0

 

[Equinox]

I think Cowan has done well so far. It will get much easier to bat as the day progresses so he just needs to make sure he stays there. Besides runs are coming off Warner's bat so there's no need to panic.

 

[Dr Khan]

If india were batting, the score would be 20/ 4 already

 

[Amjid Javed]

He can leave the ball all day for all I care. We badly need someone who can leave the ball.

so 2 off 270 balls will make you happy?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

India looking pathetic.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

so 2 off 270 balls will make you happy?

Warner will be on 300 after 270 balls so its all good. Cowan can shoulder arms all day and leave it to Warner coz the Indians aren't getting a wicket any time soon.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Zaheer looking very tired now after this longish spell.

 

[Bullet Drive]

What time is lunch?

 

[Blitz]

I don't understand what Yadav has. He looks like another Sami, with a lot less pace and swing

 

[Romali_rotti]

. After the 4-0, clear who the best team is in test cricket tbh.

Not reallyy, I dont think you guys will be winning any matches in India would be lucky to get a draw... However should you win the test series in India then No doubt ENG would be the true NO.1 side in the world...

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What a beautiful shot

 

[KingKhanWC]

Full and straight drive down the ground, beauty by Warner

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 29/0 - solid start so far

 

[DeadlyVenom]

What time is lunch?

Jaheer looks hungry now.

 

[Warfare]

Is Watson injured?

 

[Equinox]

Great shot!

 

[Dr Khan]

I see score of 500 or more by Aussies already, there is no intensity

 

[Amjid Javed]

what a shot by cowan for 4!

majestic!

 

[KingKhanWC]

Half bat cross slap through cover, strange shot but gets four more!

 

[Blitz]

Warner has an interesting driving style.


Snap Drive?


Sounds like a good name

 

[malakian]

Warner looking good, quality batting.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Atleast nobody went off the field..

 

[Amjid Javed]

single for cowan.

 

[Ruri]

Furious shot by Warner, not a pleasing shot for elegance, but a satisfying one to see.

 

[Equinox]

They won't let Yadav get away with bowling crap it seems.

 

[Amjid Javed]

what a cowlash! went like a torpedo )

 

[Dr Khan]

Yadev looks below average

 

[DeadlyVenom]

) never thought I'd hear the term FTB mentioned on the TV

 

[ads101]

strange by cowan, hasn't really looked troubled but has left many balls he could have scored runs off.

 

[Blitz]

What a SHOT!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Six! Here we go!

 

[Bullet Drive]

What a stroke

 

[IgnitedMind]

6!!!

 

[KingKhanWC]

"some call them flat track bullies" - Grieg, legend.

Amazing pull shot by Warner, legend in the making, shot son!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Yadav coming around the wicket now.

 

[Equinox]

Warner should get to 40 and then go ballistic. Oh wait he's doing that already.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Is Yadav actually bowling in the 140s ? I have yet to see him drop below 141 but the ball on TV looks sooooo slooooww...

 

[Bullet Drive]

Lovely stroke that man.

 

[Ruri]

Trololol Warner

 

[Lara400]

Woohoo sixx!!!!

 

[Dr Khan]

Afridi faster is than Yadev

 

[Amjid Javed]

Tont Greig you legend FTBs )

 

[VolcanicAsh]

Swarmy Army )


Flat Track Bullies )

Courtesy Ian Healey and Tony Greig respectively.

 

[Bullet Drive]

36* now.

 

[Inzy's Aloo]

) never thought I'd hear the term FTB mentioned on the TV

Griegy tearing into india!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Haha 1st short ball of the day and it lands in Mumbai!

 

[Ruri]

To follow, the superior batsman in the lineup in Shaun Marsh, oh this will be a good long day.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Tony Greig please carry on blazing these Indians. Please.

 

[90MPH]

Tony Greig really digging at the Indians it seems.

 

[Blitz]

Yadav started the series with an average of 21. Its already approaching 24.

)

 

[Amjid Javed]

Aus 45/0

hopefully warner will bat all day today!

 

[Warfare]

So...is Watson injured? Why isn't he playing?

 

[IgnitedMind]

Great Ball..

 

[KingKhanWC]

Beauty by Sharma, he looks the only bowler on here.

 

[ares1000]

Lovely last over from Aussie perspective. 4,4 and ending with a 6. Oh Yadav, he is keeping the tradition of Indian pacers alive.

For this series let me put my stall out early: Go Aussie, Go!

 

[Amjid Javed]

Cowan 7* Warner 36*

 

[saeed-sohail]

Aus have landed the first punch.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Sharma back onto bowl now.

 

[90MPH]

Good ball but generally India bowling far too short.

 

[Amjid Javed]

Warner some times closes the face when playing some strokes which he need to work on. Otherwise hes looked good!

 

[Dr Khan]

Sharma looks the likliest to get a wicket

 

[Lara400]

Greig not relenting

 

[Amjid Javed]

Single for warner.

46/0

 

[Dreamer]

I'm following the game on cricinfo, and they aren't writing the bowling speeds. I had heard that Yadav is really fast for an Indian bowler. Is that not true?

 

[KingKhanWC]

Warner some times closes the face when playing some strokes which he need to work on. Otherwise hes looked good!

Yeah why does he do that?

Warner is a special batsmen, great find for Aus.


Players going off.

 

[ares1000]

Hope Aus can bat on and on. Love to see Warner get a ton, he's such an entertaining player.