Australia vs India | 1st Test | MCG | 27/12/11 | Day 2

[Random Aussie]

What the hell happened to Sharma?

Was such a great prospect with pace, line and length.

Really is a shadow of himself.

Needs to work on his heart muscles.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Zaheer has been very good only in the last 2 to 3 yrs...I am not exactly sure..but I think he averages in the early 20's in the last couple of yrs..considering half of his matches are played in dead pitches at home..its very good!!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Ripper from Zaheer Khan. 126 KPH. He's on fire

 

[Sledger]

Well I wouldn't say I don't rate him but he's just average, never justified the hype for me. I think Pakistani supporters get annoyed by the Indian journas comparing him to Wasim so often.

 

[Bullet Drive]

- GREAT!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Zaheer has been very good only in the last 2 to 3 yrs...I am not exactly sure..but I think he averages in the early 20's in the last couple of yrs..considering half of his matches are played in dead pitches at home..its very good!!

Is that average runs per wicket or miles per hour?

 

[IgnitedMind]

 

[KingKhanWC]

Hifun throws the kitchen sink, damn that was slashed hard. 4

 

[Bullet Drive]

Nice stroke that time.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Followed by a lovely drive. 4 more.

Aussie, maro!

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

300 up

 

[Bullet Drive]

Good comeback. 3 KPH quicker.

 

[Bullet Drive]

1(20) Pattinson. Come on mate.

 

[James]

ZK looks a lot more lean than usual, brilliant bowling

 

[majiz]

Well I wouldn't say I don't rate him but he's just average, never justified the hype for me. I think Pakistani supporters get annoyed by the Indian journas comparing him to Wasim so often.

If Zaheer is average then there are lots of seriously good fast bowlers around....

 

[Bullet Drive]

Lovely shot

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

to Pattinson!

 

[Ruri]

1(20) Pattinson. Come on mate.

Oy, he's hit a beautiful stroke down the ground just now.

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

Misfield

Allows the single

 

[Ruri]

Good total now, very defendable, even rather.

 

[Bullet Drive]

308-8

 

[Bullet Drive]

Hoping for Tony to rip into the Indians. Good ball.

 

[Sledger]

If Zaheer is average then there are lots of seriously good fast bowlers around....

That's the point. Fast bowling isn't what it was, bar Steyn.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Gutsy Nathan Lyon in next.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Solid resistance here. Lyons can hold a bat too. The innings is not over yet by any means.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Slower ball this time.

 

[majiz]

That's the point. Fast bowling isn't what it was, bar Steyn.

I dunno he's always just looked a very clever, accurate bowler to me, in the Asif mould.

 

[Bullet Drive]

HAHAHA, what type of shot was that HAHA. Poor captaincy to allow an easy single.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Hack of the year by Hilfun.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Why is Dhoni allowing an easy single? Come on. Pathetic captaincy!

 

[Bullet Drive]

13* Hilfenhaus.

Theres a third man!

 

[Sledger]

I dunno he's always just looked a very clever, accurate bowler to me, in the Asif mould.

LOL, ok - I think we better agree to disagree on this one!

 

[Bullet Drive]

) He comes down the track and has a swing.

 

[KingKhanWC]

What the hell is he doing now? Calm down and frustrate the Indians!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Nicely played. Misfield again. 1 run.

 

[KingKhanWC]

misfield again.

 

[Shaheerthe2nd]

Misfield!

Allows the single!

 

[Bullet Drive]

7(29) - been out there for 47 minutes. Love tail-ender resistance!

 

[Sledger]

I didn't realise Ishant's average was this bad, I'm somewhat surprised India have given him so many chances.

 

[Bullet Drive]

148.7 KPH. pace pace pace!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Drinks break. I'd love to ride that out!

 

[KingKhanWC]

Drinks trolleys. lol

Decent going by the Kangaroos after losing Haddin.

 

[IgnitedMind]

I didn't realise Ishant's average was this bad, I'm somewhat surprised India have given him so many chances.

We dont believe in Stats

 

[Bullet Drive]

311-8

 

[Bullet Drive]

we dont believe in stats

) ) )

 

[Bullet Drive]

Average speed of 81mph - Zaheer.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Sharma bowled real well!, no wicket.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Sharma averages 36 ) - much better bowler than that!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Ashwin on? Why not?

Yadav on.

 

[test_fan]

Is it just me or the hot spot didn't show any mark for the Siddle dismissal.

 

[Ruri]

Is it just me or the hot spot didn't show any mark for the Siddle dismissal.

It was faint, but once you noticed it, there was no doubt to the nick.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Poor captaincy and field settings!

 

[test_fan]

It was faint, but once you noticed it, there was no doubt to the nick.

I am sure there was a nick, but did the hot spot show it?

 

[Bullet Drive]

Come on Hilfo!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Hot spot did show the knick.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Easy single out there. Poor field! Easy 1

 

[Sledger]

Sharma averages 36 ) - much better bowler than that!

That's what they all say.

India have done the right thing by getting Yadav back I think, they need someone to go through the tail.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

Zaheer has the back support on.... Will he last the tour?

 

[Bullet Drive]

Now on comes Ashwin.

 

[test_fan]

Hot spot did show the knick.

ok thanks, guess I missed it then.

 

[Ruri]

I am sure there was a nick, but did the hot spot show it?

yes, there was a mark, that's what I was talking about. The mark was faint, but very visible once you located it on hotspot.

 

[Bullet Drive]

 

[IgnitedMind]

 

[Bullet Drive]

Poor shot when theres a fielder clearly there. Could have got an easy single to long-on.

 

[Hasnain_786]

 

[Hasnain_786]

don't feel like posting today

 

[Eagle_Eye]

Hilf couldn't quite clear the long on....

 

[Hasnain_786]

i want to see some chakkay!!

 

[Bullet Drive]

Good over. 1 wicket.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Lyon can bat a bit.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Easy single.

 

[junoonis]

Why there are no speed guns? or is it only start sports not showing any speed?

 

[Bullet Drive]

Easy single again.

 

[Bullet Drive]

79mph )

 

[ares1000]

Zak has bowled really beautifully.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Nice sweep. 4 runs. Timed well.

 

[KingKhanWC]

loving the lower order resistance, make it till lunch!

 

[Bullet Drive]

14 off 24 partnership.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Hoping Aus can take it too lunch. Pattinson 17*

 

[Bullet Drive]

Nicely timed from Pattinson.