Australia vs India | 3rd Test | Perth |16/01/08 | Day 1

[jackal786]

Dhoni is yet to strike form. If he has one of those days India can rapidly get to 400.. I think 450 is a safe total. But in theory i will be happy if they post more than 350.

 

[161]

Dhoni is yet to strike form. If he has one of those days India can rapidly get to 400.. I think 450 is a safe total. But in theory i will be happy if they post more than 350.

has he ever struck form outside the subcont ?

not joking .. this is an actual question.

 

[jackal786]

has he ever struck form outside the subcont ?

not joking .. this is an actual question.

He made a 79 at England and saved the Test.

 

[OZGOD]

Well it says not out in the book.

Just funny that people start howling because of the Tendulkar decision and then it evens out.

Funny too that the decision that evens things out hardly rates a mention in comparison to the first one. Not that I care much, mind you - we're still in the match and are creating chances, which suits me. Just pointing out what seems to be some hypocrisy.

 

[PlanetPakistan]

From the reports that i have read(only watched the 1st session) it was a good day for the umpires(since that was the priority).

 

[OZGOD]

From the reports that i have read(only watched the 1st session) it was a good day for the umpires(since that was the priority).

So did I. It's a sad day when we spend more time analysing and moaning about the umpires and "intimidatory appealing" than the match itself as there was some good, enthralling cricket played today from both sides.

 

[jackal786]

I wonder if Australia recruits foreign players in their domestic like England does. I think more you play on these pitches more you get comfortable. Infact these pitches are easy to bat on than some of the subcontient tracks. It is matter of getting used to it. Atleast here you can trust the bounce.

 

[Caved12]

India should be able to put at least 375-400 on the board, and that would be a wonderful score. Seems like it is gonna be a very interesting test match. I wish I could watch the match properly, internet feeds r giving me all kinds of trouble. I envy you all who are watching it on Tv and are talking about the game situation

 

[Dhonifan]

I think why Indians are moaning about umpiring is because of 2 reasons -

1) the scars of last test have still not healed
2) the fear of umpires having a really bad day tomorrow is real

When umpires have a really bad in Australia, it means the opposition copping it 90% of the times. It means undoing all the good work put in.

Yup, Rauf had a fairly good day, but he needs to keep this up for 5 days.

 

[Dhonifan]

India should be able to put at least 375-400 on the board, and that would be a wonderful score. Seems like it is gonna be a very interesting test match. I wish I could watch the match properly, internet feeds r giving me all kinds of trouble. I envy you all who are watching it on Tv and are talking about the game situation

Willow is charging 20 bucks for this match. Not cheap, but at least we don't have to pay for the whole series.

I too think 375 is a good score. Pathan should play an attacking game.

 

[jackal786]

I think why Indians are moaning about umpiring is because of 2 reasons -

1) the scars of last test have still not healed
2) the fear of umpires having a really bad day tomorrow is real

When umpires have a really bad in Australia, it means the opposition copping it 90% of the times. It means undoing all the good work put in.

Yup, Rauf had a fairly good day, but he needs to keep this up for 5 days.

I think nobody made big deal.. which is good. People were disappointed. You cannot deny that not because it was a marginal call.. but because the bastman was Tendulkar.

 

[Caved12]

Willow is charging 20 bucks for this match. Not cheap, but at least we don't have to pay for the whole series.

I too think 375 is a good score. Pathan should play an attacking game.

Thanks Dhonifan, Will look into it. Actually I am thinking about calling the satellite guy to have another dish installed for these channels. It will cost me only 50 to 75 bucks. I might as well do that right now. Can you name couple of channels who are covering this in Canada, if you know.

 

[OZGOD]

I wonder if Australia recruits foreign players in their domestic like England does. I think more you play on these pitches more you get comfortable. Infact these pitches are easy to bat on than some of the subcontient tracks. It is matter of getting used to it. Atleast here you can trust the bounce.

We used to - its become so competitive these days that an overseas player has to be really good to make the grade. Plus the money is better in county cricket as well. Back in the day Sir Garry Sobers, Viv Richards, Imran Khan, Barry Richards, Graeme Hick played, and recently Graeme Thorpe and Andy Flower also played.

It's hard though because to secure a first-class spot in the six first class teams you have to be good enough to displace the current players, which means you have to be a Dravid/Tendy/Laxman/Murali/Kumble/Lara type player. And these players will make way more money already than you would make playing first class cricket in Australia. If you're an up-and-comer type player going to improve your skills (e.g. a Mohammed Kaif, a Yuvi or a Ishant Sharma) then you will be competing with all the guys that have come up through the grades and are trying to make it into a first class side. Plus county cricket will pay more, though your education will be less.

 

[OZGOD]

Willow is charging 20 bucks for this match. Not cheap, but at least we don't have to pay for the whole series.

I too think 375 is a good score. Pathan should play an attacking game.

CricketonTV.com is a bit cheaper - $15bucks and I think they stream at a better quality. Plus it streams direct to WMP and you can have it floating in skin mode, so you can do other stuff while you're watching.

 

[Tupac]

i think we might be able to get to 400 if dhoni and pathan bat half decently...kumble can be counted upon too..

but seriously Tendulkar has the worst luck in Aussie land. In 99 he got 3 rough decisions, in 2003 another shocker, and this one here. Was looking good for a 39th test hundred

 

[jackal786]

i think we might be able to get to 400 if dhoni and pathan bat half decently...kumble can be counted upon too..

but seriously Tendulkar has the worst luck in Aussie land. In 99 he got 3 rough decisions, in 2003 another shocker, and this one here. Was looking good for a 39th test hundred

If india puts up 375.. that would be a decent total if not safe. Anything more 400 is a bonus if you ask me considering the tail's unpredictability. It is entirely upto India's bowling to make a match out of it.

 

[Caved12]

If india puts up 375.. that would be a decent total if not safe. Anything more 400 is a bonus if you ask me considering the tail's unpredictability. It is entirely upto India's bowling to make a match out of it.

Irfan Pathan will be the difference. This guy has a heck of neck to make comebacks.

 

[Dhonifan]

Thanks Dhonifan, Will look into it. Actually I am thinking about calling the satellite guy to have another dish installed for these channels. It will cost me only 50 to 75 bucks. I might as well do that right now. Can you name couple of channels who are covering this in Canada, if you know.

Directv is showing it in the US. Not sure about Canada, but I did read somewhere that zeesports shows all cricket free if you subscribe to it.

Cricketon is good as Ozgod said, but what I like about willow is they have replays and interactive stuff.

 

[OZGOD]

LOL - the OZ are trying extra hard to be nice. From the SMH:

The Australians maintained their tough approach but, in light of India's recent attack on their sportsmanship, made a concerted effort to uphold the spirit of game in the sequel to the controversial Sydney Test.

This was evident when Shaun Tait apologised to Sachin Tendulkar for an unwarranted appeal.

"We're just here to play cricket," Lee said. "That's all I want to do, let the ball do the talking and enjoy it. It's always great playing against India. They are a wonderful side, on and off the field.

"It was played in the right spirit. There were a few jokes being cracked out there and some hard, tough cricket."

http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/...-spot-on-target/2008/01/16/1200419885446.html

By the end of the week they'll be holding hands and singing kumbaya together.

 

[jackal786]

LOL - the OZ are trying extra hard to be nice. From the SMH:



By the end of the week they'll be holding hands and singing kumbaya together.

Ya that excuse from Tait was too contrived.. He should go to Shoaib Akhtar acting school to improve his acting

 

[W63L35]

Saw this on another forum. Posted by Australians off course;

Hawkeye says Dravid is out. Bowden doesn't give it.
Please start your whine about the bad umpiring here.

Reply:

That was never out!
It was going:
1 left
2 right
3 under
4 Over appealing Aussies
5 Cheating umpire
6 The ICC picking on Indians
7 All of the above

 

[Super Misbah]

India have played well to reach almost 300 but from a position where they were 190-2 this is poor , and aussies are back and eager to KO india , poor shot played by dravid when he was looking in great form , have to give it to aussies though , theier approach to the game stays the same regardless

 

[OZGOD]

India have played well to reach almost 300 but from a position where they were 190-2 this is poor , and aussies are back and eager to KO india , poor shot played by dravid when he was looking in great form , have to give it to aussies though , theier approach to the game stays the same regardless

It was a tough day to be out in the field. The OZ could have let their heads drop after missing some chances, but they kept plugging away.

 

[Super Misbah]

It was a tough day to be out in the field. The OZ could have let their heads drop after missing some chances, but they kept plugging away.

yeh ozgod when catches are constantly dropped it is a psychological disadvantage for team , but hats off to Aussies , they went on played their A game as usual and eventually took the key wickets

 

[OZGOD]

On another note, I checked the stats and OZ have a winning record at the WACA against all teams except one - where we lost 6 of 7 against them on this ground. Anyone want to hazard a guess as to who that team is/was?

 

[Super Misbah]

On another note, I checked the stats and OZ have a winning record at the WACA against all teams except one - where we lost 6 of 7 against them on this ground. Anyone want to hazard a guess as to who that team is/was?

umm England / South Africa lolz i dont have any idea , and aussies are 16-0 , their winning streak is not over till its over... an aussies loss in this match is not possible in my book

 

[moumotta]

Wi

 

[Hash]

On another note, I checked the stats and OZ have a winning record at the WACA against all teams except one - where we lost 6 of 7 against them on this ground. Anyone want to hazard a guess as to who that team is/was?

West Indies?

 

[Caved12]

Directv is showing it in the US. Not sure about Canada, but I did read somewhere that zeesports shows all cricket free if you subscribe to it.

Cricketon is good as Ozgod said, but what I like about willow is they have replays and interactive stuff.

I have all the channels of Dish network. No, Zee sports is not covering this series. I am thinking about getting Bell express Vu, they have Cbn and all that stuff. Thanks for the information Dhonifan, you have been helpful.

 

[OZGOD]

West Indies?

Yep. We used to think that any Test played against WI at the WACA of old was pretty much a forgone conclusion.

 

[moumotta]

This was evident when Shaun Tait apologised to Sachin Tendulkar for an unwarranted appeal.

Taiit s young and will learn.
One of Whitney's favourite sories is how a young Tendulkar apologised to the bowler after hitting him for 3 consecutive fours in an over.

 

[Dhonifan]

I have all the channels of Dish network. No, Zee sports is not covering this series. I am thinking about getting Bell express Vu, they have Cbn and all that stuff. Thanks for the information Dhonifan, you have been helpful.

No probs, bro.
Hope you get to watch this match somehow.

 

[Dhonifan]

Saw this on another forum. Posted by Australians off course;

That was never out!
It was going:
1 left
2 right
3 under
4 Over appealing Aussies
5 Cheating umpire
6 The ICC picking on Indians
7 All of the above

LOL, too funny.

 

[Saj]

Even stevens I would say on day 1.

India probably lost 1 wicket more than they wanted and the Aussies probably feel as though they are one wicket under what they would have liked.

India's tail is going to have to wag here and Pathan is no slouch with the bat. Dhoni needs runs too.

 

[Random Aussie]

For all the hype, chin music and bloody nose promises, Tait has been a disappointment on day 1. India have themselves to blame for not being in a better position.

What do you guys think of Symonds subdued response to Dravid's wicket. Was he making a point against the criticism of exuberant celebrations in the Sydney game. Seemed quite in contrast to his own excitement when Hussey caught Ganguly.

I think he was subdued because Dravid had basically got himself out. Symonds didn't really get him out....

 

[jackal786]

In the recent WACA matches. Australia put up a low first innings total somewhere in the range of 250 and made 500 runs in the second innings. Does it Indicate.. batting will be better on day 3 and 4?

 

[OZGOD]

In the recent WACA matches. Australia put up a low first innings total somewhere in the range of 250 and made 500 runs in the second innings. Does it Indicate.. batting will be better on day 3 and 4?

It won't be as easy as it has been in the past as the pitch is definitely quicker than the spinners' paradise it's been in the past few years. It will slow down after day 3 - but cracks will start to appear on the surface due to the heat.

 

[moumotta]

I think he was subdued because Dravid had basically got himself out. Symonds didn't really get him out....

When has that bothered Symmo? I still think he was either sulking or trying to make a statement.

 

[Matic]

When has that bothered Symmo? I still think he was either sulking or trying to make a statement.

I think it was the latter. Even though both teams and boards have swept everything under the rug, there's still a bit of statistical revenge the Indians have on their mind. It isn't like Dravid to go after a ball like that with less than 10 overs left.

 

[Random Aussie]

When has that bothered Symmo? I still think he was either sulking or trying to make a statement.

So if he celebrates you would say he is not being sportsmanlike and if he doesn't he is either sulking or trying to make a statement?

Some of you would see conspiracies in the weather patterns