England v India | 3rd Investec Test | July 27-31, 2014 | Ageas Bowl

[leatherface58]

What happened to Stuart Meaker? Wasn't the saffa import touted as a test prospect once?

 

[Fastandfurious]

I like the look of Pankaj. He should play him with Ishant. A new pace(ish) age for India!

They* ;/. Omg I didn't think English people could make such a mistake, especially you Robert.

 

[Robert]

Oh no Aussie Sam is out! Here comes Zimbo Gaz though

Never mind, Pommie Ian is next.


Oh wait................

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

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[OZGOD]

Cook is going to score 200

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Cook is going to score 200

I am scared dude.

 

[Robert]

They* ;/. Omg I didn't think English people could make such a mistake, especially you Robert.

You'd better not ever make a grammatical error on here, sunbeam....

 

[Fastandfurious]

You'd better not ever make a grammatical error on here, sunbeam....

hahaha

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Cook scoring at an SR of 50 ? We have surely lost the plot.

 

[Alchemy]

Cook 2 runs away from a 50.

 

[Alchemy]

Indian fans having a meltdown on cricinfo.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Terrible bowling unit.

 

[Saurav]

Cook is going to score 200

no way.he has looked edgy there.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Terrible bowling unit.

We are sooo doomed this time.

Need someone to step up big time with bowling.

3 tests on and still we haven't got the right combo.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Indian fans having a meltdown on cricinfo.

What happened?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

The pitch isn't great to be honest.

 

[Alchemy]

What happened?

Gaurav: "The old saying- 'if you're out of form, go play India', seems to be coming true."

Abhinay: "Let it go down in the history books that I am the first one to predict Alastair Cook storming back to form with 175 in this innings!" You are the first in that respect, others have tipped him for a double and he's been trying very hard. Has to face Ravindra Jadeja now

Danish: "Wasn't Ashwin used as a permanent slip fielder? Perhaps he could make it into the XI as a slip fielder rather than a bowler or all-rounder "

See their commentary tab.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Gaurav: "The old saying- 'if you're out of form, go play India', seems to be coming true."

Abhinay: "Let it go down in the history books that I am the first one to predict Alastair Cook storming back to form with 175 in this innings!" You are the first in that respect, others have tipped him for a double and he's been trying very hard. Has to face Ravindra Jadeja now

Danish: "Wasn't Ashwin used as a permanent slip fielder? Perhaps he could make it into the XI as a slip fielder rather than a bowler or all-rounder "

See their commentary tab.

Yeah saw.

Also one fun fact posted by cricketjoshila here: Whenever India has taken a lead in overseas test in recent times, it has immediately lost the next match.

Hope we reverse that horrible trend this time with atleast a draw.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Some opinions:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jadeja is not a better spinner than Ashwin. Jadeja is an all rounder of sorts. he is not a genuine spinner.</p>— Aravind (@netcitizen) <a href="https://twitter.com/netcitizen/statuses/493355891383488512">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>With Gambhir and Ashwin sitting out, there is no argument that Team India has a healthy bench strength!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngvInd?src=hash">#EngvInd</a></p>— wv raman (@wvraman) <a href="https://twitter.com/wvraman/statuses/493348977497346048">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gud positive move by Eng 2 bat 1st!Both teams made decisive changes but am unable 2 decipher Ashwin not playing!Time'll tell who's right..!!</p>— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) <a href="https://twitter.com/BishanBedi/statuses/493338439832444930">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>With Ishant unfit, Ashwin shd hv played instead of Binny - Jadeja and Shami have only 5 wickets combined after 2 tests#TheBigTest#EngvInd</p>— Priyatham Rajagopal (@priyathamr) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyathamr/statuses/493367675070869504">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvsEng?src=hash">#IndvsEng</a> Suspect the real reason Rohit Sharma (and not Ashwin) is likely to replace Stuart Binny is because of Kohli's poor form.</p>— Deepak Mohoni (@deepakmohoni) <a href="https://twitter.com/deepakmohoni/statuses/493305763951935489">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Cricketrenew]

Poor Poor team selection by India and its coach......ASHWIN REQUIRED!!!
India may live to regret this mistake

 

[Donal Cozzie]

We are sooo doomed this time.

Need someone to step up big time with bowling.

3 tests on and still we haven't got the right combo.

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Mate relax. Its early days yet. One session and INDIA ARE DOOMMMMEEDDDD. You're like the Indian Mamoon No offence.

I've backed India to win this game and they still will IMO. Have faith......

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

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Mate relax. Its early days yet. One session and INDIA ARE DOOMMMMEEDDDD. You're like the Indian Mamoon No offence.

I've backed India to win this game and they still will IMO. Have faith......

Things don't right dude. That's the problem.

1. Our team selection is messed up. We are into the 3rd Test.
2. We have lost major test matches in the past due to drop catches.
3. Flat tracks with a bit of life is India's worst nightmare.
4. Shami rhythm is not the same. But must say he did bowl some very good deliveries this test. Maybe he did very in the nets, I dunno. But bowls too many loose deliveries.
5. Shami and Jaddu have like 5-7 wickets in the first 2 matches. Pankaj looked good. But I find it hard to see how this bowling can take 20 wickets barring some crazy act by someone (which is unpredictable and unlikely). Would be happy if that happens but I am not able to see how it will.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In this series Shami has made the batsman play on the off-side once in 4 balls but every alternate ball gets played towards on-side. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lines?src=hash">#lines</a></p>— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketaakash/statuses/493347877800787968">July 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[sensible-indian-fan]

I agree the doomed thing was an OTT comment.

But still I don't have a good feeling about this Test.

 

[KPfan]

Poor Poor team selection by India and its coach......ASHWIN REQUIRED!!!
India may live to regret this mistake

How many wickets did Ashwin take in his last 2 overseas outings?

 

[cricket geek]

I think a high scoring draw is on the cards .

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

How many wickets did Ashwin take in his last 2 overseas outings?

Lefties dude. Lefties.

Yes, he isn't the best.

Plus the point is he would add value because of lefties and batting.

 

[KPfan]

We are sooo doomed this time.

Need someone to step up big time with bowling.

3 tests on and still we haven't got the right combo.

Yes you are!

I like this guy. Knows his team's real place.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I think a high scoring draw is on the cards .

I hope so.

I can't see India picking 20 wickets here barring some crazy performance by someone.

 

[KPfan]

Lefties dude. Lefties.

Yes, he isn't the best.

Plus the point is he would add value because of lefties and batting.

Ok. How many lefties did he dismiss in the last 2 tours?

 

[Alchemy]

How many wickets did Ashwin take in his last 2 overseas outings?

Yep. I was wondering the same thing. AFAIK he sucks over-seas and plays as a batsman. Even the indian posters were saying that.

 

[Alchemy]

I hope so.

I can't see India picking 20 wickets here barring some crazy performance by someone.

I also see it as a draw.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Ok. How many lefties did he dismiss in the last 2 tours?

I dunno. Picked a few. Hussey was even dropped once driving.

A much better bowler to lefties.

Have to check the stats though for the question you are asking.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Yep. I was wondering the same thing. AFAIK he sucks over-seas and plays as a batsman. Even the indian posters were saying that.

Yep he sucks but he looks a long term prospect who can improve.

Jaddu is a defensive spinner who I don't see as a long term prospect for overseas tests.

 

[dhump]

how on earth this guy Punkaj not hitting 90mph with this built he is tall and strong and still not crossing 83 -84 mph.

 

[cricket geek]

I hope so.

I can't see India picking 20 wickets here barring some crazy performance by someone.

English bowlers will also struggle to take 20 Indian wickets .

 

[mithun_minhas]

Pankaj bowling consistently in mid 80's. Not bad in Test cricket for an Indian.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Cook back in form.

 

[dhump]

Congrats to cook.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Shami has been pathetic for a few Test matches now. He is badly out of form. Just bowls a bit short on log side pretty much every over.

 

[dhump]

Stop it indians your bowlers won you a test days ago now stop crying its 2nd session on day 1.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Shami has been pathetic for a few Test matches now. He is badly out of form. Just bowls a bit short on log side pretty much every over.

No no. Dhoni has to pick him.

And no you can't blame Dhoni.

They will call you a hater.

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[sensible-indian-fan]

To be fair, if the pitch isn't spinning, even Ashwin could have struggled.

Its not like he is a world beater but still would have been useful in the second innings if there was something.

 

[Cricketrenew]

How many wickets did Ashwin take in his last 2 overseas outings?

Too many batters in the team, have they not seen Englands bowling lineup.......on this type of track....

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I feel so bad for Pankaj.

Always ignored despite domestic performances.

Catch dropped when he actually got Cook.

He deserves a wicket for sure.

Go Pankaj.

Become an Ishant reincarnate and destroy the English.

Go. Go. Go.

 

[mithun_minhas]

GIving away a boundary pretty much every over now.

 

[mithun_minhas]

England will declare at around 500/5?

Time to pad stats for all woefully out of form batsmen against our quality trundlers

 

[battler]

Indian bowling back to form

 

[cricfan967]

Cook looking solid, England look a much better unit with him scoring runs

 

[Kianig89]

Sir Ishant is injured after that magical performance same old story

 

[Sandeep]

Did the English make this surface just to bring Cook into form?

 

[desi_launda]

Not sure if it's a flat road or just indian bowling

 

[cricket geek]

Is the pitch totally flat.Jadeja needs to perform superbly today otherwise there is no chance for us to win this match .

 

[cricket geek]

three 3's in single over. England's run rate crossed 3 an over.

 

[zabalestmsm]

Come what may but i m impressed with Cook's never giving up attitude.

 

[Sam18696]

Looks like Cook is back in form. 400+ score on the cards.

 

[dhump]

Pankaj Singh consistently bowling ~87 mph

83 bro 83 even commies were saying this.

 

[dhump]

Did the English make this surface just to bring Cook into form?

Also made sure that Jadeja keep on bowling leggish line.

 

[Sakss]

Chef has done well so far...saving his place

 

[London_Lahori]

This is Cook's day... England looking good here.

 

[Sakss]

Wooo. that wouldve been out

 

[London_Lahori]

Bhuvi is forced to bowl too many overs.

 

[dhump]

I feel so bad for Pankaj.

Always ignored despite domestic performances.

Catch dropped when he actually got Cook.

He deserves a wicket for sure.

Go Pankaj.

Become an Ishant reincarnate and destroy the English.

Go. Go. Go.

Clearly cant see what poor debutant did to you guys to deserve this kind of curse.

 

[dhump]

Dhoni just want Jadeja to bowl leggish line ?? I heard him saying to jadega "dheray dehray udhar khisak raha hay" when he bowled one turning in from off.

 

[saiyan0312]

well indians did say cook will regain form and they stayed true to their words.

 

[cricket geek]

i think Rohit sharma is going to bowl a good number of overs in this match.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Mediocre bowlers will remain mediocre barring the odd miraculous performance here and there. Nothing new here.

 

[dhump]

Cook Just passed David G.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Clearly cant see what poor debutant did to you guys to deserve this kind of curse.

Being compared to the greatest legend is a curse?

Its a compliment bud.

 

[Buffet]

Eng should look for 500+ and then Indians will come under score board pressure.

 

[Robert]

To be fair, if the pitch isn't spinning, even Ashwin could have struggled.

You wouldn't expect an English track to take spin on day one. I think Ashwin should have played.

 

[Electron]

Rubbish bowling + Flat pitch. Will be interesting to see which bowler steps up and takes this match towards a result. My money is on Stuart Broad.

 

[leatherface58]

This seems like the Trent Bridge track. Ishant would have been even worse on this track methinks.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

You wouldn't expect an English track to take spin on day one. I think Ashwin should have played.

What to do?

We have a brilliant captain.

 

[Batman_DB]

toothless bowling attack

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

This seems like the Trent Bridge track. Ishant would have been even worse on this track methinks.

If not for Ishant, England would have posted a mammoth first innings total there too.

But yeah, he wouldn't have been much effective here. But still, a blow for India.

 

[biggestdravidfan]

Cook to break Lara's FC record of 501*

 

[dhump]

Being compared to the greatest legend is a curse?

Its a compliment bud.

LoL you guys really don't keep a lot of hope in your fast bowling resources.

 

[Sam18696]

Been a long time since I've seen Cook play such a fine innings.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Dhoni bowling Rohit Sharma and Jaddu in tandem.

Off spin and left arm spin.

 

[Straight_Drive]

We are sooo doomed this time.

Need someone to step up big time with bowling.

3 tests on and still we haven't got the right combo.

lol.....1st day of the test and we are doomed ....why do you make such silly statements?