England v India | 4th Test | August 7-9, 2014 | Manchester

[nish_mate]

Won't name names but some people must be eating some pretty tasty humble pies.

Dont do pies mate- only paranthas- aloo, gobi,keema- not mooli tho- too much global warming with that one!

 

[Fastandfurious]

oye hoye kia ball yar. bohat ala bachay

 

[mithun_minhas]

BK operating at 128K's.

 

[Fastandfurious]

Aw c'mon, bring in Varun.

 

[Anfield]

BK operating at 128K's.

he is bowling at 76.7 mph which is 123.4 KPH.

 

[cricfan967]

Aw c'mon, bring in Varun.

Dhoni missing the trick

 

[mithun_minhas]

SKY not even bothering to show speed when our trundlers are bowling.

Pankaj bowling a bit short here. Needs to get it a bit fuller.

 

[cricfan967]

for Cook

 

[desi_launda]

124 kmph from bk

 

[desi_launda]

Cook looks comfy
500 coming up

 

[mithun_minhas]

Pankaj bhai wasting new ball.

 

[Fastandfurious]

He'll mess up the ball for Bhuvi if he keeps holding cross seam.

 

[Adil_94]

BK 74 mph trundling

 

[cricfan967]

Umesh Yadav would've been a handful at his pace here

 

[mithun_minhas]

BK trundling at 73.7MPH.

 

[cricfan967]

Quicker one by Bhuvi, 77 mph

 

[desi_launda]

This pace is depressing to watch

 

[Noddy]

Kumar clocking in with 5 balls under 80mph in that over.

 

[Justcrazy]

Golden opportunity for Poms to win the test here

 

[Anfield]

BK needs to bowl quicker ones like Afridi's.

 

[mithun_minhas]

BK 73MPH

Jaddu 67MPH.

Just as I am typing this BK cranked it up to 79MPH.

 

[Fastandfurious]

He is tired from the previous matches, at least that's what I read. Anyways, he'll need to build his body up if he wants to keep bowling in tests.

 

[cricfan967]

If Bhuvi hit the gym and added 4-5 mph of pace, he'd easily be world class

 

[Justcrazy]

England should not be in any hurry , just need to occupy the crease for tomorrow whole day and look to bat once.

 

[nish_mate]

BK needs to bowl quicker ones like Afridi's.

But then Afridi dont bowl more than 4 over an innings

 

[Anfield]

He is tired from the previous matches, at least that's what I read. Anyways, he'll need to build his body up if he wants to keep bowling in tests.

He was bowling at the same speed in previous matches as well.

 

[razabbas]

England 7-India top order(0)

Just need to see off the new ball

 

[Noddy]

Robson facing, slips bolstered to 4 as Pankaj nipping the ball away to the right hander.

 

[nish_mate]

right first wicket coming up

 

[SL_Fan]

Wow what happened here? India already bowling

 

[mithun_minhas]

Easy singles given.

 

[Fastandfurious]

He was bowling at the same speed in previous matches as well.

No, he was slightly faster.

 

[cricfan967]

Robson looking rough, shouls be knocked over fairly soon.

 

[Justcrazy]

India would be happy if they concede a lead less than 100 here

 

[Anfield]

But then Afridi dont bowl more than 4 over an innings

Express bowlers bowl in 4 over spells only. He is an express spin bowler.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Wow what happened here? India already bowling

Anderson and Broad happened.

MSD decided to bat on a spicy pitch.

 

[Noddy]

Pankaj quickest delivery clocked at 85mph in that over.

If England can see the new ball off, without damage, then a large total beckons in my view.

With 40 plus overs remaining, its not impossible for England to be ahead tonight!

 

[mithun_minhas]

Pathetic bowling from Pankaj.

This will be his last Test Match.

 

[Anfield]

No, he was slightly faster.

nope. His paced dropped around 123 KPH in 2nd spell amd 115KPH in third spell.

 

[cricfan967]

Alex Hales for England's second opener anyone?

 

[nish_mate]

Express bowlers bowl in 4 over spells only. He is an express spin bowler.

His only spell is 4 overs- aww forgot he chickened outta test cricket- to preserve his speed

 

[Fastandfurious]

Pankaj has a good action, strong build too but just lacks fast twitch muscles.

 

[mithun_minhas]

BK getting the ball the swing. But Batsmen have a ton of time to react to it.

 

[Fastandfurious]

nope. His paced dropped around 123 KPH in 2nd spell amd 115KPH in third spell.

This is the opening spell.

 

[Anfield]

Pathetic bowling from Pankaj.

This will be his last Test Match.

When you have a strong lad like Yadav who could bowl express why in the world would you bring in a trundler?

 

[Noddy]

Robsons first boundary goes between 3rd slip and gully for 4. safe.

 

[Adil_94]

Lucky Robson

 

[Anfield]

This is the opening spell.

Opening spell was around this pace. 125-127 mostly.

 

[Alchemy]

Can rockstars save themselves from another away series defeat?

Can this endless cycle of shame end for the rockstars?

Wait and see.

 

[Justcrazy]

robson

 

[Adil_94]

Short of first slip lack of pace by Kumar

 

[mithun_minhas]

Edged and 4.

This is what happens when the team is down and out of form. All the edges go through vacant areas.

 

[Alchemy]

When you have a strong lad like Yadav who could bowl express why in the world would you bring in a trundler?

Pankaj is also a 'strong lad' but bowls crap. Same goes for Yadav who sprays all over the pitch.

 

[Adil_94]

Aussie Robson looks mediocre

 

[Noddy]

another snick - this time falls short of Vijay at 1st..

 

[cricfan967]

Robson is a poor opener, much better options available for England

 

[Fastandfurious]

Opening spell was around this pace. 125-127 mostly.

Ok kiddo, you win. Go enjoy your candy.

 

[Convict]

Aussie Robson looks mediocre

It's what NSW are telling everyone over here.

That he's a good first class accumulator in English conditions

 

[mithun_minhas]

Come forward a little but idiots.

How many times this happened? Its not Akhtar bowling. It is BK.

I remember saying the same in previous Tests too.

 

[Adil_94]

It's what NSW are telling everyone over here.

That he's a good first class accumulator in English conditions

How did Robson qualify for England ? Did he play Shield Cricket or come to England as a Kid

 

[cricfan967]

Cook looking solid.

 

[Noddy]

Cook drives straight - 4. timed.....

 

[Adil_94]

Pankaj Singh overpitching

 

[Justcrazy]

cook

 

[cricfan967]

Great shot, Pankaj bowling poor lengths

 

[Justcrazy]

Pankaj Singh overpitching

You need to pitch up to induce edge.

 

[Fastandfurious]

Pankaj needs to come around the wicket and bounce him relentlessly. C'mon dude, use that height for something.

 

[desi_launda]

19/0 ,481 to go

 

[Anfield]

Pankaj is also a 'strong lad' but bowls crap. Same goes for Yadav who sprays all over the pitch.

I am talking about the ability to bowl at good pace and then sustain that pace.. they're not going to wrestle.. oh so he sprays all over... yeah true when you have McGraths and Wasims in your team why would you need a bowler like Yadav.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Pankaj all over the place.

There is a reason it took this guy this long to make his debut.

Not selecting Pandey is a mistake. That guy can actually bowl proper line and length in Mid 130's.

 

[Adil_94]

You need to pitch up to induce edge.

I know but on that occasion he overpitched and got smoked for 4.

 

[cricfan967]

Can just see how badly Pankaj wants a wicket

 

[Adil_94]

India should give Varun Phaast Aaron the new ball instead of Pancake Stink

 

[Fastandfurious]

Not even damn bouncer! Why the hell did he even have a short leg?

 

[mithun_minhas]

Warne is absolutely right.

Indians playing timid here.

Where is the enthusiasm, where is the buzzing around the batsmen, where is the good lengths that can get batsmen in trouble?

Indians just waiting for something to happen.

Man, our players are always very laid back and follow Gandhi philosophy in sport. No aggression from any quarters.

 

[Convict]

How did Robson qualify for England ? Did he play Shield Cricket or come to England as a Kid

Grew up in Australia. Never got a game for NSW.

Had an opportunity to play for county cricket because he has an English passport (his mother is English). Eventually qualified to play for England.

Represented Australia at U19 level

 

[Anfield]

Ok kiddo, you win. Go enjoy your candy.

sure old fogey.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Its time to unleash Aaron.

Enough of Pankaj and his pathetic bowling.

 

[Adil_94]

Grew up in Australia. Never got a game for NSW.

Had an opportunity to play for county cricket because he has an English passport (his mother is English). Eventually qualified to play for England.

Represented Australia at U19 level

I bet you would love to sledge the traitor next year when the Aussies come over to Old Blighty.

 

[cricfan967]

Warne is absolutely right.

Indians playing timid here.

Where is the enthusiasm, where is the buzzing around the batsmen, where is the good lengths that can get batsmen in trouble?

Indians just waiting for something to happen.

Man, our players are always very laid back and follow Gandhi philosophy in sport. No aggression from any quarters.

Also doesn't help when they complain of the opposition showing aggression, bowlers look harmless