India close on 300/6 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Chennai

[Justcrazy]

Leech is a very mediocre bowler , He would struggle to get into Indian state sides.

 

[Buffet]

Except for Pujara, others don't use their feet much.

 

[Mesozoic]

Ashwin looks so happy.

 

[Buffet]

Leech is a very mediocre bowler , He would struggle to get into Indian state sides.

He does not need to get into any other side. He has bowled well.

 

[Robert]

Leech is a very mediocre bowler , He would struggle to get into Indian state sides.

Eh? He has a lovely classical action, and averages 30 in test cricket. He’s doing his job, getting turn and bounce on day one.

 

[Justcrazy]

Rahane showing too much respect to bowling , he needs to smash a few boundries.

 

[Justcrazy]

Eh? He has a lovely classical action, and averages 30 in test cricket. He’s doing his job, getting turn and bounce on day one.

Monty and Swan were miles better. I think even bowlers like Yardy , Salisbury were also better than Mr Leech.

 

[pillionrider]

Wasn't expecting Rahane to do well against the spinners on this pitch before he came out.

But I forgot his history. Give him a difficult pitch and that's when he generally scores. Looking good today.

 

[JibranAnsari]

where are dom bess and jimmy anderson?

 

[Saurav]

Bumrah's not playing?What happened?

 

[Amirforpresident]

Just started watching and Olli Stone looking impressive.

Why is There A crowd tho? arent the number in India Really high?

 

[Justcrazy]

India would find it hard to get next three wickets here

 

[Saurav]

Just started watching and Olli Stone looking impressive.

Why is There A crowd tho? arent the number in India Really high?

No the curve is pretty flat now

 

[Dingolfy]

Bumrah's not playing?What happened?

Rested. We don’t need him on this dust bowl anyway.

 

[James]

Cricket fans never learn!! Yet again, lots of people calling the result of a Test match in the first or second session.

See how both teams bat on the pitch first.

 

[Mamoon]

Stone looks very impressive indeed. I think the post 2015 England side has to be their most talented side since WWII.

They have got really good talent in almost all aspects of the game and across all formats, and it is not something that you would normally associate with English cricket.

If only they could find the next Swann.

 

[Saurav]

Rested. We don’t need him on this dust bowl anyway.

Oh we do.There would be reverse swing here.His yorkers would have been a handful

Would have 'rested' Ishant

 

[Justcrazy]

Moeen Ali on now , another part time mediocre bowler

 

[Justcrazy]

India should look to dominate both these spinners , not let them settle in.

 

[Gharib Aadmi]

Rohit is playing really well. Has a chance to top his highest score of 212 the way he is going.

 

[Dingolfy]

Oh we do.There would be reverse swing here.His yorkers would have been a handful

Would have 'rested' Ishant

Siraj can reverse swing pretty good. We need fit Bumrah for the Pink ball test.

 

[Justcrazy]

44 runs partnership so far.

 

[Robert]

Great to see our Beard back.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

250 by Rohit on the cards. 100 for Rahane. India to make 550 all out, with England bundled for 320, follow on not enforced, India to score a brisk 180 with Shubman hitting 50, declared, England bundled out for 200 chasing 400.

 

[OldWarHorse]

Leech is a very mediocre bowler , He would struggle to get into Indian state sides.

After looking at Nadeem's performance, Iam not so sure

 

[Justcrazy]

Rohit is a true match-winner in all formats , real Hitman of cricket , when he strikes he kills

 

[Justcrazy]

After looking at Nadeem's performance, Iam not so sure

Leech is no where near Nadeem , Indians making a mistake , leech does not turn , they should send him to orbit , play big shots agains him , this may well be his last test,

 

[Justcrazy]

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There we go go , Hitman giving treatment to Ali )

 

[style_guru]

Was travelling so couldnt catch up with this game. So whats the score guys? Hope Kaptaan Colly smashes them English bowlers into oblivion today

 

[Justcrazy]

Four

Now the batsmen playing shots , bad time ahead for England

 

[Justcrazy]

Dropping Bess to play Moeen is a very negative decision.

 

[Justcrazy]

On this pitch I do not see England getting past 175 !

 

[RamLakhan]

Rohit confuses again! Not sure whether we should continue persisting with him! But in this match he has definitely played a decisive role! (Literally 48/3 without his score!)

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Excellent excellent century by Rohit.

Why has England dropped Bess? He may have bowled a few full tosses but this will destroy his confidence.

Moreover, he still won England a test in India at the end of the day.

How many spinners can say that?

 

[MP2011]

Ton up Rohit.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Not a fan of Rahane the batsman these days.

But I am rooting for him lol.

Him scoring is good for India for the greater good.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

After looking at Nadeem's performance, Iam not so sure

Leach is a good bowler.

Dude was topping charts in county.

Nadeem had a technical issue.

Ashwin was almost as woeful in 2012 with his technical issues. Lost us a crucial series.

Nadeeem ain't a great bowler but he isn't as bad as he looked in Chennai imho.

 

[MenInG]

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[szrana007]

What did I say

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

What did I say

He already dismissed Kohli for a duck.

 

[szrana007]

He already dismissed Kohli for a duck.

Yes, and back to bowling trash after that fluke wicket.

 

[Saj]

First innings runs vital here before this pitch crumbles.

India in a strong position.

 

[Saurav]

Just 83 runs at under 3 in this session

 

[dravidthewall]

tea break 189/3 103* partnership

 

[Saj]

189 for 3 at Tea.

400 in the first innings and it could be match over.

 

[sindhiboy]

Besides kohlis wicket, moeen has bowled badly.
The pitch had plenty for spinners.

Looks like india have already won

 

[Devadwal]

189 for 3 at Tea.

400 in the first innings and it could be match over.

Just one wicket and India can fold under 270

 

[sindhiboy]

Great innings from rohit. Although he has been lucky

 

[Bilal7]

189-3 on what appears to be a pitch that is already taking turn. India in a good spot but I'd hardly have guessed that Rohit and Rahane have been their best batsmen.

 

[Manunited18]

Besides kohlis wicket, moeen has bowled badly.
The pitch had plenty for spinners.

Looks like india have already won

This is what happens when you don't play competitive cricket for months, I was surprised at Bess being dropped.

 

[Smbhayi]

They dropped Sundar for a darter that cannot bat. Great selection by Kohli once again.

Do you want all bowlers turning same way?

 

[Markhor]

Olly Stone has been in the England setup for a while but hasn't played many Tests. He gets disconcerting bounce and has genuine pace.

 

[Saurav]

Good important 50 for Rahane


Should silence the doubters about his ability vs spin

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Holy F. I hope Ashwin is looking at that. India need 400

 

[Robert]

Top batting from Rohit.

Stone reminds me of Statham a bit - high action, pacey, accurate wicket-to-wicket.

Yikes look at the turn and bounce from Moeen!

 

[Markhor]

Why did England rest Anderson? He’s the single biggest reason they won the previous match?

Look at England's insane schedule this year, rotation is not a choice but necessary.

 

[NeVerMind]

Though he does bowl the bad ball now and then, Moeen the only one who looks like taking a wicket....

 

[Robert]

Olly Stone has been in the England setup for a while but hasn't played many Tests. He gets disconcerting bounce and has genuine pace.

A good find. I think he will show Archer up a bit with sustained pace. England will have a fast attack for the Ashes.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Look at England's insane schedule this year, rotation is not a choice but necessary.

It is quiet Insane. They are playing do much cricket and lots of test matches which are gruelling.

 

[lahoriyah1234]

Wait and watch how England bat first. I expect England to put 350 on board in their first inning.

 

[MP2011]

Poor fielding from Bess there due to turf coming out.

 

[MP2011]

150 up for Rohit.

 

[MP2011]

His 4th score of 150+ in tests.

 

[Rajdeep]

Innings defeat looming on England.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

India have won this match.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Leech is a very mediocre bowler , He would struggle to get into Indian state sides.

No hes not. He has bowled superbly.

 

[Saurav]

That looked out

 

[Rajdeep]

That was out since nothing was behind the line. Home umpire

 

[Extra_Cover]

That was surely out

 

[James]

Extremely close, would have been given out on another day. But this is India’s day.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

That was out since nothing was behind the line. Home umpire

Happens. Umpiring has been brilliant till now. We get decisions against us when we tour abroad so it evens out

 

[Mesozoic]

Benefit of doubt goes to the batsman.

 

[dravidthewall]

Root bowling negative line

 

[Saurav]

I guess third umpire just wanted to play it safe


Giving it out would have been bold and would have been in papers tomorrow

 

[Saurav]

Benefit of doubt goes to the batsman.

What doubt?

 

[RamLakhan]

According to PP Standards: That is out if India is batting and Not Out if a team is playing against India!

 

[dravidthewall]

Rahane always playing thease kind of knock when he's about to drop

 

[Mesozoic]

What doubt?

Are you watching the game live?

 

[Mesozoic]

:

 

[Saurav]

Chalo justice delivered