India v Australia | 1st Test - Day 4| Bangalore | 12/10/08

[Random Aussie]

He would be following the team plan.Hayden & Ponting are already out and he would have been asked to play the anchor role

This assumes he is capable of doing something other than playing the anchor role.

Hussey is batting, he is well capable of being the anchor, he averages 70.

 

[dblock]

Like I said yesterday, Aus will play it conservatively.

That aggressive intent seems to have gone that makes them believe they can win from any position.

 

[Random Aussie]

30 off 128 balls.

Save me.

RA is refusing to watch anymore of this match while he is batting.

Back in a while....

 

[lollol]

Sheez, what the **** is Katich doing??? Does he even want to TRY to win???

Im glad i missed AUS batting...

 

[davidmj85]

I feel Gambhir has done a great favour by dropping Katich.... surely Clarke would have got the scoreboard motoring along with Hussey rotating the strike

 

[Muyazzim Khan]

Aussies could do with Katich getting out now.

 

[Muyazzim Khan]

Thank god Katich is out.

99-3 Katich 34 and out

 

[MoNkEy]

All hail Muyazzim Nostradamus!

 

[deathstreak]

stupid bhajji. katich was playing for us

 

[Random Aussie]

Thank god Katich is out.

99-3 Katich 34 and out

Amen

Wow if I didn't hate Katich before this I hate him with a passion now.

What did that stonewalling achieve? We are neither safe in terms of runs nor in terms of wickets. All he did was waste time and make it harder for us to win (and easier for India to win or draw).

 

[davidmj85]

damn... now all hopes rest on the evening rain

 

[Romali_rotti]

This game is very frustrating just cant predict what will happen. However should Australia add another 100 runs, I dont see India chasing it down with Sachin & Laxman royaly looking out of it, best case for India from 1st test would be a draw....We tend to play Aussies better as the series progresses so best bet would be not to lose this one...

 

[Muyazzim Khan]

Already the scoreboard is moving since Mr Cricket has got Clarke as willing and positive partner at the other end.

 

[Milo]

Katich is selfish.

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Any idea,the kind of speed ishant clocks nowadays?

 

[Muyazzim Khan]

C'mon future Skip a quick 40-50 should do here.

 

[Random Aussie]

Any idea,the kind of speed ishant clocks nowadays?

Generally between 130 and 140kph. Quick enough.

 

[Muyazzim Khan]

Any idea,the kind of speed ishant clocks nowadays?

This inns he has been bowling at 134-136/7 kph.

 

[davidmj85]

Gone!!!Boy if we could spark a collapse with the total below 200.... u never know

 

[davidmj85]

It is very surprising that the Aussies aren't reading Ishant's slower ball

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

This inns he has been bowling at 134-136/7 kph.

Thanks dude.That is almost 10 kmph less than what he has bowled in Oz.And as I type this Clarke departs

 

[Random Aussie]

It is very surprising that the Aussies aren't reading Ishant's slower ball

I don't think they have seen it before.

Ishant now has got his career average down to 32 runs per wicket. And improving. Well done.

This bloke is likely to be the first Indian to average under 28 in Test cricket.

And he has awesome hair.

And I hate Simon Katich.

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

2 more wickets will inject some interest in to this test

 

[Random Aussie]

Thanks dude.That is almost 10 kmph less than what he has bowled in Oz.And as I type this Clarke departs

True but both Lee and MJ were clocked a lot slower than usual also.

 

[Punter]

Need to get Cameron White in he's a big hitter.

 

[Random Aussie]

Watson 4, lead 195.

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Watson-Poor man's Symonds

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

250 runs lead will give the steering wheel to Oz.Anything less than that will be taken by Sehwag

 

[Random Aussie]

Watson-Poor man's Symonds

Watson 3/45, hit Ganguly and Sharma in the head.

Symonds can't do that unless he is throwing the ball from cover lol.

But Symonds batting >>>Watson

 

[Random Aussie]

Hussey gone

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Hussey boy departs

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

interestingly poised now

 

[Random Aussie]

Next 20 overs = super crucial

 

[lollol]

Dhoni not sure if it carried...

OF COURSE it didnt.. i could see it in realtime

 

[pixaar]

sign of things to come.
no matter what target the aussies set, india will have to apply themselves really really well to win or draw this. although lack of a quality spinner might just hurt the Aussies.
ah this is why you watch test cricket!

 

[speed_thrills]

I can see only one winner at this time, and m afraid its not India.
anws well done bhajji and Zaheer for dragging it till the last day.
Such a shame for Fab 4.

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Everything depends on the start which Sehwag provides.Surprisingly India look like a one man army now

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

I can see only one winner at this time, and m afraid its not India.
anws well done bhajji and Zaheer for dragging it till the last tame.
Such a shame for Fab 4.

May be we should send ZAK & Harbh ahead of the Fab 4

 

[speed_thrills]

Everything depends on the start which Sehwag provides.Surprisingly India look like a one man army now

And Army fires only once in 10 matches.

 

[Fish]

Amen

Wow if I didn't hate Katich before this I hate him with a passion now.

What did that stonewalling achieve? We are neither safe in terms of runs nor in terms of wickets. All he did was waste time and make it harder for us to win (and easier for India to win or draw).

Yeah a real bonus for Australia now that Katich has gone.

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Why isnt old fart bowling?

 

[lollol]

Why isnt old fart bowling?

Hey, show some respect to your elders..

 

[inzidabest]

Guys Katich batted a session. Did not lose wickets...katich out that time would have been blunder for Australia. India are now more in trouble....an average attack like Pakistan took 10 wickets against India in Bangalore on the last day...M sure Aus can do the same

 

[inzidabest]

Kumble is out of confidence

 

[inzidabest]

This is just fine batting by Australia. Brilliant I must say

 

[inzidabest]

260 at the end of day will be nice

 

[inzidabest]

Mr Watson doing a fine fine job

 

[inzidabest]

incihing towards the safe zone..241 now

 

[inzidabest]

245

 

[dblock]

Is it me, or the did pressure relent as soon as Kumble returned to the bowling.

 

[lollol]

Who doesnt belong in the AUS batting line-up by looking at this scorecard?

Hint: look at the # of deliveries used

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Is it me, or the did pressure relent as soon as Kumble returned to the bowling.

You are right. They are picking Kumble for easy runs

 

[Sheikh]

Good test match this. Tomorrow is looking all set to be a cracking day.

 

[inzidabest]

Id like to see how quick the Indians bat tomorrow...with what averages

 

[inzidabest]

Good test match this. Tomorrow is looking all set to be a cracking day.

Last day of Bangalore...reminds me of the Pakistan test..8 wickets in two sessions

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

Kumble is going to finish his last test infront of the home crowd without a wicket

 

[inzidabest]

Kumble is going to finish his last test infront of the home crowd without a wicket

he hasnt announced retirement yet :miandad

 

[inzidabest]

brilliant partnership. awesome

 

[inzidabest]

250....Aus can push for 270 by end of the day..a

 

[pixaar]

i think kumble has completely lost the plot here.

 

[inzidabest]

zaheer to open for India..batting

 

[inzidabest]

i think kumble has completely lost the plot here.

he is getting desperate to pick up a wicket himself..changes ends..

 

[inzidabest]

and starts with a no ball

 

[alexjohn_tcr]

he hasnt announced retirement yet :miandad

But he has confirmed that this will be his last home test

 

[inzidabest]

Guys,
where is cavin 420..somebody tell me

 

[Saj]

Strange tactics from the Aussies today. Normally they would have looked to score quickly and push the lead up to 300 plus by the close of play today, but they were just scratching around especially Katich?

 

[inzidabest]

But he has confirmed that this will be his last home test

well why? If he hasnt retired? England tour next..
unless he annlunces retirement we cannot say anything

 

[lollol]

and starts with a no ball

Well, u dont see often no-balls called for this

 

[inzidabest]

Strange tactics from the Aussies today. Normally they would have looked to score quickly and push the lead up to 300 plus by the close of play today, but they were just scratching around especially Katich?

they could not have risked losing too many wickets. I find nothing wrong with it. they will still push for it

 

[inzidabest]

Well, u dont see often no-balls called for this

oh come on. that is a no ball. no part is behind the line..

 

[pixaar]

oh come on. that is a no ball. no part is behind the line..

it has to be on the line not behind.
this is a valid delivery.

 

[inzidabest]

280 possible today? and 10 overs tomorrow

 

[inzidabest]

it has to be on the line not behind.
this is a valid delivery.

er..it has to be behind the line..line belongs to the umpire..

 

[speed_thrills]

er..it has to be behind the line..line belongs to the umpire..

u r correct, dude

 

[inzidabest]

260..another 20 runs come on

 

[lollol]

it has to be on the line not behind.
this is a valid delivery.

It has to be behind... so that was a no-ball

What i wanted to show with the image is that it was a marginal one

 

[speed_thrills]

Game, set and match to Australia, and m afraid series as well.

bring on the young guys, pls.

 

[lollol]

This is a Romali special: cheating SAF umpire!

 

[pixaar]

er..it has to be behind the line..line belongs to the umpire..

ah..so is it still a no ball if some part is on the line?
have the laws changed?

 

[inzidabest]

u r correct, dude

he he

anyone old ppers..where is cavin420?