India v New Zealand | 1st Test | Kanpur | Sep 22-26, 2016 | Day 4

[sandsaims]

Ridiculous how much the Mumbai lobby keeps praising Rohit Sharma

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rahane seems to have learnt on not missing out of soft runs something which VVS lacked.Nothing wrong with that if you have played some quality knocks already.

He has very little hard runs on turning pitches.

He either scores or doesn't score.

This was an important 40 in the context of the game albeit at a lesser pressure.

But problem is Rahane didn't look good today.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

So basically Rohit scores a crucial 30 and helps India as well as screws India.

Haha....

He has earned himself another test match.

Thank God he has no opportunity to score a 100.

100 means atleast 3-4 test matches.

 

[street cricketer]

You mean India needs 120 overs to bowl out New Zealand and in case of anything less, the Kiwis have a chance of securing a draw?

Kind of

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Is the pitch spinning?

Just tuned in now.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Just like I suspected.

New ball isn't doing much (slow spin) barring the odd one.

Need it to get old for it to be tough for batsmen.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

So basically Rohit scores a crucial 30 and helps India as well as screws India.

Haha....

He has earned himself another test match.

Thank God he has no opportunity to score a 100.

100 means atleast 3-4 test matches.

SIF he might just score a 100 today

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

SIF he might just score a 100 today

Haha...he won't.

Our spinners have to work reallyyyyy hard for the first 40 overs.

If it doesn't reverse...which it doesn't seem to....we are basically bowling with 2 bowlers.

Let's see.

 

[big_gamer007]

Gotta start accelerating now lads.. No point tuk tuking now

 

[big_gamer007]

Manjrekar seems to be a huge fan of Rohit or maybe a friend?

 

[Sidilicious]

Haha...he won't.

Our spinners have to work reallyyyyy hard for the first 40 overs.

If it doesn't reverse...which it doesn't seem to....we are basically bowling with 2 bowlers.

Let's see.

Would be interesting to see what Kohli does to keep Rohit in for the next test?

Pujara has scored 2 50s, so he should be safe.
Rahane and Kohli are obviously safe.
Vijay is safe.

So, basically, in order to keep tailunt in, Kohli has 2 options
1. Play 4 bowlers. This might backfire on such a pitch, unless thez only go with 1 pacer. That too could backfire, if there is something in the pitch for the pacers
2. Get Pujara to open, and drop Rahul. Unlikely, but could happen.

Again, Rohit the batsman costing us

 

[big_gamer007]

50 for Rohit come on now boy hit some quick fire boundaries and declare..

 

[big_gamer007]

Come on declare already NZ BOWLING defensive line to get through the overs as much as they can.. If they manage to draw this out would be our fault..

 

[street cricketer]

Feeling bad for these angrezis, struggling in the hot and humid atmosphere.

 

[Statsman]

Is NZ wasting time again?

 

[Sidilicious]

Surely, its time to declare now.

Lead is 400. If they declare now, they can bowl 40 overs to the opposition. Assuming that things start happening after the ball is 40 overs old, tomorrow morning its start to create havoc.

If needed they can get another 50 overs with the second new ball.

 

[big_gamer007]

Is NZ wasting time again?

The left arm pacer is bowling around the stumps outside the leg stump short balls which Jadeja is leaving.. Good tactics by him as far as NZ are considered but why are India not declaring or trying to take him on and get out is beyond me..

 

[Rafa]

15 minutes to go for tea, so let's play till tea.

It will take 10 minutes for innings change anyway.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Would be interesting to see what Kohli does to keep Rohit in for the next test?

Pujara has scored 2 50s, so he should be safe.
Rahane and Kohli are obviously safe.
Vijay is safe.

So, basically, in order to keep tailunt in, Kohli has 2 options
1. Play 4 bowlers. This might backfire on such a pitch, unless thez only go with 1 pacer. That too could backfire, if there is something in the pitch for the pacers
2. Get Pujara to open, and drop Rahul. Unlikely, but could happen.

Again, Rohit the batsman costing us

4 bowlers...3 spinners...Rohit will play.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

What garbage captaincy is this?

Disgusting.

Declare you idiot.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rain threat is still there.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

If Kohli lets Rohit get to a 100....I would never forget that.

 

[Statsman]

Why is India wasting time now?

 

[Rafa]

Should let Rohit get to his ton, it will do a world of good to his confidence for the future.

 

[Sidilicious]

If Kohli lets Rohit get to a 100....I would never forget that.

I think he is waiting for Jadeja's 50 now.

Hate this mentality of waiting for personal milestones. How long before tea?

 

[Statsman]

Guess Ashwin was trolling there with his shadow batting.

 

[Rafa]

Tea is at 14.25 IST, we ll hardly get 1 over before Tea.

 

[Sidilicious]

Tea is at 14.25 IST, we ll hardly get 1 over before Tea.

Tea and innings change should be taken together, to save time.

 

[Rafa]

And Early Tea has been taken according to Cricbuzz.

Close play of time for today is 16.45.

So one session remaining

 

[Rafa]

37 overs remaining today.

 

[wasimjunior]

Rain chance according to bbc... Accurate?

 

[street cricketer]

I don't know why but I always get reminded of Jeetu of TVF pitchers when I see Jadeja for some reason.

 

[The Last Of The Stars]

Why is Zaheer not dressed like the others? His dressing sense is quite weird, same goes for the current Indian players, barring Kohli.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Anyone has a working streaming link?

Mine just stopped working.

 

[gani999]

Anyone has a working streaming link?

Mine just stopped working.

Why are Indians based in India relying on streaming links from pirate sites to watch cricket?

Don't have a TV at home , macha?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Why are Indians based in India relying on streaming links from pirate sites to watch cricket?

Don't have a TV at home , macha?

Too lazy to go to the next room.

Plus I work from my comp.

Any links?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Too lazy to go to the next room.

Plus I work from my comp.

Any links?

Hotstar SIF.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Terrific opening over by shami.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Hotstar SIF.

5 minute delay.

Need live streaming.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Both pacers should get lots of overs to rough up the ball.

 

[Rafa]

Ashwin in early.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Hotstar SIF.

Thanks...Paid subscription gives me live feed.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Guptill gone.

Ashwin strikes.

 

[Ab Fan]

ASH you beauty!!!

 

[#GreenRoars]

And here we go

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Latham gone.

Ashwin strikes again.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

5 minute delay.

Need live streaming.

I'm watching with 5 minute delay.

 

[street cricketer]

Ash vs Williamson will be good to watch.

 

[Gone]

Both pacers should get lots of overs to rough up the ball.

not needed for ash

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I'm watching with 5 minute delay.

Pay 199Rs per month. Live stream.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

not needed for ash

lol...

 

[street cricketer]

I'm watching with 5 minute delay.

The first rule when you're seeing with a five minute delay is to not visit the match thread at any cost.

 

[street cricketer]

Good to see a great crowd in for the match.

 

[Gone]

My gawd, wouldn't want to be ross taylor now.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

5 balls 5 appeals to Ross.

Savage Ashwin.

 

[Ab Fan]

Feel for Williamson. Has to keep fighting alone wherever his team tours.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Ross looks like in danger every damn ball.

 

[Gone]

Some how taylor gets 1 run... he worked really hard for this one run!

 

[#GreenRoars]

Ash on fire....

 

[Gone]

KW on the other hand looks solid.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Beauty to Williamson Jaddu.

 

[Ab Fan]

Taylor is no world class player either.

Only 290 on Perth is memorable one.

He will find things tougher here.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

KW on the other hand looks solid.

Solid otherwise but still got very close to getting out twice.

 

[Gone]

Solid otherwise but still got very close to getting out twice.

Yea true, when you see taylor on the other end. He looks to be batting on a completely different surface.

 

[JattMaula]

The first rule when you're seeing with a five minute delay is to not visit the match thread at any cost.

Golden rule! which I follow

 

[Slog]

Guptill fails everywhere lol

This could end today

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Jaddu needs to shorten his length a touch.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

honestly love Williamson.

 

[Hasan123]

Don't know how Taylor survived that

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Ross out.

Not given.

 

[Hitman]

That was bloody plumb.

 

[Slog]

Come on Rossco!

Used to be one of my favourite players around 2008-2012 or so.

Definitely underachieved in his career because I genuinely think he had the talent and skill to be in AB, Root or Amla class

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Hate the new field setting for Ashwin as well as his around the wicket bowling.

Why fix when its not broken?

 

[Adijazz1706]

As expected, NZ crumbling already. Will they last the day?

 

[Saurav]

Come on Rossco!

Used to be one of my favourite players around 2008-2012 or so.

Definitely underachieved in his career because I genuinely think he had the talent and skill to be in AB, Root or Amla class

Definitely not as talented as those 3.

 

[Hitman]

Bloody umpire!! That was as plump as bowled. Idiot!!!!

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Bloody umpire!! That was as plump as bowled. Idiot!!!!

Its ok yaar.

In real time, it did look like it may spin a bit too much.

He is a good umpire.

We should have had DRS.

 

[HitWicket]

Still confused why Hawkeye is available but not being shown for lbws by the host broadcaster.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

So many easy singles to Williamson.

Its 4.

Just rubbish field setting. Attacking for the sake of it.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Again denied.

What the hell yaar.