India vs Australia | 1st Test | Chennai | 22/2/13 | Day 1

[Aman]

So was giving Harbdulkar a charity game for his 100th test, despite having terrible domestic form a mistake?

I mean what did he do to earn a comeback? Nothing i could see. Hope he goes wicketless.

Good old Clarkey looking good in India again.

The only one who will consistently perform.

 

[SL_Fan]

Consecutive boundaries for Clarke off Ishant. Looking good for another ton.

 

[wrongun]

400+ on the cards folks.

Brace yourself.

This game is going to be a thrashing of a lifetime. Courtesy Henriques as one of the main players!

Could be. I think oiur tailenders could thrash a few against a tired attack tomorrow, but they won't hold up a collapse for long over here. So if Clarke/Henriques get us 300+ then the tail have free reign to just have a swing like they like to do.

 

[Varun]

I mean what did he do to earn a comeback? Nothing i could see. Hope he goes wicketless.

It's all Ponting and 2001's fault, that's his career's only saving grace.

 

[wrongun]

The only one who will consistently perform.

Watto looks like he'll get a few more 60's & 70's and average 40 odd as usual.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

So was giving Harbdulkar a charity game for his 100th test, despite having terrible domestic form a mistake?

I mean what did he do to earn a comeback? Nothing i could see. Hope he goes wicketless.

Good old Clarkey looking good in India again.

He will take 3 out of 4 possible wickets of Pattinson,Lyon. And secure his place.

 

[wrongun]

It's all Ponting and 2001's fault, that's his career's only saving grace.

Do your selectors realise Punter retired?

 

[SL_Fan]

Another 4. Wonder how Aussie quicks will go on this track.

 

[Saurav]

I dropped Henriques last moment from my team

 

[CalculatedRisk]

Clarke in thrashing form

 

[OZGOD]

Pup on 90

 

[Saurav]

Another 4. Wonder how Aussie quicks will go on this track.

much better.expect some injuries and squats

 

[Varun]

Do your selectors realise Punter retired?

Along with the rest of the Australian team of yore, apparently not. Harbhajan's made the XI.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

It's all Ponting and 2001's fault, that's his career's only saving grace.

Actually more like
http://articles.economictimes.india...0_1_office-space-dhoni-and-bhajji-lower-parel

 

[Convict]

Do your selectors realise Punter retired?

Playing well for Tassie at the moment

 

[OZGOD]

lash dem Pup

 

[Justcrazy]

289/5

 

[OZGOD]

Could be. I think oiur tailenders could thrash a few against a tired attack tomorrow, but they won't hold up a collapse for long over here. So if Clarke/Henriques get us 300+ then the tail have free reign to just have a swing like they like to do.

At the start of play I would've taken 300, if we get to 350 I will be stoked. I reckon we will bowl better than this lot even if the wicket does get slower.

 

[battler]

Why not get harbhajan on now.just for the laughs.
We should allow the great man to score a hundred with the ball in his 100th test!

 

[Saurav]

Playing well for Tassie at the moment

yes,throwing the bat around

 

[SL_Fan]

much better.expect some injuries and squats

Outfield is very quick. Looks like a faster you bowl, the faster the ball will end up over the boundary ropes sort of wicket.

 

[Varun]

Can't even get spud Henriques out. What a disgrace we are.

 

[Varun]

I'm off, this is horrible to watch.

Will get you some shots from the ground tomorrow. And Clarke holding aloft his bat after a likely triple ton. Lara's record too, if he can wrangle it.

Ciao.

 

[Justcrazy]

Current partnership 141 run

 

[battler]

Yaar koi out kar do!

 

[Saurav]

Outfield is very quick. Looks like a faster you bowl, the faster the ball will end up over the boundary ropes sort of wicket.

if Kumar n Ishant can reverse it,Siddle n MJ will too,n they will get wickets there

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

With this attack a double century from Clarke coming up.

 

[the Great Khan]

lol..i know we're getting pummeled by amla and co but this ussie pummeling gives me some respite..hope they make 450 at least here..kumar lol..what a trundler!!

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

if Kumar n Ishant can reverse it,Siddle n MJ will too,n they will get wickets there

I have complete faith in Ishant. Not gonna happen

 

[SL_Fan]

if Kumar n Ishant can reverse it,Siddle n MJ will too,n they will get wickets there

Did they reverse it? Didn't see.

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

Kumar isnt fast enough to reverse swing

 

[OZGOD]

Pup has really stepped it up since he became the Cappo. Talk about leading from the front eh.

Category	Time Period	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s	
Overall		2004-2013	90	149	16	7082	329*	53.24	12616	56.13	22	26	6	803	32
Captain		2011-2013	22	37	4	2385	329*	72.27	3748	63.63	8	6	1	287	13
Non-Captain	2004-2010	68	112	12	4697	168	46.97	8868	52.96	14	20	5	516	19

 

[SL_Fan]

The new ball is certainly doing nothing.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

really impressed by Michael Clarke in the past i always thought he was a very talented but flashy batsmen and never really made full use of his potential. But in the last few years especially after taking over the captaincy he has been brilliant double hundreds against SA, century against NZ, triple century against the Indians,and performed decently in the ashes as well.. On his way to greatness! It would be nice to see soem great players the only great IMO out of the current players apart from Kallis and Tendulkar is Dale Steyn.

 

[SL_Fan]

Ozgod how did ya insert that table?

 

[OZGOD]

I'm off, this is horrible to watch.

Will get you some shots from the ground tomorrow. And Clarke holding aloft his bat after a likely triple ton. Lara's record too, if he can wrangle it.

Ciao.

Have a good one mate get us some pics!

 

[SL_Fan]

Shot by Enrique

 

[Kwremb]

Will Pup get his 100 today?

 

[OZGOD]

Ozgod how did ya insert that table?

Use the (code) (/code) syntax (replace () with []. It helps to set it up in Notepad first so they align.

 

[style_guru]

Just 4 overs from the fast bowlers after taking the new ball. Jadeja comes into the attack in 5th over with the new ball.

Need to say that India deserves to be whitewashed by every team they play against

 

[bin_pendi_ka_lota]

Well batted 300

 

[mosh101]

Henriques looks solid ! What a partnership this for Aussies !

 

[mosh101]

Come on clarke get that 100 already dammit

 

[SL_Fan]

Very important toss to win I reckon. The wicket looks in bad shape.

 

[mosh101]

2 more to clarke and moves to 95

 

[OZGOD]

Great knock from Moey thus far to provide some valuable support for Pup. He's got a pretty decent temperament considering he came in when the OZ were under the pump.

 

[OZGOD]

Indians look like they are waiting for stumps

 

[mosh101]

What a recovery by these two ! If Pak were 160-5 they would have been all out for 180

 

[Justcrazy]

302 / 5

 

[SL_Fan]

Use the (code) (/code) syntax (replace () with []. It helps to set it up in Notepad first so they align.

Cheers for that never could figure that one out

 

[OZGOD]

Hope Pup doesn't do anything stupid with a few balls to go

 

[mosh101]

Edge and 2 more to moses

 

[mosh101]

Poor shot selection by moses ! Dammit

 

[mosh101]

Just want india needed

 

[Justcrazy]

Australia had a plane , that is be positive. Clarke will break record this year

 

[IMMY69]

That hit him outside the line

 

[SL_Fan]

Ashwin picks up Enrique. Good knock anyhow.

 

[Justcrazy]

That will be day

 

[OZGOD]

OMG worst time to lose a wicket

 

[OZGOD]

Moey's concentration slipped with a few balls to play

 

[Kwremb]

Moises goes, needless shot have to say at the end of the day, Ashwin gets 6, Ashwin has a great chance at taking 6 lol Other bowlers are just simply crap lol

 

[the Great Khan]

Akshay: "India needs to put some science in their team selection. For a match being played on a dead track, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a bad pick. He should be picked for matches played on live pitches where his skills will be utilized. He has greater chances of success and will gain confidence. No better way to kill talent than utilize it badly."

hahahaha...hilarious!

 

[Justcrazy]

India would be delighted with wicket at this stage.

 

[Aman]

yep another poor decision

 

[Justcrazy]

Starc averages 30

 

[Animal]

F.I.N.A.L.L.Y

Well played Moises H!

 

[Aman]

God have mercy on our souls if Ashwin gets 10

 

[Justcrazy]

India would want to wrap this up soon , get the tail within 25 more runs.

 

[Justcrazy]

India would not want the tail to last long and get Aussies to 370 or so.

 

[SL_Fan]

Clarke needs 5 for another 100. Around 15 mins to go.

 

[mosh101]

Jaddu to starc bowleddd emmmmmm

 

[Justcrazy]

 

[mosh101]

Sir jadduuu strikesss

 

[SL_Fan]

Jadeja bowls Starc. Aus undoing the good work here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Thats it , Aussies tail getting lost.

307 / 7

 

[Justcrazy]

Dhoni is justified in picking Jadeja ........... he has got a wicket now !!

 

[OZGOD]

Starc bowled like a dunce. Jadeja celebrates like he has fifer

 

[SL_Fan]

350+ should be the target

 

[Justcrazy]

Clarke may be left standard at one end.

 

[bigdaddymiandad]

Jadeja the hack picks up a wicket lol.