India vs Australia | 3rd Test | Mohali | 16/3/13 | Day 3

[BaaliSoda]

Magical innings from Dhawan continues.

 

[Justcrazy]

I understand Aussies do not have a home advantage , but still bowling has been really ordinary.

Haurzit was much better.

 

[Sandeep]

This is killing! :4 more

 

[style_guru]

And another 4. Easy as you like...

 

[Justcrazy]

Dhawan 134 no

26 boundaries

 

[style_guru]

And another...

 

[Sandeep]

Just looked like he checked his shot and what power!

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

If we somehow get a lead and get AUS all out in their 2nd innings then major credit must be given to this knock by Shikar

 

[style_guru]

4 more...

 

[Aman]

Clarke has to swallow the ego and put defensive fields on. Length ball, on off, he drives with an open face, past the man diving at backward point

Hmm

 

[Sandeep]

Why hasn't Steven Smith not bowled yet? Is he a specialist batsman

 

[style_guru]

And 4 more

 

[Aman]

Do any aussies think Hussey and Ponting should be recalled?

 

[style_guru]

This is unbelievable stuff. Absolute carnage

 

[Aman]

This is unbelievable stuff. Absolute carnage

Against Australia of all teams as well

 

[cricketjoshila]

Do any aussies think Hussey and Ponting should be recalled?

first recall Pattinson Johnson and Watson.

 

[Justcrazy]

Highest score for an Indian debutant is 137 by G Vishy

 

[style_guru]

Against Australia of all teams as well

They have none to blame but themselves. Arrogance has cost them heavily.

 

[Sandeep]

first recall Pattinson Johnson and Watson.

yea right! Especially Pattinson even if it's the middle of the match... Attack is looking toothless

 

[Justcrazy]

Mickey Arthur likely to be sacked after 5 - 0 whitewash in Ashes.

 

[kaayal]

clarke will be really regreting his decision to put james pattinson out off this match.

 

[style_guru]

I guess Arthur hasn't done his homework for this match

 

[Aman]

Its quite sad, I grew up watching the great Australian team of the 2000's seeing them being destroyed is like seeing part of my childhood being destroyed =\

 

[style_guru]

Some momentarily respite for the OZ as teams head for drinks...

 

[Convict]

Do any aussies think Hussey and Ponting should be recalled?

Nope
They've retired.

first recall Pattinson Johnson and Watson.

Patto yes.

 

[Convict]

Why hasn't Steven Smith not bowled yet? Is he a specialist batsman

Yes actually.
Gave up bowling a few years ago and is strictly a part timer.

Even bowled some off spin this year for NSW- much to Kerry O'Keefe's disgust

 

[style_guru]

Ok back to Phainty. 4 more

 

[style_guru]

And 4 more...

 

[Aman]

Has to be some sort of record for most 4's on debut or something

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

Dhawan strokes 28th boundary

 

[Sandeep]

Yes actually.
Gave up bowling a few years ago and is strictly a part timer.

Even bowled some off spin this year for NSW- much to Kerry O'Keefe's disgust

Good batsman no doubt, but was once touted as successor to Warney!

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

Dhawan strokes 28th boundary

 

[Justcrazy]

The record for most fours in a debut innings is 37, by Tip Foster

 

[kungfu90]

Rubbish bowling

 

[style_guru]

And another 4. This time by Vijay

 

[Sandeep]

Is it only me or everyone finding Laxman's commentary similar to Russel Arnold's? ( Not so atrocious but thereabouts)

 

[Justcrazy]

224 / 0

 

[Convict]

Good batsman no doubt, but was once touted as successor to Warney!

So was Cameron White

Blame the respective NSW and VIC medias for hyping any LS.

We're seeing it again with Ahmed.

 

[jatt]

150 in 131 deliveries...playing test match like t20

 

[style_guru]

And another 4...

 

[Justcrazy]

Dhawan having his best day of life here ........... 29th Boundary

 

[Aman]

So was Cameron White

Blame the respective NSW and VIC medias for hyping any LS.

We're seeing it again with Ahmed.

Well he can't bowl any worse than your current lot and in comparision to them he would look like another Warne.

 

[style_guru]

Breaking news:- Someone found a miniature puppy buried outside Clarke's home. Speculations are rife that it may be Black magic because of which he is on a losing streak

 

[Sandeep]

So was Cameron White

Blame the respective NSW and VIC medias for hyping any LS.

We're seeing it again with Ahmed.

The thing is, Sachins and Warnes are once in a lifetime players... It's criminal to expect the same deeds and results from lesser beings! Indian media is putting similar pressures on Kohlis and Rohits .. Recipe for disaster

 

[Justcrazy]

India trail by 179 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the 1st innings

 

[Sandeep]

Here comes Smith...

 

[MattyB]

Murali Vijay has faced more balls than Dhawan yet has less than half as many runs as Dhawan. What a debut innings!

 

[Justcrazy]

Smith on now

 

[Convict]

Well he can't bowl any worse than your current lot and in comparision to them he would look like another Warne.

I could bowl better than our current lot.

Gaz drops his head to easily.

 

[Justcrazy]

Where the hell was Dhawan hiding ? He looks sensational or will be next Kambli ?

 

[Sandeep]

Very tempting... don't be surprised if he gets the breakthrough.. As I say, rubbish

 

[NZcricketfan]

Steve Smith channeling his inner Bryce Mcgain.

 

[style_guru]

4 more...

 

[style_guru]

And 4 more...

 

[Convict]

Is that some flight?

 

[style_guru]

India motoring alone to 237/0

 

[Justcrazy]

Dhawan 31 st boundary .......... he nearing world record for most fours on debut

 

[Sandeep]

Toying with the bowling now... Changing bowler's lengths at his will!

 

[jatt]

its raining boundries..why did slectors not given dhawan chance before.

 

[leatherface58]

Dhawan raising unrealistic expectations. Dude won't get tons every innings. I hope such a debut performance doesn't harm his career.

 

[Justcrazy]

This has been completely one sided series

 

[Aman]

I think Clarke might be dropped as captain at the conclusion of the ashes.

 

[Sandeep]

Is that some flight?

Yep Smith's invention. Only concern is, he needs to have few fielders in the stands

 

[Sandeep]

Dhawan raising unrealistic expectations. Dude won't get tons every innings. I hope such a debut performance doesn't harm his career.

So true!

 

[style_guru]

I think Clarke might be dropped as captain at the conclusion of the ashes.

But what if he does his homework?

 

[Aman]

But what if he does his homework?

This series followed by back to back ashes, the media will be calling for the axe!

 

[Convict]

I think Clarke might be dropped as captain at the conclusion of the ashes.

Nope
Border had a worse record and stayed on.

Clarke's still good enough to be in the team and there really isn't another captaincy option

Plus everyone recognises that the reason we are losing is because the team is useless

 

[style_guru]

Nope
Border had a worse record and stayed on.

Clarke's still good enough to be in the team and there really isn't another captaincy option

Plus everyone recognises that the reason we are losing is because the team is useless

Until Clarke remains captain, there won't be any captaincy option for sure.

 

[Justcrazy]

What a hammering for Aussies , any new batsmen India bring hammers Aussies.

 

[Justcrazy]

India trail by 163 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the 1st innings

 

[Aman]

Nope
Border had a worse record and stayed on.

Clarke's still good enough to be in the team and there really isn't another captaincy option

Plus everyone recognises that the reason we are losing is because the team is useless

Even if they lose 4-0 in india and 10-0 in the ashes?

 

[Justcrazy]

10 overs of the day left , can Aussies get one wicket at least.

 

[Convict]

Harris is bowling well again.

I'll catch a bit of him live tomorrow.

 

[Sandeep]

Still Pujara, Kohli, Dhoni to come along with the man himself! Forget about win, lets make some records here

 

[Convict]

Even if they lose 4-0 in india and 10-0 in the ashes?

We won't lose 10-0 in the Ashes

We'll lose 2-1 or 3-1 (depending on rain) in England.

We'll lose 2-1 or draw 2-2 in Australia.

Perth's a definate win. Not sure how many of these blokes will still be in the team though

 

[Justcrazy]

I do not think watson would have made any difference

 

[Convict]

Until Clarke remains captain, there won't be any captaincy option for sure.

There are probably on three players in Australia whose performances demand automatic selection- Clarke, Pattinson and Harris* (when fit).

Siddle, Wade and Warner would almost be automatic selections.

Cowan consistently does just enough to stay in.

Of those players Cowan is the only other who could possibly be captain.

 

[style_guru]

A maiden over. Sounds so rare given the drubbing these bowlers have received

 

[Convict]

I do not think watson would have made any difference

Would have played instead of Smith and got out lbw for 20 or 30.

Wouldn't have bowled.

 

[Aman]

We won't lose 10-0 in the Ashes

We'll lose 2-1 or 3-1 (depending on rain) in England.

We'll lose 2-1 or draw 2-2 in Australia.

Perth's a definate win. Not sure how many of these blokes will still be in the team though

What would be your XI for the england and australian leg?