India vs England | 2nd Test | Mumbai | 26/11/12 | Day 4

[James]

lol that is not going to be happen, if anything he will be hailed as a hero by the indians for his "fighting" knock

He provided resistance which is a plus, but the batting with the last five guys has to be slammed, he showed no interest in the team whatsoever. Most of the wickets were frustrated slogs, a better batsman would have farmed the strike and avoided such situations

 

[SL_Fan]

It ain't over till it's over!

 

[tdigi]

No idea why people making comments so soon..wait till first hour

oh yeah we waited )
keep on playing the dumroo

 

[Buffet]

Ok guys...

Some quick wickets to send jitters early..

Remember OZ 47 against SA

LOL, amazing. You have kept it up since yesterday when it was clear that India will lose for sure.

 

[Sandeep]

Absolute humiliation! I don't care even if we win the series from now(which looks next to impossible anyway)! Mauled by the English against spin! I wonder to what depths we could stoop!

 

[PakistanPaindabad]

Barbie didnt even get a bowl this innings...

 

[Legend Killer]

He provided resistance which is a plus, but the batting with the last five guys has to be slammed, he showed no interest in the team whatsoever. Most of the wickets were frustrated slogs, a better batsman would have farmed the strike and avoided such situations

You're right, it was pretty clear to see that Gautam was playing for himself and his spot rather than the team

 

[Ambi]

selfish ghambir gone,tried to increase his average by being not out,failed miserably

 

[GentleMan]

Absolute humiliation! I don't care even if we win the series from now(which looks next to impossible anyway)! Mauled by the English against spin! I wonder to what depths we could stoop!

not mauled by the english...they can have all their south african imports, but they needed to stand on the shoulders of a son of sardar to beat us..the only team that must be ashamed of this victory, it should be the english.

 

[James]

Ok guys...

Some quick wickets to send jitters early..

Remember OZ 47 against SA

It's relentless

Fair play if India do win, you would probably have something to do with it! Great effort!

 

[musaarthali]

oh yeah we waited )
keep on playing the dumroo

Its Pungi actualky..

 

[ads101]

Umpiring was awful this match, it's a shame especially since guys like Dar are often very good umpires. Though might finally push UDRS through. Last time when umpires had a shocker like Bucknor, he was pretty much forced out but this is slightly different as Dar is currently the best current umpire arguably. Think this will go a long way changing some people's minds about UDRS. One of the main purposes of it is to get rid of these umpire shockers.

 

[James]

Barbie didnt even get a bowl this innings...

That's because he is quietly being phased out of the team...hopefully

 

[musaarthali]

Nothing wrong in what Gambhir done..atleast he gave us some lead...what about others

 

[Sandeep]

not mauled by the english...they can have all their south african imports, but they needed to stand on the shoulders of a son of sardar to beat us..the only team that must be ashamed of this victory, it should be the english.

Whatever..This is a big let down

 

[Justcrazy]

England would like to win by 10 wickets here

 

[SL_Fan]

Cricinfo

England spinners have taken 19 wickets between them in 121.2 overs. India spinners - the specialists - have bowled 103.3 overs for just nine wickets. If England win and India lose, that's where the match was won and lost

 

[Sandeep]

Gambhir is selfish?! Atleast he gave us 50+lead with those singles...

 

[insaftak]

4 byes )

 

[Ruri]

Free runs is a great way to start.

 

[rooster]

4 byes.

 

[PakistanPaindabad]

That's because he is quietly being phased out of the team...hopefully

loved the moyo smiley haha..

 

[Justcrazy]

Good for Eng that this is a 4th day surface.

 

[Justcrazy]

Four runs straight away.

 

[RexRex]

Ganguly and Gambhir are two peas from the pod.Selfish mugs

 

[Legend Killer]

not mauled by the english...they can have all their south african imports, but they needed to stand on the shoulders of a son of sardar to beat us..the only team that must be ashamed of this victory, it should be the english.

lol what hell? Monty was born in England and is English. why are you trying to link him with India, just cause of his religion/background?

 

[Ruri]

Seriously, why start Ashwin and not Ojha?

 

[insaftak]

edge and ... cook will take it!

 

[rooster]

Already target under 50

 

[Justcrazy]

England require another 53 runs with 10 wickets remaining

 

[Ruri]

Terrible shot for four to Cook. At this point deserves it.

 

[Justcrazy]

Runs coming quick here.

 

[James]

lol I've switched from Sky to Indian commentary to enjoy the climatic moaning

 

[Legend Killer]

8 of the first, seems like the match is going to be over pretty soon now

 

[GentleMan]

lol what hell? Monty was born in England and is English. why are you trying to link him with India, just cause of his religion/background?

i know he was born in england and is a UK citizen...but his forefathers are from india.. if he was in india, he wouldnt have to anglicize his name to monty.. the only player in the england team who doesnt use his proper name

 

[musaarthali]

lol what hell? Monty was born in England and is English. why are you trying to link him with India, just cause of his religion/background?

He is just having fun..

Even thr SA players in English team became a stale joke now

 

[Space Cat]

Bragging rights down the toilet.

 

[PakistanPaindabad]

lol I've switched from Sky to Indian commentary to enjoy the climatic moaning

Is Ravi Shastri commentating? Would love to hear that..

 

[insaftak]

more!

 

[rooster]

That's the way to do Compton.

 

[Ruri]

Compton wants to cash in on some runs now.

 

[Ambi]

Ganguly and Gambhir are two peas from the pod.Selfish mugs

ganguly never missed scoring opportunities

 

[ddss]

Looks like no sweep for India.

 

[James]

Great shot, Compton! See mate, let's get more confident in Tests 3 and 4

 

[Justcrazy]

:4

 

[insaftak]

Can I get a link to Indian coverage too... I am Not enjoying the sky coverage

 

[James]

Is Ravi Shastri commentating? Would love to hear that..

Yeah he sounds very despondent Warne meanwhile sounds...ambivalent

 

[rooster]

Hopefully openers will show aggressive intent to score these 50 runs and they may carry it to the next match.

 

[Kwremb]

Hahahah Shastri is in a funeral mood ) This is gold

 

[musaarthali]

Looks like this is not turning out good day

India almost losing and SA escape by draw

 

[Legend Killer]

:4

 

[James]

:Compton

 

[rooster]

Good shot Compo

 

[Justcrazy]

17 / 0

 

[insaftak]

more on reverse sweep!

 

[akamaka]

reverse sweep now

 

[Anfield]

Looks like this is not turning out good day

India almost losing and SA escape by draw

oh so now you realize that after running your motormouth for two days?

 

[James]

Another four to Compton, reverse sweep out of the rough!

Yuvraj was never catching that lol

 

[rooster]

Wow reverse sweep Compo on fire

 

[Legend Killer]

Looks like this is not turning out good day

India almost losing and SA escape by draw

lol is looks like you finally came in terms with the reality

 

[James]

They've played this run chase superbly I must say. Maybe lessons have been learnt.

 

[musaarthali]

lol is looks like you finally came in terms with the reality

 

[Justcrazy]

England require another 36 runs with 10 wickets remaining

 

[Ruri]

Compton playing beautifully, Cook doesn't want to get out I suppose. But who could blame Cook for his less aggressive style, his wicket wont be sold cheaply.


A beautiful reverse sweep to Compton. This guy has his shots, I'd like to see him bat without pressure. He's played good defensive stands last match and this too. Hopefully we'll get a class opener out of him. We lacked that with Strauss in his waning years, despite my massive respect for his captaincy and leadership.

 

[rooster]

It's sad to say but Yuvi's career is over I guess.

 

[GentleMan]

performers in this match:
india 1 century, 2 fifties, 3 5-wicket hauls
south africa 1 century
england 1 century

real winner is INDIA

 

[musaarthali]

They've played this run chase superbly I must say. Maybe lessons have been learnt.

Yep..

I expected them to tuk tuk for firs 15 overs

 

[Ruri]

performers in this match:
india 1 century, 2 fifties, 3 5-wicket hauls
south africa 1 century
england 1 century

real winner is INDIA

These jokes are getting old.

Especially since it's even more of a stretch to point of English born players of Indian descent than the Saffer contingent that was born in Saffaland.

 

[RexRex]

ganguly never missed scoring opportunities

In his early days yes , he looked out for himself after he lost captaincy.

 

[tdigi]

Its Pungi actualky..

no it's dumroo. Dumdum ka dumroo.

 

[Justcrazy]

27 / 0

 

[GentleMan]

These jokes are getting old.

Especially since it's even more of a stretch to point of English born players of Indian descent than the Saffer contingent that was born in Saffaland.

i am talking about ethnicity, not nationality

 

[SL_Fan]

Compton blasting away.

 

[musaarthali]

no it's dumroo. Dumdum ka dumroo.

You laugh when our team losing badly..too much hate

 

[Ruri]

Sachin clearly in for his fielding.

 

[tdigi]

They've played this run chase superbly I must say. Maybe lessons have been learnt.

What is there to learn? 58 is hardly a target... and the mind set is different.

 

[Justcrazy]

England require another 26 runs with 10 wickets remaining

 

[James]

performers in this match:
india 1 century, 2 fifties, 3 5-wicket hauls
south africa 1 century
england 1 century

real winner is INDIA

lol ) HopelessBiscuit indeed

 

[rooster]

Target below 30 now. Common guys a 10 wic victory on the cards.

 

[SL_Fan]

25 to get now