New Zealand v India | 1st test - Day 4 | Hamilton | 21/3/09

[On_the_up]

New Zealand begin the day 166 runs behind with 7 wkts left. This should be the last day of the test match.

 

[Saj]

I would expect to see India wrap this one up today, but it would be good to see some fireworks from McCullum and co.

 

[infamous9383]

new zealand are awful at test cricket. the match is heading towards where it was expected. They have a former bowler batting at number 6.

 

[On_the_up]

Big Jessie might have other ideas.

 

[kashmiri_lad]

There doesn't seem to be any seam or swing...Let's see what happens

 

[Amjid Javed]

I expect an indian win by an Inns!

 

[On_the_up]

Ishant gets the edge but doesn't carry to Dravid.

 

[speed_thrills]

I feel India will have to chase 100 odd runs.

 

[On_the_up]

Flynn pulls a short ball from Zaheer for the first boundary of the morning

 

[Tupac]

game's not over yet and this is a good partnership. Ryder and Vettori, two century makers haven't batted yet even!

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Trail by 131 runs.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

LRPL Taylor c Sehwag b Patel 4 (30b 0x4 0x6) SR: 13.33

 

[Random Aussie]

LRPL Taylor c Sehwag b Patel 4 (30b 0x4 0x6) SR: 13.33

Was this one a clean catch?

 

[Amjid Javed]

Munaf gets taylor!

Munafs a good 3rd seamer for india!

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Was this one a clean catch?

Let's ask Mr 4th umpire, Ponting.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

1st innings centurion comes in.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Would like to watch India chase 150 runs or so in the 4th innings.

 

[Random Aussie]

Let's ask Mr 4th umpire, Ponting.

No need Tendulkar is there, he can adjudicate with that renowned honesty.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

No need Tendulkar is there, he can adjudicate with that renowned honesty.

But he didn't do that yesterday. Umpires didn't even consult him. I'd expect Ricky '4th umpire' Ponting to do something like this when consulted

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

46.3 Khan to Ryder, SIX

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Trail by 113 runs.

 

[Random Aussie]

But he didn't do that yesterday. Umpires didn't even consult him. I'd expect Ricky '4th umpire' Ponting to do something like this when consulted

That's alright keep digging. Another unfortunate incident for Tendulkar which of course is somebody's else's fault.

I think now we blame the batsman for not standing his ground more assertively.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

That's alright keep digging. Another unfortunate incident for Tendulkar which of course is somebody's else's fault.

I think now we blame the batsman for not standing his ground more assertively.

What can Tendulkar do ? His tried taking the catch, didn't influence the umpire by giving his opinion. The umpire gave the batsman OUT on his own without consulting any of the players. That's it !!

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

JD Ryder lbw b Harbhajan Singh 21 (35m 27b 2x4 1x6) SR: 77.77

 

[Random Aussie]

What can Tendulkar do ? His tried taking the catch, didn't influence the umpire by giving his opinion. The umpire gave the batsman OUT on his own without consulting any of the players. That's it !!

He appealed for the catch. Does that not imply he thinks it is out?

Wait now we have to reverse all the arguments because the Indians are defending bump catches ) I love the blinking, smiling hypocrisy so clearly evident.

If Tendulkar did do a Ponting and give someone one out you can bet there would all the defences mounted in his favour and then some.

Hobbits collapsing as predicted by most.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

He appealed for the catch. Does that not imply he thinks it is out?

Wait now we have to reverse all the arguments because the Indians are defending bump catches ) I love the blinking, smiling hypocrisy so clearly evident.

If Tendulkar did do a Ponting and give someone one out you can bet there would all the defences mounted in his favour and then some.

Hobbits collapsing as predicted by most.

Why won't he appeal if he thought the catch was clean ? Did he debate with the umpire, or give his opinions regarding the matter to the umpire, or do what Ponting did by raising his finger up ?

 

[waqar akram]

the turbanator is turning it on

 

[IronMan2009]

7 down 161.

 

[IronMan2009]

McCullum survives a very very close call. Ball hitting the off stump.

 

[waqar akram]

He appealed for the catch. Does that not imply he thinks it is out?

Wait now we have to reverse all the arguments because the Indians are defending bump catches ) I love the blinking, smiling hypocrisy so clearly evident.

If Tendulkar did do a Ponting and give someone one out you can bet there would all the defences mounted in his favour and then some.

Hobbits collapsing as predicted by most.

hobbits?? u talkin about sachin tendulkars?

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

Come on guys, just 3 more wickets.

 

[IronMan2009]

Oh RA is in... (warming up for bloody battle here)

 

[IronMan2009]

Vettori is a poor captain. Why is he batting at no.9

 

[IronMan2009]

McCullum passes 2000 runs

 

[iafzal]

How many decisions have gone against NZ in this match?
I can count 3 if they were all done correctly this would be a competitive match.

oh well...

 

[On_the_up]

Can new zealand make India bat again?

 

[IronMan2009]

How many decisions have gone against NZ in this match?
I can count 3 if they were all done correctly this would be a competitive match.

oh well...

3 went against India. McCullum was leg before twice not given. In the first innings Guptill was plumb not given.

 

[On_the_up]

That ins in the first match of IPL last year by McCullum has raised expectations for him every time he comes into bat, but he more often than not fail to deliver with a significant knock

 

[IronMan2009]

McCullum is not playing his natural game.

 

[Bublu Bhuyan]

DL Vettori c Dhoni b Harbhajan Singh 21 (41b 2x4 0x6) SR: 51.21

 

[On_the_up]

Harbhajan gets a Fi5er, Vittori out!

 

[IronMan2009]

O brien not much of a batsman.

 

[Mansoor_Ahmed]

That ins in the first match of IPL last year by McCullum has raised expectations for him every time he comes into bat, but he more often than not fail to deliver with a significant knock

Afridi is a better striker of the ball than Mccullum. That innings in IPL was a fluke.

 

[On_the_up]

McCullum has to hit out now, what with Martin the only other batsman left.

 

[On_the_up]

Afridi is a better striker of the ball than Mccullum. That innings in IPL was a fluke.

Appears to be so far.

 

[On_the_up]

201-8 still 40 behind.

 

[Random Aussie]

3 went against India. McCullum was leg before twice not given. In the first innings Guptill was plumb not given.

This was such a typical response I could have typed it for you. Yawn.

Easy victory coming up for India. Pity that bump catch takes some of the gloss off it.

And yeah McCullum has been heavily overrated since that IPL innings. He is not that good a player.

 

[On_the_up]

New cherry taken.

 

[IronMan2009]

This was such a typical response I could have typed it for you. Yawn.

Easy victory coming up for India. Pity that bump catch takes some of the gloss off it.

And yeah McCullum has been heavily overrated since that IPL innings. He is not that good a player.

This was such a typical response I could have typed it for you. Yawn.

 

[On_the_up]

McCulllum moves on to 41, with 2 quick boundaries New Zealand only 14 behind now.

 

[On_the_up]

Bouncer by Zaheer, smashed for 4 by McCullum, moves on to 47

 

[On_the_up]

Run out enquiry 3rd umpire decides not out

 

[On_the_up]

fifty for McCullum, New Zealand now 5 runs behind.

 

[IronMan2009]

Run out not given. Unbelievably poor third umpiring. Commentators are puzzled at the decision.

 

[IronMan2009]

scott styris " i cannot see how it was not out"

 

[Random Aussie]

Quick time for an effigy - these evil umpires are cheating India again.

 

[On_the_up]

India will have to bat again, New Zealand lead by 3 runs.

 

[On_the_up]

O'Brien sweeps for 4 and 50 partnership's up. Commentators mentioning there might be rain tomorrow.

 

[Random Aussie]

Harby 320 Test wickets now, respect.

 

[On_the_up]

Lead up to 20 runs

 

[Tupac]

He appealed for the catch. Does that not imply he thinks it is out?

Wait now we have to reverse all the arguments because the Indians are defending bump catches ) I love the blinking, smiling hypocrisy so clearly evident.

If Tendulkar did do a Ponting and give someone one out you can bet there would all the defences mounted in his favour and then some.

Hobbits collapsing as predicted by most.

RA, your comparing two completely different catches. Ponting took his, rolled on the ground, and put the ball on the ground.

Tendulkar's was with the fingers jammed between the ball. Ponting's was blatant, Tendulkar's was not.

Don't know how you can compare the two.

 

[IronMan2009]

Taufel missed an edge there.. very poor decision

 

[IronMan2009]

RA, your comparing two completely different catches. Ponting took his, rolled on the ground, and put the ball on the ground.

Tendulkar's was with the fingers jammed between the ball. Ponting's was blatant, Tendulkar's was not.

Don't know how you can compare the two.

Leave RA to me . Punter picked the ball from the ground and claimed it as catch. Serial cheater.

 

[On_the_up]

OBrien currently on 14, his highest test score to date.

 

[IronMan2009]

India atleast had 5 decisions went against them in this match.

 

[On_the_up]

Lead up to 31 now

 

[iafzal]

RA, your comparing two completely different catches. Ponting took his, rolled on the ground, and put the ball on the ground.

Tendulkar's was with the fingers jammed between the ball. Ponting's was blatant, Tendulkar's was not.

Don't know how you can compare the two.

you must be talking about this catch? such a cheater
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISotZ99GkHc

 

[On_the_up]

McCullum has moved on to 78

 

[Random Aussie]

Leave RA to me . Punter picked the ball from the ground and claimed it as catch. Serial cheater.

Fine by me for you to call Ponting serial cheater if you are prepared to admit Sachin is cheater. But of course you won't.

Because he is retired you might agree that Ganguly was a cheat - but even then probably not.

Exhibit number 456457 of why RA hates on Indian cricket fans and them alone. No other countries fans are so stupidly biased.

 

[Romali_rotti]

I cant believe Taufel didnt give that bat pad decision against Maccullum HUGE inside edge.. Doesnt matter we will still win the game, SHEEP DOWN

 

[Random Aussie]

India atleast had 5 decisions went against them in this match.

poor brave India

 

[Random Aussie]

I cant believe Taufel didnt give that bat pad decision against Maccullum HUGE inside edge.. Doesnt matter we will still win the game, SHEEP DOWN

*does rain dance*

 

[On_the_up]

OUT!, OBrien given by Taufell,

 

[Random Aussie]

Rain dance did not have the desired effect

 

[On_the_up]

Martin who averages 6 ball per inns in tests, the last man in.

 

[Tupac]

Fine by me for you to call Ponting serial cheater if you are prepared to admit Sachin is cheater. But of course you won't.

Because he is retired you might agree that Ganguly was a cheat - but even then probably not.

Exhibit number 456457 of why RA hates on Indian cricket fans and them alone. No other countries fans are so stupidly biased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bwn-uAWdoQ

now look at this RA. How can you compare this with Tendulkar's catch?

THERE IS NO DOUBT that he pressed the ball onto the floor!

With Tendulkar's there is doubt, and you can't prove that he caught the ball, and you can't NOT prove that.

Don't understand how he can be called a cheater. But Ponting, just look at the video!

 

[On_the_up]

Harbhajan's figures currently 6-63, Hot spot confirms there was no bat involved, India Lucky there!

 

[IronMan2009]

Taufel evened it out

 

[On_the_up]

all over, mcCullum caught at fine leg. YuVY withe the last wkt

 

[IronMan2009]

poor brave India

Weren't you guys bowled out for 214 agianst this team?