The 3rd Test between Australia and India ends in a draw with India on 334/5

[ethan hunt]

Pretty much everyone in the indian top 7 averages 55 and above in first class cricket.
Not sure all of them are as good tbh.

 

[Justcrazy]

Now with Vihari injured, will Jadeja bat?

Vihari is batting.

 

[szrana007]

Pretty much everyone in the indian top 7 averages 55 and above in first class cricket.
Not sure all of them are as good tbh.

Still much better than our bats, tbh.

 

[Rajdeep]

This is like video game where if you do well....you reach next level which is more tough. Moment we do well...someone gets imjured and it gets tougher and tougher. Lol

 

[karthikc]

Send shastri to bat..he can play those leg glances

 

[Justcrazy]

Aussies need to give Starc a go here , Lyon does not look threatening here

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Great test match.
Proud of this team.
I am sure Jadej awill. Also come out to bat at some point. He is a warrior

 

[MMHS]

That second ball with Josh did the trick!!! I think, Aussies use Starc with new ball only for a left-right combo, ideally he should struggle to make playing XI over Pattinson.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

How many overs left?

 

[JaDed]

Who are the other folks whom do you think lacked in confidence? I don’t know much about Andhra cricket but TN cricket is dominated by upper class Tamil Brahmins who might not be as tough as a rural Tamilians.
If you follow Pro-Kabaddi, you would see the difference. Most Tamil players who play in that are tough rural folks and they carry that confidence.

Lol no one is better than Indians in kabbadi so confidence ll b there, cricket is diff.

examples:
Shankar, Mukund, Aprajit,

 

[MMHS]

Send shastri to bat..he can play those leg glances

Trivia: Who invented leg-glance? Who mastered the art?

 

[BDfanforever]

Paine trying to revive a boring format with his multiple drops.

 

[pillionrider]

The way Vihari ran that single and almost ran himself out, I hope for his sake that it isn't his heart that's injured

 

[Dingolfy]

I think win is off the table

I think it was highly unlikely. There is a reason why 4th innings chases are very low. But this positive approach would give India some confidence going into Gabba. I feel India can win that if they win the toss and bat first.

 

[pillionrider]

Trivia: Who invented leg-glance? Who mastered the art?

Ranjitsingh?

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Trivia: Who invented leg-glance? Who mastered the art?

Some indian player who played for england.?

 

[Ab Fan]

40 overs are too much to defend for our last recognised pair with one of them struggling with his running.

 

[pillionrider]

Ranjitsingh?

Mastered my guess would be Mushtaq Mohammad?

 

[therealAB]

Mastered my guess would be Mushtaq Mohammad?

Bradman glanced 40 years before him

Def Ranji I think

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Trumper + Ranji

 

[BDfanforever]

Why is Isa Gua commentating Aus game? Isn't she British?

 

[andy0204]

Now Vihari is injured so who will replace him in the next test?

 

[JaDed]

Now Vihari is injured so who will replace him in the next test?

Shaw? Lol

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Now Vihari is injured so who will replace him in the next test?

Mayank in for vihari
Shaw in for jadeja

 

[Dingolfy]

Lol no one is better than Indians in kabbadi so confidence ll b there, cricket is diff.

examples:
Shankar, Mukund, Aprajit,

No. They’re playing each other and its a much much physical game than cricket. So if folks from TN were mentally weaker, they would have never played and be good enough in a physical game like Kabaddi where folks can literally break your bones.
And Aparijit has not even played international cricket yet so you cant say how he would turn out.

 

[pillionrider]

He average 57 in FC so there must be some base. For the first few times I saw him I thought he’s an all rounder lol just by the way he batted and his demeanor when in the middle.

There have been plenty of domestic legends who couldn't cut it or weren't even given a look in.

Ajay Sharma, played a few, was crazy prolific in domestic and finally took to fixing to supplement his income

Amol Mazumdar was a Mumbai legend and a peer/immediate junior of Sachin who never made it.

 

[szrana007]

40 overs are too much to defend for our last recognised pair with one of them struggling with his running.

Even if India lose, they should be proud of the fight they have shown with a depleted side.

 

[BDfanforever]

God Paine sucks.

 

[Slog]

Not out

 

[MMHS]

Ranjitsingh?

Yes. To stop his wristy leg side drives, County Captains started to put almost a slip cordon between squire leg to mid on. In England, bowlers will pitch it up and Ranji, started to move across, flick it by the side of WK ... sometimes in 1895. Later, Vic Trumper improved the technical aspect of leg glance, despite his high back lift. Sometimes in 1900s, teams started to put three-four fielders to block such leg glances, particularly against in swing - then MCC amended the fielding law - not more than two fielders behind leg umpire.

Among modern players, Kanhai, Mazeed & Azhar were master of leg glance - almost a subcontinent thing.

 

[JaDed]

No. They’re playing each other and its a much much physical game than cricket. So if folks from TN were mentally weaker, they would have never played and be good enough in a physical game like Kabaddi where folks can literally break your bones.
And Aparijit has not even played international cricket yet so you cant say how he would turn out.

It’s about playing against better than yours..in a different atmosphere...

Its easy to play in India.. irrespective who do you think is there that can play with confidence except Washi?

 

[Slog]

Why is Isa Gua commentating Aus game? Isn't she British?

Lol what the heck.

Holding commentates in England every year. Mark Nicholas commentates exclusively in Australia

Ramiz Raja does random commentary everywhere

 

[Justcrazy]

Ashwin is capable of supporting Vihari if he stays at the crease

 

[Ashmal]

Paine is so poor with his reviews

 

[Justcrazy]

Yes. To stop his wristy leg side drives, County Captains started to put almost a slip cordon between squire leg to mid on. In England, bowlers will pitch it up and Ranji, started to move across, flick it by the side of WK ... sometimes in 1895. Later, Vic Trumper improved the technical aspect of leg glance, despite his high back lift. Sometimes in 1900s, teams started to put three-four fielders to block such leg glances, particularly against in swing - then MCC amended the fielding law - not more than two fielders behind leg umpire.

Among modern players, Kanhai, Mazeed & Azhar were master of leg glance - almost a subcontinent thing.

I think Mark Waugh also should be mentioned , he played it very well.

 

[MMHS]

I think Mark Waugh also should be mentioned , he played it very well.

Yes.

 

[Mean&Green]

Lol what the heck.

Holding commentates in England every year. Mark Nicholas commentates exclusively in Australia

Ramiz Raja does random commentary everywhere

Mark Nicholas is hired by super sports actually he commentates mostly in South Africa

 

[Buffet]

When Pant was batting he was looking good. 135 runs is not that big , if you have two settled batsmen at the crease.

Well, Pant was Pant. If he had kept batting for 30 more overs India would have won, but Vihari and Ashwin are not going to score 130 runs. I don't think they will even try. Most likely India will lose 10 overs left in the day.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Yes. To stop his wristy leg side drives, County Captains started to put almost a slip cordon between squire leg to mid on. In England, bowlers will pitch it up and Ranji, started to move across, flick it by the side of WK ... sometimes in 1895. Later, Vic Trumper improved the technical aspect of leg glance, despite his high back lift. Sometimes in 1900s, teams started to put three-four fielders to block such leg glances, particularly against in swing - then MCC amended the fielding law - not more than two fielders behind leg umpire.

Among modern players, Kanhai, Mazeed & Azhar were master of leg glance - almost a subcontinent thing.

I think Saurav played this shot quite frequently

 

[andy0204]

Yes. To stop his wristy leg side drives, County Captains started to put almost a slip cordon between squire leg to mid on. In England, bowlers will pitch it up and Ranji, started to move across, flick it by the side of WK ... sometimes in 1895. Later, Vic Trumper improved the technical aspect of leg glance, despite his high back lift. Sometimes in 1900s, teams started to put three-four fielders to block such leg glances, particularly against in swing - then MCC amended the fielding law - not more than two fielders behind leg umpire.

Among modern players, Kanhai, Mazeed & Azhar were master of leg glance - almost a subcontinent thing.

I think Steve Waugh also played it very well.

 

[szrana007]

Graeme Smith was one batsman, who literally scored everything on the onside. Was a master of flicking off the hips.

 

[therealAB]

Graeme Smith was one batsman, who literally scored everything on the onside. Was a master of flicking off the hips.

Didn't glance much, mostly between backward square and mid-on

 

[Dingolfy]

It’s about playing against better than yours..in a different atmosphere...

Its easy to play in India.. irrespective who do you think is there that can play with confidence except Washi?

If you go by overseas performances, then you have to say that about most Indian cricketers rather than only TN and Andhra players. Dhoni was a beast in India but very poor in SENA and he was from Jharkhand. And so was Sehwag.
And even in playing in India, you would be playing in different conditions especially in games like Kabaddi which has more of a rural audience who can be brutal sometimes.

 

[szrana007]

Didn't glance much, mostly between backward square and mid-on

Yeah, but the strongest legside player I have seen.

 

[MMHS]

Hundred for Lyon, that’s 2/187 so far ..... must be losing this Test!!!!!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Even Damien Martyn had a great leg glance

 

[andy0204]

Yeah, but the strongest legside player I have seen.

David Gower was the best legside player.

 

[JaDed]

If you go by overseas performances, then you have to say that about most Indian cricketers rather than only TN and Andhra players. Dhoni was a beast in India but very poor in SENA and he was from Jharkhand. And so was Sehwag.
And even in playing in India, you would be playing in different conditions especially in games like Kabaddi which has more of a rural audience who can be brutal sometimes.

Most Indian players -true but TN has a developed system, wait till Jharkhand gets a developed one and you will see the difference... they just got everything coz Dhoni

Sehwag performed outside India as well..

TN and Andhra have underperformed compared to Karnataka down south inspite of a developed state cricket..

 

[Mainul]

If India can bat this test out , it will prove once again that how far far ahead they are in comparison to other subcontinent teams.

 

[Justcrazy]

Tea approaching , India continues the resistance

 

[JaDed]

They plan to block 40 overs?

 

[Suleiman]

Very unlucky for India with the injuries. Vihari seems dud like but he would be the last recognizable batsman, I think? This hamstring problem doesn’t help

 

[MMHS]

Even our Imrul plays leg glance well, if it’s a half volley, slanting down the leg.

It’s not about playing the shot, but hardly anyone is aesthetically close to Azhar or Mark Waugh. And, Azhar could pick balls from out side off. Long, long back, Azhar made like 107 in 3 hours at Adelaide, out of which I believe 23 x 4, came from boundary - he flicked McDermott’s short of length out swinger to fine leg few times ....

 

[szrana007]

David Gower was the best legside player.

Could be but I didn't watch Gower, so can't comment.

 

[wrongun]

Lol what the heck.

Holding commentates in England every year. Mark Nicholas commentates exclusively in Australia

Ramiz Raja does random commentary everywhere

Big push to include more women commentators too. She's a good commentator in my view, so in demand everywhere.

Channel 9 used to just have one "token" overseas commentator per series usually. Channel 7 have the broadcast now and are making sure they have a range of voices- multiple Indian commentators (Sunny & Harsha) + one or two neutrals like Isa.

 

[GenericBrand]

It'd be quite pathetic if Aus can't bowl out them out.

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

If Jadeja was fit, India probably still would have had a chance for the win chasing 100-odd in the last session. They've shut shop now which is obviously the right decision. It's important we go to Brisbane still 1-1.

 

[JaDed]

I think we would had done better with Ishant/Shami/Bumra and a fit Jaddu .. even if we didn’t have Kohli..

 

[Ab Fan]

Both Vihari and Ashwin are naturally defensive batsman, so I won't mind blocking. But remember, it's about one ball, and I doubt they will survive even 10 overs after that.

 

[MMHS]

I think, Aussies will get last 5 wickets after tea - I’ll be surprised if India indeed saves the Test. But a galant effort by India indeed.

 

[szrana007]

I think, Aussies will get last 5 wickets after tea - I’ll be surprised if India indeed saves the Test. But a galant effort by India indeed.

They need 4 wickets. Sir Jadeja won't bat I think.

 

[wrongun]

36 overs to be bowled.

5 wickets needed.

127 runs needed.

All 4 results still genuinely in play going into final session of Day 5.

I still fancy Australia, just through the weight of history & overall quality of the attack. One injured batsman + the tail still to go- really not much batting left.

Even a draw would be a pretty epic fight by India. Hard fought with all the injuries. If they win- surely one f the great away victories.

But surely Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon can strike a couple of times & then Starc is usually too quick & too hostile for the tail, do his usual mopping up job.

 

[Rajdeep]

Honest question, do we have enough players to field XI for the final test?

I think Rohit will be pushed to middle order...no other option:

Mayank
Gill
Pujara
Rohit
Rahane
Pant
Ashwin
Shardul
Bumrah
Saini
Siraj

Loooooong tail but only players available...lol.

 

[Realromeo]

Why is Isa Gua commentating Aus game? Isn't she British?

Where have you been in the last 22 years ? Sashtri and Sanju used to commentate for SL and Pakistan matches. The reason Desi commentators don't get assigned to Aus or England matches is because of the accent.

 

[Justcrazy]

India are not out of game , draw is still possible, India have shown solid resistence

 

[Ashmal]

I think we would had done better with Ishant/Shami/Bumra and a fit Jaddu .. even if we didn’t have Kohli..

Obviously...pretty unlucky with injuries.

Kohli though I feel left a bit too early...I mean his baby hasn't been born yet, could've easily played 3 tests here.

 

[Realromeo]

36 overs to be bowled.

5 wickets needed.

127 runs needed.

All 4 results still genuinely in play going into final session of Day 5.

I still fancy Australia, just through the weight of history & overall quality of the attack. One injured batsman + the tail still to go- really not much batting left.

Even a draw would be a pretty epic fight by India. Hard fought with all the injuries. If they win- surely one f the great away victories.

But surely Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon can strike a couple of times & then Starc is usually too quick & too hostile for the tail, do his usual mopping up job.

Kohli would have wanted to go for it but Rehane and Rohit rather not risk it. I still think Ashwin and Vihari could pull it off.

 

[Dingolfy]

Most Indian players -true but TN has a developed system, wait till Jharkhand gets a developed one and you will see the difference... they just got everything coz Dhoni

Sehwag performed outside India as well..

TN and Andhra have underperformed compared to Karnataka down south inspite of a developed state cricket..

I wouldn’t say TN has a developed a good system. 90% of their cricket is based in Chennai. I believe Natarajan is first international player to come outside of Chennai.
And Karnataka also has plenty of players who struggled outside India. How many tests it took Kumble to finally bowl well outside India? Check the batting and bowling averages of Karnataka players outside India, you would see massive differences.
Rohit Sharma is from Mumbai, the best domestic side in India by a mile. Check how he struggled overseas.
And Sehwag averages 33.41 in SENA and 54.13 in India. That is enough proof to say he didnt do as well outside India as in India.

 

[Buffet]

36 overs to be bowled.

5 wickets needed.

127 runs needed.

All 4 results still genuinely in play going into final session of Day 5.

I still fancy Australia, just through the weight of history & overall quality of the attack. One injured batsman + the tail still to go- really not much batting left.

Even a draw would be a pretty epic fight by India. Hard fought with all the injuries. If they win- surely one f the great away victories.

But surely Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon can strike a couple of times & then Starc is usually too quick & too hostile for the tail, do his usual mopping up job.

Nah, all 4 are not genuinely in play. 90% odds of Aus win from here.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

This game has already been quite gripping where skill, patience and resilience of both sides have been tested.

India’s second innings performance has already surpassed many expectations - very well played indeed.

 

[LegendAli]

Obviously...pretty unlucky with injuries.

Kohli though I feel left a bit too early...I mean his baby hasn't been born yet, could've easily played 3 tests here.

Covid 19 is the reason he left so early, makes sense tbh.

 

[wrongun]

They need 4 wickets. Sir Jadeja won't bat I think.

I was at the ground when Graham Smith came out to bat to save a Test with a broken hand in plaster to face back up to Mitchell Johnson... he won all Australia to his side that day. Standing ovation.

 

[Dingolfy]

36 overs to be bowled.

5 wickets needed.

127 runs needed.

All 4 results still genuinely in play going into final session of Day 5.

I still fancy Australia, just through the weight of history & overall quality of the attack. One injured batsman + the tail still to go- really not much batting left.

Even a draw would be a pretty epic fight by India. Hard fought with all the injuries. If they win- surely one f the great away victories.

But surely Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon can strike a couple of times & then Starc is usually too quick & too hostile for the tail, do his usual mopping up job.

I would bet you a million dollars that India wouldn’t win. And it would be a miracle if they could even draw this. But Indians have fought
really well here.

 

[szrana007]

I was at the ground when Graham Smith came out to bat to save a Test with a broken hand in plaster to face back up to Mitchell Johnson... he won all Australia to his side that day. Standing ovation.

Yeah, was a dead rubber at Hobart of that 2008/2009 series. Smith didn't last long though and Aus won.

 

[JaDed]

I wouldn’t say TN has a developed a good system. 90% of their cricket is based in Chennai. I believe Natarajan is first international player to come outside of Chennai.
And Karnataka also has plenty of players who struggled outside India. How many tests it took Kumble to finally bowl well outside India? Check the batting and bowling averages of Karnataka players outside India, you would see massive differences.
Rohit Sharma is from Mumbai, the best domestic side in India by a mile. Check how he struggled overseas.
And Sehwag averages 33.41 in SENA and 54.13 in India. That is enough proof to say he didnt do as well outside India as in India.

Vishy , PRasanna were good outside India Dravid is another example..

Sehwag has centuries across man, don't see only his average .. please tell which TN playe rshould be given opportunity..

Again point is most, stop getting defensive.. Mumbai has given enough cricketers and same with Delhi that have done well outside Asia...

Its about punching above your weight.. and I'm not only talking about tests here but LOI as well..(I included Shankar)

TN has better system than most states in India, even if its Chennai based- Delhi is just one city lol.

 

[JaDed]

Obviously...pretty unlucky with injuries.

Kohli though I feel left a bit too early...I mean his baby hasn't been born yet, could've easily played 3 tests here.

Yeah its ok.. atleast we got Gill into the team that way..

 

[wrongun]

Yeah, was a dead rubber at Hobart of that 2008/2009 series. Smith didn't last long though and Aus won.

No it was at Sydney. But yeah that year, SA 2:0 up already. Smith lasted about 30 minutes iirc. Long enough to make his point.

 

[Ab Fan]

Watch out for the umpires in the final session.

 

[praveen]

Pathetic umpiring

 

[Slog]

Lol what the hell are these umpires even doing.

Thank God Imran Khan fought for neutral umpires all those years back. This series’ umpiring has been so poor