West Indies vs India | 3rd Test | Roseau | July 06-10 2011

[what ho]

What happened to the squeaky bum thread I had put up earlier today? Had exactly this scenario in mind.

 

[USaqaf]

Lol Cowards Dravid and Vijay playing for a draw. What a disgrace.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Yes, what ho, I saw that thread...But seem a little chance for a WI win here. Pitch is perfect for batting. WI can win only if India try to go for the leather and lose wickets in the process.

 

[KFC_Zinger]

we had a golden chance of winning 3/0 here.... Rain drew the last one and Chanders / Edwards partnership will draw this one....dont see India winning this

 

[cricketfanfirst]

India has a golden chance despite the partnership of WI batsmen. You needed less than 4 for 180 runs on a good batting pitch. Nothing more you can ask, atleast for me.

 

[Bleed_Blue]

Go India Go.

No 1 Team should win this match.

 

[what ho]

That was a funny comment by the commentator - not sure who....Dujon - when Dravid's shot hit the silly midoff on the bottom. "That is what is called turning the other cheek!"

Rather good, I must say.

 

[Arcturus]

looks like they have decided to go for win. RR creeping up to 3.1 now

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Dujon is funny sometimes, so is Fazeer and Tony. But, I like Ian Bishop of all those commentators. Always his commentary has good analysis on the game.

 

[Bleed_Blue]

looks like they have decided to go for win. RR creeping up to 3.1 now

They should go for it.
They have players who can do it.

 

[what ho]

It was Bishop, was it? Made an old man snort into his amber nectar!

 

[KFC_Zinger]

It was Bishop, was it? Made an old man snort into his amber nectar!

I think it was Dujon or Fazer

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Murali Vijay has nothing to lose here...Team already being selected for England...he should go for leather now.

India need to remember they may not get full quota of overs. Overrate is slow.

 

[what ho]

Yes. I need to go to bed soon. Get a move on you youngsters!

 

[USaqaf]

Doesn't look like team India want to win.

 

[Arcturus]

vijay decides to go after the bowling

 

[CoolSERAZ]

vijay with a hoick good shot.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Vijay is winning it for us

 

[KFC_Zinger]

one bounce

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Doesn't look like team India want to win.

What game are you watching?

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Vijay is winning it for us

Hey, F_C..where have you been..need you for an Indian win

 

[Bhaijaan]

:4

Dravid ) )

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Good shot Rahul...now get on with it ...

 

[CoolSERAZ]

dravid joins in with :4

 

[Bhaijaan]

Hey, F_C..where have you been..need you for an Indian win

Yaaar i was in Delhi , abhi ghar aaaya hun

 

[violet_may]

What is the score update?

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

Just over an hour game remaining. Light might become an issue.

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

what is the score update?

60/1

 

[cric_fan82]

no slips for edwards!

 

[cricketfanfirst]

What is the score update?

61/1 ..need 119 from 28 overs.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

WI are slowing the game...We may not see full overs as fading light will come into the picture..

Need a blistering innings here to set the tone.

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

61/1 ..need 119 from 28 overs.

28 overs might not be possible, i think at most they will bowl 20.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

28 overs might not be possible, i think at most they will bowl 20.

Yes, you are right and they are deliberately slowing down. Max may be around 18 - 20 overs.
That is why we need to up the ante now.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Yaaar i was in Delhi , abhi ghar aaaya hun

acha.. abhi match pe dhyan dho...jeetna hai yeh match!

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Good sportsmanship from baugh!

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Drinks break for rejuvenating Indian's players will to win this...
Guys go for it, nothing in the pitch..no demons...

 

[cric_fan82]

light is good enough for the full quota of overs!

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

This session so far 12 overs and 45 runs.

 

[cric_fan82]

negative tactics by sammy!

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

1 hour remaining accord to normal schedule.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

They are within the rights to bowl negatively. Nothing wrong with it. Rahul should adapt tactics to counter that. His feet should be put to good use here..or take stance a bit towards the leg.

Crawling here or padding up does not help.

 

[CoolSERAZ]

i remember when paul harris was bowling down the leg side to sehwag the umpire was calling it wide for negative tactics. there were like 12 wides.
could it be done for bishoo too???

 

[Arcturus]

effing windies players loitering around and wasting time...

 

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

India need to send harbhajan next incase a wicket fall.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

i remember when paul harris was bowling down the leg side to sehwag the umpire was calling it wide for negative tactics. there were like 12 wides.
could it be done for bishoo too???

He is hitting the pads by turning from way outside the legstump...I don't think they can call them wides.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Sehwag belted these outside the leg tactics by moving further away and lofting over covers...

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Don't think Rahul / Vijay can do those tactics like Sehwag.

 

[CoolSERAZ]

He is hitting the pads by turning from way outside the legstump...I don't think they can call them wides.

there were a couple of deliveries which vijay tried padding up but culdnt reach. they coulda been wides maybe

 

[USaqaf]

Just cant see an Indian win here, theyre playing too slowly , wheres all that 'IPL' experience when you really need it.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Rahul should take chances here. He should try for over the top, there is no long-off/long-on.

Pushing and prodding will India get no where. Cannot understand the lack of positive intent.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

I think it is better if Rahul gets out here? Looks like he is failing to up the ante... May be someone like Raina/Bhajji can up the ante.
WHat you guys think?

 

[cricketfanfirst]

These guys are afraid to use their feet. With these tactics will not get anywhere.

 

[Arcturus]

India's approach in this innings shows that they might be no 1 but they certainly can't be compared to the dominant Aussies.

 

[CoolSERAZ]

vijay

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Vijay is OUT...

 

[Arcturus]

and

 

[CoolSERAZ]

raina in

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Good decision to send in Raina. He will not hang about, will score quickly if stays on there for long.

 

[what ho]

They cannot not go for it. The team's reputation is on the line.

 

[KingKhanWC]

As long as Dravid is there it will be a draw. sr 38 in a chase.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Rahul should not waste time...he is changing gloves for the second time? He should remember umpires can call off the match in fading light.

He is a elder statesman of the team, should know all these tactics.

 

[USaqaf]

Watching Dravid is worse than watching 2 coats of paint dry.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Raina is OUT---

 

[Bleed_Blue]

Dravid you issed:
At least take a single, what the hell r u doing there

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Bad cricket from India...unless Dhoni comes up with his flamboyant style and Bhajji joins in the party...it is going to be a draw.

 

[CoolSERAZ]

laxman in. ???? choice by dhoni

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Cannot understand the tactics of Rahul....he is not saving the match here, should get on with the game...

 

[USaqaf]

Lol draw

 

[cricketfanfirst]

If India does not close in this game...they deserve all the flak and it will be a psychological downer before english tour

 

[KingKhanWC]

Dravid and Laxman together, Windies can't win this now. )

 

[cricketfanfirst]

Dravid and Laxman together, Windies can't win this now. )

come on man. Windies can atleast draw with them..WI should thank them

 

[USaqaf]

I hope you all agree India is a USELESS team! Cant hit 180 /50 thats pathetic!

 

[KingKhanWC]

Tell you what Dravid has one great forward defence, straight out of the MCC coaching manual.

 

[zzebie]

Seems heading for a draw

 

[USaqaf]

Wow just wow 2 RUNS!!lol @ Dujon sarcastic saying showing real urgency.

 

[KingKhanWC]

come on man. Windies can atleast draw with them..WI should thank them

India should have smashed this chase by now. When you have Harbajhan Singh lower down this order why start off cautious? The great Aus team would have done this 20 overs.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

I'm not sure about that USaqaf. BUt, I can say the team lacks positive intent if it draws this match,.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

India should have smashed this chase by now. When you have Harbajhan Singh lower down this order why start off cautious? The great Aus team would have done this 20 overs.

Absolutely, but please don't compare with the Aus team, they were one of the best ever. This Indian team is no where that level.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

If we had Sehwag, case would have been different by now.

 

[cricketfanfirst]

WI needs credit here, have put great fight in the series. Well played Windies. A draw here is a good effort for them.