Aus-Ind ODI series

I think we've enough of all that Twenty20 meaningless rubbish, lets rather concentrate on another meaningless rubbish 7-ODI series between Aus and Ind.

ODI rule modifications could get early start

The modifications in ODI rules, as proposed by the ICC in June 2007, could be implemented early if the Indian and Australian captains and boards agree. The rules are supposed to come in force on October 1 but the seven-ODI series between India and Australia starts on the September 29.

Earlier in June, the ICC had ruled following changes in ODI playing conditions:

1) An additional fielder will be allowed outside the fielding circle during the second or third power play.

2) If an ODI innings is reduced, the numbers of overs making up each of the three Powerplays shall be reduced proportionately.

3) If a bowler bowls a front foot no-ball in a ODI, the following delivery will be deemed a free hit and the batsman cannot be dismissed by the bowler from that delivery.

4) There will be a mandatory change of ball after 35 overs of each innings in a ODI; the replacement will be a clean used ball.

5) The ICC had also increased the stipulated minimum boundary sizes for all international matches.

If Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ricky Ponting agree to follow the new rules from Saturday's first one-dayer itself, they will save themselves the trouble of adjusting mid-series. The matter will be sorted out at the match-referee's meeting before the first ODI in Bangalore.

The ICC, on its part, wouldn't have any objections if the two teams want to give the new rules an early start. An ICC official said, "It's something for the captains, coaches and respective boards to thrash out among themselves."

There is a precedent for this: the ICC had not objected when England and Australia gave the Powerplays and Supersubs an early debut in July 2005, while the rules' trial was officially slated to begin from August 2005.

Here is itinerary of this tour,

Sat 29-Sep
14:30 local, 09:00 GMT 1st ODI - India v Australia
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Tue 02-Oct
09:00 local, 03:30 GMT 2nd ODI - India v Australia
Nehru Stadium, Kochi

Fri 05-Oct
09:00 local, 03:30 GMT 3rd ODI - India v Australia
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Mon 08-Oct
09:00 local, 03:30 GMT 4th ODI - India v Australia
Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh

Thu 11-Oct
09:00 local, 03:30 GMT 5th ODI - India v Australia
I.P.C.L. Sports Complex Ground, Vadodara

Sun 14-Oct
09:00 local, 03:30 GMT 6th ODI - India v Australia
Vidarbha C.A. Ground, Nagpur

Wed 17-Oct
14:30 local, 09:00 GMT 7th ODI - India v Australia
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Sat 20-Oct
19:00 local, 13:30 GMT Only Twenty20 International - India v Australia
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

I wish Gilly wasn't going on this tour.

Does the batting side get to pick a Power Play?

The rule has been introduced into the WACA One Day Comp for this year

Typical of the ICC to do the most illogical thing possible and schedule to bring in some new rules after 1 game of a 7 match series.

JGK, it is more than likely going to be the last ODI series Gilchrist plays for Australia, imo. Dont know why he didnt pack it in after the World Cup final.

JGK, it is more than likely going to be the last ODI series Gilchrist plays for Australia, imo

Trevor,

I think he'll play this ODI season atleast, which will end with Tri series.

Gilly should have packed it in after the Gilly.

Now he just runs the risk of getting injured for the first post-TGMs series where he will be needed as much as ever.

If Ronchi starts the season well for WA and Gilchrist's inconsistent Test form continues, he could suddenly find himself in the same sort of situation that Ian Healy was put into by Gilchrist himself in 1999.

Henry wrote:If Ronchi starts the season well for WA and Gilchrist's inconsistent Test form continues, he could suddenly find himself in the same sort of situation that Ian Healy was put into by Gilchrist himself in 1999.

Bullshit. Gilly will be allowed to play his 100th test no matter what his form. He's earned it.

Henry wrote:If Ronchi starts the season well for WA and Gilchrist's inconsistent Test form continues, he could suddenly find himself in the same sort of situation that Ian Healy was put into by Gilchrist himself in 1999.

You have got to be farking kidding me!

Bullshit. Gilly will be allowed to play his 100th test no matter what his form. He's earned it.

You mean in the same way that Ian Healy had earned the right to have a proper send off at the Gabba in 99?

Henry wrote:If Ronchi starts the season well for WA and Gilchrist's inconsistent Test form continues, he could suddenly find himself in the same sort of situation that Ian Healy was put into by Gilchrist himself in 1999.

What? Gilly was banging on the door..... Ronchi ain't even knocking....

Henry wrote:

Bullshit. Gilly will be allowed to play his 100th test no matter what his form. He's earned it.

You mean in the same way that Ian Healy had earned the right to have a proper send off at the Gabba in 99?

Totally different scenarios, old bean, besides Gilly is special in a way that Heals never was.

tac wrote:

Henry wrote:

Bullshit. Gilly will be allowed to play his 100th test no matter what his form. He's earned it.

You mean in the same way that Ian Healy had earned the right to have a proper send off at the Gabba in 99?

Totally different scenarios, old bean, besides Gilly is special in a way that Heals never was.

Word.

Just because he has big ears it doesnt make him 'special'. FFS he's not in kindergarten anymore.

Henry wrote:Just because he has big ears it doesnt make him 'special'. FFS he's not in kindergarten anymore.

If only we could say that of all who post on this forum . . .

Henry wrote:

Bullshit. Gilly will be allowed to play his 100th test no matter what his form. He's earned it.

You mean in the same way that Ian Healy had earned the right to have a proper send off at the Gabba in 99?

Mudge = trev = henry = waboy =vor...

RD, Embee and skully's theory seems to be confirmed

It looks as if Ponting won't be able to play the first couple of ODIs.

link


September 24, 2007

Australia's injury concerns have worsened ahead of their limited-overs tour of India with Michael Hussey ruled out of the trip due to a strained left hamstring. Hussey is the third Australian to come out of the ICC World Twenty20 carrying a hamstring injury with Shane Watson already missing the India tour and Ricky Ponting expected to sit out the opening games.

James Hopes will join the squad in Watson's place while Brad Haddin, initially added as a cover for Ponting, has now been named as Hussey's replacement. Adam Voges, the Western Australia middle-order batsman who was leading Australia A in their tour of Pakistan this month, will travel with the group until Ponting recovers.

Hussey suffered his problem during the loss to India on Saturday and Alex Kountouris, the team physio, said it was unusual for Australia to experience so many soft-tissue injuries. "There is no one separate reason for the problem," Kountouris said.

"But it is possible that the hectic nature of Twenty20 cricket combined with soft grounds and the high frequency of travel may have provided the additional stress required to cause injury in players who are at the start of their cricketing season and therefore lack conditioning. He [Hussey] will continue to be assessed over the next 48 hours in South Africa before returning home to continue his rehabilitation."

Kountouris also said there had been question-marks over Brad Hodge and Haddin, both with hamstring soreness. He said the pair was "hanging by a thread" and Hodge might not have played had Australia reached the Twenty20 final. "He will be right in a week," Kountouris said. "He's just hanging in there. It's just sore and tight so I think it will be fine."

Hopes' call-up is reward for his strong domestic season in 2006-07 as well as a productive tour of Pakistan with Australia A this month. He made 144 in a Test against Pakistan A and took five wickets in the two-match series, as well as striking 55 in the first one-day game of the tour. Voges averaged 44.33 in the three ODIs against Pakistan A.

Bracken was granted leave to return home as his wife prepares to give birth to their first child. Hilditch said Bracken was unlikely to miss the whole series.

"It is anticipated Nathan will rejoin the squad in India as soon as possible," Hilditch said. "At this stage no replacement player has been called upon and we will take this on a day-by-day basis."

The squad is scheduled to fly straight to India from South Africa on Tuesday ahead of the seven ODI series. The first match is at Bangalore on Saturday.

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Didn't know so many in the Australian squad are unsure. What is the latest news?? The Indian press is still in T20 euphoria and is not reporting anything about Aussies atm.

So who are in sure for the 1st ODI?? Anyone?

I cant believe they've suffered soooo many hamstring injuries at the one time.

Chandan wrote:
So who are in sure for the 1st ODI?? Anyone?

Gilchrist
Hayden
Clarke
Symonds
Hopes (I guess)
Clark
Hoggy!!!
Lee
Johnson

others: Hodge, Haddin, Voges, Ponting, Hilfenhaus, Bracken

I think that's everyone...

Hoggy!!! won't play.

Invader Zim wrote:Hoggy!!! won't play.

Anti-Wozzie bias again?

Nath wrote:

Chandan wrote:
So who are in sure for the 1st ODI?? Anyone?

Gilchrist
Hayden
Clarke
Symonds
Hopes (I guess)
Clark
Hoggy!!!
Lee
Johnson

others: Hodge, Haddin, Voges, Ponting, Hilfenhaus, Bracken

I think that's everyone...

That is only 9 players Nath. And I don't think they can leave Bracken out of the XI who has a fine record in Odis in India.

Ponting is doubtful for tomorrow's match and Hodge and Haddin aren't fully fit as well.

So how do you revise the team?

Is Bracken back yet?