Re: Australia v India, 3rd Test, Perth, 13-17 January, 2012

by Zat Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:22

The One wrote:
Zat wrote:Here's a surprise, the Indian press beating up nothing not something. Again.

Link.

The pitch in that picture, which is supposedly the 'match strip' has line markings on it. And they appear to be a bit match worn. Therefore it couldn't be the match strip. Can we please revoke the visas of the miserable cnts in the Indian press corps and send them home? They aren't good for the game.

it is the test pitch

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/dismayed-waca-curator-defends-staff-over-test-pitch-furore-20120113-1pykr.html

Well there you go. I was wrong.

Of course, the video in that link shows people walking on the pitch barefoot. I'm prety sure that wouldn't do much by way of damage. Especially bearing in mind the roller - 2 tons or more - has plenty of work coming its way.

Then again, it'll give an excuse if one's needed. And at 4/63 before lunch, one might be.

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:23

Gambhir gone as well.

by Clutch Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:27

The word on the pitch "party" last night is that the curator was doing some last minute work on it after 7pm, the rest of the staff were having pre-test drinkies and went out and joined him. Biggest non-story since the last time a B-grade celebrity got divorced.

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:35

Thats lunch.

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:35

Indian top order ravaged again in the first session of the test match.

by embee Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:36

E. to rescue the subis and give Oz the sh!ts

by skully Fri 13 Jan 2012, 04:42

Zat wrote:
The One wrote:
Zat wrote:Here's a surprise, the Indian press beating up nothing not something. Again.

Link.

The pitch in that picture, which is supposedly the 'match strip' has line markings on it. And they appear to be a bit match worn. Therefore it couldn't be the match strip. Can we please revoke the visas of the miserable cnts in the Indian press corps and send them home? They aren't good for the game.

it is the test pitch

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/dismayed-waca-curator-defends-staff-over-test-pitch-furore-20120113-1pykr.html
Well there you go. I was wrong.

Of course, the video in that link shows people walking on the pitch barefoot. I'm prety sure that wouldn't do much by way of damage. Especially bearing in mind the roller - 2 tons or more - has plenty of work coming its way.

Then again, it'll give an excuse if one's needed. And at 4/63 before lunch, one might be.

I also wrongly thought it weren't the Test deck. Oh well.

Onto matters important - GO THE BOYZZZZZ!!!!!

by simkat Fri 13 Jan 2012, 05:16

Hope the boyzzz don't go too well this afternoon. I want this match to go for five days otherwise I'll be stuck in Perf with nothing to do. Except drink. geek

by embee Fri 13 Jan 2012, 05:21

Countryweek starts on Sunday, simkat ...plenty of good cricket to pick from

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 05:50

From cricinfo,

Sanjay: "It's heart breaking to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to follow your team only to see them crumble. At least we didn't have to wake up at 5 this time! #Looking@theBrightSide"

lol, exactly my feelings.

by The One Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:25

surely after we lose this test there will be some changes for adelaide? sehwag has to go. gambhir is at least showing some gumption. get rahane in instead of sehwag

one of dravid or laxman has to make way for sharma

of course none of this will happen. we will play the same team

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:28

VVS could be dropped, but how could you drop Dravid? Thats what pro Dravid brigade would ask you.

Well, except for Eng series, Dravid has been really ordinary over last 3-4 years. Time to show him the door, which is already overdue.

by JGK Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:32

All India at the moment.

VVS looking set for a big one. Kohli a bit streaky but looking comfortable now.

And dammit, I forgot to get on India before the start of play.

by SG Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:32

As for Sehwag, he has been pathetic in overseas tests for quite some time now. Worst part is that with each of his dismissals, you could see that he doesn't even care.

But sadly as I said earlier, we'll be playing next 2-3 series in subcon and all would be forgotton regarding his struggles overseas.

by Big Dog Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:50

5 fer

by taipan Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:51

JGK wrote:All India at the moment.

VVS looking set for a big one. Kohli a bit streaky but looking comfortable now.

And dammit, I forgot to get on India before the start of play.

Great woof

by The One Fri 13 Jan 2012, 06:58

SG wrote:VVS could be dropped, but how could you drop Dravid? Thats what pro Dravid brigade would ask you.

Well, except for Eng series, Dravid has been really ordinary over last 3-4 years. Time to show him the door, which is already overdue.

well, if vvs makes a score here it would be hard to drop him for adelaide. before this test started i would have dropped vvs over dravid

by skully Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:02

Engrossing session of Test cricket (with a few minutes to go). Highly disciplined bowling against a determined and skillful partnership, but Cot's work and perseverance pays off as he nabs Coaly and VVS in quick succession.

by Blackadder Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:05

The One wrote:
SG wrote:VVS could be dropped, but how could you drop Dravid? Thats what pro Dravid brigade would ask you.

Well, except for Eng series, Dravid has been really ordinary over last 3-4 years. Time to show him the door, which is already overdue.

well, if vvs makes a score here it would be hard to drop him for adelaide. before this test started i would have dropped vvs over dravid

by JGK Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:09

VVS goes first ball after Ch Nein go to the freaking news.

Qunts.

by skully Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:13

It's on GEM. I saw VVS go live. Very Happy

by The One Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:15

Blackadder wrote:
The One wrote:
SG wrote:VVS could be dropped, but how could you drop Dravid? Thats what pro Dravid brigade would ask you.

Well, except for Eng series, Dravid has been really ordinary over last 3-4 years. Time to show him the door, which is already overdue.

well, if vvs makes a score here it would be hard to drop him for adelaide. before this test started i would have dropped vvs over dravid

i guess it was just a matter of time

vvs will surely call it a day at the end of this tour. can't see him lasting too long with his back problems and now loss of form

by Zat Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:15

skully wrote:Engrossing session of Test cricket (with a few minutes to go). Highly disciplined bowling against a determined and skillful partnership, but Cot's work and perseverance pays off as he nabs Coaly and VVS in quick succession.

McDermott for Governor General. Or PM. Or whatever. He's really made a difference as coach.

JGK wrote:VVS goes first ball after Ch Nein go to the freaking news.

Qunts.

As skuls pointed out, it's on GEM. Which means I got to see a wicket in HD. Noice.

by skully Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:16

Zat wrote:
skully wrote:Engrossing session of Test cricket (with a few minutes to go). Highly disciplined bowling against a determined and skillful partnership, but Cot's work and perseverance pays off as he nabs Coaly and VVS in quick succession.
McDermott for Governor General. Or PM. Or whatever. He's really made a difference as coach.

Aye. He certainly has drilled some patience into them. Good on him.

by The One Fri 13 Jan 2012, 07:18

vinay kumar Shocked

cannon fodder right there. ojha would have been a better pick surely

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