Re: Australia v India, 2nd Test, Brisbane, 17-21 December, 2014

by skully Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:29

It was a great comeback from Aus from the point Midge came to the wicket in I1.

by Henry Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:29

Australia were simply mentally stronger in this match. India self-destructed and should be taking a long, hard look at themselves. (Although it's likely they don't really give a shit)

by skully Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:30

Unfortch, the NSP will only make 2 changes - Rhino for Koo and someone for Puddle. But Haddit and Twatson should also be gone.

Great stuff from the new skipper. What a mighty Spiv he is!!! cheers

by skully Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:31

Congrats to Hazy on an outstanding debut, and Midge on affirming his class.

by lardbucket Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:33

I think four team changes really would be too many; so I just expect the two.

Happy Rogers made runs in this game; and especially with his second innings approach.

by skully Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:34

When all's said and done, 4 players carried us, Tweak, Midge, Hazy and Elmer. That's not good enough.

by lardbucket Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:41

Two 50's from the opener doesn't rate?

by Bradman Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:48

Well the mouthpieces are saying Burns or Cowan in for Marsh and to play at 3 with Watson down the order )again).

by Red Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:53

Bradman wrote:Well the mouthpieces are saying Burns or Cowan in for Marsh and to play at 3 with Watson down the order )again).

Somehow they seem to think that moving Watson up and down the order is always the solution rather than simply leaving him out.

by Henry Sat 20 Dec 2014, 06:55

Despite being a batting all rounder, it's Watson's wobbly medium pace trundlers that have been keeping him in the side for the last three years.

by Big Dog Sat 20 Dec 2014, 07:15

Smith MoM to complete dream start as captain.

by Henry Sat 20 Dec 2014, 07:16

Big Dog wrote:Smith MoM to complete dream start as captain.

Should have been Johnson.

by skully Sat 20 Dec 2014, 07:25

Red wrote:
Bradman wrote:Well the mouthpieces are saying Burns or Cowan in for Marsh and to play at 3 with Watson down the order again .

Somehow they seem to think that moving Watson up and down the order is always the solution rather than simply leaving him out.

You can bet Twatson is using this as justification for his poor form.

Henry wrote:Despite being a batting all rounder, it's Watson's wobbly medium pace trundlers that have been keeping him in the side for the last three years.

Aye. It shits me to tears.

by Bradman Sat 20 Dec 2014, 08:02

Though there are others. When do they name the side.

by Guest Sat 20 Dec 2014, 08:09

Two cracking tests, shame it isn't a 5 match series as only one side can win now.

by JGK Sat 20 Dec 2014, 08:33

The good Marsh said he though he would be fit for the MCG test.

by spangler Sat 20 Dec 2014, 08:37

India. Go f*ck yourselves.

by JGK Sat 20 Dec 2014, 11:05

Just seen that India were complaining about the practice wickets at the Gabba?!?!

Surely they are as good an anywhere in the world?

by Bradman Sat 20 Dec 2014, 11:26

Put out the press release as soon as he was injured this morning. Australia had to use the same ones apparently so it's a case of what spangler said.

by Henry Sat 20 Dec 2014, 11:31

Dhoni really needs to go as captain. The thing is- Does anyone have the balls to sack him? I doubt it.

by taipan Sat 20 Dec 2014, 11:34

Henry wrote:Dhoni really needs to go as captain. The thing is- Does anyone have the balls to sack him? I doubt it.

The ECB? They aren't scared of making the hard decisions.

by Blackadder Sat 20 Dec 2014, 12:29

JGK wrote:Just seen that India were complaining about the practice wickets at the Gabba?!?!

Surely they are as good an anywhere in the world?

Seems they are made to replicate what is happening with the pitch in the middle, so not sure what India would get out of batting on a fresh pitch, when the one they are playing on is into it's Fourth day. scratch

by PeterCS Sat 20 Dec 2014, 13:08

Henry wrote:Dhoni really needs to go as captain. The thing is- Does anyone have the balls to sack him? I doubt it.

"Balls ... sack ...." Are you advocating e-masculation?

by PeterCS Sat 20 Dec 2014, 13:10

A lot of Watto hate on here.

Gawd knows what it'd have been like if, despite his tight, wicket-nipping overs and all-round contributions, Aus had lost.

I'm not sure if he should be scapegoated for the home side's win. (btw: What's the current opinion on Haddin, Rogers?)

by JGK Sat 20 Dec 2014, 13:12

Nobody wants to keep Haddin it seems.

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