[deathwalkr]

And Aswin and Jadeja save the day What a performance. Aswin hitting a century at a strike rate of 91 was pretty good.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by deathwalkr

And Aswin and Jadeja save the day What a performance. Aswin hitting a century at a strike rate of 91 was pretty good.

Story of our Test team from so long, the top order continues to fail match after match. Our bowlers/all rounders have been the real reason for us winning test matches so consistently.

Well played Jaddu and Ashwin, also a word of appreciation for Jaiswal he has made that opening slot his own for a long time to come.

[Shreyans_Jain]

Originally Posted by deathwalkr

And Aswin and Jadeja save the day What a performance. Aswin hitting a century at a strike rate of 91 was pretty good.

Yet another instance of these two bailing the team out after a top order collapse. They have done it umpteen times now, and India’s consistent run at the top of the ICC Test Championship for multiple seasons has been built on their back. Ashwin will go down as a legend of the game, the greatest all rounder in Indian cricket.

[harry10]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Story of our Test team from so long, the top order continues to fail match after match. Our bowlers/all rounders have been the real reason for us winning test matches so consistently.

Well played Jaddu and Ashwin, also a word of appreciation for Jaiswal he has made that opening slot his own for a long time to come.

I expected this.
Rohit and Kohli opting out of playing Duleep trophy as they are going to come in this test and make 100. Kohli still can't rectify his off stump issues but still no domestic games to practice. Gill and KL with 34 career test average making the team and Sarfraz sitting out. Even Pant playing after so long looked so much better than them. Ashwin and Jaddu saving the team once again.

Ash making back to back test 100 and this one is special cos his Mom was watching. I dare say Ashwin is the best Test player for Indian team since his debut. I expect a fifer too in this match from him. Hopefully Jaddu makes his 100 too tomorrow.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by harry10

I expected this.
Rohit and Kohli opting out of playing Duleep trophy as they are going to come in this test and make 100. Kohli still can't rectify his off stump issues but still no domestic games to practice. Gill and KL with 34 career test average making the team and Sarfraz sitting out. Even Pant playing after so long looked so much better than them. Ashwin and Jaddu saving the team once again.

Ash making back to back test 100 and this one is special cos his Mom was watching. I dare say Ashwin is the best Test player for Indian team since his debut. I expect a fifer too in this match from him. Hopefully Jaddu makes his 100 too tomorrow.

Even Jadeja and Ashwin I don't think played Duleep trophy, it's just our top order has been a disaster for sometime. KL continues to be the starry eyed boy for some reason, Sarfaraz has been scoring runs by bucket loads and then also played well against England but sits out. Even Jurel deserves to start ahead of KL.

KL will hit bowlers all over the place when he walks in with scoreboard reading 200/3, but with top order anyway failing he keeps getting exposed.

You are absolutely right about Ashwin and I will also put Jadeja very close to him, consistent career throughout. Also with Chennai pitch not sure why are we playing three seamers while Kuldeep warms the bench.

[harry10]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Even Jadeja and Ashwin I don't think played Duleep trophy, it's just our top order has been a disaster for sometime. KL continues to be the starry eyed boy for some reason, Sarfaraz has been scoring runs by bucket loads and then also played well against England but sits out. Even Jurel deserves to start ahead of KL.

KL will hit bowlers all over the place when he walks in with scoreboard reading 200/3, but with top order anyway failing he keeps getting exposed.

You are absolutely right about Ashwin and I will also put Jadeja very close to him, consistent career throughout. Also with Chennai pitch not sure why are we playing three seamers while Kuldeep warms the bench.

Right.
Jadeja is absolutely brilliant for India in tests. Ash and Jadeja not playing Duleep trophy isn't an issue as their primary skill is bowling which they always deliver in India. Kohli has issues outside off and his average isn't good in Tests since 2020. He needed the practice and still opts to stay out. Not a good look.

I believe India played 3 seamers as this is a red soil wicket and was expected to assist seamers as seen in first 2 sessions. If Bangladesh had batted first I am sure they would have been bowled out under 200. Moreover in spin Ash and Jaddu are enough for them.

I have never seen KL doing anything brilliant for India when chips are down. Or any memorable innings from him. Atleast Gill has a 91 in Gabba win which is historical. And Gill has age on his side so I can still get it why selectors persist with him. KL is 32 and has been rubbish since ages. Sarfraz deserves a lengthy time in the playing 11.

[It's Magic]

Originally Posted by Oxy

India tottering at 145/6 as I type

On day 2, the story remains similar as Bangladesh is now tottering at 92/7 as I type. Yesterday, Ashwin and Jadeja saved the day for India. Will someone play that role for Bangladesh today?

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by It's Magic

On day 2, the story remains similar as Bangladesh is now tottering at 92/7 as I type. Yesterday, Ashwin and Jadeja saved the day for India. Will someone play that role for Bangladesh today?

Once again reinforces the thought that how valuable Ashwin and Jadeja are in our Test team setup, the way they have been playing they are pretty much our best batsman for last few years.

Good show by our quicks, surprisingly spin not playing too much of a role in first innings for both the teams. Hopefully our top order puts there head down and make some significant contributions and get some practice. The match is pretty much in our grip now.

Edit: The captain takes a walk back!

[harry10]

All bowlers were good but Bumrah was a class apart today.
Rohit and Kohli again making low score. Shameful.
Atleast Gill is somewhat making up for his low score in 1st innings. Game is gone for Bangladesh already. Only thing to be seen is the margin by which they will lose. I hope Pant gets a 50 tomorrow. Will do him good.

[NomadSK]

Originally Posted by harry10

Rohit and Kohli again making low score. Shameful.

Rohit got a peach of a delivery was short of length and had to play the angle. Kohli was unfortunate with LBW, I don’t know why he didn’t took the DRS review.

With so much of dubious outcomes of DRS reviews, I guess all batsmen should take the advantage and when the game was almost on your side, at the most you could lose one review, so be it !

Looks like Gill has a technical flaw the way his bat comes down and across his pads, on slow pitches he can survive and I hope that’s not exploited in Aussie series.

Ashwin looked like a full time batsman and part time offspinner so far, let’s see what’s in the bag for him in 4th innings.

[Emvi]

Afghanistan vs South Africa, UAE

Afghanistan has defeated South Africa 'again', taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. What a historic moment for Afghanistan! The Afghans have completely dominated the Proteas in both games. The third-ranked team in the world has not managed to even cross 150 in either match, and we aren't talking about T20 here! What a performance from the Afghanistan team!

1st ODI

RSA - 106 all out in 33.3 overs
AFG - 107/4 in 26 overs

2nd ODI

AFG - 311/4 in 50 overs
RSA - 134 all out in 34.2 overs

[Shumi_21]

Sat down with a cup of coffee, a bag of banana chips and salsa sauce to watch Gill & Pant bat this morning and both delivered with sublime centuries in their own style. Felt like Rohit could have declared a bit later to allow KL to get some form going.

[Emvi]

Originally Posted by Shumi_21

Felt like Rohit could have declared a bit later to allow KL to get some form going.

I feel the same way. India could have hammered Bangladesh for a few more overs before declaring. There's enough time left in the match. The bigger the victory margin, the weaker the Bangladesh team’s morale will be going into the second Test.

[Shumi_21]

Originally Posted by Emvi

I feel the same way. India could have hammered Bangladesh for a few more overs before declaring.

My dad thinks that maybe Rohit + Gambhir want to test the bowlers under the best conditions for batting upto now in this test match. The seam movement has died down and it's not yet spinning enough too. The Bangladeshi openers putting up a 50 run opening partnership in 11 overs suggest good batting conditions too.

[Emvi]

Originally Posted by Shumi_21

My dad thinks that maybe Rohit + Gambhir want to test the bowlers under the best conditions for batting upto now in this test match. The seam movement has died down and it's not yet spinning enough too. The Bangladeshi openers putting up a 50 run opening partnership in 11 overs suggest good batting conditions too.

If that is the ploy, IMO, it's not a good one. In good batting conditions, even the best of the bowlers can be made to look ordinary. This Bangladesh team has quality in its batting lineup. This is a Test match; had it been a practice match, I would have agreed with the strategy. Exploiting the conditions is always key in a Test match. Just make hay while the sun shines. When the opposition is down, you should knock them out. India could have easily batted until tea and then come out all guns blazing in the final session