The Cricket Thread

iraghava · 18th January 2008, 12:34

Kumble gone for naught, India look slightly shaky now. Let's hope we can set them a target in excess of 400 & then go for the kill.

diabloo · 18th January 2008, 12:39

All they could manage in 1st innings was 212. Do you still expect them to overhaul that?

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Originally Posted by ntomer

Edit: Kumble goes for a duck. Expect the lead to be 355. What's you take guys, will this score be able to challenge the aussie batting might?

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There is plenty of time left in the test. I wonder why our batting gods didn't stay at the crease and go for any personal milestone.

ntomer · 18th January 2008, 12:41

In the next over:

Lets see what tactic Laxman adopts. Farm the strike, or have a bash.

64.1 Symonds to Laxman, 1 run, slides down leg stump and he casually nudges a single to short fine leg

What the hell is going on VVS? Are you so intent on returning not-out?

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diabloo · 18th January 2008, 12:43

Because:
64.5 Symonds to Singh, SIX, good, old-school shot from the tail-ender, just planting the front leg out and driving - or teeing off - over long-on

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Originally Posted by ntomer

In the next over:

Lets see what tactic Laxman adopts. Farm the strike, or have a bash.

64.1 Symonds to Laxman, 1 run, slides down leg stump and he casually nudges a single to short fine leg

What the hell is going on VVS? Are you so intent on returning not-out?

\N

maddy42 · 18th January 2008, 12:51

Well as we know laksman can only score in singles and doubles so its better the tail wags their bats to get us some lucky fours and sixes. Well hope they make another 40 runs or so and then let the ozzies bat and not try to but have to get 2 or 3 scalps before the end of the day

Surprise · 18th January 2008, 12:58

Laxman should not play Sachin here (153*innings). He need to find gaps and get two's rather than exposing the Indian tail. If Laxman helps India pushing by another 37 runs that an psychological advantage for India hading a 400+ mark lead to aussies

Aussies will definitely miss HAYDEN here. No doubt.

maddy42 · 18th January 2008, 13:10

HAHA and i remember Mr rogers or whatever his name saying that no one in India can cross 63! Because i topscored 63 on this pitch! Ya right no wonder you went for 8

esteem_lover · 18th January 2008, 13:21

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Originally Posted by rks

I think we will also miss Harbhajan when Aussies bat in the 4th innings.

I think we will not if sehwag gets a bowl.

diabloo · 18th January 2008, 13:59

India must declare now and try to get 2 or 3 Aussie wicket before close of play.

maddy42 · 18th January 2008, 14:11

Well no use of declaring. Get any score coz its just the 3rd day!!
They will have 2 days to get 400 odd runs.

iraghava · 18th January 2008, 14:14

RP out for a fantastic 30 runs, now India is on its last wicket with a lead of over 400 runs!

snaronikar · 18th January 2008, 14:14

413 to win for aussies. Stiff target. Well done fellows.

Surprise · 18th January 2008, 14:16

Well INDIA had given aussies a target of 413 runs. Hats off to laxman for his superb contribution ( 75 runs with Dhoni and 51 with RP singh) and for RP too.

A wicket or two would definitely push aussies back and it would be fun to watch when one tastes its own dog food. Iam sure aussies will not go for an attacking play until they plant their foot

CATCHES WIN MATCHES- WE SHOULD NOT SPILL THE EASY CHANCES OFFERED IF NOT CONVERTING THE HALF CHANCES.

rkg · 18th January 2008, 14:17

india all out for 294. target for Aussies is 413. if the make it then they deserve to win.

rks · 18th January 2008, 14:20

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Originally Posted by iraghava

RP out for a fantastic 30 runs, now India is on its last wicket with a lead of over 400 runs!

I think there is now a healthy competition in our lower-order batting, with Pathan, Harbhajan, Kumble and RP Singh all putting in fine performances with the bat. They all realize that chipping in with the bat will stand them in good stead for future Test spots.

Should be an interesting chase by Australia. India should win if they hold on to their chances and umpires don't make serious mistakes.

18th January 2008, 12:34	#2851
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Kumble gone for naught, India look slightly shaky now. Let's hope we can set them a target in excess of 400 & then go for the kill.
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18th January 2008, 12:41	#2853
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 133 Times	In the next over: Lets see what tactic Laxman adopts. Farm the strike, or have a bash. 64.1 Symonds to Laxman, 1 run, slides down leg stump and he casually nudges a single to short fine leg What the hell is going on VVS? Are you so intent on returning not-out? \N
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18th January 2008, 12:51	#2855
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Well as we know laksman can only score in singles and doubles so its better the tail wags their bats to get us some lucky fours and sixes. Well hope they make another 40 runs or so and then let the ozzies bat and not try to but have to get 2 or 3 scalps before the end of the day
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18th January 2008, 12:58	#2856
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Laxman should not play Sachin here (153*innings). He need to find gaps and get two's rather than exposing the Indian tail. If Laxman helps India pushing by another 37 runs that an psychological advantage for India hading a 400+ mark lead to aussies Aussies will definitely miss HAYDEN here. No doubt.
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18th January 2008, 13:10	#2857
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	HAHA and i remember Mr rogers or whatever his name saying that no one in India can cross 63! Because i topscored 63 on this pitch! Ya right no wonder you went for 8
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18th January 2008, 13:59	#2859
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	India must declare now and try to get 2 or 3 Aussie wicket before close of play.
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18th January 2008, 14:11	#2860
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Well no use of declaring. Get any score coz its just the 3rd day!! They will have 2 days to get 400 odd runs.
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18th January 2008, 14:14	#2861
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	RP out for a fantastic 30 runs, now India is on its last wicket with a lead of over 400 runs!
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18th January 2008, 14:14	#2862
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	413 to win for aussies. Stiff target. Well done fellows.
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18th January 2008, 14:16	#2863
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Well INDIA had given aussies a target of 413 runs. Hats off to laxman for his superb contribution ( 75 runs with Dhoni and 51 with RP singh) and for RP too. A wicket or two would definitely push aussies back and it would be fun to watch when one tastes its own dog food. Iam sure aussies will not go for an attacking play until they plant their foot CATCHES WIN MATCHES- WE SHOULD NOT SPILL THE EASY CHANCES OFFERED IF NOT CONVERTING THE HALF CHANCES. Last edited by Surprise : 18th January 2008 at 14:22.
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18th January 2008, 14:17	#2864
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	Target 413 india all out for 294. target for Aussies is 413. if the make it then they deserve to win.
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