williamjm Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Why is the review system not in place for this series, does India not like it? India have consistently opposed DRS. I'm not really sure why, but they seem to feel strongly about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 India have consistently opposed DRS. I'm not really sure why, but they seem to feel strongly about it. Yet another reason to oppose them having more control over world cricket. Woot! McCullum gets a double ton, bringing it up with a 6 and a 4. Is it just me or does McCullum seem to be a better batsman as captain (leaving aside any judgement of his captaining ability for a moment) than he was before his ambitions were unfulfilled, while Taylor seems to be a better batsman now that he isn't captain; once he got over the disappointment at being dropped as captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie's left hand Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 In other news Sangakkara - up there with the greats? Fastest to 11,000 runs Only the Don betters him when he's not wicketkeeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 IMO Sangakarra is up there. I love watching him bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yet another reason to oppose them having more control over world cricket. Woot! McCullum gets a double ton, bringing it up with a 6 and a 4. Is it just me or does McCullum seem to be a better batsman as captain (leaving aside any judgement of his captaining ability for a moment) than he was before his ambitions were unfulfilled, while Taylor seems to be a better batsman now that he isn't captain; once he got over the disappointment at being dropped as captain. Nice! I haven't had a chance to check the Test today, but glad to see McCullum get a double-ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 So NZ get 501. And now India are 4/2. :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 India are 4/2?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ha. Totally didn't see that post from the sexi(e)st penguin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 So NZ get 501. And now India are 4/2. :stunned: 503, but let's not quibble :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 10/3. Then again, NZ didn't look so good when I tuned in last night either. 30/4 or summat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 10/3. Then again, NZ didn't look so good when I tuned in last night either. 30/4 or summat. 30/3. But yeah, there's still every chance thaat India can recover. Still, the whole follow-on thing always causes some psychological jitters when youv'e only got 7 wickets left and still 290 runs to get. I'll be more confident in a substantial NZ first innings lead when India is 6 down and still short of the follow-on mark. And good to see that the umpire made the right decision on that 3rd wicket. Some potential for grumbling from India there, but hotspot showing the ball nicked the thumb on the way to the helmet then slip. I doubt a wrong decision would suddenly have India jumping on the DRS train, but if I thought a few bum decisions against them would have that effect I'd be crossing fingers for some umpiring incompetence to go against them for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Enjoying some of the snide remarks on Cricinfo about Kohli being reluctant to go after being given out. "If only we had DRS in this series so Kohli could have wasted one…" Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 They are now on 30/3 so it's all even for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 They are now on 30/3 so it's all even for the moment. :cheers: Nice bowling from NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 51/4 not making it easy for themselves. In Karmically related news: 'The new ICC structure is more inclusive'The BCCI president responds to criticism of the proposals for the revamp of cricket's governing bodyhttp://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/716599.html Riiiiight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 New Zealand are really in top now with Dhoni out. Good effort from the Black Caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 New Zealand are really in top now with Dhoni out. Good effort from the Black Caps. A 301-run first innings lead against India is a great start. During the last England tour they had a habit of throwing away winning positions and drawing games they should have won, we'll have to see if they've acquire more of a killer instinct over the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartIheartTesla Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 15/4 now, but even if they crawl to 100 a 400 run chase is too much to ask for the Indian batting (although if Pujara and Kohli fire, who knows). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alester Florent Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Yeah, although the plummet is worrying (and they've lost their two biggest runscorers from the first innings), Taylor is still in and Anderson presumably next out. So long as those two are in this match is still New Zealand's to lose, and they only realistically need 100-150 to close out the game. Realistically, getting bowled out relatively cheaply might be an advantage. McCullum's a fairly cautious captain and might delay a declaration too long if the team start piling up the runs again. Moreover, if the Kiwis get skittled on this pitch for small beans, it suggests the pitch is deteriorating to the extent that the Indians will also struggle, especially given relative familiarity with conditions of the two sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Yeah, surprised that the NZ batters already lost four wickets. You'd think they'd just fucking sit tight and wait for the declaration, but noooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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