lmanion Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Haha nearly 100 lead! Starc is a shit bowler but not bad for a no9 batsmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 If they bat well in this session, they will be fine - only lose 1, maybe 2 wickets to wipe off the deficit and get even, then they're essentially batting first and can send Australia in on a fifth day pitch.That being said, as Ian Chappell said in commentary, it could all go very bad for India very quickly in this session. They have little margin for error now but they may not have lost it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Smith rings up another ton. Crow as a staple diet is unsatisfying. :blush:He's my second favourite Aussie cricketer. So I am happy that I have at least one Aussie to cheer for.Dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Smith rings up another ton. Crow as a staple diet is unsatisfying. :blush:Crow tastes great with a chilli lime jam marinade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDonegal Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Smith's form for this series is starting to be reminiscent of Cook's Ashes in 2010-11. I know it's very early in the series to say that (and it's "only" a 4-match series anyway) but 347 in 3 innings begins to look ominous for the Indians. And one of those innings was cut short because they declared overnight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andriy Czarchenko Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Actually both innings at Adelaide were declared like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 SA bowlers doing a good job, particulary Philander. The over rate - 12 per hour - is unacceptable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The Telegraph running with the story that Cook is going to lose his captaincy of England's one day side. If that is true, I'm certainly surprised, didn't think they would sack him. On a different note, this timezones are such a pain, won't be able to catch India's batting yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDonegal Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 And it's confirmed - Cook is dropped as ODI captain. Morgan takes over. Finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 And it's confirmed - Cook is dropped as ODI captain. Morgan takes over. Finally. I think it's the right decision, although it's so late in the day that there's not much time to prepare. Admittedly, Morgan's batting form doesn't seem much better than Cook's at the moment but at least when he is in form his game does seem better suited to what England need and Cook was likely to give up on ODIs after the World Cup anyway while Morgan is a more long-term prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 India capitulate early but pulled it back a little bit at the end there. Good knock by Dhawan and Yadav to bring it back enough so that atleast the bowlers have something to bowl at. Hard to see Australia fucking this up, but it is late in day 4, so the pitch might be playing up later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Unexpected stormy weather?I would like Smithy to win convincingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Watto failing again. Not a no.3 material. However, I still think the Aussie side is stronger with him in it, as long as he bowls. Indian bowlers turning up so far, this could get interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Shaun Marsh ruins more chances... Do we not have anyone else to take that spot?! He has had a few chances now, and he constantly disappoints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 At least captain Australia is doing ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 The board strikes again lol Aussies made this harder than it should've been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Yeah, Watson has not delivered at No. 3 in recent times, but as with Marsh, there aren't a whole lot of domestic batsmen knocking the door down, at least for the Test team. Sadly Phil Hughes would have been the next in line to return to Australia's batting lineup. A pity the four-match series is already now 2-0 when India have actually put in a pretty competitive effort in both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arya_underfoot Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hughes would've been almost certainly recalled. It's a pity guys like Doolan, Burns and Ferguson haven't progressed as much was hoped initially. Watson's test batting has essentially stalled, but his bowling has been a revelation. His bowling in Brisbane reminded me of Shaun Pollock. He seems to have greatly reduced the physical effort expended in each delivery without losing any effectiveness. I've always been one of the first to criticise Watson, but he probably does deserve a lower middle order batting spot if he can keep bowling like this. I'd push Marsh up to 3- I don't agree with his selection but he should at least get some opportunities to bat at his favoured position. It was a disappointing effort from India in the first session. I think a lot of people, both Indian and Australian, were hoping for a couple of absorbing days of test cricket. In the end, a single terrible session put an end to India's hopes. Australia bowled reasonably well, but not unplayably well. If they'd managed another 75-100 runs, or at least to hold on to the Smith catch, it would've been another tight finish. edit: Burns comes into the squad as standby for Warner (bruised thumb). Good move I think. Though having given Doolan only a couple of tests in South Africa, he might have deserved another opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Smith fined and on notice for further slow over rates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeor Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Good, looks like the fines hit the whole team as well (30%) as Smith (60%). While fines aren't particularly effective, they at least are acknowledging it's a whole team problem. The 12-month probationary ban thing sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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