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Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

Your views on Ganguly as Commentator ?

DS
from Mumbai |

I follow the match on Cricinfo! So no idea:-(

abhin@v
from mumbai |

Yeah, I havent listened to him much.

Leo
from Bengaluru |

I follow on cricbuzz :P Mobile widget.

DS
from Mumbai |

Is it good Leo?
Try Cricinfo, its ball by ball commentary is Awesome! With feedback from fans in between...
Its the next best thing to actually watching the match on tele, I feel.

Leo
from Bengaluru |

DS, I get live audio commentary as well as ball to ball commentary on Cricbuzz Tongue out

DS
from Mumbai |

Ohk!

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

He is pathetic just like Sanjay Manjerkar

DS
from Mumbai |

Sanjay is kind of ok!!

Santosh BS
from Bangalore |

disappointing loss though Frown

DS
from Mumbai |

Very disappointing... Not the loss itself but how we surrendered without a fight.

abhin@v
from mumbai |

Its a 5 match series, isnt it? We can still bounce back.

Santosh BS
from Bangalore |

4 match series, recollecting the humiliating losses we have suffered in Oz, I thought this was the best time to turn the tide, but... Frown

When would we defeat Oz 4-0 or 5-0 in Oz? I would love to die that day after seeing that Wink

DS
from Mumbai |

Yeah this was a good time to turn the tide but we just lost the plot...
abhi as Santosh pointed out, its a 4 match series.

Leo
from Bengaluru |

I'm sure there is many opinions on the result above this reply which I post. I've not read yet, thought I'd put my disappointment first.

In cricket, losses are normal, and I'm not sad that we lost. It happens. It saddens me that having 145 overs atleast, chasing down a target of 292 at just over 2 runs an over wasn't possible. I don't blame the bowlers, not a bit. Umesh Yadav esp. impressed me, and I was sad that he didn't get the fiver he deserved in the second innings. Seeing the way the men in blue went about the chase was appalling. Such high strike rates.. I was at one moment contemplating that it was a T20, seeing how Ashwin and Zaheer, even Sachin were hitting the shots. Virat for a golden duck??! but, even with MSD and Ashwin batting, I was hopeful of the recovery, but alaas, not to be.

They didn't win the match acc. to me, we handed to them the win on a platter. I pray for better result at the SCG, but they need composure in the fourth innings..  Changes are afoot perhaps, but I'd retain the same team. We played well in three innings, but lost it in the fourth when it mattered. That's it. No one player can be placed blame I feel.

DS
from Mumbai |

True! Very true... Except that we need stability in first innings as well... We lost the last 8 wickets for 62, that lost us the game...
Also Virat has struggled big time on fast bouncy pitches, I think we can try Rohit... Or how about playing a 5th bowler instead of him and pushing Ashwin up, he batted well...

Leo
from Bengaluru |

OK. Stability in batting.. overall.. thats needed. Virat has struggled, but he's now faced the pace battery of Australia in a match. He also scored a century in the practice match right? One match in, you alter the team, the balance might be lost I feel. I voting for the same team. A fifth bowler? Who'd you bring in from the squad to face them? Vinay Kumar, or Mithun? Not a bad idea, but then again, did we need a fifth bowler in the Melbourne match? Bowlers played well, Yadav esp. and how can we know the six batsman, viz VS,GG,RD,ST,VVS,MSD would play well? Ahswin is just settling in as the all rounder types IMO. If Irfan was there, it'd have been useful.. could've shifted Virat for Irfan and got a decent batsman and bowler, players with batting capability till the 8th slot.

Leo
from Bengaluru |

If truth be told, I'd try replacing Gambhir with Rahane or Saha. He's struggling more than Virat I feel.

DS
from Mumbai |

Yeah you are right on the 5th bowler Leo. We did not need him at the moment, bowlers did a good job in both innings. But they must not lose focus and intensity when early wickets go down... See Kohli is a good player, he got a century in the tour match but he got a duck there as well... Rohit has been in very good form, I wanted him in the team from the start... Lets see what the team management decides...

DS
from Mumbai |

And I doubt they will replace Gambhir!!! But he is struggling for runs big time for a long time now...

Stephen
from Raleigh |

After the 1st match, I believe that this would be another white wash for India after England series. Lol , the match was in their pockets they just gave it.

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

How true , probably the best chance to win a series in Aussie is lost .

Sankar
from Trivandrum |

they spoilt a chance to win in the 1st test , maybe over confidence , hope they mend it and go in and win the next match 

DS
from Mumbai |

Hope so...

Arti
from Mumbai |

The way India's Experienced Batting line up collapsed twice Vs the Young Aussie bowling line up was just so disappointing to watch... Considering that Australia were without their top bowlers, to see this happening to our famed Batting line up was really sad Frown

But its a game, I hope that in the coming year, they can take the field with a +ve frame of ming,  come back with the cup and make us all proud Smile Let's cheer them and hope for the best to come!

Arti
from Mumbai |

*typo ming = mind

DS
from Mumbai |

Yeah with Johnson, Cummins and Harris missing from the Aussie line up... It was a disappointing performance by our batsman...
Lets hope they pick themselves up before tomorrow:)

Arti
from Mumbai |

They converted that very factor, supposedly a  weakness for them, into their strength! Now that is Australia for you!

umesh derebail
from Mumbai |

DS please create seperate thread for the second test match Smile  It will be useful to dicuss seperately, because each game is a different ball game, i feel this match will be more interesting since 2012 is good for Taurus

DS
from Mumbai |

Umesh ji, I feel that cluttering the forum with multiple threads makes no sense. Also we would have a thread with all matches views in a single thread which will be good for future reference...

umesh derebail
from Mumbai |

Basically Indians are slow starters on overseas tours going by the track record.  I feel the media has to take off the pressure on Sachin for his 100th hundred and focus on winning Test series in Australia.  Dravid seems to having vision problem according to me, both the innings he was bowled between the gates.  I am happy that Indian bowling has come upto the expectation.  Now the fabled batting prowess has to be exploited.  I hope Laxman, Virat and Dhoni come to party.  I am sure at Sydney it will be a better team, with the team keeping off from Media bytes, the bat has to do the talking after all.  Goodluck guys

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

What about Gauti and Sehwag .

DS
from Mumbai |

Umesh edited my post to include your comment in the post itself. Deleted the comment:)

DS
from Mumbai |

My latest post links back to Abhi, Dhiraj, Santosh, Arti, Leo, TSW, Sankar, Umesh:):)
Do tell me your views on this post, is it a good idea and if it makes for a good read... Any suggestions to make it better are welcome too:):)

DS
from Mumbai |

Second match starts at SCG tomorrow. Its the 100th test at the ground... The pitch looks greenish!!!
Australia have already announced an unchanged side...

DS
from Mumbai |

India win the toss and decide to bat... Both teams unchanged... Gambhir, Dravid, Sehwag out... India 55/3...

DS
from Mumbai |

Laxman departs for 2... India crumbling again, 59/4... Kohli walks in...

DS
from Mumbai |

72/4 at lunch... Laxman and Gambhir struggling big time in the series...

DS
from Mumbai |

Kohli gone now... India collapsing again...

Anand Narayanaswamy
from Trivandrum |

Pattinson is a great prospect for Australia. He is calm and good.

DS
from Mumbai |

Yeah! He is tall, moves the ball both ways, generates good pace, gets good bounce...
And is accurate...

Arti
from Mumbai |

What's wrong with our famed batting line up? They seem lost at the moment Innocent They really need to catch on their nerves and show some mettle if we are to stay in the game.

DS
from Mumbai |

I think its lack of application... You have to stay at the crease for atleast 25-30 balls, to get your eye in... And better footwork when the ball moves...
The pitches in Australia are not like the Indian roads!

Sankar
from Trivandrum |

really sad seeing the fate of the Indian batting line-up , how pitiful a performance :)  the batsman failing miserably yet again 

what is wrong with them , the match is going to the wrong side :) , now only a miracle can save India from loosing this one aswell :) , will be lucky if the series is drawn , well the match is far from over but with the present form , its already over :(

DS
from Mumbai |

A miracle is definitely needed to save this one... Or RAIN!!

DS
from Mumbai |

India 191 all out. Australia 116/3... Ponting and Clarke at the crease... Only 75 runs behind now...

DS
from Mumbai |

India being hammered by Ponting and Clarke! 236/3 at lunch... Clarke 103* and Ponting 97* ...
The body language seems abject, Dhoni is clueless...

DS
from Mumbai |

Ponting the Punter, makes a ton... His first in 2 years and after 34 innings...

TF Carthick
from Bangalore |

We should appreciate the Indian team's large heart. They are always there to help opposition team's out of form players to regain form and for tailender bowlers to become all rounders.

Wish they display the same large heart towards their country men as well with their money.

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

How true , I hope they do listen to your last line and act wise

DS
from Mumbai |

+1 @ The Fool

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

Is inning defeat on cards ?

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

Clarke inching toward his double century in test cricket .

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

Clarke scored his maiden test double century . What next???

Santosh BS
from Bangalore |

 a triple for Clarke, century for Hussey and misery for India... Yell

Innings defeat on the cards?

Dhiraj Shenoy
from Bangalore |

"The best thing India have done is bowl their overs on time. There are positives even in the worst of days, as Dhoni would say". says  Cricinfo .

DS
from Mumbai |

Clarke can go for 400... There is so much time still left in the match... They can still bat the whole of tomorrow...

DS
from Mumbai |

Dhoni is so conservative in his captaincy. The field settings are so negative.

DS
from Mumbai |

The record is there for him to achieve. The Indians are lethargic in the field in the best of times, after fielding for so many overs, it will be exaggerated more...

Sankar
from Trivandrum |

427/4 :) ^__^ this ones over already :)

try saving this match now 

DS
from Mumbai |

It will be a monumental task to save this one now...

DS
from Mumbai |

Good Morning from the SCG :)
Another grinding day ahead for the Indians.

DS
from Mumbai |

Whats wrong with Dhoni. Sehwag into the attack already, Zak not bowled yet... Pathetic captaincy, Downright appaling...

DS
from Mumbai |

Hussey reaches his 100

DS
from Mumbai |

Clarke triple coming up soon...
What a great morning I am having..... *sarcasm*

DS
from Mumbai |

Indians can enjoy lunch now... Australia on 583/4... Clarke 293*, Hussey 111* ....

DS
from Mumbai |

Lead crosses 400

DS
from Mumbai |

Clarke goes past 300, amazing knock... Australia go past 600...

TF Carthick
from Bangalore |

I think Dhoni's stupidity was choosing to bat inspite of curator saying first day will help fast bowlers and rest of the days it will be a batting pitch. Nothing stupid with how he is  managing the bowling. Once team got bolwed out for less than 200 and opposition has comforatble crossed 400, no chance to win. It would be waste getting our fast bowlers unecessarily whacked in long Australian innings. They will again get injured and miss next matches as well. So better idea to bowl fast bowlers and try to delay Australian declaration.

TF Carthick
from Bangalore |

Correction  - I mean bowl part timers. Typed fast bowlers by mistake.

DS
from Mumbai |

I agree but at the start of the day you have to bring on your best bowlers... If that does not work you can shift to plan B, C, D...

TF Carthick
from Bangalore |

Whats the point anyways - Beyond a certain points, wickets don't help. As well go through the motions and wait for the declaration. Just keep the bowlers from getting injured, let the batsman bat freely and get some batting practice and prepare for next match. Smartness lies in knowing when you have lost and cutting losses instead of irrationally trying to win a lost match.

DS
from Mumbai |

Isnt it a bowlers job to bowl!! They are paid for that!!
And Sehwag bowled about 15 overs even yesterday!!!
Umesh, Ashwin, Ishant are all in their 20's, if they cant bowl 20 overs in a day then GOOD LUCK to India for the future...
*Yes, I know I am a bit harsh*

TF Carthick
from Bangalore |

@DS- But on a batting wicket with batsmen in form, do you think worth making Umesh, Zak and Ishant take so much load. When wickets are falling and follow on is happening, maybe worth getting top bowlers bowl 20 or even 30 overs a day. But not for a lost cause. I would say totally not bring these 3 guys on at all. Give the ball to Sachin Tendulkar as well and just bide your time.

DS
from Mumbai |

Dont our batsmen need to be fresh when they go out trying to save the game? They have been fielding for close to 2 days now...