Switchblade Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Quote https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/shane-watson-predicts-fate-of-indian-batting-in-upcoming-australia-tour/story-C6TJojwmtZr7i2r5CtSv4O.html “It is not easy to play swing bowling. Trust me when Australia travel to England for Ashes next year, it won’t be easy for them also. England is the only place where the ball swings that much primarily due to conditions. You just can’t land in England once every three years and be successful,” Watson told PTI during an interaction. “Look, if you check records, Indian batsmen of late have done well in Australia. Virat has scored loads of runs and I remember a fine century by (KL) Rahul at the SCG. Even Rahane scored a few runs,” Watson, who played 59 Tests, 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is for his country, said. “In Australia, the kookaburra will stop swinging after first 10 or may be 15 overs unlike Dukes which can swing all day. I don’t think bounce would be that much of a problem.” “I don’t think any international team is playing swing bowling well these days and that is reflective in the performance on overseas performance,” said Watson. “Look at Shane Warne’s track record. He got wickets all around the world and knew how to bowl on Day 4 and 5 tracks. Ditto for Lyon or Moeen, who know how to make best use of fourth and fifth day track,” said Watson. “The biggest challenge for Australia will be to post big scores in the absence of Warner and Smith. These two were instrumental in Australia getting big scores. Like Tim Paine is a capable man of leading Australia. He has the requisite leadership qualities but I am more concerned about the batting than captaincy,” the 37-year-old said. “Usman Khawaja is a phenomenal player and I believe now he will be given a long rope. I am hoping that he will do well and expect him to take a lot of responsibility. He has just scored a fine hundred against India A (in Bengaluru). Apart from Usman, I would love to see Shaun and Mitch Marsh do well against India,” he said. Link to comment
velu Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 whether khawaja bhai bowls off-spin like moeen ? Link to comment
Switchblade Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, velu said: whether khawaja bhai bowls off-spin like moeen ? Lyon bhai is there as it is UrmiSinhaRay, nevada and Wall2018 1 2 Link to comment
zen Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 hyping Ind up .... feeding the bakra before the sacrifice UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
The Realist Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Shame Watson couldn't predict lbw's as he wasted more reviews than any other batsman. UrmiSinhaRay and Adi BB 1 1 Link to comment
Nikola Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon will run through this indian side. GolGappe, UrmiSinhaRay, nevada and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment
Tattieboy Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, velu said: whether khawaja bhai bowls off-spin like moeen ? If Khawaji bowls off spin like Ashwin then Indian batsmen will do fine UrmiSinhaRay, velu and Sgattick10 1 1 1 Link to comment
Vilander Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Aus will be when this team turns around the corner and wins an away series. Pace bowling will be absolutely must watch from both sides. If Eng series was amazing in terms of skills on display, i am expecting this one to be amazing in terms of combative environment - both teams will have a reason to play hard - but aus will start with reduced expectations with Smit/Warner are not playing. Switchblade 1 Link to comment
Vilander Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 56 minutes ago, Nikola said: Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon will run through this indian side. no sandpaper tape this time..so thats a difficult proposition. express bowling 1 Link to comment
GolGappe Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Nikola said: Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon will run through this indian side. This. Australian tour is the toughest SENA tour for any touring side. These guys won't give an inch to India. Edited September 5, 2018 by GolGappe UrmiSinhaRay and Turning_track 2 Link to comment
prasen82 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Vilander said: Aus will be when this team turns around the corner and wins an away series. Pace bowling will be absolutely must watch from both sides. If Eng series was amazing in terms of skills on display, i am expecting this one to be amazing in terms of combative environment - both teams will have a reason to play hard - but aus will start with reduced expectations with Smit/Warner are not playing. i wish i have your optimism.. its just that the passion that you have as a fan the players dont seem to have sans few .. there needs to be a complete mindset change within locker room. when you have an chaltha hai attitude upon losses like kohli imagine how the team will feel.. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Cricketics Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Pretty sensible comments there actually. He is right about not easy for visiting batsmen to do well in England where ball swings all day compared to Australia. He knows what he is talkng and is concerned for Australia that same guys like Rahul who struggled in England might not struggle in Australia since they can deal with the bounce which is more of challenge than swing in Aus. Vilander, saik, express bowling and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment
diga Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Nikola said: Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood & Lyon will run through this indian side. In the absence of Smith & Warner, we have a better chance ... If the pitches are like the last time, we should be much more competitive. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Turning_track Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 He is right & tbh we won't witness batting collapses like these way too often in the upcoming tour to Aus. What troubles us like many others is the lateral movement not the bounce. Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 No worries Stark and co will clean us up and light a fire under Shastri auss, if he is still there!! nevada, Adi BB, The Dark Horse and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment
saik Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The problem in Australia is that our bowling might be rendered ineffective due to the flat tracks. Our batting might be ok but it will fail in a key session and lose the match. nevada, Turning_track, Switchblade and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment
Nikola Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 5 hours ago, GolGappe said: This. Australian tour is the toughest SENA tour for any touring side. These guys won't give an inch to India. If smith and warner were available i would have bet for whitewash in aus but there is chance to win some matches now with their batting so weak. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Hydra Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, dandaroy said: No worries Stark and co will clean us up and light a fire under Shastri auss, if he is still there!! Starc, Pattison, Cummins are all injured not sure if they will be fit by the time India get here. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Nikola Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, Hydra said: Starc, Pattison, Cummins are all injured not sure if they will be fit by the time India get here. nah you will see them getting all fit before test series. Manjrekar will say monster has woken up from injury. Turning_track 1 Link to comment
Hydra Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Nikola said: nah you will see them getting all fit before test series. Manjrekar will say monster has woken up from injury. If you guys can't win now in Australia when we are decimated in our batting and our bowling then India really is a **** team. Edited September 5, 2018 by Hydra Link to comment
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