World's fastest pitch awaits Australia

[fineleg]

Sehwag' date=' Jaffer opening. Yuvraj at #3. Score could be 0/3.[/quote'] :haha:

[Rajiv]

Sehwag' date=' Jaffer opening. Yuvraj at #3. Score could be 0/3.[/quote'] ..if ur are looking at aussie style scorecard, It OK by me

[coffee_rules]

http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=3163;team=6;type=series Yuvraj and Jaffer have the worst average. If Kartik and Sehwag replace them and Dravid is made to play #6, I think we can do better or we can't do worse with the new players in.

[cric-online]

I reckon Yuvraj and Jaffer should go, bring in Sehwaq and D. Kartik if not kartik, then at least Sehwaq. Cause atm there isn't anything to look forward to in watching the opening stand of the Indian Innings. You've basically got two openers trying to defend their way to victory. With Dravid, i can understand becasue he actually makes runss. With Jaffer, i cannot understand, he takes 20-30+ balls, makes the odd run/boundary and then gets out. hE WAS GIVEN A chance in the 2nd test but still couln't perform. To add to this poor batting form, Yuvraj Singh. He failed in the 1st test, 2nd test, and now the practice match. How many failures do you need Yuvraj to make before you realize that Yuvraj is just not a TEST player. He is really good in the ODI and TWENTY20 arena but that's as far as it goes.

[maggot_brain]

Who cares, we're going to lose this match - badly. I'd say the margin will be at least 200 runs or 8 wickets.

[anbuchelvan]

No matter .Our boneless team is not going to survive 3 days.

[guju24]

Rogers to make Test debut and Tait recalled India in Australia, 2007-08 Rogers to make Test debut and Tait recalled Cricinfo staff January 15, 2008 Chris Rogers will make his Test debut at his home ground the WACA in Perth, Australia's captain Ricky Ponting has confirmed. Shaun Tait will be recalled to the attack, as expected, with the team opting for four quick bowlers for the first time in 16 years. Rogers was the other front runner alongside Phil Jaques to replace Justin Langer as opener alongside Hayden once Langer retired at the beginning of 2007. An untimely appendix problem ruled Rogers out of contention for the Sri Lanka series, the first after Langer had gone, and Jaques quickly sealed his place with high scores. Now the pair will open together in one of Australia's most inexperienced Test opening pairs in years although both, in their thirties, have plenty of state experience under their belts. © Cricinfo

[eternalhope]

It's going to be a challenge for us on this pitch, but to have any chance bat first and score big thats the only hope.

[Guest Hiten.]

BAT BAT BAT BAT BAT We are poor chasers, this has been proved in the first 2 tests. we have to bat first... meh... for that we have to win the toss first :giggle:

[eternalhope]

I hope and pray its not Shewag's last Test.

[Donny]

Phil Jaques is 28.

[chunky_lafanga]

We are loosing this match badly. I can feel it.

[PaiN_KiLLeR]

Kumble has confirmed it just now. Sehwag will open and RD will bat at 3.

[Ram]

mann kehta ki sehwag open karega...

[The Outsider]

Why haven't they called in Badrinath as Yuseless' replacement yet?

[Ram]

Why haven't they called in Badrinath as Yuseless' replacement yet?

Wait and watch ! Yuvraj will hit a superb 100 this test ! Go UV ! :yay:

[The Outsider]

Wait and watch ! Yuvraj will hit a superb 100 this test ! Go UV ! :yay:

In the nets, maybe.

[theguyinallblue]

Team announced for Perth Match Sehwag, Pathan IN......Yuvi, Bhajji OUT Sehwag is in the team now..and will open....Rahul Dravid will bat at his famed number 3 position... Ganguly might play..as he has recovered from his fever... Pathan has been drafted in ...place of Bhajji.. Yuvi has been dropped for his dismal performances in this tour. Team composition is.. Sehwag Jaffer Dravid Sachin VVS Ganguly Dhoni Pathan Kumble R P singh 11th player ? Ishant Sharma ??

[Online]

Perfect

[Guest Hiten.]

Good to see some fresh changes.