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[shehanwije]

The Indian Cricket team flew into Melbourne with the bookies and local Aus press giving them little chance to beat the rampaging Australians. The Indians, led by Anil Kumble, immediately started the mind games by questioning the lack of spin options at the press conference. Dec 2007 http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-295-2352.html

[Guest HariSampath]

Kumble has also started talking about Shaun Tait...saying " we have played him before...interesting action" lol

[Sachinism]

thanks for the vid but seriously man wtf is up with the music cant hear anything what did you achieve by adding that music

[shehanwije]

Michael Slater on India's chances in Tests "India can test Australia and expose any chinks" says former star and expert commentator Michael Slater in this review of the test series. Dec 2007 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Flae89x4eA]YouTube - Michael Slater review: Indian chances in Aus test series[/ame]

[shehanwije]

Slingers searing throat ball gets Pietersen Kevin Pietersen gets served up a hot throat ball that he cannot handle from Sri Lanka's fiery Lasith Malinga. This unplayable ball is gloved to the keeper with KP in mid-air as he tries to evade the wicked ball. SL vs Eng, 3rd Test, Galle, Dec 2007. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0yGNujbvw]YouTube - Malinga's searing throat ball gets Pietersen[/ame]

[Sachinism]

wow nasty delivery

[guju24]

th mate...

[Guest Hiten.]

I say that was foolish shot

[shehanwije]

Beating Aus is ultimate challenge - Sachin Looking ahead to the start of the Australian test series on Boxing Day, Indian great Sachin Tendulkar on his 4th tour says that it would the the "ultimate challenge" to win a series. Dec 2007 http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-322-2124.html

[shehanwije]

Rain Livens up MCG Pitch: Aus-Ind 1st Test Buildup Short snippets from Sourav Ganguly and Michael Clark, as the Curator (Groundsmen Tony Ware) discusses the MCG pitch in this clip. It also shows action from the nets as Australia and India finalise their preparations for the Boxing Day Test Match in Melbourne, Dec 2007. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-327-1010.html

[shehanwije]

Geoff Lawson: What went wrong in India-Pak series Previewing the Aus series, "Indian bastmen can make plenty of runs, but its bowling is weak" says Pakistan coach after his side lost 1-0 in the recent test series. "Coaching Pakistan is tough" says Lawson who is already under pressure to hold his role. Dec 2007. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-328-237.html

[shehanwije]

Tactics for Big Indian Stars: Border & Blewett Analysis How to combat the big names in the Indian Test lineup - Sachin, Sourav, Dravid and Kumble. Expert advice from Allan Border and Greg Bl;ewett ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Dec 2007 http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-331-1451.html

[shehanwije]

Indian Bowling Options: Venkatesh Prasad Interview Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, The Indian Bowling Coach, Venkatesh Prasad, examines the bowling options available for India and discusses the key strengths of the bowlers. Dec 2007 http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-330-1246.html

[shehanwije]

Key Moments in 100 Tests at the MCG (1877-2007) The Boxing Day Test between India and Aus (Dec 2007) is the 100th staged at the MCG. This clip highlights some of the key moments from the MCG. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-332-1202.html

[guju24]

thx ...

[shehanwije]

Effigies not burnt, as India make comeback: 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights The Australian media poked fun at the Indians saying that "the effigies are on hold" as India make a strong comeback to take the honours on Day 1. Anil Kumble led the way with 5 wickets as Australia lost a clutch of wickets in the last session to finish at 337-9. 1st Test, Day 1, MCG, Dec 2007. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-335-1383.html

[shehanwije]

Clarke & Lee have India under the cosh:1st Test,Day 2 Hilites Sachin Tendulkar hit a sparkling 62 but Stuart Clark and Brett Lee shared eight wickets as India were bowled out for just 196 on day two of the first Test. Aus have a lead of 179 as they reached 32-0 at stumps. MCG, Dec 2007. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-338-1349.html

[shehanwije]

Tony Grieg: Not impressed with Kumble captaincy Anil Kumble's captaincy came under fire from Tony Grieg in this interview with Mark Nicholas during the innings break on Day 2, MCG, 1st Test, Dec 2007. Greig says that the young brigade are ready to take over and it was a mistake to make Kumble the Test captain. http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-339-1419.html

[shehanwije]

Indian Swami Army goes into battle, Down Under A whopping 20% of the near 70,000 crowd at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test was made up of Indians http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-340-1764.html

[shehanwije]

Streaker does not distract Kiwis from series win http://www.cricketcrowd.com/Play_Video-23-347-1105.html