zen Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) The come back by Ind in the 2nd inning was simply superb esp considering the fighting performance on a pitch where SA was not willing to continue While winning or losing is a part of the game, it is heartening to see Ind put up the fight after being down and out. Could this be the turning point where Ind will finally become highly competitive overseas? While we have blamed Kohli for his selection and tactical blunders, his fighting qualities may have finally rubbed on to the team. And there are “never say die” cricketers in the 11 such as Pandya, who actually started the fight in the first test, in the team to keep the spirit high even when facing adversity Could this be the beginning of something special for team Ind? The Ind that is not turned off at the sight of green mamba. Where The batsmen fight it out and bowlers give back too. If this translates in to planting the seeds for a team that fights and does not believe in giving up, this test series is already a success! Better late than never Let’s see how things shape up .... Edited January 27, 2018 by zen MechEng, King Tendulkar and GoldenSun 3 Link to comment
Cricketics Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Its surely is the begining. It will be the stepping stone to the massive victories which are coming soon in England and Australia. We are not going to lose any test in England and will destroy even Australia at their home. Boys are playing well. Link to comment
kosingh Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Rohit can't wait until the 1st test in England Link to comment
deathmonger Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Even the first two tests we played well. With Rahane/Bhuvi playing every match we would have won. Link to comment
zen Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 If this a truly the turning point, the days of staying awake at night (when in Ind) to follow Ind passionately overseas may not have gone to waste Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 When they decided to forego practice matches. Link to comment
zen Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said: When they decided to forego practice matches. Subah ka bhoola agar shyam ko ghar ayae toh ushe bhoola nahin kethe Mistakes happen. Life is about how you redeem yourself Edited January 27, 2018 by zen Link to comment
Cricketics Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 If Federer wins this weekend in Australian Open, India is winning in England 3-0 with 2 draws. Link to comment
fineleg Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 50 minutes ago, Cricketics said: We are not going to lose any test in England and will destroy even Australia at their home. Can we star and mark these quotes and get back to it after Eng tour, @Cricketics ? Link to comment
Gollum Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Hope so bro. In form batsmen can do well overseas, but an out of form batting order led the way this time on a treacherous track copping many body blows. I legit expected us to be 30/4 yesterday evening and get bowled out for under 150, but boy have they impressed me. Real grit and character to get us into a winning position. Just hope our catching improves. Link to comment
TheWall Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Still needs to sirt out the opners slot.. rest will fall in its place gradually... Link to comment
Cricketics Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 You can bookmark this thread on your browser may be? 10 minutes ago, fineleg said: Can we star and mark these quotes and get back to it after Eng tour, @Cricketics ? Laaloo and Trichromatic 1 1 Link to comment
gattaca Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 2 hours ago, zen said: Subah ka bhoola agar shyam ko ghar ayae toh ushe bhoola nahin kethe Mistakes happen. Life is about how you redeem yourself Mistakes keep happening on all tours. That is the problem with Indian test team. It has been for long we used to always loose the first test. It always boils down to preparation . Link to comment
MechEng Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Cricketics said: Its surely is the begining. It will be the stepping stone to the massive victories which are coming soon in England and Australia. We are not going to lose any test in England and will destroy even Australia at their home. Boys are playing well. Tics, such high optimism kaise? Link to comment
Cricketics Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 18 minutes ago, MechEng said: Tics, such high optimism kaise? Feeling something special coming. Kohli and Bowlers doing great. Rahane already said he is hungry for runs in 2018. Bhuvi bowlinng great, Bumrah has started well in tests and them you have Shami and some good talent waiting tog wt chance to play. Link to comment
kira Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Cricketics said: Its surely is the begining. It will be the stepping stone to the massive victories which are coming soon in England and Australia. We are not going to lose any test in England and will destroy even Australia at their home. Boys are playing well. Agree, we're gonna destroy australia and england in their home, king kohli has singlehandedly transformed the team culture from meek softies to never give up beasts Tattieboy 1 Link to comment
zen Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 6 hours ago, gattaca said: Mistakes keep happening on all tours. That is the problem with Indian test team. It has been for long we used to always loose the first test. It always boils down to preparation . Which is why I asked if this is a turning point in our cricket where the team believes that it can be highly competitive overseas. Once it believes that it would start to sharpen itself further for these tours An example that I can think of is the Aus side in early 90s. West Indies was on decline but still a force in tests. Aus vs WI tests used to be competitive which gave Aus confidence. Later, Aus went on to take the top spot. Similarly, if Ind can start focusing on making every series competitive (win a test here and there), sooner or later, a series win would materialize, which will give the team further confidence Link to comment
CG Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Which is why I asked if this is a turning point in our cricket where the team believes that it can be highly competitive overseas. Once it believes that it would start to sharpen itself further for these tours An example that I can think of is the Aus side in early 90s. West Indies was on decline but still a force in tests. Aus vs WI tests used to be competitive which gave Aus confidence. Later, Aus went on to take the top spot. Similarly, if Ind can start focusing on making every series competitive (win a test here and there), sooner or later, a series win would materialize, which will give the team further confidence2003-2011 was the period where we were most competitive away.Drawn series in Aus.Should have won in Aus in 2008.Dominated SA in sa drawn series.won in Eng,NZ,Pak. zen 1 Link to comment
chewy Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Won’t be much of a turning point as it looks like India going to white washed 3-0 more like back to square one Link to comment
zen Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, chewy said: Won’t be much of a turning point as it looks like India going to white washed 3-0 more like back to square one This is more from the perspective of a change in attitude and approach to plant seeds for being highly competitive which in turn would also improve scorecard results PS if Ind loses fighting, not many would mind Edited January 27, 2018 by zen Link to comment
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