MechEng Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, zen said: That’s why we have 3 formats so fans can follow the ones they prefer! Following Ind’s tests overseas esp in SENA is usually a painful experience. It can mainly be about who bats and bowls well rather than winning .... And mistakes made in this format can be unforgiving Playing test cricket is very different from watching test cricket (latter requires more patience than former), at least losing a LOI game feels bad but that feeling disappears quick, losing a test match is literally slow painful humiliation. Why stress out at things you have no control over. Edited August 11, 2018 by MechEng
zen Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, MechEng said: Playing test cricket is very different from watching test cricket (latter requires more patience than former), at least losing a LOI game feels bad but that feeling disappears quick, losing a test match is literally slow painful humiliation. Why stress out at things you have no control over. It is not always about winning esp in SENA where Ind has a poor record in tests .... At times, you enjoy good performance, see how youngsters are shaping up JourneyMan 1
Straight Drive Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Gollum said: 1st innings lead is vital for us in SENA countries. 150 isn't enough luxury considering conditions have eased out now. Bowlers and captain are under serious pressure because they know once the lead crosses 50 we are done and dusted. That is why they are trying too hard, making extra effort to bowl unplayable balls. This happens to every team, even to the greatest bowlers. Yup, even a 50 runs lead will be big in context of low scoring matches.
JourneyMan Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Dont write off the spinners. England are a weak side against spin regardless of the pitch. Ashwin and Kuldeep may well turn out to be instrumental in the second innings. I would like to see a spinner pacer tandem this afternoon. Ashwin has these guys freaked out, im sure he can pick up a couple of wickets. Ideally india can have a bit of a bat today without losing wickets. zen 1
Shunya Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Ashwin will be crucial now... very important session coming up... make or break
RAZPOR Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 15 hours ago, vvvslaxman said: India needs genuine, gifted swing bowlers to exploit these conditions. These are not swing bowlers even if we pretend to believe they are. we have one and he is injured beetle 1
UrmiSinhaRay Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Root was out of touch today. Bairstow looks dangerous and with Curran playing, England might win this game too.
raki05 Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 34 minutes ago, putrevus said: No that is not the case, these are some tough batting conditions. Curran chancy innings is the difference between two teams. Don't write off this Indian team so easily, they have lot of fight. Oh so yday u were criticising Rahul left and right and now suddenly condition become bad for English batter. sensible-indian, Laaloo and Switchblade 3
coffee_rules Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 4 wkts down, get Ashwin now and break partnerships. After the first test in SA, when Pandya scored 93, he got one wicket, 3 tests later, he gets one here. So much for a batting allrounder. I am still not convinced of his utility.
coffee_rules Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, UrmiSinhaRay said: Root was out of touch today. Bairstow looks dangerous and with Curran playing, England might win this game too. You still have doubt. Any lead of 100+ runs, will be good enough for a Innings defeat.
coffee_rules Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 They are bowling on the middle and leg for LBWs as there is no swing. In this process, they will get hit as well. We need quality spin to get wickets post lunch.
Laaloo Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Just now, coffee_rules said: You still have doubt. Any lead of 100+ runs, will be good enough for a Innings defeat. Your negativity is worse than finelegs. Congrats. coffee_rules 1
Shunya Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Pandya seems like jus trundling... lunch zyada ho gaya lagta hai
coffee_rules Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Laaloo said: Your negativity is worse than finelegs. Congrats. Not that, this batting team is in pits, I doubt who will step up. Switchblade and Rasgulla 1 1
Laaloo Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 Just now, coffee_rules said: Not that, this batting team is in pits, I doubt who will step up. Rahul will step up. Just need to get them out for less than 170 max. Rasgulla, coffee_rules, Lannister and 1 other 3 1
Shunya Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 seems like giving easy singles to bairstow to get buttler on strike... dunno doesnt sound like good tactics... bairstow can cause lot of problems
putrevus Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, raki05 said: Oh so yday u were criticising Rahul left and right and now suddenly condition become bad for English batter. how does that absolve Rahul for last three tests??? it was not just about yesterday.
Shunya Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 looks like some bhaari strategy made by captain n coach during lunch... weird leg side field and line
Laaloo Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) The day we get rid of ishant Sharma, I will personally go to the 24th floor and pop some champagne. Edited August 11, 2018 by Laaloo
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