Ponting a crap captain: Jeff Thompson

[Zap_Brannigan]

IF his batsmen had not played like nutjobs in the 1st innings' date=' his decision would've been called confident and solid :two_thumbs_up:[/quote'] Sure. In Headingly, India did exactly that. India did that to put pressure on England by making a huge 1st innings score. But here, the pitch eased out much faster and a huge total wasnt really needed against Pak with Aus bowling line up.

[Sooda]

Not to mention the fact that they were facing Asif in these conditions whilst we had to deal with Hoggard and Caddick, who are ok- certainly were a handy lot then- but nothing more Moreover we had the holy trinity. Its ok to bat first on a wicket like this when its Langer and Hayden opening, but not a make shift allrounder and another guy in his 5th test or something.

[Sachinism]

Not to mention the fact that they were facing Asif in these conditions whilst we had to deal with Hoggard and Caddick, who are ok- certainly were a handy lot then- but nothing more Moreover we had the holy trinity. Its ok to bat first on a wicket like this when its Langer and Hayden opening, but not a make shift allrounder and another guy in his 5th test or something.

Hoggard and Caddick in seaming/swinging conditions are a handful

[vvvslaxman]

Yousuf just made him look better.