How long we can stay #1 in tests?

[Kriterion]

congratulations! while i'm the first to criticize the BCCI, job well done to retain the number 1 crown. i didn't expect you to do it after the innings thrashing. delivering a thrashing of your own deserves respect. fully a good performance missing nothing. well done and take a bow!

[maggot_brain]

We shouldn't worry about the rankings and look to perform on consistent basis. We have to capture Emerald island' date= RSA and Aussie land and this team has perfect composure to ensure we can actually overseas and concur the cricketing world :isalute:

Ireland are playing Test Cricket now?

[Laaloo]

Ireland are playing Test Cricket now?

I think he meant the caribbean. We are due to play a 4 match test series in WI after the world cup. Let's hope that stays true.

[Serani]

I reckon the WI could beat SA later this year which will help India, Aussies are probably the real threat I dont think they are gonna lose too many matches .

[EnterTheVoid]

Not too long' date=' with the current attack. Mishra & Sharma's final day wickets may have saved their careers....for now, but we need to find two seamers to help Zaheer in SL & SA. Sreesanth if fit will be one. The other, or his absence, will determine our fate. Bhajji, unfortunately, will have a shocking series except at Galle. In SA and Australia, he is a mere passenger and India might as well go with the local paanwallah.[/quote'] I won't lie Dhondy, I am not convinced the bowling is not a problem but I will concede that India were hungrier for the win. Personally speaking, I think success is more due to belief / hunger than talent, you may be gifted and blessed with enormous talent / potential, but without hard work, talent is all it will remain, never translated into results.

[Don Sharma]

Ireland are playing Test Cricket now?

He was referring to Sri Lanka.

[Pak_Forever]

Oh man. The longer we stay at the top' date=' the more padosis asses will be burned :isalute:[/quote'] home bullies :--D Don't worry we don't give a toss. Test ranking based on being good only at home and on flat tracks doesn't mean much.....congrats anyways :two_thumbs_up:

[spectre]

home bullies :--D Don't worry we don't give a toss. Test ranking based on being good only at home and on flat tracks doesn't mean much.....congrats anyways :two_thumbs_up:

:hmmm: where is your home :secret:

[Pak_Forever]

:hmmm: where is your home :secret:

the whole world is our home. We don't believe in borders...we all are the same (brotherhood) :--D

[Texy]

the whole world is our home. We don't believe in borders...we all are the same (brotherhood) :--D

That's true

[bsriharsha]

I think I read somewhere about BCCI planning a test series against Australia later this year....I'll try and find the link

[bsriharsha]

http://www.itsonlycricket.com/entry/1296/ yup the 7 match series between India n Australia in October 2010 ... there are gonna be talks to have a 3 tests / 3 ODI series in place of 7 ODI series ....

[gult]

As long as we keep out feet on the ground, because there is no dearth of talent in the team. In short term, I think we will be holding on to the No.1. I have read in TOI that irrespective of the result of forthcoming Aus series, we will be able to retain the position

[ViruRulez]

sky is the limit :winky: frankly speaking at least till the SA series later this year .. but when is the SA series.. I did not see in the other thread by Prudent named Project 2010 .. I know there is a SA series later this year but which month is that

[gsivak]

This is something new BCCI wants Australia to play two Tests in India Indranil Basu, TNN, Feb 20, 2010, 02.37am IST NEW DELHI: Buoyed by India's continuance at the top of the Test rankings perch, and chastened by widespread criticism last year over a lopsided schedule which saw the longer format pushed to the periphery, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is now rooting for more Test cricket for the national team. Thus, after getting South Africa to say yes to a change in itinerary and play two Tests while curtailing the number of ODIs from five to three in the ongoing tour, the BCCI is trying to squeeze in some more Tests this year, even at the cost of sacrificing some ODIs. To begin with, while India are scheduled to play a 7-ODI series against Australia this year, BCCI is now mulling to host two Tests. It has already informed Cricket Australia (CA) about the plan. "We're certainly committed to more Tests And we're also keen to honour ICC's Future Tour Programme. We've already requested CA for two Tests and the board is waiting for a reply. Hopefully, CA will agree," a top BCCI official, who didn't wish to be named, told TOI on Friday. As of now, India will play three Test matches against Sri Lanka away and will host the New Zealanders at the end of the year. But before October, if CA agrees to BCCI's request, the Tests could be played, but only at the cost of a few ODIs. That is because CA only has a 25-day window, which is tailor-made for seven ODIs. To accommodate two more Tests means extra days - at least 16 days - which the CA doesn't have. So, BCCI may be left with an option of curtailing the number of ODI matches. In that case, the 7-ODI series could be reduced to five ODIs or may be curtailed to three ODIs if CA doesn't agree to extra tour days. Also, the Australian team think-tank will have to give its consents to play Tests in India first before CA says 'yes'. With India retaining the Test No 1 ranking after the two-Test series against South Africa, it will be interesting to see if the Aussies accept the challenge of playing Tests in India considering that their track record in this country is average. If CA agree for three ODIs and two Tests, the series will last for 25-days. "For every ODI you have to keep three-day and if India and Australia are playing five One-dayers and two Test, it means 31 days," the official pointed out. But seven ODIs and two Tests are perfect for BCCI. After all, it's through ODIs that a large part of the country gets to watch live action, as the matches are hosted on rotational basis. "We have to see how the Australian reply and based on that, we can plan the series," the official said. THE TIMES OF INDIA Powered by INDIATIMES

[Deleted_User_1]

home bullies :--D Don't worry we don't give a toss. Test ranking based on being good only at home and on flat tracks doesn't mean much.....congrats anyways :two_thumbs_up:

Hmmmm......Let's see, we won a series vs WI in WI in 2006, against England in England in 2007 and against NZ in NZ in 2009. We have not lost a home series (won most, which you are supposed to) for a LONG time. When was the last time you won anything, even at home? Oh I'm sorry, I forgot, that you do not even have a phaacking home being a terrorist enabling nation...... :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::finger::finger:

[don_corleone840]

INDIA completes four months at top!!! :yay::yay::two_thumbs_up: this is a proud moment.

[Sachinism]

lol 4 months. Our aim should be 1 year minimum

[b555]

MR.SACHINISM, 3 times 4 months makes a year (in case you forgot)

[Serani]

Whenever you next play in SA, Aus or england you will lose number 1 status.