Adelaide Oval : More grass and bounce for India

[rkt.india]

http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/48653/more-grass-and-bounce-for-india/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=gadget They are desperate to avoid a whitewash against Australia in the ongoing Test series but the Indian cricket team will not have it easy as "extra bounce" and "more grass" will be there on the pitch being readied for the fourth and final Test starting here on Tuesday. "There would be more grass and there would be more bounce. In many ways it would be similar to last time," said curator Damien Hough. The "last time" Hough referred to was the Test against England two years ago when the visitors won by an innings and 71 runs. Batting first, Australia made 245 runs to which England replied with 610 runs. From then on, there was no escaping for Australia in the second innings. "There would be something for the fast bowlers on the opening day," said Hough. "Then it would be good for batting on day two and three and variable bounce would come into picture on the final two days," he added. Though Australia is chasing a 4-0 scoreline, Hough stressed there was no pressure on him to prepare a designer pitch to suit the home team. "I haven't heard from anyone. I am not affected by the scoreline. My aim is to make as good a pitch as possible." Hough said the extra grass cover is provided due to the hot conditions prevailing here. "There could be weather disturbance on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But the temperature is 36-37 degree leading up to the Test. We have ensured the grass cover doesn't let it happen," he said. Among the Indians, coach Duncan Fletcher has so far chatted up to him. "He made general queries," replied Hough. Matches this season haven't lasted the distance but Hough said it was the least of his concern. All he wants is to prepare a pitch which lives up to the reputation of Adelaide -- largely batting-friendly with spin coming in picture on the final two days.

[Nova]

No worries... I love bouncy pitches. Let them bounce us out in style. :marchmellow:

[Sooda]

Well bowl first and Umesh will take 7-31.

[tothepoint]

Man made flat pitches , GOD made grass. :canabis: I think we all know who to trust, Jai bholenath :cheers:

[chainsmoker1985]

http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/48653/more-grass-and-bounce-for-india/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=gadget They are desperate to avoid a whitewash against Australia in the ongoing Test series

Pehli line hi jhoothi hai. Indians are not at all desperate to avoid whitewash. They already know that they are again going 2 be defeated at Adelaide as well. Thats y they r chilling out and taking it easy. If someone takes corrective measures and works hard to improve, that can be noticed. But in this case they r shameless and they sucks

[Lord]

no worries its usual now,we r used to it now.bit like home advantage:P

[Iconoclast]

Grass or no grass .. Adelaide is a flat pitch. If I were in charge of India I'd drop Ishant and play two spinners.

[flamy]

What an epic title :woot:

[fineleg]

What an epic title :woot:

Only flamy :winky:

[Mariyam]

Mention grass and Flamy has to post. :P

[TheWall]

Another 2.5 day match and its back to T20 & ODI's...

[Singham]

Ha ...Ha... End of lax old man.

[Stuge]

Time for 2 day match now :D

[Old guy]

4-0 finally we meet :icflove:

[sarcastic]

Ha ...Ha... End of lax old man.

Be careful of making such statements. VVS might as well make you eat your own words given how unpredictable he is!!!

[Singham]

Be careful of making such statements. VVS might as well make you eat your own words given how unpredictable he is!!!

Had enuf of that old guy. Its a joke he continues compete with international athletes. What surprises me the most is he refuses to retire even after repeated failures in these fast tracks. I think he is saving himself to play in Indian conditions so that he can manage with his slow reflexes and continue to play for another 10 to 12 months.

[Needforspeed]

Had enuf of that old guy. Its a joke he continues compete with international athletes. What surprises me the most is he refuses to retire even after repeated failures in these fast tracks. I think he is saving himself to play in Indian conditions so that he can manage with his slow reflexes and continue to play for another 10 to 12 months.

+1. Imagine these guys (all 3) continuing to play for the next 2 years in India. We will see the Big 3 retiring and Dhoni giving up Test Cricket just before the SA tour of Dec 2013. We will go to SA with a totally inexperienced captain and untested 3 batsmen at No3,4, and 5. Nightmarish scenario.

[Old guy]

+1. Imagine these guys (all 3) continuing to play for the next 2 years in India. We will see the Big 3 retiring and Dhoni giving up Test Cricket just before the SA tour of Dec 2013. We will go to SA with a totally inexperienced captain and untested 3 batsmen at No3,4, and 5. Nightmarish scenario.

if this happens i will stop watching cricket :P

[Karan114]

+1. Imagine these guys (all 3) continuing to play for the next 2 years in India. We will see the Big 3 retiring and Dhoni giving up Test Cricket just before the SA tour of Dec 2013. We will go to SA with a totally inexperienced captain and untested 3 batsmen at No3,4, and 5. Nightmarish scenario.

Seems like it. Even after humiliating the country in seven consecutive Tests, these losers continue in the team with no question about their spots. In any other country, there would be wholescale changes to such a pathetic team - but our top five of Gambhir, Sehwag, Dravid, Tendulkar and Laxman is untouchable no matter how bad they play.

[Number]

Greener the better. At least Zak and Umesh will enjoy bowling and we will bowl only once.