King Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 We have seen many times India squandering a perfectly set last test match but this one has been pretty astounding. The emphatic fashion in which India has scored runs in the decider test match indicates this team has now matured a little more. The onus was not on individuals and everyone can take credit for this inning although Anil Kumble is ultimately the hero for the fashion in which he scored runs. India was for a change positive and looked like they knew what they were doing. Make no mistake the huge score has come thanks to good partnerships at the top and positive attitude. It would have been easy for India to sit back and expect England to do all the running but India has shown they had right things at the back of their mind. I hope to see India draw inspiration from this test match in future when similar scenarios arise. For me this is a top class achievement because India despite being 1 up has shown positive intent.
King Posted August 10, 2007 Author Posted August 10, 2007 Absolutely 4 rpo over 2 days of batting is something... I hope this is not a one off. A lot of players must have realised their potential for a change.
Gaurav Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 Winning is contagious. Today was a start and I hope we can build on it. Better or for worse we are stuck with our banders :D
Hawkeye Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 The'yre on the verge of a crushing victory led by solid team spirit. An emphatic win will carry them into the right frame of mind for Pakistan's visit in the Autumn (which should pose little diificulty) but more importantly for the greatest challenge of all, the test series in Australia starting on Boxing Day.
Chandan Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Terrific team effort it has been! The openers led by laying good foundation and productive partnerships followed. I never knew our lower order could score so many runs even on a dead track! I think the pitch is still fantastic for batting and the England team can also score as many runs if they don't crumble under pressure!
MundaPakistani Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 The'yre on the verge of a crushing victory led by solid team spirit. An emphatic win will carry them into the right frame of mind for Pakistan's visit in the Autumn (which should pose little diificulty) but more importantly for the greatest challenge of all' date= the test series in Australia starting on Boxing Day. we will see about that.:D
Ram Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 we will see about that.:D MP, On current form , I would definately rate the Indian team above Pak.
ali0786 Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 MM, Pakistan doesnt have any form right now...We have barely played any cricket since the world cup, just the 3 odi's against srilanka if im right.. But still, Indian team is still better than Pakistan in test cricket..
Ram Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 MM, Pakistan doesnt have any form right now...We have barely played any cricket since the world cup, just the 3 odi's against srilanka if im right.. But still, Indian team is still better than Pakistan in test cricket.. Ok Ali , I shall re-word my statement slightly then. I think India is better than pakistan at the moment , based on current form and the collective experience and pedigree of its batting.
MundaPakistani Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 MP, On current form , I would definately rate the Indian team above Pak. Yeah there is a lot of uncertainty in the PAK camp while IND is playing very well so i too would have IND as the favorites but remember in 05 IND were the heavy favorites but failed to get the job done.
theguyinallblue Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 with pakistan..anything is possible...but if they drop inzi..and tour india,...their batting will be weak..and law of average will apply on YK and MOYO...they will have average series this time.... we are really beating Pakistan regularly in Tests and ODIs..since 2000... will be a good contest...
MundaPakistani Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 with pakistan..anything is possible...but if they drop inzi..and tour india,...their batting will be weak..and law of average will apply on YK and MOYO...they will have average series this time.... we are really beating Pakistan regularly in Tests and ODIs..since 2000... will be a good contest... Since 2000 Matches played(ODIs): 30 Won by PAK: 17 Won by IND: 13 Tests Played: 9 Won by PAK: 3 Won by IND: 3 Draws: 3
theguyinallblue Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 and compare it with 80s and 90s...it used to be almost one sided series...
theguyinallblue Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 MP what are the stats of IND VS PAK since Jan1 1991..? till 31 Dec 2000 in Tests and ODIs..home and away..
theguyinallblue Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 we should have won the test series we played at home..insipid captaincy of ganguly.and his insipid batting..cost us the series win...
monkeyfood Posted August 12, 2007 Posted August 12, 2007 right now i think pakistan need to get it together right now india going guns
MundaPakistani Posted August 13, 2007 Posted August 13, 2007 You are right, IND have improved quite a bit and in this decade they have been almost on par with PAK. Here are the stats from the 80s and 90s 1980s Tests Played: 22 PAK: 4 IND: 1 Draws: 17 ODIs Played: 30 PAK: 19 IND: 9 1990s Tests Played :3 PAK: 2 IND: 1 ODIs Played: 45 PAK: 26 IND: 17
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