Test cricket at its best

[Ultimate_Game]

2 minutes ago, express bowling said:

Karun looked very comfortable in the first innings

It has to translate into good scores. No point in looking comfortable and getting out in 20s.

[King Tendulkar]

4 hours ago, YCCC said:

Great batting today from Aus. Looks like they've ditched the "fearless (reckless) cricket" approach that England are trying to copy. Time for England to do the same.

Too much is made in modern test cricket of being positive or being negative . Change the momentum blah blah 

 

why not just play each ball on merit ? Good ball defend , loose ball score runs of . 

 

Ps don't hit ball in air then less chance of getting out 

[speedheat]

Well India vs Australia is always exciting no matter if it's test odi t20 or u19 or women's cricket teams playing each other and so said test matches are still boring bangla vs Ind gave me" kumbhkarna " sleep

[imranraf]

This game reminds me of 1987 Bengaluru test between India and Pakistan. Pakistsn batted first and folded cheaply. India struggled but took a lead of around 50-60. In the second inning, Pakistan batted decently and gave India a target of around 200 or so. Gavaskar batted well for India and almost won it for India. In the end, Iqbal Qasim and Tauseef Ahmed won the game for Pakistan by 10 runs or so.

[Dinx - the Jinx]

India did well in most departments by not letting Aussies to run away with the lead. If there is one thing that they didnt learn from is the slip catching. Kohli did not position himself. He is either stading too wide or standing too deep. Not a single ball went past him or Rahana above knee height. They should be standing atleast 2 feet in front. There is no way any edge is going to fly above their heads on this pitch

[King Tendulkar]

3 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

It has to translate into good scores. No point in looking comfortable and getting out in 20s.

What like a triple ton ?

[Adi_91]

21 minutes ago, King Tendulkar said:

What like a triple ton ?

Even a 50-75 will be good enough from him in the second innings. 

[Sajid_Rana]

First time someone got under skin of Smith. 

[Adi_91]

10 minutes ago, Sajid_Rana said:

First time someone got under skin of Smith. 

That's what a Border Gavaskar Trophy gives you. Lots of sledging, face showing. 

[tweaker]

Today Indian batsman should apply all their grit ,determination & should try to stay on the pitch for a long time .There are 3 days to play in this test.

[tweaker]

Good oppurtunity for INdians batsman to should their dedication & make a comback in this test

[tweaker]

Best test of this home series

[tweaker]

Good comeback by Indian team, first Jadeja & now Pujara/Rahane/Rahul

[tweaker]

Pujara & Rahane should consolidate tomorrow.

[maniac]

Good test match...have a feeling this will go till 5th day last session with a lot of drama.

[Stuge]

16 minutes ago, maniac said:

Good test match...have a feeling this will go till 5th day last session with a lot of drama.

Thats is only possible if India plays all day tomorrow

Edited March 6, 2017 by Stuge

[maniac]

Just now, Stuge said:

That is only possible if India plays all day tomorrow

They will get bowled out around mid tea and then Aussie will first try to win and then settle for a draw with a lot of drama...calling it right now.

[tweaker]

Lot of depend on the 1st hour of play today

[tweaker]

Rahane & Pujara should not be happy with their scores  & should try to score big 100 

[tweaker]

Test at its best ,Staarc bowling at full flow .pace from 149 to 154 kmph