Elsewhere, Lord Allen Stanford has caught every ones attention. BTW, here is an excellent example of tripe that goes in the name of journalism in England. That the BBC has found it publishable is the saddest part.
3.15 P.M.
Nothing exciting to report. Sehwag got Hayden who was too over cautious Ponting duly scored his fifty. The ball is turning sometimes even squarely, but somehow the bowlers have not made all that extravagant turn count.
Either the bowlers are too excited and satisfied with getting the turn or they are unable to control the turn.
A minor miracle is needed to save this match from petering out to a draw.
I believe Gambhir got away lightly. He deliberately nudged Watson and whatever the provocation he should not have done that. The Indians are definitely turning into 'serial-ofenders'.
However, the crime does not stop me wondering what was said by Watson. Surely, those words are better spoken in a bar.
1.00 .p.m
It is a hard grind for India. The wicket of the adventurous Katich being the lone consolation.
Just as I started updating Kumble dropped Hayden. Wonder whether a much fitter player (read 'junior') done a much better job.:)
As I do not want to depress my readers further here is what happend in the morning session.
Australia has weathered the initial hour storm and for the loss of one wicket are currently at 197 for 1.
The bad news - Hayden still out there at 77.
6.15 A.M.
Indians turn into us
Frank Devine has written a tongue in cheek impression on the Mohali Test. Mind you it is written from an Australian perspective. Here is a sample:
"The Mohali pitch behaved as if under the control of a panel of Hindu mystics. When the Australians batted and bowled, it was full of evil spirits, exorcised as soon as the Indians went to work".
Put aside your prejudice and enjoy the complete article here.
5.45 A.M.
What if India fails to get early wickets? I fear the Indian bowlers will lose heart if denied early wickets. In other news, Watson escapes with a 10% match fee fine, while Gambhir's fate is to be decided today. Laxman appears as befuddled as I am with Australia's defensive approach.What is wrong with this team? They seemed to have given up the ghost.
Nothing exciting to report. Sehwag got Hayden who was too over cautious Ponting duly scored his fifty. The ball is turning sometimes even squarely, but somehow the bowlers have not made all that extravagant turn count.
Either the bowlers are too excited and satisfied with getting the turn or they are unable to control the turn.
A minor miracle is needed to save this match from petering out to a draw.
On Gautam Gambhir's one test ban
I believe Gambhir got away lightly. He deliberately nudged Watson and whatever the provocation he should not have done that. The Indians are definitely turning into 'serial-ofenders'.
However, the crime does not stop me wondering what was said by Watson. Surely, those words are better spoken in a bar.
1.00 .p.m
It is a hard grind for India. The wicket of the adventurous Katich being the lone consolation.
Just as I started updating Kumble dropped Hayden. Wonder whether a much fitter player (read 'junior') done a much better job.:)
As I do not want to depress my readers further here is what happend in the morning session.
Australia has weathered the initial hour storm and for the loss of one wicket are currently at 197 for 1.
The bad news - Hayden still out there at 77.
6.15 A.M.
Indians turn into us
Frank Devine has written a tongue in cheek impression on the Mohali Test. Mind you it is written from an Australian perspective. Here is a sample:
"The Mohali pitch behaved as if under the control of a panel of Hindu mystics. When the Australians batted and bowled, it was full of evil spirits, exorcised as soon as the Indians went to work".
Put aside your prejudice and enjoy the complete article here.
5.45 A.M.
What if India fails to get early wickets? I fear the Indian bowlers will lose heart if denied early wickets. In other news, Watson escapes with a 10% match fee fine, while Gambhir's fate is to be decided today. Laxman appears as befuddled as I am with Australia's defensive approach.What is wrong with this team? They seemed to have given up the ghost.
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6 comments:
You will see the pitch helping our bowlers more than Aussies. The Aussies should play for a draw and try their luck in the next test to level the series
R,
Yes a couple of deliveries did rear and puff of dust could be seen. Lets hope your words turn true.
Yep Aussies should try and save this match.
its the matter of one wicket...
i have also noticed that contrary to normal wisdom which says that first hr is crucial...i thnk 1st hr will be more helpful for the batters from now on coz of moisture bindng the wicket...
as the sun move it will wear down pitch more and hence will become more difficult to bat...one wicket can lead to another if not more coz it wont be easy for new batsman to come and adjust to the pace, uneven bounce and spin straight away...
kumble should relax a bit...he appears over eager...to take wickets...and trying too much...
its been more than 70 overs since he has taken wicket!
Pan,
That is an interesting thought. However, the morning looked foggy - will that not swing the ball.
I agree with you that Kumble should relax.
finally ozs are at the receiving end! i dont knwo whats big fuss...with stanford 20/20...they are making so much money in few games!
KP,
How was your African Safari?
Stanford Twenty20 - England is having second thoughts.
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