jerry Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 So it starts tomorrow. I am bummed out that DISH is not broadcasting it neither are any other channels in N.America. Anyway whats your thoughts on the first test. Ponting & Tendulkar out because of injuries. Pitch looks suited for Warne, Harbhajan & Kumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 DAY 1 Australia 316/5 Katich 81 Clarke 75* Langer 52 Kumble 3/86 Pathan 1/39 Harbhajan 1/105 Australia were in trouble at 149/4 but recovered well to end the day with a decent total. Surprised Australia was so circumspect in their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1kashur Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Dude, Dish is bcasting it live for free on channel 457. You missed one hell of an innings from Australians. After all the hype from Indian media about this series, this is what you get. They made it look like India has already won the series. oh well. India is in deep trouble, they still need some 150 runs to avoid follow-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 Yes, missed the first day but caught the action today. Clarke showed application and was a class apart from his colleagues & Indians because of that. Both Sehwag & Ganguly were clearly in better touch than Clarke but gifted their wickets away, which Clarke didnt. Yuvraj doesnt seem to have the patience for test cricket yet, maybe they should not hurry him and send him packing because of these failures. Still it was an interesting days play, especially that Warne delivery that got rid of Laxman, what a beauty ! The one McGrath got rid of Dravid was also extraordinary. Patel & Pathan might have to do smething special if India needs to avoid the follow-on by get 125 runs more. Stiff ask but anything is possible in cricket. ;) Australia 474 all out Clarke 151 Gilchrist 103 Katich 81 India 150/6 Ganguly 45 Sehwag 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1kashur Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Australia is all set to win this test match. They have the lead of 350 runs and there are 2 days left, if they make another 150+ runs by lunch or tea tomorrow, they should be able to win easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Yeah, game is certainly tilted towards Australia. Today, Pathan was taking the challenge to Warne and starting to smack him around the park. Thats when the Aussies pulled one out of their hat, sadly excessive & unsportive appealing and wrong judgement got them Pathan's wicket. Never expected them to stoop so low to get the wicket of a Indian bowler. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1kashur Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Autralia is all set to win the first test. India needs 350+ runs on the last day to win and they've lost six wickets. Dravid is still on the crease with Pathan. But I don't think he can bat for one whole day. Well done by Australian bowlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted October 10, 2004 Author Share Posted October 10, 2004 But I don't think he can bat for one whole day. Dravid can bat for more than one day straight, no doubts about it. He has done on many occasions in the past, just that this time he doesnt have any specialist batsman at the non-strikers end. Still Pathan is very determined to stay at the crease, we'll see what happens. Odds are in favor of Australia, from the first day to the last. :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 (edited) Damn we lost, our batting sucked. Oh well, still some more tests left. I hope this isnt the case through the whole winter especially with Australia and South Africa. Slightly OT - why is Sky Sports not showing this live? as least highlights. Now its on Setanta PPV :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Damn, too bac about the rain :( it would have been a great finish. India needing a few hundred runs and Australia trying to get them out. Oh well at Least India played much better this time and Kumble has shown what he can do also. No Pathan in the next test, Nehra returns but I hope it becomes a good game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 booyah draw!!!!!!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 yay ponting bak 4 last test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Ok now next one has started now, Lets see what happens Australia are 362 for 7. I still cant believe that this match is being shown on ppv here. How are they showing it in Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 they r sohwing ppv(foxtel) :no: india off to bad start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 they r sohwing ppv(foxtel) :no: india off to bad start 584814233[/snapback] Really thats not good either. Why PPV, Its only a test match. Yes :( India is off to a bad start, lets see what happens tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Wow that was a great last game :) India Wins and very exciting to watch(just watched the highlights) Congrats to Australia for winning the series. Who are Australia playing next before the Ashes. India has South Africa next, lets see what happens with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1kashur Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Aust. plays NZ next. This was the worst test pitch ever. Test was over in under 3 days. But Aust won the series with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichohol Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Aust. plays NZ next.This was the worst test pitch ever. Test was over in under 3 days. But Aust won the series with ease. 584887517[/snapback] That should be a good series and yes they did. :blink: Congrats to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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