9th Match: Australia v India (Group A)

[Akash00]

Should Dravid really play?

He puts pressure on the other batsmen while chasing.

So in my opinion, Dravid should not be there if we bat second.

 

[Bluebagger]

I'll be disappointed if we can't beat India, we have lost two of our last 12 or so ODI's and we have won most of those ODI's quite convincingly. Our only worry is whether our bowlers turn up or not.

Can't wait to see Lee and Johnson get schooled by Tendulkar, Gambhir, Raina and Dhoni. Gonna be a close but awesome match I wrecken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like this?

YouTube - Mitchell johnson Rocks the indian top order

 

[SciD]

I'll be disappointed if we can't beat India, we have lost two of our last 12 or so ODI's and we have won most of those ODI's quite convincingly. Our only worry is whether our bowlers turn up or not.

If our bowlers turn up then I am not worried a wee bit.

 

[Bluebagger]

The Indian bowling isn't the worry to us, we bat down to about 9 or 10 and are in good form with the bat, it is whether our bowlers bowl inconsistant garbage that will be smacked everywhere that is the problem. Bat first, score 300+ then have it chased down by poor bowling or bowl first and bowl garbage then have to chase 300+.

 

[srikarr12]

Like this?

YouTube - Mitchell johnson Rocks the indian top order

Only if had his mojo going

 

[aussie1st]

If the pitch is doing something don't expect a big score for anyone bar Ponting and if he fails watch us be bowled out for under 100. I hope we tell Watson to hit out, he sucks at defending.

 

[varunvgiri]

The Indian bowling isn't the worry to us, we bat down to about 9 or 10 and are in good form with the bat, it is whether our bowlers bowl inconsistant garbage that will be smacked everywhere that is the problem. Bat first, score 300+ then have it chased down by poor bowling or bowl first and bowl garbage then have to chase 300+.

The Indian point of view would exactly be the same. If atleast a couple of our bowlers bowl decently then we would be pretty confident about winning. Also we should replace Yousuf with somebody more useful. He is not contributing with either bat or ball in ODIs and does not deserve to hold on to his place.

 

[SciD]

The Indian bowling isn't the worry to us, we bat down to about 9 or 10 and are in good form with the bat, it is whether our bowlers bowl inconsistant garbage that will be smacked everywhere that is the problem. Bat first, score 300+ then have it chased down by poor bowling or bowl first and bowl garbage then have to chase 300+.

If Bhajji and Misra bowl 90% of their capability those 9 batsman will have no chance.


Who am I fooling.

 

[Akash00]

We lack a quality pace bowler who can bowl about 145-150 kmph.

For that, we need Zak and Agarkar.

 

[Bluebagger]

Harbhajan has an ordinary record against us in the ODI's, they won't be worried about him at all.

 

[SciD]

Harbhajan has an ordinary record against us in the ODI's, they won't be worried about him at all.

No Hayden and Martyn anymore to punish him.

 

[Leggie]

Should Dravid really play?

He puts pressure on the other batsmen while chasing.

So in my opinion, Dravid should not be there if we bat second.

Are you serious? In the last match Dravid stabilized the innings and prevented a potential collapse.

 

[SciD]

Are you serious? In the last match Dravid stabilized the innings and prevented a potential collapse.

I am still in dilemma over Dravid. :confused:

He is not the one we need while chasing big scores and his lack of understanding in running between wickets with the new kids is massive.

 

[Akash00]

He is not the one we need while chasing big scores and his lack of understanding in running between wickets with the new kids is massive.

I was about to post the same thing.

 

[SciD]

I was about to post the same thing.

Like Kumble and Srinath (:laugh) Dravid has this habit of taking 3,4 steps towards bowlers end after pushing ball to pint which can unsettle any non striker.

Must be something wrong with Bangalore boys.