Story Australia V India Test Series (C2005)

[RoboRocks]

Well Done India they held there nerves and bowled in the right areas.

 

[Short Leg]

Unlucky i thought Pidge would get us over the line there.

 

[Cricket_60]

Scorecard and Stats

 

[usy]

Cricket60, I like the graphics you made, cool stuff.

 

[Cricket_60]

Thanks for the support everyone

 

[RoboRocks]

You deserve it mate,
this is a great story.

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

u get a wicked amount of edges how come well i suppose ure using satish's patch

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

but still loads of edges

 

[zainawan89]

Good match there and good presentation.

 

[Cricket_60]

CAPTAIN'S TALK

In a press conference today the Australian and Indian captain's have spoken of the heartbreak and thrill of Australia's the 3 run loss to India, Ricky was the first to speak, "What can a player say who has had the game on the tip of his finger's but still lost?" "It was an incredibly emotional time for the whole team and it will be hard to come back from such a grueling loss". Ponting then went on to talk about Kumble's perfect game. "Anil played brilliantly, He spun the ball miles on an average wicket and beat most of our top line batsmen comprehensively." Rahul Dravid on the other hand was elated, "I'm lost for word's, The whole team was originally out to prove that we are no push over and we have done just that" "I think the whole team improved greatly from our loss in Perth, We have finally got back into that winning form against the Aussies"

Dravid talks about his teams fantastic win.

 

[Cricket_60]

You deserve it mate,
this is a great story.

Thanks

 

[Cricket_60]

MATCH PREVIEW

Any game at the MCG is one which will stick in any cricketer's mind for many years. The ground officials are expecting record crowds for the first 3 days of the test which gives us some idea of the intensity of the series. The Australian's will be looking to come back after their 3 run loss while India will be looking to push their psychological advantage over the Aussies after the heart stopping game at Adelaide last week.

Will Hodge be recalled?

The Pitch

This Melbourne pitch has developed some heavy grass cover after recent rains and is looking like a paradise for the seamer's. Expect low totals and fantastic figures. Glenn McGrath will be the danger man.

The Weather

Day 1: Overcast with heavy showers, Max 23
Day 2: Overcast with showers easing, Max 26
Day 3: Cloudy with strong wind, Max 22
Day 4: Overcast again with heavy showers, Max 19
Day 5: Warm change, Max 29

Expert tip: Australia have a big advantage with the pitch and the conditions, They should win comfortably.

 

[langerrox]

Will Hodge be recalled?

lets hope not

 

[Cricket_60]

THIRD TEST MATCH AT MELBOURNE

Welcome to the Australian home of cricket the MCG for the 3rd test match between the Aussies and India. Last time the teams met the Indian's pulled off a thrilling win so their confidence will be sky high. Australia on the other hand will be devastated and will have to fight to regain their tough spirit.

The Teams

Australia

J.Langer
M.Hayden
R.Ponting
D.Martyn
B.Hodge
M.Clarke
M.Hussey
A.Gilchrist
B.Lee
S.Warne
G.McGrath

12th man: N.Bracken

India

R.Dravid
V.Sehwag
V.Laxman
S.Tendulkar
M.Kaif
M.Dhoni
I.Pathan
A.Kumble
Z.Khan
A.Agarkar
S.Sreesanth

12th man: Harbijhan Singh (inj)

Kaif gets the call

The Toss

The toss has been won by the Australians who have elected to bowl first.

 

[James219]

Should be really interesting. Great presentation as always mate, images and match-anticipations are amazing