Indeed, it would seem that although Watson is capable of the good knock, his bowling is negligable on such dosile surfaces. Watson seems unfit too, whether this is an adverse reaction to the humidity or whether he is injured again, I'm not sure.
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Indeed, it would seem that although Watson is capable of the good knock, his bowling is negligable on such dosile surfaces. Watson seems unfit too, whether this is an adverse reaction to the humidity or whether he is injured again, I'm not sure.
Maybe Kumble can make a surprise mid-series retirement announcement?
...Or prolong his injury by over-bowling in the nets.
The team is selected for only two tests. Its so clear that this team under Dhoni, and without Kumble is totally different. The body language is different, and even the senior players are doing well under his captaincy. And Mishra is proving to be a great replacement for Jumbo.
Please Jumbo - QUIT NOW! We salute your achievements, and wish you great luck for the rest of ur life.
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Australia's problem is that they have one utility player too many. A player who will never be the best batsman or the best bowler in the team. Don't tell me that's an all rounder because I'll just say Andrew Flintoff or Jacques Kallis. In an attempt to lengthen the batting line up they have seriously weakening the bowling line up. I am not willing to believe that White is the second best spinner in Australia and I know many/all of you don't think that either.
Why i feel ponting's going to lose patience and fire words at the media about incidents happened in the match.. Starting off with "India played well.. but, ........ (bringing and talking about the incidents happened)
No offence.. But, i feel he will do this after india wins the match. No offence, once again.
No offence.. But, i feel he will do this after india wins the match. No offence, once again.
Its hard to go past the fact that he doesn't get tail enders he gets the big guns. Hussey and Ponting both out to Sharma in the 1st inns then Ponting again in the 2nd inns with a ripper. Harby might have started this mess but all his wickets have been in part due to the batsmen recklessness while Sharma left Ponting and Watson with no hope.
Wow, you make it look like we're the best team in the world. NOT YET! This team is very prone to inconsistency. One day, we look world beaters and the other day we look pedestrian.
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Maybe Kumble can make a surprise mid-series retirement announcement?
...Or prolong his injury by over-bowling in the nets.
Or as sid said, falls off his bed
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mattfb
Chairman of Selectors
If you were ever going to do it, it would have had to be in the last 5 years. Your team on paper is amazing.
sohum
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Luckily we've done it 4 days in a row so far. Although that means the proverbial "one day" is probably coming.
Arunava
Club Captain
excellent one 
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Is it just me, or do other people feel that Haddin's out of his depth at Test level? I've watched him bat a good few times, and he's never looked comfortable, he may have a good domestic record, but that doesn't necessarily transfer to International cricket. He's a good keeper, but his batting leaves little to be desired. What do the Aussies feel?
I do feel that Australia have too many medicore players in the team atm, guys like White, Johnson, Watson, Haddin and Siddle. The team looked leagues stronger with Warne, McGrath, Symonds, Gilchrist and Clark in the team. Warne was the main reason that the 2005 Ashes was so close, without his amazing wicket tally they'd have really struggled, and I'd be more than happy to see this team arrive in England, I'd say that both India and South Africa look stronger atm, and England under Pietersen also look stronger in all departments, especially with Freddie back on form. What you reckon?
I do feel that Australia have too many medicore players in the team atm, guys like White, Johnson, Watson, Haddin and Siddle. The team looked leagues stronger with Warne, McGrath, Symonds, Gilchrist and Clark in the team. Warne was the main reason that the 2005 Ashes was so close, without his amazing wicket tally they'd have really struggled, and I'd be more than happy to see this team arrive in England, I'd say that both India and South Africa look stronger atm, and England under Pietersen also look stronger in all departments, especially with Freddie back on form. What you reckon?
Agree said it before the series that we shouldn't go for a long batting lineup as it shows India we are aiming for the draw. Funny enough we have the long batting lineup yet we are going to lose. You can't play defensive cricket and expect to win. Our best option is to go with 4 pacemen atm until the selectors bring over Casson or any other spinner that has good control.
aussie_ben91
School Cricketer
I'm not getting carried away.
You dodged a bullet in the First Test.
It seems whoever wins the toss and bats first is at a great advantage.
You dodged a bullet in the First Test.
It seems whoever wins the toss and bats first is at a great advantage.
sohum
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Dhoni changes his field around more time than the typical Indian supporter changes his opinion of our team--a hell of a lot. For the most part, though, he's done a good job.
As the commentators pointed out earlier, the ball hasn't really been going through the slip area in the air that much, so it's probably better not to err on the side of caution.
