England In India - October 2011/12

[Adarsh]

This is epic caning of Graeme Swann. The test of a good spinner is his performance against India. So far, he hasn't done himself any favours.

GP Swann 12-0-76-0

 

[Pranav]

That was ridiculous from Swann to say the least. I know he's been hit for a few runs, but kicking the stumps in anger is nothing but disgraceful.

Good that the umpires had a word with Strauss just after the incident.

 

[Gurjot95]

Another ton to real master. Very well deserved.

Well played Yuvraj too, proving all his critics wrong.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

This is epic caning of Graeme Swann. The test of a good spinner is his performance against India. So far, he hasn't done himself any favours.

GP Swann 12-0-76-0

If that was true, the Udal > Murali and Warne.

But yea, Swann's biggest challenge to date and he hasn't stepped up. Yet.

 

[tarun87]

superb batting from dravid and yuvraj to

 

[AkshayS]

That was ridiculous from Swann to say the least. I know he's been hit for a few runs, but kicking the stumps in anger is nothing but disgraceful.

Indeed.

 

[Haarithan]

England are well & truly screwed now. KUDOS to India on maintaining their amazing run at the Trent Bridge. Edgbaston please, England's most successful home venue with respect to Win%.

 

[SaiSrini]

Take a bow, Champ! Rahul Dravid, unfriggin' believable! The second coming of Sachin came a few years back. Now this man is intent to do a second coming. With this form now, this guy can play another year or even two. How much would India miss Dravid, Sachin and Laxman when they all stop playing.

Yuvraj has done superbly so far. Highly intent on succeeding, he shows the burning desire to do well. India's typical second test resurgence is on show. If England dont pick up a wicket in the next 5-10 overs, I would say they could be screwed. Dhoni, Yuvraj and Harbhajan are all highly capable of plundering runs off a not so new ball. If they waste this new ball, they can be thrown out of this game pretty soon.

 

[tarun87]

its always hard for a spinner to get wickets against india

 

[teamindia]

its always hard for a spinner to get wickets against india

To be far all sub continent teams play spin good.

The sky commentators trying to play down the swann incident. Something from India they will pounce on Match getting boring again since new ball

 

[shravi]

Even if India go onto lose this match, their 'First Test Syndrome' has been highlighted for everyone to see once again. What a massive difference between this match and the last. India has been AMAZING in this game whereas they were chasing England at practically every stage of the first test.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Swann's would be judged after this series. Although he has been
among st wicket but he has been pretty average so far

 

[SaiSrini]

Even if India go onto lose this match, their 'First Test Syndrome' has been highlighted for everyone to see once again. What a massive difference between this match and the last. India has been AMAZING in this game whereas they were chasing England at practically every stage of the first test.

True!

 

[teamindia]

England mentally down...awful misfield.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

This is true test of character of England. They were into pressure in the ODI series in Australia after Ashes win & World Cup and they did not perform well. Here if they dont cope to pressure, Dhoni's tactic would get over Strauss's captainchy

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Come on Yuvi, we wanted to see you score 100