England In India - October 2011/12

[SaiSrini]

Dravid won't prevail in T-20 format for a much longer time. I dont think he was the logical choice to be in the T20 format

This will be Dravid's first and last T20I match. He has announced retirement from the shorter formats after this tour to focus on only tests. He is included because of all the injuried to the key players and we need a stabilising factor in the batting to counter the loss to injuries.

 

[Rehan_24]

I guess it will be interesting to see him bat today

 

[SaiSrini]

Super start to his career from Ajinkya Rahane!!! He is batting like he wants to make the India cap his own. The leg side flicks and the late singles are just so "Rahul Dravid like". AWESOME!! He is batting in a stunning fashion!

 

[MUFC1987]

I'd much rather have seen Tendulkar given a go in the T20, rather than Dravid if he's fit enough. Rahane is lighting it up at the moment though.

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Alright, I take that back. Superb stuff from Dravid.

 

[shravi]

That is all.

Well, didn't last too long but he played his part. Decent platform has been set. Go for it!

 

[SaiSrini]

OMFG!!!! 3 sixes in 3 balls from GUESS WHO? RAHUL SHARAD DRAVID!!! Unfriggin' believable!

 

[Gaurav_7]

I've literally slapped myself to confirm whether it was Dravid who hit those three sixes. Man, that first six was huuuuuuge!

 

[SaiSrini]

Even though we have lost so many wickets, I believe India has a very good score here that they can possibly defend. The wicket is turning big and is getting slower as the game progresses. And all our fast bowlers are actually medium pacers (Praveen, Vinay and Munaf; along with Ashwin, Raina and Kohli).

 

[Addy]

look another collapse!! even dravid couldnt help

 

[SaiSrini]

Praveen takes a wicket second ball!! Great start from India. Still think this score is defendable if India bowl decently well and field above average.

 

[Addy]

India are 20 -25 runs short IMO!

 

[SaiSrini]

Pathetic commentator from a 'donkey' Hussain! Even England had moments today of sloppy work on the field. So those fielders are 'donkeys'? Such an moronic idiot, Hussain, to use such a word on another human being.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

I <3 Munaf.

Loose first over from Ashwin tho. Dunnow if he was firing it down leg on purpose or was struggling for control.

 

[Addy]

hussain is a legend!

 

[Cricketman]

Pretty good pace this from Munaf! Touched 139kmph

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Yeaaaaaaaa Viraaaaat!