2nd Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 6-10 1430hrs @ Adelaide Oval

[Gough]

Australia from, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
India from, Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal

 

[kickazz]

So is Hazlewood a definite out?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

So is Hazlewood a definite out?

Yes. Likely back 3rd test, but it's a wait and see there, MCG at the latest

 

[rdhopkins2]

Good luck to Ireland in their attempt to win this match! Will be an admirable effort if they can pull it off!

I think India will be too good. Their batsmen will dine out on the Adelaide Oval whilst the fans enjoy their Coopers in the stands.

Still, never write off the Aussie underdog. The fire must be hot in the belly after the Perth debacle.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

what is the weather looking like?

 

[western royboy]

How are we going to take 20 wickets, pink ball and all?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

How are we going to take 20 wickets, pink ball and all?

I have to say I'm more worried about how our useless duds with awful techniques actually bat competently. We will get the 20 wickets

 

[BGman]

How are we going to take 20 wickets, pink ball and all?

You seen our pinkie record with the ball. Even without Haze 36 @19 we should take the 20 wickets. Batting is the worry with a bunch of ageing guys fast losing their powers.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Australia from, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Brendan Doggett, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
India from, Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal

When do they announce the team?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

When do they announce the team?

We all know what the team is anyway

It’s Boland for Hazelwood

Done

 

[Gavin Excell]

We all know what the team is anyway

It’s Boland for Hazelwood

Done

You sound convincing

 

[kickazz]

So we've had a few sighters now with pink ball tests - what is the prevailing wisdom regarding the toss?

All else considered (ie maybe bowl first if green / overcast), is batting first still considered the best approach?

Also, what about batting order and nightwatchmen - any strategic differences here?

 

[sosos]

Good luck to Ireland in their attempt to win this match! Will be an admirable effort if they can pull it off!

I think India will be too good. Their batsmen will dine out on the Adelaide Oval whilst the fans enjoy their Guiness in the stands.

Still, never write off the Irish underdog. The fire must be hot in the belly after the troubles.

Edited for accuracy, just like the poll might be...eventually

 

[JimmyBC]

what is the weather looking like?

Hot as buggery today think there's a storm forecast tomorrow.

 

[jannissary]

go ireland!!

 

[Ivelisse]

Ireland is trash

 

[nobbyiscool]

I don't really expect that Ireland can beat Australia over the next few days, but I liked the option so much I had to vote for it.

 

[RookiePick]

Odd weather in the lead up to this test too.

The cricket gods are capricious. If there is play around thunderstorm conditions gawd help the batting side.

 

[Neese]

what is the weather looking like?

Hot all days. Doubt any rain

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Some people think humid conditions don't impact swing and that it's a myth. Will be an interesting test case for them tomorrow

 

[Neese]

Go Ireland.

 

[sabso]

Sinne fianna fáil...

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Marnus is the problem child at the moment. from Wednesday's net session. Apparently 5,000 people turned up for the Indian net session.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Net Whisperer Bharat Sundaresan reckons Marnus is primed for a big score.

 

[Gough]

Marnus is the problem child at the moment. from Wednesday's net session. Apparently 5,000 people turned up for the Indian net session.

Really poor form from the Indians closing all their practice sessions.