Certified Legendary Thread 4th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy December 26-30 1000hrs @ the MCG

[beatnik]

Michael Vaughan has just out and said it was a terrible and unnecessary call.

No fault of Kohli's.

Forgive me for agreeing with his opinion over blokes who have played weekend warriors.

I agree with the point but I will never forgive you for implying Michael Vaughan is anything but a gormless flog

I’m sorry, I’m just a very principled person like that

 

[beatnik]

Both Not sure if that's true.

Both Vaughan and Skull criticised him after the should bump.

Are you literally the most literal person in world Tugger?

 

[Gavin Excell]

Wake up, look out the window, looks like a beautiful day in Melbourne...

Checks weather map...

Dammit!

I don't see any rain?
For a while at least

 

[andrewroberts91]

Anyone at the G yesterday notice that the PA conveniently cut out just before Kohli marched on to the crease?

 

[Voice of the G]

I don't see any rain?
For a while at least

Looks like rain after tea and in the last hour.

 

[philreich]

Looks like rain after tea and in the last hour.

Looking good for tomorrow and Monday though - there's still plenty of time for a result.

 

[BGman]

Smudge silencing those that wrote him off with back to back 100s. Astounding effort legend.

He now needs only 51 to crack the magic 10,000. If not mistaken the third fastest to the milestone after Tendulkar and Ponting.

 

[peternorth]

He now needs only 51 to crack the magic 10,000. If not mistaken the third fastest to the milestone after Tendulkar and Ponting.

Simon Katich mused whether Smith will want to do that in Sydney rather than Melbourne.

 

[philreich]

He now needs only 51 to crack the magic 10,000. If not mistaken the third fastest to the milestone after Tendulkar and Ponting.

Bradman couldn't even get to 7000 - what a bum

 

[dogs105]

Bradman couldn't even get to 7000 - what a bum

He got out 70 times too. Disgrace.

 

[peternorth]

Interesting some in the media telling all and sundry that they knew from Smiths 100 in Brisbane he's back.

Pffft, I knew if from his golden duck in Perth

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

A well spoken superstar

 

[Cmarsh]

He now needs only 51 to crack the magic 10,000. If not mistaken the third fastest to the milestone after Tendulkar and Ponting.

Lara, sangakara and Tendulakar jointly hold the record for the fastest to 10k, followed by Ponting.

Smith was easily on track to break the record before the loss of form.

 

[western royboy]

Massive day in the context of the border gavaskar trophy series. Could be the most critical time when looking back in 10 years time.

Reckon they last hour yesterday has already taken that - if they’re 2 down this morning it’s perfectly poised, at 5 down and a batsman lite - i feel the ending has been written already - hope I’m wrong

 

[peternorth]

A well spoken superstar

So well spoken youre right. Things that many people dont realise is that English is spoken by many if not majority in India given it is a national language. To think there are people here in australia who still sprout the "speak English or leave" mantra towards such people is baffling.

 

[peternorth]

Reckon they last hour yesterday has already taken that - if they’re 2 down this morning it’s perfectly poised, at 5 down and a batsman lite - i feel the ending has been written already - hope I’m wrong

As Australians, Aussies will hope you are right. A win even if its a rampant win is preferred to a tight last session result

 

[philreich]

Reckon they last hour yesterday has already taken that - if they’re 2 down this morning it’s perfectly poised, at 5 down and a batsman lite - i feel the ending has been written already - hope I’m wrong

India's lower order showed plenty of fight in Brisbane. They need 111 to avoid the follow on, and I won't be surprised if they do it again.

 

[Gethelred]

An explanation of Australian cut, demystifying the thing on Australian television?

I don't believe it.

 

[1989]

Had to laugh at Shastri making fun of Lord's.

 

[Voice of the G]

India's lower order showed plenty of fight in Brisbane. They need 111 to avoid the follow on, and I won't be surprised if they do it again.

Would Australia enforce the follow on,Very much doubt they would,Weather forcast looks good for day 4 and 5 and if we loose an hour tonight will be made up in the last 2 days.

 

[Joffaboy]

So well spoken youre right. Things that many people dont realise is that English is spoken by many if not majority in India given it is a national language. To think there are people here in australia who still sprout the "speak English or leave" mantra towards such people is baffling.

There are states in India where English is actually the first language. Worked with a young woman who was from there. A small south western state where the British had all their administrative institutions. It is a huge diverse nation.

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[peternorth]

First session is vital

 

[peternorth]

There are states in India where English is actually the first language. Worked with a young woman who was from there. A small south western state where the British had all their administrative institutions. It is a huge diverse nation.

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Many who have migrated to Australia speak multiple languages. It is thought provoking.

 

[Cmarsh]

Had to laugh at Shastri making fun of Lord's.

I dont know what Shastri said. But I agree that there are things to make fun of when it comes to Lords. The ridiculous slope of the ground. The old wooden bench seats of the Pavilion of which should really be demolished fot something far more modern.

 

[Borisdog]

Reckon they last hour yesterday has already taken that - if they’re 2 down this morning it’s perfectly poised, at 5 down and a batsman lite - i feel the ending has been written already - hope I’m wrong

I'd be much happier if I thought Cummins knew how to put the heat on when we're bowling.