5th Test Border Gavaskar Trophy January 3-7 1000hrs @ the SCG

[smasha]

I am a bit surprised that we produced a green top for this Test. It provides a fitting finale for the series, but I can't help but cast my mind back to the India tour where they prepared an absolute road for the last Test with the series at 2-1

We don't do that in Oz.

 

[Pistol Night]

We are doing the sporting thing by preparing a pitch that can yield a result… just wish it wasn’t a result within 2.5 days. The India method is just the groundsmen caving to the political pressure that India must win at home. That’s why our CWC win in front of Modi at his home ground was so sweet — not only won the World Cup but shat all over his arrogant narrative.

Be glad we live in a country where sport is (mostly) free from the meddling of political leaders

Its a sport we love and that about it to us. Those campaigners dangerously obsessive with their approach to everything to do with it. The type of abuse everywhere after Melbourne from India was breathtakingly hideous

 

[benbrown]

Good start for webby,love a player that digs in when conditions aren’t in your favour,we haven’t had many of them for a long time

 

[Xtreme]

is cricinfo correct or just showing the usual India bias?
"What a session we have had. By the end of it, India are not just back in the contest but are ahead as well."

That is spot on

It would be the biggest robbery not seen since Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 5 if Australia win it from here

 

[Pistol Night]

LOL ,people running through the gates nearly killing each other to get the best seat.

Sounds like me when the rippers open

 

[RandB]

Listening to the pundits this morning, days 2 & 3 should be the hardest for batting on this wicket. Not sure if they're right but, if so, could work for us.

If we can get a 50+ lead and put them in tonight we have a chance to be batting late tomorrow if things go well. The key is how quickly India get their runs as they may even end up declaring at some point.

Day 4 batting might be doable.

Day 5 rain, but irrelevant.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

I think I've finally come full circle on Mark Waugh as a commentator. Used to not be able to stand him at all, but now I actually don't mind him.

Or maybe this is a sign that I've become an old, jaded prick.

 

[Pistol Night]

I think I've finally come full circle on Mark Waugh as a commentator. Used to not be able to stand him at all, but now I actually don't mind him.

Or maybe this is a sign that I've become an old, jaded prick.

Grumpy campaigners resonate with me much more as the years pass

 

[Moonwatcher]

I think I've finally come full circle on Mark Waugh as a commentator. Used to not be able to stand him at all, but now I actually don't mind him.

Or maybe this is a sign that I've become an old, jaded prick.

He's a good commentator

 

[Gough]

I think I've finally come full circle on Mark Waugh as a commentator. Used to not be able to stand him at all, but now I actually don't mind him.

Or maybe this is a sign that I've become an old, jaded prick.

The Waugh twins turn 60 this year.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Bad morning, although in trying conditions. Reckon we will be bundled out for 150 odd. Game shaping up just like Perth. Really annoying to lose that Smith wicket before lunch. He and Webster were looking set. No. idea why we didnt produce a road of a pitch…you know they would have…

Because our strength is our bowling. Play to your strengths.
If we prepare roads then India will win series easily in my opinion. They bat better than we do in general and they bowl better on flat pitches.
I do however see your point re the last test being 1 up in the series.

 

[Moonwatcher]

The Waugh twins turn 60 this year.

I wanted to ask 'which one' but you didn't leave it open.

 

[The 747]

I think I've finally come full circle on Mark Waugh as a commentator. Used to not be able to stand him at all, but now I actually don't mind him.

Or maybe this is a sign that I've become an old, jaded prick.

He's OK when he tries, but usually very lazy.

 

[Pistol Night]

I wanted to ask 'which one' but you didn't leave it open.

Is Steve the older twin? Their Mum must have been in labour for 7 and a half years looking a them

 

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Typical Indian supporters. They really are a disgusting and pathetic lot.

Shameful stuff.

 

[Gough]

He's OK when he tries, but usually very lazy.

Story of his entire cricket career.

 

[The 747]

The greatest BBL catches of all time.

Why not the greatest indoor cricket catches of all time?

 

[Topkent]

Grumpy cricket commentators are the go, listening to Husseys constant positivity makes me wanna headbutt a landing 747

 

[Southerntakeover]

We are doing the sporting thing by preparing a pitch that can yield a result… just wish it wasn’t a result within 2.5 days.

The India method is just the groundsmen caving to the political pressure that India must win at home. That’s why our CWC win in front of Modi at his home ground was so sweet — not only won the World Cup but shat all over his arrogant narrative.

Be glad we live in a country where sport is (mostly) free from the meddling of political leaders

So concede the trophy and submit to endless over the top taunting because we're too honourable to play by the same standards as the opposition?

Seems awful.

 

[Pistol Night]

Shameful stuff.

Thats ****n disgusting. They are absolute parasites. Zero moral compass at all

 

[Pistol Night]

Grumpy cricket commentators are the go, listening to Husseys constant positivity makes me wanna headbutt a landing 747

Easily Mr Crciket's greatest moment

 

[Topkent]

Easily Mr Crciket's greatest moment

Of course the boring bastard doesn't even get his own joke

 

[Mr Meow]

Fall from grace, needs a lot of work on his technique and cockiness if he’s to have a long career.

Konstas this innings has still done better than Ussie, Labs and Head, plus almost scored as many as Smith. Given their experience I'd say that's where our major concern is - not a kid who scored more than 9 Indian players did yesterday.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

The players aren't very good? I don't know what people except tbh. Smith is great, head is a gun but inconsistent. The rest are meh. They don't average high in FC cricket so why would the dominate tests

We expect the first five wickets to roughly double the run tally of the last five. Instead, we breath a sigh of relief when our best bowler comes into bat, because he's just about the best bet in our lineup to steady the ship with a fighting 25-40.

And we all love Travis Head, but as far as I'm concerned, a "gun but inconsistent" isn't a gun.

 

[Pistol Night]

The greatest BBL catches of all time.

Why not the greatest indoor cricket catches of all time?

Pissed backyard and im a chance