Australia v India, 3rd Test at the MCG Dec 26-30

[HLM*]

180 can’t be ignored in Ashes cricket. PH took a handle of tests to be figured out, and has done next to nothing since. Handscomb is Victorian, Marsh took his spot, go figure.

Statistics from two years ago shouldn’t be taken into account when you consider PH was consistently bowled short to on flat wickets against attacks void of potency.

He went back to a full ball on middle stump, missing it by a yard. For crying out loud, he should never ever be brought into consideration. Ever. Marsh shouldn’t be either, of course, but at least he is coordinated.

Your willing to disregard statistics for Handscomb but in the same time frame use stats to further your Mitch argument. Mitch is literally one of the worst test batsmen to play over 30 tests in the history of test cricket. Statistics prove this.

30 tests - Avg of **** all
15 tests - Avg of 39

Enough said on their ability.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Nice Handscomb impression from Pujara.

 

[NSWCROW]

P CumminGs from the other end ??

 

[Bedi]

Don't see that often

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Hey look another one aimed at the stumps!!

 

[SSwans2011]

Yep. Trash batting, below par bowling bar Cummins.

Goat's been alright imo. India just haven't been throwing their wickets away to him like we did to Jadeja.

 

[Gough]

I couldn't see the Forrest through the trees

That's paineful.

 

[PT Bar None]

Imagine if Cummo got the new ball!?

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

That duck on Fox is great.

 

[Donakebab]

Imagine if we held the soft catches like that in the first innings, this game would still be alive.

 

[k31th]

solid field positioning and bowling to a plan... Cummins, the man!

 

[sherb]

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Yeah that's true, this is the worst Aussie top 6 I can remember, we have one quality test batsman and even he is out of form even in a home series we haven't got a single hundred which is more what you expect from minnow test sides.

Oh for the days of a top 6 of Wood, Hilditch, Hughes, Yallop, Toohey & Carlson.

 

[Coasters7]

Can we have 4 Pat Cummins 6 Smith’s and a Paine?

 

[Richard Pryor]

Your willing to disregard statistics for Handscomb but in the same time frame use stats to further your Mitch argument. Mitch is literally one of the worst test batsmen to play over 30 tests in the history of test cricket. Statistics prove this.

30 tests - Avg of **** all
15 tests - Avg of 39

Enough said on their ability.

If I recall correctly he has the second worst average of a top 6 bat for Australia to play a decent amount of Tests. The only guy with a worse average is George Giffen who played on uncovered pitches in the 1880's.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Well I'm happy for Cummins, bowled well all series without luck, deserves these wickets

 

[Syd_Bombay]

Time for the Aussie bowlers to mess with the ball.

Why not just bowl perfect line and length for whole day ? Easier and bowlers are paid to do that

 

[Tassieboy]

Bugger. Didn't want Pujara out.

Surprised by India's lack of intent.

 

[SportsCentre]

 

[RohitSharma]

I am in India atm .. for family .. i lived in ADL for 6yrs .. had great time .. attended all the tests from 2004-2010 saw Warner in 2005 i think T20 Redbacks vs NSW he was unknown smash Tait for huge 6 over ADL OVAL members roof ... i knew then he would be super star

will be moving back to Australia in March

Awesome man, no matter where you settle. Always support Team India first

 

[Juddy88]

That duck on Fox is great.

At least we have a few of them to look forward in our innings...

 

[smasha]

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Yes,Richmond did it,got up from the canvas.

Cheer up fellow Australians.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Can we have 4 Pat Cummins 6 Smith’s and a Paine?

Needs an unlikable player to use as a scapegoat whenever things go wrong.

 

[PT Bar None]

Pujara must have lost a bet

 

[RohitSharma]

India are sh*t.

You couldn't pick 10 wickets in the 1st Innings and won't be able to in the 2nd Innings because King will declare

 

[Juddy88]

Can we have 4 Pat Cummins 6 Smith’s and a Paine?

Two turtle doves?