Mate, this thread has historically been horrific to frequent as an Aussie fan, starting years ago when I first emerged and you were here chirping. There’s you, and one other prick, and you clearly both hold some resentment towards Australians/the Australian cricket team. It’s disgusting, but eh, I don’t mind a tussle online. That’s on me, but you surely can be less of a prick online.
Cummins is vice captain but by default it will be Smith or Labsuchage as they would be the only batsmen to realistically play every Test.
Huge contribution today. Allowed us to play two results.
Probably Marnus. Can’t see anyone else in the frame.
I don't need to defend myself, I'm passionate about the team but I don't have any resentment towards Australians(what a strange thing to say!) but yes there's some shitblokes in this Australian cricket team.
I'm not his biggest fan, far from it, but he's been glorious over the last 2 games. Ground down and sapped the motivation of the bowlers.
But still being appreciated by his teammates, I guess?
The team loves his "elite honesty"But still being appreciated by his teammates, I guess?
Yeah, your passion manifests in horrible ways, like I said. Where’s the grace? I might not have assumed the worst if you weren’t such an asshole to converse with in here every single time. I do truly hope I’m wrong re resentment, I just really doubt I am.
Absolutely- from days of Sachin waging a lone battle against Aussies with suspect umpires in early 2000, India failing to achieve 120 target in Windies, white washes in Oz/Eng, 1-1 test series draw in Zimbabwe, Chennai heartbreak against Pak and the assumed white washes for Eng/Oz away series to this ...
Pant has the most runs here for any Indian wicketkeeper
Genuinely think this is better than the world cup. Incredible. My head is buzzing.
Tbf this team or the last few Australian teams are absolute average compared to the team India beat in 2003 or the one they beat in 2007. That was the team to beat with all their sledging and cheating. I recently watched the highlights of the 2007 SCG test match and my god, it made my blood boil. It just reminded me of why a lot of people hated the Aussies and still do. Absolute cnuts. But this team doesn't have that fear factor.
Shastri and Kohli have fecked him around for so much time. Should've been a regular.
Is Kuldeep the left arm wrist spinner or am I getting confused?
Yeah the same.
Definitely impressed the little bit I've seen of him.
He's excellent. Has been dropped and changed a lot of times. Needs confidence.
Yeah.. This Aus side isnt as scary.. and they arent very good at sledging.. which I imagine is hard to pull off unless you are actually good.
For the sake of Indias young players coming through, the BCCI needs to stop bending over for Kohlis will. It was worth it a few years ago, but they now need to look forward. That's not to say they should drop him, but they need to be willing to upset him more often and limit his role as captain to the field itself.
Gill?
Meant to write Paine.
I think Pant has made sure that he wont be dropped now.
Rahane said they picked Washington to add balance to the batting. Unfortunate Kuldeep missed out.
Hugely competitive nation and India have been rather easy losers for so long. Bit like Leeds, apparently playing the right way but losing. Haha
He’s a good prospect is Washy!
Yeah amazing win, hope all the India fans on here enjoy it. As the poster says, great to see Pant blossoming.
Can't say I know who the alternatives are but as an England fan I'd be quite pleased if Lyon is still in the team at the end of the year.
