Super stuff from India. Hope they don't throw it away. Entertaining stuff
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Don't want to jinx him but Vihari looks unperturbed
The injury has helped him limiting his shot selection
The injury has helped him limiting his shot selection
Injured/Unavailable XI
Rahul
Opener
Vihari
Kohli
Iyer
Pandya
Pant
Jadeja
Ishant
Shami
Umesh
Rahul
Opener
Vihari
Kohli
Iyer
Pandya
Pant
Jadeja
Ishant
Shami
Umesh
Probably add Dhawan in there as opener, given his liking of Australia and Australian pitchesInjured/Unavailable XI
Rahul
Opener
Vihari
Kohli
Iyer
Pandya
Pant
Jadeja
Ishant
Shami
Umesh
Only selecting players who were included in the initial squad or were nailed on first teamers like Ishant.Probably add Dhawan in there as opener, given his liking of Australia and Australian pitches
At 110 overs currently, this is the longest India have batted in the fourth innings since 1979
These two and Jadeja have to face at least a 100 balls.. 1 ball at a time.. cant trust the 3 quicks to last more than 5 overs.. if that.
it really is all about ticking off 1 ball (1%) at a time.
it really is all about ticking off 1 ball (1%) at a time.
I don't understand why Aus dont have 10 fielders around the bat..
Think they're scared of Jadeja coming in and smacking a few?
Edit: actually yeah makes no sense
Century (of balls faced) for Vihari with a strike rate of 6! Has done extremely well in the face of all the criticism and the injury to just hang in there. But job not done yet.
the injury probably helped Vihari.. Made the decision for him.
Your guess is as good as mine, also the bowling has been mindboggling in the last 2 sessions.
Starc's bowling short on the legside was very weird tactic. Outside the leg stump.
Aus deserve a better captain than Paine. He is not young.. he isnt the long term plan.. why persist with him?
Wade is proper weird.
Stop calling no balls
McGrath has no clue.. total non answers. fantastic bowler.. not doing much as a commentator.
Yeah he was good at coming in and settling things after the Smith, Lehman, Warner fiasco but it's time to try and look ahead for a high quality on-field tactician.
Just watched the last over and what on earth is up with the commentary? Making fun of Vihari for defending, saying the pitch shouldn't be this good for batting on the fifth day etc, I mean aren't the commentators supposed to be pretending to be neutral?
McGrath sounds like he is about to start crying
'You can't hit the glove every time and pop just down' 
Paine
what a clown.
what a clown.
There has to be a better WK batsman in Aus ffs. Nice guy, but I'm happy to see him on the team and that isn't a complimentPaine
what a clown.
Because he was the only one who could captain and be in the team.
Smtih even before sandpaper gate was a very average captain, the rest of the batsmen are inconsistent or just starting and Australia usually shy's away from having bowlers as captains.
Alex Carey is probably the next man to be WK after Paine
That's a shame for them then... if he is their only option.. He is rubbish.. they are pretty much rudderless with him leading them.
At this stage i would just give it to Cummins, he seems like the type of player to enjoy the responblity.
Paine needs to go after this series though, Glovework is going to crap, Captaincy cannot handle pressure and his batting is going downhill too.
Shame he can't catch with his mouth though.
It's weird having the worst player in your team as captain.
Paine should try to catch with his mouth, the useless feck
Gilchrist retired when he dropped 1 catch, time for someone to tap Paine on the shoulder
Stop fecking calling no balls
Gilchrist had standards.
Would be nice to have a 26 year old Gilchrist in this side, Would be easily the 2nd best batsmen, Captain and Keeper.
But you are right Gilly was a bloke of integrity and high standards.
Steve Smith shadow bats and removes batsman's guard on Day 5; Rishabh Pant takes fresh guard again (crictracker.com)
What's with Smith and scruffing stuff up? Just can't help himself
What's with Smith and scruffing stuff up? Just can't help himself