Play called off for the day
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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.
Hope it dries overnight so its a good for batting tomorrow morn.. then it can rain for the last 2 days
India somehow need to bat all day tomorrow to have any chance of saving the test with a little help from the weather God's.
Rohit for all his talent can't seem to apply it in test's.
Considering it is a third string team..the effort is really commendable. Showed a lot of more fight than some teams of yesteryears.
Rohit for all his talent can't seem to apply it in test's.
Considering it is a third string team..the effort is really commendable. Showed a lot of more fight than some teams of yesteryears.
What would/could happen in this situation:
Top order batsman playing with a tail ender. Tail ender is facing, rapped on the pads and bowler appeals, umpire says no and they try to scramble a single but the top order player is run out. Can the batting side call for a review trying to get the LBW to save the better player?
Top order batsman playing with a tail ender. Tail ender is facing, rapped on the pads and bowler appeals, umpire says no and they try to scramble a single but the top order player is run out. Can the batting side call for a review trying to get the LBW to save the better player?
Yeah definitely. Bat all day tomorrow and the test should be safe.
I think India deserve some weather intervention here, the decimated squad is realistically unfair. Obviously with 11 fit players the show goes on but this is ridiculous.
Even if india manage to get near 300 that’s enough to make Australia have to bat again for a significant amount of overs and with weather around that will take precious time out of the game.
Even if india manage to get near 300 that’s enough to make Australia have to bat again for a significant amount of overs and with weather around that will take precious time out of the game.
The batting needs to be smart here.. do not get bowled out before tea.. take it as deep as you can.. If we bat for 1.5 sessions, think we'll be fine.
Poor shot by Aggarwal. Another player giving away his wicket.
Agarwal didn't get your message
Do it like you did last match, give us the minimum number of balls each guy needs to play. Worked out well last match
Only weather can save India now.
This is shocking batting by Pant. I am like what is he even trying to achieve. Just gifting the match to aussies who to be fair are not even that good. Frustrating.
Most frustrating has to be Sharma and Pant. I get the need to be aggressive but be smart right. You are getting enough half volleys to hit straight. Aggression mixed with smarts no?
I don't see how but if we can get another 70 runs to stay in the game.
I feel this Australian team has not been good. Basically 2 bowlers and 2 batsmen.
And they haven't been aggressive enough. No 3rd slip for the no. 7 batsman?
And they haven't been aggressive enough. No 3rd slip for the no. 7 batsman?
Lyon has been bowling too flat and Starc has been bowling trash all series.
Not bad..
These guys' patience should put Rohit Sharma to shame.
About time our lower middle order/tail chipped in. I've lost count of the times the opposition tail has batted us out of games. Good to see these guys putting up a fight. Does anyone have any idea how good Siraj, Nattu & Saini are with the bat?
Two net bowlers keeping us in the series sums it up..
Saini can do a little bit.. the other two.. not much.
Dont expect much from them.. 15-20 combined would be nice.
Didn't realize Sundar is only 21yrs old. Should have a good future for us no if nothing as a replacement for Jadeja later on?
Not sure who but 2 of the 3 have first class averages in single digits and the others average was < 15.
I think he will be a mainstay in the t20 team. Not sure about other formats. Very good defensive bowler.
He’s been playing first division club cricket - which is a pretty high level - since he was 12..
Shardul can play proper shots.
Against the top order - Line and Length, disciplined bowling
Against the tail - Short shit every ball, feck bowling it in the same place.
Against the tail - Short shit every ball, feck bowling it in the same place.
These 2 have been very good. Longer this goes the Aussies will lose composure
30 mins played after tea.. trail by under 100.
This XI is a lot closer to India B than the first team. Away in Aus, at the Gabba.. not bad at all.
This XI is a lot closer to India B than the first team. Away in Aus, at the Gabba.. not bad at all.
Gutsy 50, good on him.
Lot of short ball thrown at tail enders. Poor bowling by all means.
Starc has been the worst of the lot, just spams short balls.
Hazlewood has been consistent all day and has looked the most dangerous
These 2 now have the 2nd and 3rd highest scores in this test.. behind Labuschagne
Commentator was pointing how till this over they had been very defensive and patient against Lyon despite being bombarded by Starc. Speaks volumes about their courage.
Never ever imagined we would get this close to their score. Unbelievable fight.
I am finding Harsha Bhogle very annoying on commentary
I am convinced that Paine and Langer's grand strategy is "they will get themselves out dont worry lads" or "keep bowling short they will never expect it the 100th time"
I love this. They've done their bit and then some.
1hr played after Tea. 54 runs.
Well done these two.
Well done these two.
Amazing innings Shardul. Well played.
Done more than his job, well played. Hope he can follow up with another good bowling effort.