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Post by Balladeer on Jul 27, 2015 9:18:04 GMT
Now this is an international tour. Three T20s, five ODIs, building up to four Tests. The matches are in the right order, and there's a series of more than three Tests that isn't just big 3 vs. big 3. Top banana. Hopefully it won't be played on bloody roads. Sri, as our resident Indian: Mohali, Bangalore, Nagpur, Delhi. Which will be run-filled draws, which will spin, which (if any) will offer something for the pacers? (Not that Dale Steyn cares about such things...)
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Post by Srihari on Jul 28, 2015 12:43:19 GMT
All of the Indian pitches over the past couple of Ranji seasons have been seamer friendly, but doubt if that will be the case for the tour.
As far as I know, Bangalore pitches are the bounciest and will likely be the most conducive to fast bowling. Other three are roads, which on fourth and fifth day will give turn.
EDIT: Mohali is conducive to swing bowling usually, but since most Ranji tracks have been that way, I don't know if that will stay. Delhi, despite its small ground, will likely be the lowest scoring match of the series.
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Post by Balladeer on Sept 6, 2015 8:37:26 GMT
Have you seen the current Cricinfo poll, Sri? "Who should bat at No. 3 for India in the Tests against SA?" And, well, the votes...
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Post by Srihari on Sept 8, 2015 14:29:34 GMT
I hadn't until now, but wow. 79 % of votes. At least the public have some common sense.
Go Che go.
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Post by Srihari on Oct 2, 2015 10:28:26 GMT
The series starts today with the first T20 in a few hours. Should be very interesting.
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Post by MK on Oct 2, 2015 11:19:57 GMT
Why aren't all series played in this order (T20's, ODI's then Tests) it makes so much more sense and keeps the public interested. Or that just me coming from an English tests-are-the-best-format point of view?
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Post by Srihari on Oct 2, 2015 11:24:34 GMT
To be fair, I'm a big fan of this format as well. But perhaps there is the fear that the public might not turn for the tests, if it as the end, after all the LO games are done.
And yes, England are the only country that value tests higher than other formats, which could also be a reason behind it.
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Post by Steadzz on Oct 2, 2015 13:46:30 GMT
Gaan Suid-Afrika!
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Post by Srihari on Oct 2, 2015 13:50:03 GMT
And..... Rohit celebrates his undroppable stay in the side, as opener, by running his partner out.
#fantasticstart
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Post by MK on Oct 2, 2015 14:30:32 GMT
This is going to be a huge score at this rate!
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Post by Srihari on Oct 2, 2015 14:33:09 GMT
They need it too. Especially with dew around and two spinners plus Raina in the attack. Methinks 190 is a bare minimum.
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Post by MK on Oct 2, 2015 15:18:02 GMT
Good finish from SA but i reckon 199 is enough. Time for De Villiers to prove me wrong.
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Post by Srihari on Oct 2, 2015 15:25:07 GMT
It is not often you say 200 isn't enough in a T20 game, but I fear this might be one such occasion, keeping two factors in mind. 1. dew 2. ABD
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Post by Srihari on Oct 5, 2015 13:55:14 GMT
Rohit's record so far in this series: 2 games, two batsmen run out in the first six overs. Pathetic start from a side who doesn't have enough batsmen in the first place.
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Post by Steadzz on Oct 5, 2015 14:57:29 GMT
Been a very poor performance from India. Rayudu's shot was poor & Rohit's running is worse than Rob Key's quick singles.
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