1) Kumble started bowling on day 4 as on day 3 he bowled a ball that spun and had tremendous bounce. But his first 2 overs went for excessive runs -> pressure on Ponting and Hussey let offff.
If not for the inspired performance of Sharma who knows what would have happened.
2) In addition I dont know what the great Tendulkar has to do by talking to the bowlers all the time. He may have great ideas but what is the point in giving too.o much advice to the bowlers and captain all the time. He did the similar thing when he was captain and it backfired as we all know. => Shewag said something which is continue with Ishant and how valuable that one advice turned out to be.
3) Clarke and Johnson were simply once lucky. So no worries on that regard.
4) IT is very clear that Jaffer/Ganguly's position are under threat. But with Ganguly's experience and ability to bowl Jaffer will have to sit for Harbhajan. In this case Pathan will open the innings. I can only hope VVSL is sent as number3, folllowed by Tendulkar, then Dravid, then Ganguly.
=> Mr. Yuvraj Singh can continue to enjoy the game sitting in the sidelines.
RE:lucky escape
by on on Jan 20, 2008 05:18 AM
kaka aka aaaa, as always, you proved again you're nit-picking way too much. On top of tthat you add your personal crap by saying 'we all know'. Who is we? You got a mice in your pocket?
That was not a lucky escape. Over four hundred in fourth innigs been done only once, and that was mainly thanx to the brilliance of Lara.
Give a credit to this team for keeping them motivated and comming back the way they did in this test.
Great work Kumble, team management and the entire Indian team!!!!
RE:lucky escape
by kaka on Jan 20, 2008 05:26 AM
Nitpicking called by someone without a name? Nice...
Yes that is what we have to do about professionals who should continue to improve to match Aussies. Outplaying them once is not enuf to showcase.
We all know- meaning if you had cared to read about what was said about Tendulkar's captaincy you would not have said what you said.
Afterall Australia lost only by 72 runs. You think if Ponting continued(if they had taken off Ishant) and Symonds on any other day not given out they would have likely made it.
Team India does not read this blog to get motivation. Afterall they dont even read press reports.
RE:lucky escape
by on on Jan 20, 2008 06:07 AM
LMAO!!!
Nitpicking called by someone without a name? Nice...
LOL.. SO YOUR NAME IS KAKA? WHERE YOU FROM? KAKA?
Yes that is what we have to do about professionals who should continue to improve to match Aussies. Outplaying them once is not enuf to showcase. WHO IS WE? YOU AND YOUR MICE? We all know- meaning if you had cared to read about what was said about Tendulkar's captaincy you would not have said what you said. CAPTAIN IS AS GOOD AS THE TEAM? TENDULYA MAY NOT BE AS SKILLFUL AS KUMBLE, BUT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT'RE SAYING. TALKING TO BOWLER AND ENCORAGING IS WRONG>>>LMAO Afterall Australia lost only by 72 runs. You think if Ponting continued(if they had taken off Ishant) and Symonds on any other day not given out they would have likely made it.
HAVE YOU EVER HOLD THE BAT? BTW I HAVE PLAYED LITTLE MORE THEN GULLY CRICKET... JUST TO LET YOU KNOW BEFORE YOU COME BACK AND ASK ME...LOL. THE TAIL USUALLY WAGS ON US IN SUCH SITUATION. AND LIKE THEY SAY, WE RELAX BIT TOO MUCH ( E.G. KUMBLES"S NO BALL, DRAVID DROPPING CATCH).
Team India does not read this blog to get motivation. Afterall they dont even read press reports.
THEY DO NOT NEED TO READ THIS BLOG. THEY GOT ENOUGH IN THEIR CAPTAIN AND TEAM MANAGEMENT TO MOTIVATE THEM AND COME OUT OF THE MOST ADVRSE SITUATION TO WIN THE MATCH...
RE:RE:lucky escape
by on on Jan 20, 2008 07:01 AM
It doesn't matter wether they loose or win the next game. The topic of the forum is about the Perth test, and the Indian team's achievment is simply outstanding, especially considering the circumstances in this tour.
I am sorry but no sense arguing over, 'if Ponting continued(if they had taken off Ishant) and Symonds on any other day not given out' etc etc.. Let me throw this at you the. How about Tendulya and Dhoni weren't given out in the first inning. If Dravid, dada and Laxman didn't give their wickets away.. You see how it goes? lol
RE:lucky escape
by on on Jan 20, 2008 06:54 AM
LMAO!! There is really no point to get here. Certain group of people out there are always going to be critical on every little thing. By appreciating Gold as Gold and Good as good, doesn't make one blind passioned..
RE:lucky escape
by Mallika on Jan 20, 2008 03:49 AM
kaka, dont need to recall yesterday and analyse this for more 23 days. goa nd sleep. yaha sabhi so rahe hain.
RE:lucky escape
by sam on Jan 20, 2008 04:01 AM
no matter what you do, india will loose the fourth and final test match. india will loose with an innings and atleast a margin of 100 runs. you wait and watch. now it doesnt matter which position do any indian batsmen play, their end is yet to come
RE:RE:lucky escape
by NEELABJA DUTTA on Jan 20, 2008 04:08 AM
Australia is screwed man....dey dont hav backbone!!!India s gonna win in the 4th match as well...screw u again!!!
ICC and Aussies, "THODI BHI LAZ, SHARAM, HAYA AGAR BAKI RAHI HO AUR KHUD KI NAZARO SE ABHI AUR GIRNA BAKI HO TOH, SYDNEY TEST RESULT CANCEL KARO." Jurm kabul kar lene se tum chote nahi ho jaonge. I wonder, how you guys sleep peacefully after committing grave sins like sydney test. Are you not HUMAN BEINGS or still WILD CREATURES living in jungle. Give up your uncivilized, cunning tricks and confess to almighty. For you Aussies, cricket is a battlefield, a platform to perform your dirty politics for WIN AT ANY COST, but for we INDIANS, cricket is LIFE! WE LIVE CRICKET!
RE:RE:who is better?
by Mallika on Jan 20, 2008 03:42 AM
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RE:who is better?
by Munna Bhai on Jan 20, 2008 04:14 AM
Hi Mallika, I think you can answer this question. We know you will say 'Imran Hashmi' is better than both.
