to ask the umpire to call of the match is unsportive of SA. SA bowlers were even more rude. Indinas did not complain about difficulty in playing the match in fact they challenged SA on their own ground which is unnerving the SA.
If it were Australia, the game would have been abandoned by now..SA still showing some spirit. India in AUS and SA have always been eventful and biased towards the home team. We still beat all odds and win. That's my India
At least the coach is honest and says they want to play. If the match is called off it is a moral win for India and it means that SA wants bouncy wickets as long as they keep winning.
Re: BOuncy wicket ?
by Musalmaan Masala on Jan 27, 2018 09:23 AM
I think you have got it slightly wrong. It cannot be a "moral win" (for an Indian YES) for India not with SA having 9 wickets (for a S, African NO) still standing. Further the argument that India "played in the same conditions" does not hold much water AS THE PITCH KEEPS ON DETERIORATING AS THE GAME PROGRESSES. The 4th days pitch (after last evenings rain) will be a totally different one. Lets wait and watch how the match unfolds. Lets look at things rationally.
Re: BOuncy wicket ?
by piri on Jan 27, 2018 09:30 AM
It wont be a moral win for India in any way because the decision would be that of the match referee based on his own assessment and not based on a complaint from the SA team !
Moreover, SA trounced India at Centurion on a pitch that was more helpful for Ashwin than for any SA bowler !
