The Cricket Thread

KPR · 5th February 2021, 15:02

Playing Ishant instead of Siraj is an error I feel. If Nadeem can play ahead of Kuldeep then Siraj too deserves a chance. Let's see what happens in next test.

VWAllstar · 6th February 2021, 05:52

Probably it's safer to say that England have been the best touring team in the sub continent. and Root arguably the best non asian batsman against spin on sub continent pitches.
We need to bowl well today in order to make anything good out of this test. Let's not forget, we are going to bat last against Archer and Anderson.

NPV · 6th February 2021, 08:48

The pitch doesn't seem to be doing anything special for the bowlers, the bowling just needs to be precise and hope for the batsmen to make errors.

Credit to Root & Sibley for the way they frustrated the bowlers and at the same time kept the score board ticking. Is Root on the way to a double century ?

*I was hoping the "accidental" curator of the pitch Ramesh would prepare something that would help the bowlers, especially spinners at least from Day 3 - Link

NPV · 6th February 2021, 12:48

Stokes out finally, but this now looks like an English total of 500-600 in the first innings, will need a stellar batting performance in reply to save the game or stay in the game!

2 reviews lost in the first session, couple of tough/half chances dropped, could prove to be costly, fingers crossed.

creative420 · 6th February 2021, 12:49

Was just about to start watching Wanda Vision. ChePu almost dropped it. Some drama finally. This match is 70:30 tilted towards England right now.

srishiva · 6th February 2021, 14:35

You have a pitch that doesnt help bowlers for 2 days and then starts breaking up. So the team batting first will have a advantage.

I expect some our batsmen to score big with Rohit Sharma leading the way or fold up not being able to play spin. What if we lose the game and Kohli for some reason not play the next test ? But we win that

harry10 · 6th February 2021, 15:56

This match has been a snoozefest just cos we can't prepare a pitch which can assist bowlers to an extent. That's why SENA matches are more entertaining cos pitches provides balance between bat and ball. Won't blame any bowler when such pitches are provided by Bcci. Unless Indian batsman forget to bat this match will end in a draw. England will make 600+ and we will follow the same pattern. After Australia series this is such a damp start.

sridhu · 6th February 2021, 16:58

I think batting last on this pitch would be difficult. SO, we need to get close to their total, meaning also bat 2-ish days

jkrishnakj · 6th February 2021, 17:27

And our guys have been in the hot sweltering and humid Chennai weather chasing leather for 160 overs already. What a boring match it’s been so far. This pitch just takes out the splendid bat vs ball battles that we witness at different stages of a test match.

Lets see how much we score in the first innings. This one is crawling to a draw.

I remember reading that the curator of this pitch is a rookie and this is his first international assignment.

creative420 · 6th February 2021, 17:58

And it's sad that the second test is also gonna happen here. It was disheartening to see India lose to Pakistan here two decades back. Hopefully the new stadium in Ahmedabad offers an entertaining wicket. Last time India won the test against England, but that pitch was a belter too.

Oxy · 6th February 2021, 19:37

We need to win a minimum of 2 tests in this series to qualify for the WTC final. That's already looking like a tall order.

jigar · 6th February 2021, 20:24

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Originally Posted by Oxy

We need to win a minimum of 2 tests in this series to qualify for the WTC final. That's already looking like a tall order.

Apart from winning the 2 tests we need to ensure that the England doesn't win the other 2. In other words the series series must not be tied.

pandey.jai · 6th February 2021, 22:12

I don’t see any result other than a draw or an England win.

Edit-
India need to push the scoring when they bat and give themselves three or four sessions on day 5 to fashion a win.
Assuming India’s batsmen don’t get bowled out for 36, that is :-P

Vinod_nair · 7th February 2021, 06:46

If the English team continues till about lunch, and score close to 600, this match could end on day 4, if we effect the great Indian collapse

PS: Our team always struggling in the 1st test, BCCI should ensure with ICC that our series must start with the 2nd test

NPV · 7th February 2021, 09:17

To improve the morale, at least we need to finish off the English tail quickly this morning. It will be a psychological advantage if they declare the innings.
Root's plan clearly seems to be to score 600+ and try and get India out twice by enforcing a follow on.

On a lighter note, maybe we should just let the English tailenders bat most of the day today ?

5th February 2021, 15:02	#13006
KPR BANNED Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Dholakpur Posts: 828 Thanked: 2,534 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Playing Ishant instead of Siraj is an error I feel. If Nadeem can play ahead of Kuldeep then Siraj too deserves a chance. Let's see what happens in next test.
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6th February 2021, 05:52	#13007
VWAllstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,065 Thanked: 2,690 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Probably it's safer to say that England have been the best touring team in the sub continent. and Root arguably the best non asian batsman against spin on sub continent pitches. We need to bowl well today in order to make anything good out of this test. Let's not forget, we are going to bat last against Archer and Anderson.
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6th February 2021, 08:48	#13008
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,425 Thanked: 10,877 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread The pitch doesn't seem to be doing anything special for the bowlers, the bowling just needs to be precise and hope for the batsmen to make errors. Credit to Root & Sibley for the way they frustrated the bowlers and at the same time kept the score board ticking. Is Root on the way to a double century ? I was hoping the "accidental" curator of the pitch Ramesh would prepare something that would help the bowlers, especially spinners at least from Day 3 - Link Last edited by NPV : 6th February 2021 at 08:50.*
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6th February 2021, 12:48	#13009
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,425 Thanked: 10,877 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Stokes out finally, but this now looks like an English total of 500-600 in the first innings, will need a stellar batting performance in reply to save the game or stay in the game! 2 reviews lost in the first session, couple of tough/half chances dropped, could prove to be costly, fingers crossed. Last edited by NPV : 6th February 2021 at 12:49.
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6th February 2021, 12:49	#13010
creative420 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 Thanked: 739 Times	Was just about to start watching Wanda Vision. ChePu almost dropped it. Some drama finally. This match is 70:30 tilted towards England right now.
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6th February 2021, 14:35	#13011
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread You have a pitch that doesnt help bowlers for 2 days and then starts breaking up. So the team batting first will have a advantage. I expect some our batsmen to score big with Rohit Sharma leading the way or fold up not being able to play spin. What if we lose the game and Kohli for some reason not play the next test ? But we win that
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6th February 2021, 15:56	#13012
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,741 Thanked: 3,967 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread This match has been a snoozefest just cos we can't prepare a pitch which can assist bowlers to an extent. That's why SENA matches are more entertaining cos pitches provides balance between bat and ball. Won't blame any bowler when such pitches are provided by Bcci. Unless Indian batsman forget to bat this match will end in a draw. England will make 600+ and we will follow the same pattern. After Australia series this is such a damp start.
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6th February 2021, 16:58	#13013
sridhu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,251 Thanked: 2,754 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I think batting last on this pitch would be difficult. SO, we need to get close to their total, meaning also bat 2-ish days
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6th February 2021, 17:27	#13014
jkrishnakj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 4,546 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread And our guys have been in the hot sweltering and humid Chennai weather chasing leather for 160 overs already. What a boring match it’s been so far. This pitch just takes out the splendid bat vs ball battles that we witness at different stages of a test match. Lets see how much we score in the first innings. This one is crawling to a draw. I remember reading that the curator of this pitch is a rookie and this is his first international assignment.
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6th February 2021, 17:58	#13015
creative420 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 Thanked: 739 Times	And it's sad that the second test is also gonna happen here. It was disheartening to see India lose to Pakistan here two decades back. Hopefully the new stadium in Ahmedabad offers an entertaining wicket. Last time India won the test against England, but that pitch was a belter too.
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6th February 2021, 19:37	#13016
Oxy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 280 Thanked: 613 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread We need to win a minimum of 2 tests in this series to qualify for the WTC final. That's already looking like a tall order.
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6th February 2021, 22:12	#13018
pandey.jai BHPian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Various Posts: 107 Thanked: 372 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I don’t see any result other than a draw or an England win. Edit- India need to push the scoring when they bat and give themselves three or four sessions on day 5 to fashion a win. Assuming India’s batsmen don’t get bowled out for 36, that is :-P Last edited by pandey.jai : 6th February 2021 at 22:14.
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7th February 2021, 06:46	#13019
Vinod_nair BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Kanpur/Riyadh Posts: 497 Thanked: 1,337 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread If the English team continues till about lunch, and score close to 600, this match could end on day 4, if we effect the great Indian collapse PS: Our team always struggling in the 1st test, BCCI should ensure with ICC that our series must start with the 2nd test Last edited by moralfibre : 7th February 2021 at 08:41.
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7th February 2021, 09:17	#13020
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,425 Thanked: 10,877 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread To improve the morale, at least we need to finish off the English tail quickly this morning. It will be a psychological advantage if they declare the innings. Root's plan clearly seems to be to score 600+ and try and get India out twice by enforcing a follow on. On a lighter note, maybe we should just let the English tailenders bat most of the day today ?
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