It was common when we use to play in Tasmania a lot… we also didn’t use to be so fecking stupid to host a cricket game in Brisbane over 5 days in the middle of December….
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Someone in this thread said Jadeja should be an auto pick away on batting. Good call that. Was it @Ayush_reddevil
This last wicket partnership have probably saved the match for India by avoiding the follow on.
I can think of the first test of India's tour in 2003 that was quite rain affected. Ganguly scored 140 odd to set the tone for the series for India. Then Adelaide happened.
Yup - it's a draw. That was an easy win for Australia for the taking
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Aus shouldn’t be too disappointed though. Rain has been the biggest factor in the probable draw here
Yeah I think his batting overseas is very underrated
That Steve Smith drop of Rahul was costly as well.
I think he dropped the game there and will have implications for the series
We got very lucky here
Aussies take the moral series lead 2-1.
A good comeback after losing the Ashes.
A good comeback after losing the Ashes.
Yet again our bowlers left to do it all - with bat and ball
Rain forecast again for Brisbane. We will be lucky to get a result here. Frustrating for Australia given that they have been fairly dominant. I mean, who could have foreseen rain in Brisbane at this time of year? 
Bumrah is just ridiculously great.
And just as I'm typing he gets another wicket !
And just as I'm typing he gets another wicket !
as I was saying, Australia getting very lucky with the rain here
Wow are Aussies suddenly the ones to be glad it’s raining today? Huge top order collapse!
Feck it declare now and let’s get a result
Yea I think aus are head here and can declare. 250 is enough.
If India had scored an extra 100 runs, this would be more evenly poised.
250 definitely gives India a sniff though, with 59 overs left apparently.
Agree but I imagine aus would be batting very differently if that was the case.
Get Bumrah back Into the attack.
I think yes and no. I think Aussies would still be pushing for a result given they have been in the ascendency since day 1. The pitch is also doing something so Aussies will be encouraged albeit Cummins and Starc might be tired given they bowled a lot yesterday.
India should put their ego aside and play for the draw here.
After these 2 overs they have to. Stupid to not bowl Bumrah to new batsmen.
Edit: back into the attack and wicket off the first ball.
Probably the sound approach from here, but it would be a mark of intent from India if they do go for it
Australia declare. Target is 275. Let’s hope India doesn’t have another top order collapse.
Cant defend for shit. Highly doubt they’ll be able to chase.
Would be a surprise
Surprise if they do collapse or if they don’t haha?
I would be surprised if we don’t collapse or draw.
Yea. It’s not looking good.
now it gets interesting for WTC. SL will certainly win atleast one test against AUS. That means AUS has to win last two matches of this series and win one against SL.
Essentially 3 out of 4, which will be a huge ask.
Essentially 3 out of 4, which will be a huge ask.
What do India need to do to qualify?
win remaining 2. havent looked at what happens if this series is drawn.
Edit: my guess is if we draw this series, that also probably means AUS has to draw the series in SL
What makes you say SL will certainly win at least one test? I thought their current form was fairly grim?
The series is in SL. They are not easy to beat in SL. Given Aus's top order issues, hard to see SL losing the series 2-0.
Ashwin retires from international cricket.
Ashwin retires before Kohli or Rohit. We are a joke. Best test match winner we have had until Bumrah came along.. and still the best match winner in india. That NZ series has really affected him and Jadeja..
Pissed off I guess, Sydney coming up. A great contributor to Indian cricket nonetheless.
Probably right, they faltered, still going to say that Gambir is not going to add a lot and Rohit shouldn’t be captaining.
Don't understand the mid series retirement. Screams a bit "me me me".