I thought i was the only one. Watching him bat is like watching a masterclass. Like I've said on numerous occasions...
...best test batsman I've ever seen.
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...best test batsman I've ever seen.
Modern cricket captaincy can be annoying, a deep point to a guy on debut at 60 odd for 4 when the ball is doing a bit? Ok.
Indian change bowlers looking painfully average again.
Jadeja should be on now.
Compared to Bumrah, every bowler looks average.
Sure, but this Indian attack behind is borderline poor. Siraj with a good opening spell today ofcourse.
It really is, but the drop off from Bumrah would be huge no matter what.
He really is a joy to watch.
Smith’s about to hit 10,000 test runs at an average of 56 
Both these two batting nicely. Indian back up seamers getting nothing out of this wicket which looks like it's flattening out.
Bar Bumrah magic which is always possible, fancies Aussies to go well post lunch.
Bar Bumrah magic which is always possible, fancies Aussies to go well post lunch.
Bosh Smith gone!
Smith’s about to hit 10,000 test runs at an average of 56
Oh well.
I hope my jinx works as well next winter
Those 3 Reddy overs look pretty wasteful in the context of the match so far.
Well I didn't see that Smith wicket coming. Time for bed but could wake up to anything now.
Decisive Pat Cummins runs are nailed on.
Comfortably India’s session, though India don’t have much to play with on the scoreboard. Would be surprised if Aus don’t pass India’s 185. Game on!
Yes. The top order failed and the team had to dig in. That's test cricket. Additionally, batting first is partly about runs, partly about time. Chasing glory would not have helped considering we have to win the test. Looking at Australia at lunch, we may be in with a shot due to that approach
Jonathan Trott, Alistair Cook and Rahul Dravid likes this.
Don't forget Cheteshwar Pujara
Just saw Atherton had a 7700 Test runs at a strike rate of 37.
Allan Border had 11k runs at a SR of 40.
How does someone like Dravid and Cook get reputations for being slow grinders when their career strike rates are like 3-5 higher than the above
the caf has the best cricket commentary of the places I’ve read. .
I haven’t been waking up at 5am to watch the games and I just get up at 7, scroll through the comments on here to know what’s going on
I haven’t been waking up at 5am to watch the games and I just get up at 7, scroll through the comments on here to know what’s going on
Brilliant bowling India without Bumrah. Did not see that coming.
As an Australian, the prospect of no Bumrah for the fourth innings is pleasing. But as a lover of cricket, I want to see him bowl. He’s just incredible.
As an Australian, the prospect of no Bumrah for the fourth innings is pleasing. But as a lover of cricket, I want to see him bowl. He’s just incredible.
This would be the most Indian performance if we get ahead as @Ayush_reddevil would say.
Bumrah is injured and off the pitch for the session
Bumrah is injured and off the pitch for the session
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Jaiswal has great game sense. Reminds me of Warner a bit who really knew when to stick the boot in.. this is a third innings where he has to strike faster and he’s been aggressive. Not a pitch where you hang around waiting for the odd bad ball.
Not seen a pitch this tough for batting in a long time
Not seen a pitch this tough for batting in a long time
Have a bad feeling we are going to get bowled out for nothing today.
Rishabh Pant is my favourite Indian batter of all time. First ball, down the track and hits Boland for a six.
Ballsy isn’t he. Likeable too, much as I hate seeing Boland getting smashed
That was a dumb shot by Gill.
I think this is one of the greatest innings ever
The other end can’t lay bat on ball, the ball is seaming around corners and he’s striking at 200
The other end can’t lay bat on ball, the ball is seaming around corners and he’s striking at 200
He is box office. Brilliant watch.
Incredible innings. He’s scary when he’s in
What an insane cricket match. When I went to sleep I didn't know if I would wake up to India 1 down or 8 down. Seems like India have a good score if Bumrah can bowl
Looks like it is going to be a great end to a great series!
I agree
I think he had to anchor one end, and he was doing it quite well. Then got carried away by Rishabh at the other end
I don't think this was a pitch for digging in, but it wasn't the right shot that he played especially given he seemed to be sensible till then
Like some others, he will get mauled by the press at times for being reckless, but when it comes off it changes the game very quickly. Fantastic knock.
Going to be important morning tomorrow. If India get rolled over quickly, you have to fancy Australia however a decent target will make it challenging.
India have the Zak Crawley issue with Gill, you want to believe that he has the talent but how long a rope can a player get at test level.
I do this as well. Check bbc sport for the score after. It's just the best ha
You'd think 200 is a great score here. We need to come out blazing tomorrow and not trying to defend for our lives. Great to see the 3rd and 4th seamers turning up.
I hope Bumrah is fit for the rest of the match.