I'd send Saha or even Ashwin before PandyaFYI, the next batsman is Pandya
I'd send Saha or even Ashwin before PandyaFYI, the next batsman is Pandya
Yes, and possibly Rahul too.Feck form gonna massively miss Rahane
Only Pujara looks solid against the Saffers.
What a pace attack though. Steyn, Philander, Rabada and Morkel. Absolute joy to watch.
Yeah I’d have thought your team would’ve needed some practice matches to adjust to our pitches. Surprising.I don't get it.. Each of us could see that we need Rahane, as Dhawan,Rohit are going to be a walking wicket and we still see him dropped.. Not a single practice match as usual.. I don't know when we will start taking these tours seriously..
We didn't have to play that ODI against Srilanka,or the T20's against them.. More like we played them so that Kohli can have his honeymoon in peace..
Bowlers did well enough today,just need the batsmen to pull up their socks..
Rant over..
Not watching but the score reminds me of this match:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...-1st-test-india-tour-of-south-africa-2010-11/
Sachin's 1st inn 36 was better than the 100 from 2nd innings...
http://mobi.supersport.com/Cricket/south-africa-v-india-201718/video/940164Anyone know where I can watch a decent highlights package online for this?
http://mobi.supersport.com/Cricket/south-africa-v-india-201718/video/940164
I hope it works for you bud.
Sorry budNo such luck due to regional constraints, thanks though.
India hasn't a chance on this tour. Normally Newlands is the one where the sub continent sides put in an effort, but this time they've produced a wicket with pace, bounce and movement. Sunil should be this sides batting coach, word is back in them days he used to have innovative ways of preparing for fast bowling on quick tracks.
The best Indian test team I've seen (2007-11), which did well away and reached #1, tended to do well on the "worst" pitches.
They beat Aus at a bouncy WACA after losing at a flat(umpire-assisted) Sydney and moderate MCG, they beat SA at a very green Durban after being thrashed at a very flat Johanesburg pitch.
In general, they tended to do very badly in the 1st match (in England they barely escaped with a draw at Lords) and then improve. This trend was definitely more apparent than a drop on green pitches.
Uhmm...the Proteas...at a major tournament?Or the time we had New Zealand 85-5 and they got 600. India are a pain to watch away from home. I cant imagine a more frustrating team in any sport, let alone cricket.
Gavaskar?Sunil should be this sides batting coach
Plus, there's one clueless fool (Shastri) in the support staff already.Gavaskar?
He's a clueless old man.
Uhmm...the Proteas...at a major tournament?
Kohli was on his honeymoon.the decision not to play any warm up matches
Think there isn't any team in the world who could stood up to this SA Bowling attack. Relentless.
Think there isn't any team in the world who could stood up to this SA Bowling attack. Relentless.
The team that reached #1 had Gambhir/Sehwag as openers and that started in maybe late 2008, but it was different from the 2007 team which had Kumble as captain, Irfan etc. Like this team, they were fantastic at home. When they traveled away, they were not good. Got smashed in Australia and England. Did competitively in SA.
I think this team has a better chance if they select right. This team's last travel in 2014/15 was competitive for a team which was very inexperienced.. I think this team is better than the 2009-11 Indian team if they make correct team selections. Kohli wants to win as well unlike Dhoni, who is one of the worst test captains ever.
Pandya is not hanging around India’s highest run scorer after 22 balls