Australia in India: Train Wreck?

[Devilhead]

India will want the 4th Test pitch at Ahmedabad to be a dead flat batter friendly wicket

India will be looking for a draw to win the series

[Devilhead]

The only way we have a chance to win this test and draw the series is to go big and to go fast in this first innings

Pitch looks slow and dead

[saynta]

What a f****** joke. Albo sleasey standing next to Australia's most important person ( Aussie captain) and belting out the National anthem.

[bigcarl]

The only way we have a chance to win this test and draw the series is to go big and to go fast in this first innings

Pitch looks slow and dead

Why am I not surprised by this?

[Killa]

And Big Carl, I replicate your sentiment in not being surprised by the contributors demeaning reference to the prime minister of Australia

I wonder what the contributor thinks of the so called “Teals”, taking the Liberal Party blue ribbon seats?

[st.byron]

What a f****** joke. Albo sleasey standing next to Australia's most important person ( Aussie captain) and belting out the National anthem.

Guys please keep politics out of the footy forum.

[Ghost Like]

And Big Carl, I replicate your sentiment in not being surprised by the contributors demeaning reference to the prime minister of Australia

I wonder what the contributor thinks of the so called “Teals”, taking the Liberal Party blue ribbon seats?

So someone mentions / questions our current PM being there and your feathers are ruffled enough to turn this thread into a political sook fest? I guess it's your preference, preference being the inappropriate word.

[st.byron]

And Big Carl, I replicate your sentiment in not being surprised by the contributors demeaning reference to the prime minister of Australia

I wonder what the contributor thinks of the so called “Teals”, taking the Liberal Party blue ribbon seats?

So someone mentions / questions our current PM being there and your feathers are ruffled enough to turn this thread into a political sook fest? I guess it's your preference, preference being the inappropriate word.

GL, I didn’t not think Killa is doing any sooking. I think you’ve misunderstood his post.

That aside….see how quickly politics can turn a thread into a sh*t fight.

So please….no politics in the forum.

[Devilhead]

169 after 70 overs on a pitch that's giving nothing for the bowlers is poor

[The_Dud]

“The pitches are too spicey!”

“The pitches aren’t spicey enough!”

Maybe it’s not the pitches?

[asiu]

What a f****** joke. Albo sleasey standing next to Australia's most important person ( Aussie captain) and belting out the National anthem.

thats a fair dinkum grubby post

[Yorkeys]

Guys please keep politics out of the footy forum.

Absolutely. However,
watching Kochi attack the Treasurer over closing super rorts reminded me there are so so many reasons to despise Adelaide teams.As for Aussie, any chance of debate on an intellectual level or just hyperbole and vitriol for different views.

[Ghost Like]

And Big Carl, I replicate your sentiment in not being surprised by the contributors demeaning reference to the prime minister of Australia

I wonder what the contributor thinks of the so called “Teals”, taking the Liberal Party blue ribbon seats?

So someone mentions / questions our current PM being there and your feathers are ruffled enough to turn this thread into a political sook fest? I guess it's your preference, preference being the inappropriate word.

GL, I didn’t not think Killa is doing any sooking. I think you’ve misunderstood his post.

That aside….see how quickly politics can turn a thread into a sh*t fight.

So please….no politics in the forum.

Fair call St Byron, I did mistake killa's post. My apologies killa. 100% no politics, definitely no winners in that sphere.

[The_Dud]

Great effort from Usman batting all day, and Green coming in late and picking up the pace.

Still think picking 3 spinners is going to cost the Aussies unless the pitch takes a dramatic turn (pardon the pun).

[Ghost Like]

Cameron Green is the most exciting thing happening in Australian cricket. England will be a huge test but I think he'll thrive.

Yes, congrats to Usman, well deserved on many levels.

[The_Dud]

Cameron Green is the most exciting thing happening in Australian cricket. England will be a huge test but I think he'll thrive.

Yes, congrats to Usman, well deserved on many levels.

I think once Green cracks that first ton the floodgates will open. Averaging over 40 with the bat and under 30 with the ball is a real possibility, hopefully he can stay healthy!

[st.byron]

Cameron Green is the most exciting thing happening in Australian cricket. England will be a huge test but I think he'll thrive.

Yes, congrats to Usman, well deserved on many levels.

Looks like the Poms have a beauty as well in Harry Brook. Averaging 89 after 6 tests.

[Ghost Like]

Cameron Green is the most exciting thing happening in Australian cricket. England will be a huge test but I think he'll thrive.

Yes, congrats to Usman, well deserved on many levels.

Looks like the Poms have a beauty as well in Harry Brook. Averaging 89 after 6 tests.

Yep, if he wasn't run out for a Diamond Duck in his last innings it would be even more impressive.

[The_Dud]

Brook has had a good start and a good series in Pakistan, but I think those numbers will dip down quite a bit as he faces some stiffer competition.

[shanegrambeau]

What is the better bowling line up for a flat lifeless track?

1) 3 pace bowlers toiling away with little help plus a spinner or two?

2) Two (or even one plus a part-time medium) seamers bowling occasionally and then two or three specialist spinners ?

[st.byron]

Brook has had a good start and a good series in Pakistan, but I think those numbers will dip down quite a bit as he faces some stiffer competition.

He looks.pretty formidable and solid as f***. Took Southee and Wagner to the cleaners in NZ. Bats like a quality one day player and solid test player all in one.

[The_Dud]

What is the better bowling line up for a flat lifeless track?

1) 3 pace bowlers toiling away with little help plus a spinner or two?

2) Two (or even one plus a part-time medium) seamers bowling occasionally and then two or three specialist spinners ?

I think 2 pacemen, 2 spinners and an all rounder is a much better balanced lineup on this deck, rather than 1 pacemen, 3 spinners and an all rounder.

Our spinners were effective on the spicey decks, not sure how its going to look with 3 of them if the pitch isn't giving them a bunch of help.

[Ghost Like]

What is the better bowling line up for a flat lifeless track?

1) 3 pace bowlers toiling away with little help plus a spinner or two?

2) Two (or even one plus a part-time medium) seamers bowling occasionally and then two or three specialist spinners ?

I think 2 pacemen, 2 spinners and an all rounder is a much better balanced lineup on this deck, rather than 1 pacemen, 3 spinners and an all rounder.

Our spinners were effective on the spicey decks, not sure how its going to look with 3 of them if the pitch isn't giving them a bunch of help.

I tend to agree, whilst I am excited by what the future might hold for Murphy. I think he could have sat this one out for Boland. Boland, whilst a wicket taker, is your quintessential toiler. Leaving Starc to hopefully capitalise on any reverse swing.

I am glad they didn't play Morris. I'd rather see him debut in England if the opportunity presents.

[Ghost Like]

RIP Pat Cummins mum.

Tough time, thoughts with him and his family.

[shanegrambeau]

Declaration??

Will we do a Ben Stokes and tempt India to actually try to win this?

How about six overs before tea…?

Australia at 4/454 Kawasaki z900 on 180 not out and Green Acres on 125 not out?