Comments on FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUMTypePad2017-02-23T03:05:37ZTony Teahttps://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/2017/02/first-test-maharashtra-cricket-association-stadium/comments/atom.xml/Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8dc9e98970b2017-03-04T09:57:13Z2017-03-04T09:57:13ZTony TeaWorks without the been.<p>Works without the been.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8dc9d7a970b2017-03-04T09:21:52Z2017-03-04T09:21:52ZBig Ramifications"been"<p>"been"</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097fc81f970d2017-03-04T09:21:21Z2017-03-04T09:21:21ZBig RamificationsThere have only 3 people in Test cricket to get identical 5-fors in the same match. O'Keefe has the best...<p>There have only 3 people in Test cricket to get identical 5-fors in the same match. O'Keefe has the best of them.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097fbd00970d2017-03-04T03:39:04Z2017-03-04T03:39:04ZBig Ramifications..<p><img src="http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/259200/259235.jpg"><br />
..</p>Philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d264c0b4970c2017-02-26T20:39:01Z2017-02-26T20:39:01ZPhilsgoneCarrot. its not his fault that they pick him, but it is their fault that they keep picking him<p>Carrot. its not his fault that they pick him, but it is their fault that they keep picking him</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2649cd1970c2017-02-26T11:40:52Z2017-02-26T11:40:52ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comI'd be appalled if they dropped Quaggy after only one Test - again. I don't know how often it's happened...<p>I'd be appalled if they dropped Quaggy after only one Test - again. I don't know how often it's happened to him, but it's more than he's deserved. It's funny that his brother has been afforded a ridiculous amount of chances, and you could argue that his continued under-performance has really hurt us, but Sean has been as harshly treated as anyone in recent years. </p>Philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d59b0970d2017-02-26T06:16:37Z2017-02-26T06:16:37ZPhilsgoneSo does this save Smarsh's bacon? Ussie probably doesnt eat bacon, but I needed to include that because it made...<p>So does this save Smarsh's bacon? Ussie probably doesnt eat bacon, but I needed to include that because it made me smile</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8da3de5970b2017-02-26T03:53:59Z2017-02-26T03:53:59ZTony TeaSpot on, orange one. Countries that flagrantly doctor deserve egg on face. Hard to see India not bouncing back, but.<p>Spot on, orange one. Countries that flagrantly doctor deserve egg on face.</p>
<p>Hard to see India not bouncing back, but.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8da190e970b2017-02-25T17:29:47Z2017-02-25T17:29:47ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comPS - 99 comments! I can't remember the last time we've needed multiple pages for a Test match thread. Well...<p>PS - 99 comments! I can't remember the last time we've needed multiple pages for a Test match thread. Well done, boys - and all quality stuff, too. </p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d2ee6970d2017-02-25T17:26:46Z2017-02-25T17:26:46ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comThat's probably a decent shout about the pitch Lou, although there's no doubting that it was definitely manipulated with our...<p>That's probably a decent shout about the pitch Lou, although there's no doubting that it was definitely manipulated with our batting, and their spinners in mind, and that's why I'm taking such pleasure in this result. It's so completely symbolic of the BCCI's arrogance, and it proved to be their downfall. They didn't create this minefield because they thought they needed to - their winning run at home since 2012 wasn't built on pitches like these, quite the opposite in fact. They did it because they wanted to humiliate us. It was all a big "fuck you, Skippy" exercise, something that only a bunch of dickheads who think that they're bigger than the game would even consider, let alone attempt. And didn't it backfire SPECTACULARLY. We could burgle the series on the back of this result, and they'll only have themselves to blame. </p>Lou commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8da04a7970b2017-02-25T11:03:09Z2017-02-25T11:03:09ZLouWell that was all rather splendid. It doesn't feel real though! Shane Warne can go and get SOKed. I'm not...<p>Well that was all rather splendid. It doesn't feel real though!</p>
<p>Shane Warne can go and get SOKed.</p>
<p>I'm not sure that the wicket was so outside of our range of play. It had bounce after all, and that's something the Aussies can work with. If they turn up a slowish, low wicket that will be interesting. Though I suspect that SOK won't do too badly on that pitch. </p>
<p>Also they'll be nervous of him now due to his accuracy.</p>
<p>Renshaw looks the real deal. Such composure.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8da003e970b2017-02-25T09:49:32Z2017-02-25T09:49:32ZPatardHeh, what did Starc win? I thought he got MoM and was mind blown. SoK speaks every well, is very...<p>Heh, what did Starc win? I thought he got MoM and was mind blown. SoK speaks every well, is very humble, great ambassador for Australia, not to mention best bowling figures by an Ozzie ever in India!</p>
<p>The stats don't lie!</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1978970d2017-02-25T09:46:43Z2017-02-25T09:46:43Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auNup, it's Pinko. Koo got some other bauble.<p>Nup, it's Pinko. Koo got some other bauble.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1928970d2017-02-25T09:37:13Z2017-02-25T09:37:13ZPatardStarc man of the match? You're kidding. Did Warnie get a vote on that?<p>Starc man of the match? You're kidding. Did Warnie get a vote on that?</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9ffcf970b2017-02-25T09:33:06Z2017-02-25T09:33:06ZPatardSoK 12/70. The best Test bowling figures for an Ozzie in India in history. And it's all due to darts,...<p>SoK 12/70. The best Test bowling figures for an Ozzie in India in history. And it's all due to darts, arse and perversity. </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9ffc8970b2017-02-25T09:31:52Z2017-02-25T09:31:52Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auWe Renshawed it in.<p>We Renshawed it in.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9ff8b970b2017-02-25T09:29:53Z2017-02-25T09:29:53Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auWe will never see a Test like this again. We shat it in.<p>We will never see a Test like this again. We shat it in.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9ff19970b2017-02-25T09:16:03Z2017-02-25T09:16:03ZPatardEver since Warnie visited the Oz change rooms when they were 2 nil down vs Saffas things turned to the...<p>Ever since Warnie visited the Oz change rooms when they were 2 nil down vs Saffas things turned to the good.</p>
<p>Thanks Warnie.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2644484970c2017-02-25T09:08:05Z2017-02-25T09:08:05Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auPinko is turning Alvin Purple.<p>Pinko is turning Alvin Purple.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1855970d2017-02-25T09:01:54Z2017-02-25T09:01:54ZPatardSoK is the Bobby Roode of Test Match Cricket!<p>SoK is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVaJH8pWnWk" rel="nofollow">the Bobby Roode of Test Match Cricket!</a></p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9fe9d970b2017-02-25T08:57:30Z2017-02-25T08:57:30ZPatardNeed the RBB banner at the end of this Test with Warnie's face captioned "Put a SoK in it!"<p>Need the RBB banner at the end of this Test with Warnie's face captioned "Put a SoK in it!"</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1832970d2017-02-25T08:57:16Z2017-02-25T08:57:16ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comNot much to say really, except, glorious, glorious, glorious.<p>Not much to say really, except, glorious, glorious, glorious.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d26443ff970c2017-02-25T08:52:32Z2017-02-25T08:52:32Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auJudging from that Crownbet ad, if they want to do a remake of the Get Smart movie, Punter would be...<p>Judging from that Crownbet ad, if they want to do a remake of the Get Smart movie, Punter would be a strong candidate to play Max.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d17d9970d2017-02-25T08:40:17Z2017-02-25T08:40:17ZPatardThat would have been a 6 if it wasn't LBW<p>That would have been a 6 if it wasn't LBW</p>via collins commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d264434f970c2017-02-25T08:30:13Z2017-02-25T08:30:13Zvia collins"Pinko is the Peter Dutton of cricket" Oh the slings and arrows of a cricketing blog - what a nightmarish...<p>"Pinko is the Peter Dutton of cricket"</p>
<p>Oh the slings and arrows of a cricketing blog - what a nightmarish concept MOnty.</p>
<p>Ooops - another wicket...</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1751970d2017-02-25T08:27:53Z2017-02-25T08:27:53ZPatardThe luckiest 10 wickets in a Test match in all of history!<p>The luckiest 10 wickets in a Test match in all of history!</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1728970d2017-02-25T08:22:12Z2017-02-25T08:22:12Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auPinko is the Peter Dutton of cricket. #duttonmentum<p>Pinko is the Peter Dutton of cricket. #duttonmentum</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9fd72970b2017-02-25T08:20:03Z2017-02-25T08:20:03ZPatard22.3 O'Keefe to Rahane, OUT, uh oh. Yet another soft dismissal for Rahane. Tosses this up outside off, draws Rahane...<p>22.3<br />
O'Keefe to Rahane, OUT, uh oh. Yet another soft dismissal for Rahane. Tosses this up outside off, draws Rahane forward. He plays too early and the ball stops in the surface a fraction of a second, because it takes a bit of the pitch with it. Rahane chips a catch to cover. That fraction accounts for Rahane, the difference between a boundary and a wicket</p>
<p>Yep. Being out is the difference. </p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1709970d2017-02-25T08:18:35Z2017-02-25T08:18:35ZPatardSpare a thought for the other bowlers though, Indians included, who did all the hard work for SoK to just...<p>Spare a thought for the other bowlers though, Indians included, who did all the hard work for SoK to just pick the low hanging fruit.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9fd62970b2017-02-25T08:16:44Z2017-02-25T08:16:44ZPatardShit ball after shit ball and SoK darts another wicket. He's single handedly re-writing the coaching manual for spinners!<p>Shit ball after shit ball and SoK darts another wicket.</p>
<p>He's single handedly re-writing the coaching manual for spinners!</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1690970d2017-02-25T08:03:17Z2017-02-25T08:03:17Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auPinko is doing a bang up job of fooling the Indians into thinking he can spin it.<p>Pinko is doing a bang up job of fooling the Indians into thinking he can spin it.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1643970d2017-02-25T07:54:46Z2017-02-25T07:54:46ZPatardShit ball of the year from SoK!!! The most fucking useless spinner ever to tour!!! Woooohoooo. Oh, Clarkey not sure...<p>Shit ball of the year from SoK!!!</p>
<p>The most fucking useless spinner ever to tour!!! Woooohoooo.</p>
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Oh, Clarkey not sure whether SoK meant to bowl it. These guys are shameless.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d14d8970d2017-02-25T07:15:27Z2017-02-25T07:15:27ZPatardIndia just love playing shit shots to SoK!<p>India just love playing shit shots to SoK!</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2643fc5970c2017-02-25T06:21:42Z2017-02-25T06:21:42ZPatardWarney will be gutted if Oz win this and SoK has good figures in 2nd innings.<p>Warney will be gutted if Oz win this and SoK has good figures in 2nd innings.</p>Professor Rosseforp commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f9e4970b2017-02-25T06:04:49Z2017-02-25T06:04:49ZProfessor RosseforpHas anyone heard comments by Warnie on O'Keefe's flukey 6-35? By my reckoning, at least 4 were created by Nafan...<p>Has anyone heard comments by Warnie on O'Keefe's flukey 6-35? By my reckoning, at least 4 were created by Nafan Lyon, and the other 2 were just hopeless batting by the Indians.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2643e96970c2017-02-25T05:48:19Z2017-02-25T05:48:19ZTony TeaIf anyone can lose to a 400 chase, we can. And doesn't E-Kohli have some special record batting last?<p>If anyone can lose to a 400 chase, we can.</p>
<p>And doesn't E-Kohli have some special record batting last?</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f8c8970b2017-02-25T05:38:03Z2017-02-25T05:38:03ZPatardGreat knock by Smith (4 dropped catches notwithstanding) but disappointed he started batting like a rockstar and threw his wicket...<p>Great knock by Smith (4 dropped catches notwithstanding) but disappointed he started batting like a rockstar and threw his wicket away.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2643d7f970c2017-02-25T05:19:43Z2017-02-25T05:19:43ZPatard"Extraordinary...The guy who spins it the least is the most successful." Jadeja "the rockstar". Warney's still spewing.<p>"Extraordinary...The guy who spins it the least is the most successful."</p>
<p>Jadeja "the rockstar".</p>
<p>Warney's still spewing.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f758970b2017-02-25T05:12:34Z2017-02-25T05:12:34ZPatardI hear ya, Rammers! Why did Wade walk?<p>I hear ya, Rammers!</p>
<p>Why did Wade walk?</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097d1016970d2017-02-25T04:58:53Z2017-02-25T04:58:53ZBig Ramifications..<p><img src="http://oi67.tinypic.com/xksier.jpg"><br />
..</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2643bfe970c2017-02-25T04:55:35Z2017-02-25T04:55:35Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auLead of 350. At least it's going to create history if we lose.<p>Lead of 350. At least it's going to create history if we lose.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f63f970b2017-02-25T04:51:39Z2017-02-25T04:51:39ZPatardAgree re. Starc. Would have preferred Glenn Maxwell here to Mitch Marsh on same basis.<p>Agree re. Starc. Would have preferred Glenn Maxwell here to Mitch Marsh on same basis.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f611970b2017-02-25T04:46:14Z2017-02-25T04:46:14ZBig RamificationsProbably even rarer[?] in a partnership with 2 non-recognised batsmen [Starc @8 and Hazlewood @11]. Change that to: "Probably even...<blockquote><i>Probably even rarer[?] in a partnership with 2 non-recognised batsmen [Starc @8 and Hazlewood @11]. </i></blockquote>
Change that to: <i>"Probably even rarer[?] in a partnership with 2 lower order batsmen [Starc @8 and Hazlewood @11].</i>
<p>Just checked out Starc on 'Statsguru' - I hadn't realised how handy he was with the bat. He's averaged 25 or thereabouts for his entire Test career. ie. He wasn't a rabbit who eventually got his act together after 30-40 Tests, like a lot of Aussie fast bowlers have done in recent memory.</p>
<p>52 innings, 12 not outs, 1010 runs @25.25, including 9× 50s and a top score of 99. True bowling all-rounder status.<br />
</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2643a84970c2017-02-25T04:23:18Z2017-02-25T04:23:18ZPatardMitch got 8 more than his average. Not sure why big cricket names consistently expect people to somehow perform better...<p>Mitch got 8 more than his average. Not sure why big cricket names consistently expect people to somehow perform better than their career stats indicate. </p>
<p>What's that definition of insanity again?</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9f4e3970b2017-02-25T04:18:39Z2017-02-25T04:18:39ZPatardSmith dropped/missed again.<p>Smith dropped/missed again. </p>Philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2641a1d970c2017-02-24T20:06:27Z2017-02-24T20:06:27ZPhilsgoneClarkey gave the Indans an out saying they had played 10 tests this season, and were tired. Ravi then pointed...<p>Clarkey gave the Indans an out saying they had played 10 tests this season, and were tired. Ravi then pointed out so had we.We have used huge amounts of luck, from winning the toss onwards. We have to put this one in the bank.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d99d55970b2017-02-24T12:47:33Z2017-02-24T12:47:33ZBig RamificationsAustralia - 1st innings - 10th wicket partnership 55 runs (78 balls) 4.23 rpo - MA Starc: 53 runs (96.36%)...<p><b>Australia - 1st innings - 10th wicket partnership</b></p>
<p>55 runs (78 balls) 4.23 rpo - MA Starc: 53 runs (96.36%) JR Hazlewood: 1 run (1.82%) extras: 1 run (1.82%)<br />
Starc scored 98.15% of partnership runs that came via the bat.</p>
<p>I wonder how many 50+ run partnerships have a player scoring an equal or higher ratio of runs. Not suggesting this has never happened before, but I reckon it's pretty rare air. Probably even rarer[?] in a partnership with 2 non-recognised batsmen [Starc @8 and Hazlewood @11].<br />
</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbd23970d2017-02-24T11:06:54Z2017-02-24T11:06:54ZTony TeaThe Indians sucked themselves in when they opted to fix the pitch. That reduces the game to the toss. Once...<p>The Indians sucked themselves in when they opted to fix the pitch. That reduces the game to the toss. Once we won it and batted India were in for a fight. Just like Shrees in 2011 first Test.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d99692970b2017-02-24T10:38:10Z2017-02-24T10:38:10ZPatardUh oh, Ckarkey and Indian commentator saying Mitch should play natural game. Natural game = average of 23 in Tests,...<p>Uh oh, Ckarkey and Indian commentator saying Mitch should play natural game. Natural game = average of 23 in Tests, 29 in First Class.</p>
<p>What we require here is his unnatural game.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9963b970b2017-02-24T10:28:27Z2017-02-24T10:28:27ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comWell, the (presumably Indian) guy that is running my feed on crictime.com has given up, and bizarrely, is now showing...<p>Well, the (presumably Indian) guy that is running my feed on crictime.com has given up, and bizarrely, is now showing a replay of a Zimbabwe versus India ODI from at least fifteen years ago from the looks of it. And Mark Butcher was just saying something about the pitch, and questioning the wisdom of putting up this sandpit when they've played so well lately on fair pitches. </p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9962d970b2017-02-24T10:25:50Z2017-02-24T10:25:50ZPatardI dunno, Carrot, I reckon we need 400 run lead. Agree re. Mitch Marsh but I'd hate to death ride...<p>I dunno, Carrot, I reckon we need 400 run lead. Agree re. Mitch Marsh but I'd hate to death ride an Ozzie. </p>
<p>Stats says he'll get 20.</p>via collins commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbbc5970d2017-02-24T10:24:11Z2017-02-24T10:24:11Zvia collinsThis game is so up and about it's comical. I agree with you Carrot, don't forget we've got Koo to...<p>This game is so up and about it's comical.</p>
<p>I agree with you Carrot, don't forget we've got Koo to come.</p>
<p>How the f#$%k is our Usman feeling right about now?</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbbc1970d2017-02-24T10:24:03Z2017-02-24T10:24:03ZPatardThese reviews are not even close.<p>These reviews are not even close.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d995ab970b2017-02-24T10:17:25Z2017-02-24T10:17:25ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comIf Marsh gets runs here, I'll actually be disappointed. It's the last thing we need. We'll want more, but I...<p>If Marsh gets runs here, I'll actually be disappointed. It's the last thing we need. We'll want more, but I think this game is over once we pass 300 or so, and we don't really need any runs from him. If he makes any sort of claim on future selection, it'll come back to bite us later on. </p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbb24970d2017-02-24T10:11:16Z2017-02-24T10:11:16ZPatardShould've stuck with reverse sweep.<p>Should've stuck with reverse sweep.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbaeb970d2017-02-24T10:04:49Z2017-02-24T10:04:49Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auIf I didn't know better, I'd think the two sides had swapped jumpers.<p>If I didn't know better, I'd think the two sides had swapped jumpers.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cbadf970d2017-02-24T10:02:15Z2017-02-24T10:02:15ZPatardWowee, another drop! Not sure about this reverse sweep. (thanks via Collins - I'm here all night!)<p>Wowee, another drop!</p>
<p>Not sure about this reverse sweep.</p>
<p>(thanks via Collins - I'm here all night!)</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d994aa970b2017-02-24T09:59:19Z2017-02-24T09:59:19ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comWe're far from over the line yet, but it's just beautiful how this is panning out. I hope there's a...<p>We're far from over the line yet, but it's just beautiful how this is panning out. I hope there's a LOT of blood-letting over the conditions, and so there should be. No-one here would say that we've deserved any sort of success in the sub-continent recently, but it's been an absolute disgrace how pitches have been very cynically prepared to negate any sort of strength we have. Seeing it backfire for once is a wonderful thing. Let's see how the Injuns go playing catch-up in the next Test or so. </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d99436970b2017-02-24T09:53:16Z2017-02-24T09:53:16Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auLead of 250.<p>Lead of 250. </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d993bf970b2017-02-24T09:46:48Z2017-02-24T09:46:48Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auSubstitute has dropped two. Obviously haven't learned from the English experience of inserting specialist fieldsmen.<p>Substitute has dropped two. Obviously haven't learned from the English experience of inserting specialist fieldsmen.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263ecee970c2017-02-24T09:45:13Z2017-02-24T09:45:13Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auAnother dropped catch! We are using all our good luck up.<p>Another dropped catch! We are using all our good luck up.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb9ab970d2017-02-24T09:38:50Z2017-02-24T09:38:50Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auFirst over of pace 27 overs in, LOL.<p>First over of pace 27 overs in, LOL.</p>via collins commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d99348970b2017-02-24T09:36:54Z2017-02-24T09:36:54Zvia collinsZounds Patard! That's a mike drop comment. Hope you're well off the stage.<p>Zounds Patard! That's a mike drop comment.</p>
<p>Hope you're well off the stage.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263ec6f970c2017-02-24T09:35:32Z2017-02-24T09:35:32ZPatardRonnie Fisher btw is a reference to Ronald Fisher who "was an English statistician and biologist who used mathematics to...<p>Ronnie Fisher btw is a reference to Ronald Fisher who "was an English statistician and biologist who used mathematics to combine Mendelian genetics and natural selection."</p>
<p>I would like to see some statistical benchmarks put in place for selections to remove the Warney Boys Club style we have seen for so long that keeps getting the Marsh's selected and the likes of Doolan etc (The Doolans of this world).</p>
<p>I would also like to see for every 3 appeals turned down 1 run added to the batting team's extras. That would easily add another 33 1/3 to our total as well as give one some peace of mind watching the game.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263ebec970c2017-02-24T09:26:45Z2017-02-24T09:26:45ZPatardThank God for DRS where ya can't hysterically bluff the umpire into giving wickets. Wonder how many wickets Warney would...<p>Thank God for DRS where ya can't hysterically bluff the umpire into giving wickets.</p>
<p>Wonder how many wickets Warney would have deducted if he ever played under DRS.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb8cd970d2017-02-24T09:25:05Z2017-02-24T09:25:05Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auKettleborough proven wrong by DRS, now I've seen everything.<p>Kettleborough proven wrong by DRS, now I've seen everything.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb8c4970d2017-02-24T09:24:42Z2017-02-24T09:24:42ZPatardTwo idiotic appeals. That was always a mile over. Over or two before massive appeal for snick where bat was...<p>Two idiotic appeals. That was always a mile over. Over or two before massive appeal for snick where bat was a mile from the ball.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263eb49970c2017-02-24T09:12:56Z2017-02-24T09:12:56Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auIs that two or three drops this innings? Those Indians, they never miss those.<p>Is that two or three drops this innings? Those Indians, they never miss those.</p>Patard commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb7ec970d2017-02-24T09:10:07Z2017-02-24T09:10:07ZPatardSmith dropped on 29.<p>Smith dropped on 29.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d99180970b2017-02-24T09:05:03Z2017-02-24T09:05:03ZBig Ramifications1/110. Still on for 10/160. Posted by: m0nty | Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 06:14 PM --- I'll do all...<blockquote><i>1/110. Still on for 10/160.
<p>Posted by: m0nty | Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 06:14 PM</p>
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<p>I'll do all the funny stuff, m0nty.</p>
<p>Posted by: Big Ramifications | Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 06:16 PM<br />
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<p>9/205 at one stage. You weren't <i>that</i> far off calling it, m0nty. I feel much shame for paying your comment short shrift. To paraphrase Hanlon's razor:</p>
<p>"Never attribute to humour that which can be adequately explained by incompetence."<br />
</p>Ronnie Fisher commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263ea0b970c2017-02-24T08:47:26Z2017-02-24T08:47:26ZRonnie FisherSoK's 6 for 35 puts him in top ten best ozzie bowling figures in India. Warney doesn't even make the...<p>SoK's 6 for 35 puts him in top ten best ozzie bowling figures in India. Warney doesn't even make the list!</p>Ronnie Fisher commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb6c2970d2017-02-24T08:41:11Z2017-02-24T08:41:11ZRonnie Fisher32.2 throws it away! And Rahul crumples up, clutching his left shoulder, this looks bad. Awful shot from a batsman...<p>32.2 throws it away! And Rahul crumples up, clutching his left shoulder, this looks bad. Awful shot from a batsman who has looked so classy until this very moment. Comes charging out at Australia's weakest bowler...</p>
<p>6 for fucking 35 lulzlulzlulz</p>Ronnie Fisher commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb6ac970d2017-02-24T08:38:59Z2017-02-24T08:38:59ZRonnie FisherHo ho ho 6 for 35, 3 in one over! Too bad SoK can't turn the ball, imagine what he'd...<p>Ho ho ho 6 for 35, 3 in one over!</p>
<p>Too bad SoK can't turn the ball, imagine what he'd do if he could!</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb604970d2017-02-24T08:19:29Z2017-02-24T08:19:29Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auThat is the luckiest six-fer in 24 balls you will ever see.<p>That is the luckiest six-fer in 24 balls you will ever see.</p>via collins commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d98de6970b2017-02-24T07:46:29Z2017-02-24T07:46:29Zvia collinsBlack is White. Slavery is Freedom Coal can be clean. Never stop dreaming.<p>Black is White.<br />
Slavery is Freedom<br />
Coal can be clean.<br />
Never stop dreaming.<br />
</p>Fanackapan commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263e6f6970c2017-02-24T07:40:19Z2017-02-24T07:40:19ZFanackapanAustralia rip through India on a dustpit? Black is white. Up is down. Dogs and cats, living together.<p>Australia rip through India on a dustpit? Black is white. Up is down. Dogs and cats, living together.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d98d8a970b2017-02-24T07:38:11Z2017-02-24T07:38:11Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auSGW five-fer for Pinko. Perhaps I'm being a bit unfair but he is obviously the worst spinner in this match,...<p>SGW five-fer for Pinko. </p>
<p>Perhaps I'm being a bit unfair but he is obviously the worst spinner in this match, who has the best luck.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cb300970d2017-02-24T07:18:39Z2017-02-24T07:18:39Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auBloody hell! Four wickets in eight balls since lunch!<p>Bloody hell! Four wickets in eight balls since lunch!</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263e58c970c2017-02-24T07:15:02Z2017-02-24T07:15:02Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auThree in the over for Pinko, not sure he deserved that but sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.<p>Three in the over for Pinko, not sure he deserved that but sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d98bf7970b2017-02-24T07:11:28Z2017-02-24T07:11:28Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auSGW for SOK.<p>SGW for SOK.</p>Philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263e278970c2017-02-24T06:15:24Z2017-02-24T06:15:24ZPhilsgone2 down 3 to go. And to get Kohli for a duck will do me, its already a successful tour....<p>2 down 3 to go. And to get Kohli for a duck will do me, its already a successful tour. Ordinary shot though</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d98738970b2017-02-24T05:42:19Z2017-02-24T05:42:19Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auKoo strikes back. Swaft by Kohli though.<p>Koo strikes back. Swaft by Kohli though.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097cab3f970d2017-02-24T04:36:39Z2017-02-24T04:36:39Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auKoo carted early, SOK milked with ease. Bad signs.<p>Koo carted early, SOK milked with ease. Bad signs.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097c99ea970d2017-02-24T00:11:29Z2017-02-24T00:11:29ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/The Indian batsmen go big in India. Poo, Moo and Rahoo love batting at home. And of course, E-Kohli is...<p>The Indian batsmen go big in India. Poo, Moo and Rahoo love batting at home. And of course, E-Kohli is a dead set gun.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d263cdb9970c2017-02-24T00:09:04Z2017-02-24T00:09:04ZTony Teahttp://aftergrogblog.blogs.com/cricket/I rate Mitch Marsh's bowling. He's just got to pinch a few poles.<p>I rate Mitch Marsh's bowling. He's just got to pinch a few poles.</p>Philsgone commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097c8fba970d2017-02-23T21:29:50Z2017-02-23T21:29:50ZPhilsgoneInterestingly the commentator are talking about 250 as a good score. For us. Lets see how Virat boys go. Oh...<p>Interestingly the commentator are talking about 250 as a good score. For us. Lets see how Virat boys go. Oh and their fast bowlr took 4 wickets. Good Mitch will get a Michelle now he has the half century.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d93892970b2017-02-23T11:16:56Z2017-02-23T11:16:56ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comStarc has a better batting record than MMarsh. Can we stick him in at 6? We'd have ripped your arm...<p>Starc has a better batting record than MMarsh. Can we stick him in at 6?</p>
<p>We'd have ripped your arm off to be still there at stumps if you'd have offered it to us 45 minutes ago. Twenty or thirty runs tomorrow and you never know. That said, I'm not sure a scoreline like that is going to test India at home that much, no matter what the conditions. This has a bit of the look of a plucky West Indian or English 300 or so against us 15 years or so ago. Everyone says "well done! They've given themselves something to bowl at", and then we'd come out and smash 500 at 4 an over. </p>
<p>Still, it's been interesting cricket, and we're not quite looking 4-0 down just yet. </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097c5faf970d2017-02-23T11:05:21Z2017-02-23T11:05:21Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auHmm well that is about as good as can be hoped given the team we picked and the state of...<p>Hmm well that is about as good as can be hoped given the team we picked and the state of the pitch. Pity we are carrying multiple useless deadweights.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d936c7970b2017-02-23T10:45:22Z2017-02-23T10:45:22Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au250 starting to get somewhere. Excellent tonking by Koo.<p>250 starting to get somewhere. Excellent tonking by Koo.</p>Tony Tea commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9358e970b2017-02-23T10:06:35Z2017-02-23T10:06:35ZTony TeaStrange as it may seem, 200 odd is not dreadful. I mean, India has flagrantly rigged the pitch from its...<p>Strange as it may seem, 200 odd is not dreadful. I mean, India has flagrantly rigged the pitch from its normal Pune pitch. Hope their cheating backfires.</p>
<p>Probably won't, but.</p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d9356a970b2017-02-23T10:01:10Z2017-02-23T10:01:10Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auYeah we are highly unlikely to make it until stumps.<p>Yeah we are highly unlikely to make it until stumps.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097c5ca3970d2017-02-23T09:55:38Z2017-02-23T09:55:38ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comThe mozz, the mozz.....<p>The mozz, the mozz.....</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d934d4970b2017-02-23T09:51:48Z2017-02-23T09:51:48ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comI think we're probably only a wicket or so behind the game at this stage. We'd really like to get...<p>I think we're probably only a wicket or so behind the game at this stage. We'd really like to get to stumps without losing any more wickets, though.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01bb097c5c24970d2017-02-23T09:44:14Z2017-02-23T09:44:14ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comSo, Wade needs to let through 8 byes or fewer to break even on the first innings. Disappointing decision you'd...<p>So, Wade needs to let through 8 byes or fewer to break even on the first innings. Disappointing decision you'd have to say, though - lots of reasons not to give it. </p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2639074970c2017-02-23T09:36:42Z2017-02-23T09:36:42ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comWe've heard about Renshaw trying to channel Hayden for this series, and the temptation is to roll your eyes and...<p>We've heard about Renshaw trying to channel Hayden for this series, and the temptation is to roll your eyes and say "yeah, yeah", but there might be something to it, actually. There's a bit of the block, block, block, BIFF, block, block, block about him, and when he has a go he really tees off. </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2639020970c2017-02-23T09:22:34Z2017-02-23T09:22:34Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.auFarken selectors.<p>Farken selectors.</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d93374970b2017-02-23T09:14:40Z2017-02-23T09:14:40ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comAND....... there we are. Well played, Mitch!!<p>AND....... there we are. Well played, Mitch!!</p>Carrot commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b7c8d932e7970b2017-02-23T09:01:25Z2017-02-23T09:01:25ZCarrothttp://www.scottwellstead.comMorning all...... looks like a missed an interesting couple of sessions whilst I was in Nodland. Cannot believe they went...<p>Morning all...... looks like a missed an interesting couple of sessions whilst I was in Nodland. Cannot believe they went with Marsh at 6. How could they be that stupid? I'd love to see him get a ton and take loads of wickets, but you just know it's likely to be a meaningless 20-odd and two or three wickets at best. And on a surface like this - why WOULDN'T you go for Maxwell, given that he can actually bat and offers a spin option? </p>m0nty commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2638e88970c2017-02-23T08:37:05Z2017-02-23T08:37:05Zm0ntyhttp://www.fanfooty.com.au4/152 after two quick wickets, yep it's still on for 10/160 or thereabouts.<p>4/152 after two quick wickets, yep it's still on for 10/160 or thereabouts.</p>Big Ramifications commented on 'FIRST TEST: MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION STADIUM'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341cb34453ef01b8d2638c82970c2017-02-23T07:44:40Z2017-02-23T07:44:40ZBig RamificationsOy!<p>Oy!</p>