I will never knock an opener who gets to the 2nd new ball. I don't care how slowly

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

you score, if you've seen off roughly 240 balls, job done. It's up to the dashers to build on your foundations.

And a young one, in his first test in India?

Against a world class bowler with a very unorthodox, un-English style, again.

Basically, I'm just trying to say that I'm fücking gutted, but don't blame him. Had that been peak form Cook, I'd have been shouting abuse because I know he's better than that.

However, last time we played in Chennai, we were 3 down at the end of the first day. We got to the 3rd new ball, scored 477, but as Shiva's better at cricket than Jesus, my boys scored oodles and won by an innings.

Btw, it's great watching cricket when you support both sides. Makes Aus-Pak a bit of a bügger.

[redgunamo]

Yes, indeed. Useless *******s to a man, I was about to call them. But your words opened my eyes.

you score, if you've seen off roughly 240 balls, job done. It's up to the dashers to build on your foundations.

And a young one, in his first test in India?

Against a world class bowler with a very unorthodox, un-English style, again.

Basically, I'm just trying to say that I'm fücking gutted, but don't blame him. Had that been peak form Cook, I'd have been shouting abuse because I know he's better than that.

However, last time we played in Chennai, we were 3 down at the end of the first day. We got to the 3rd new ball, scored 477, but as Shiva's better at cricket than Jesus, my boys scored oodles and won by an innings.

Btw, it's great watching cricket when you support both sides. Makes Aus-Pak a bit of a bügger.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Yes, indeed. Useless *******s to a man, I was about to call them. But your words opened my eyes.

Poor show this afternoon. And it's a quintuple Nelson. Will lose at least one wicket without adding to the overnight score.

[Tony C]

Maybe a repeat of Australia here...India lose the first then fight back.

Probably what the series needs ie England 1nil up.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Maybe a repeat of Australia here...India lose the first then fight back.

Probably what the series needs ie England 1nil up.

I was thinking that. Esp when Che got out pulling the ball into the gora at short leg before it dollied up off him for a catch.

I worry we'll play 3 seamers who'll only get 2-3 wickets with each new ball and that's that.

Gutted for Pant. {And, selfishly, for Gill given I got up at 5am to watch him bat.}

But as an aside, isn't it nice to have a major test series where the players and fans of both sides can get on and just enjoy the cricket?

[Tony C]

Indeed...

Root now in a familiar position...when to declare....mixed results imo

[Luis Anaconda]

I was thinking that. Esp when Che got out pulling the ball into the gora at short leg before it dollied up off him for a catch.

I worry we'll play 3 seamers who'll only get 2-3 wickets with each new ball and that's that.

Gutted for Pant. {And, selfishly, for Gill given I got up at 5am to watch him bat.}

But as an aside, isn't it nice to have a major test series where the players and fans of both sides can get on and just enjoy the cricket?

Very well said, gg