Australia v India Test Series 2024/25

[Grantysghost]

good decision and rewards form rather than reputation. I like Marsh but his form just does not warrant selection

But who JB call the BISON?!

[jeemak]

But who JB call the BISON?!

He's such a big man.

[GVGjr]

good decision and rewards form rather than reputation. I like Marsh but his form just does not warrant selection

At his best Marsh is a very good and an experienced player but we haven't seen that for a while.
Webster certainly deserves a chance on form but he's a number 6 at Tassie normally our number 6's bat higher up the order for their Shield sides

He's going to be tested by their fast bowlers and lets hope he makes the most of this.

[jazzadogs]

It's hilarious. You've also got an ex-test player calling for Head to be banned for his self-deprecating celebration (put the spinning finger on ice) after getting Pant out to a half tracker.

I guess this is what happens when you mollycoddle a cricketing nation. They develop glass jaws that break easily when things don't go their way..

Before I heard the explanation, I did think head was doing something sexually explicit, in which case a fine would have been warranted. As soon as it was explained I didn't care anymore.

[jazzadogs]

At his best Marsh is a very good and an experienced player but we haven't seen that for a while.
Webster certainly deserves a chance on form but he's a number 6 at Tassie normally our number 6's bat higher up the order for their Shield sides

He's going to be tested by their fast bowlers and lets hope he makes the most of this.

What will he offer from a bowling POV? Marsh wasn't giving us much in either area...at least his fielding was pretty good.

[GVGjr]

What will he offer from a bowling POV? Marsh wasn't giving us much in either area...at least his fielding was pretty good.

He's pretty much dropped the off spin so it will likely be 128 to 132km medium pacers swinging it away from the right handed batsman.
Assuming he tours Sri Lanka he might be tempted to bowl some offies.

[mighty_west]

He's pretty much dropped the off spin so it will likely be 128 to 132km medium pacers swinging it away from the right handed batsman.
Assuming he tours Sri Lanka he might be tempted to bowl some offies.

Perfect for Kohli to fish at!

[GVGjr]

How do you think Australia will go? India are a terrific team but we've also had some troubles finishing off series.

[Bornadog]

Some doubt on Rohit playing with the coach refusing to confirm he will play or not

[GVGjr]

Some doubt on Rohit playing with the coach refusing to confirm he will play or not

He's been dropped. India want to win this test and he has apparently opted out.

From Code Sports

India captain Rohit Sharma sensationally dropped for decisive fifth Test Test v Australia in Sydney
Struggling skipper Rohit Sharma is set to be sensationally dropped for the decisive fifth Test, with Jasprit Bumrah poised to captain India in Sydney.

[Grantysghost]

He's been dropped. India want to win this test and he has apparently opted out.

From Code Sports

India captain Rohit Sharma sensationally dropped for decisive fifth Test Test v Australia in Sydney
Struggling skipper Rohit Sharma is set to be sensationally dropped for the decisive fifth Test, with Jasprit Bumrah poised to captain India in Sydney.

Crikey - his position is surely untenable now. Dropped for their test Grand final

[GVGjr]

Crikey - his position is surely untenable now. Dropped for their test Grand final

Clearly a bit of angst in the group at the moment but they appear to be desperate to win this test.
I saw some footage of Kohli in the nets yesterday and he looked switched on.

[jazzadogs]

Great start. Boland just gets stuff done.

[jeemak]

Third umpire didn't have anything else on his mind other than saying that catch was grassed. Actually excited when he saw it was close and declared it hit the ground.

[jeemak]

Nice to get a wicket with the last ball of the session. 3/57 is a good outcome.