1st Test v India - Adelaide Oval

[GVGjr]

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Hughes?

The 3 centuries were a fitting tribute

[bulldogtragic]

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The 3 centuries were a fitting tribute

You could see it, something very real in these times. I remember when Teddy passed and we didn't offer a whimper the next game. It's one thing to say we are going to play for a beloved team man, but three close NSW mates going big and 500+ in the first innings speaks more than any words can. Smith's tribute will be iconic over the years.

[Topdog]

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Does anyone even speak about a NSW bias anymore? I thought those times had passed.

[The Doctor]

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So Clarke is pretty much infallible after this right? Amazing stuff.

I'm willing to retrospectively call Simon Katich a dickhead if you guys are.

I think Katich was right at the time and probably deserves some credit for getting through to Clarke

[Twodogs]

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People can say what the like about a perceived NSW bias but 3 excellent centuries in this innings speaks volumes for the way the develop players

Hard to argue with that.

Does anyone even speak about a NSW bias anymore? I thought those times had passed.

I was thinking today that I hadn't heard it for a while.

I think Katich was right at the time and probably deserves some credit for getting through to Clarke

Did they say what fixed Clark's back?

[Axe Man]

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Amazing stat that Clarke has joined Bradman and Hayden as the only men in test cricket to have scored more 100s than 50s (minimum 25 centuries qualification). Certainly goes on with the job.

[Bornadog]

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Amazing stat that Clarke has joined Bradman and Hayden as the only men in test cricket to have scored more 100s than 50s (minimum 25 centuries qualification). Certainly goes on with the job.

Clarke's back is a major concern and may lead to him taking an extended break to fix it.

[Axe Man]

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Did they say what fixed Clark's back?

Not sure but there were unconfirmed sightings of Stephen Dank leaving the Aussie dressing rooms.

Seriously though:

Incredibly, round the clock physiotherapy from Alex Kountouris and four injections saw Clarke return in a back brace

[Axe Man]

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Clarke's back is a major concern and may lead to him taking an extended break to fix it.

I'm no doctor but with 3 degenerative discs no amount of rest is likely to fully fix his back. All he can do is manage it as best he can. He will likely require some sort of rest to get it back in working order of course.

[lemmon]

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Johnson's head doesn't look in this so far. Early 140kph half volleys, nothing short, nothing aggressive. If he doesn't work things out he loses the majority of his armoury and we're back to the Johnno of old.

Harris looks to be at his probing best though

[lemmon]

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Not a bad day for the attack no matter what the scoreboard says.
I thought Lyon was really good, on another day against a different side he could have had 4 or 5. Lots of bounce and some big turn will get him excited for tomorrow and Saturday. He has to continue over the wicket, it's where he was threatening.

Johnson eventually warmed to the task and it was no surprise his best spells were notably aggressive and pitching half way down, his spell pre lunch which produced the wicket of Vijay was the best of the match. I'm not sure whether he was sedate early due to the past fortnights events or whether it was a mistake by Clarke bowling him into the wind with the new ball. I think he'll take more time than most to get his head right but the more bowling he does and the more batsman he gets ducking without injury the better he'll be. Hitting Virat Kohli can only be a good thing in my mind, it needs to become normalised in his mind again.

Harris was Harris, the length was impeccable as always and his speeds were good. Looks to have not missed a trick.

Siddle was apparently sick but he'll need to prove something over the next few days if he is to keep his spot. His lines were all over the shop, his speed was okay during his first spell but dropped away quickly and the Indian batsman treated him with seeming contempt. It's harsh but if Siddle is the workhorse of the attack these are the pitches we need him to grind away for 20 over a days conceding 2.5 runs an over and keeping things in check. He looked like a guy without weapons today, no pace, no bounce and no movement. You wouldn't write him off on a pitch that may go up and down on days 4 and 5 but Marsh was far superior and looked the front line seamer.

[Twodogs]

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Marsh was first change with the new ball.

[bulldogtragic]

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Marsh was first change with the new ball.

I would've persisted with Lyon for a few more with the old ball. He looked very good today, probably the most impressed I've been watching Lyon.

[Twodogs]

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I like Lyon. He gets good loop and bounce.

[Remi Moses]

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Don't mind Lyon as a bowler, but we need a decent leggie to be honest.
Wicket looks a batting paradise and although you see 3rd and 4 th innings meltdown, you'd be hard pressed not seeing a draw here.