Comments on: Australia v India :: ODI :: A win for India

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:50:58 +0000

@ Mohankaus
Dean Jones has always let his mouth get him into trouble and should feel very lucky that he is still employed in the media. He wasn’t actually charged and convicted of a criminal offence though. Sorry to bring up this unsavioury incident, however Mr Roebuck should be known for what he is.

By: IPL

IPL — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:05:55 +0000

Ishant Sharma is the find of the season. At 19 years he has shown that he has nothing to lose. The only problem with Indian cricketers is that they are put on pedestal and then poor guys are one day toasted and the next day roasted.

Irfan Pathan was the find of the season some years ago and then went through a rough patch and is now back after spending time in domestic cricket.

Hope Ishant learns to deal with the pressures of playing for India.

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By: mohankaus

mohankaus — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:57:37 +0000

@Paul

We are almost entering dangerous territory here, so other than saying that if a man has “done time” and is not a repeat offender, we should just take him for what he is today. He is, after all, a commentator on the ABC and a writer in the SMH/Age. Would we, for example, forever hold the “here is the terrorist” comment against Dean Jones? Just asking…

By: sonalivarma

sonalivarma — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:13:05 +0000

Ricky Ponting says Ishant Sharma a Dangerous Bowler
Ricky Ponting Australian Captain was suitably impressed by Ishant Sharma.
http://www.metrojoint.com/blog_more.php?pid=28485&userid=33997

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:31:26 +0000

A great game of cricket with the better team winning on the night. At only 19 years of age Ishant Sharma has a great career ahead of him, I think he has the qualities to rival Glen McGrath’s record, time will tell.

As for using Peter Roebuck and ‘impressive’ in the same sentence, i can only assume that Mohan is referring to the indentation left on a number of young Zimbabwean cricketers backsides that Mr Roebuck felt the need to spank, while under his tutolage in England six years ago. After ordering the pair to strip down to show him the resulting marks on their rears, Mr Roebuck could see for himself the ‘impression’ he made on them. Mr Roebuck was found guilty of this offence (and convicted) and given a suspended sentence. It baffles me how anyone could consider this man anything other than a sicko.

By: Bharath

Bharath — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:57:56 +0000

Mohan,
I will not use the fact that Chappell’s strategy got us booted out in the first round in a prestigious tournament not too long ago, to drive home my point. Because I dont believe in that line of argument, and I would hold on to my point of view of having a more stable batting order, even if India had won the world cup.
My point is about specialists and the fact that Gambir is a specialist and should be trusted more than Pathan to get the job done, especially since the total was not too threatening to chase. If we were to chase some crazy total of 330 plus, sending unconventional bastmen might bear fruit. It was unnecessary in yesterday’s game. Also, put yourself in Gambir’s place. How would you feel if your boss were to have treated you the same way, after having completed a wonderful assignment successfully, to be sidelined for the very next task. I would not feel good about it. These guys are young and craving for centerstage to prove their merit to the aussie audience. I felt Dhoni, in some sense, robbed Gambir off his deserved moment. Also, I hope they use Robin Uthappa before his expiry date. Saving for the rainy day did not work with Tendulkar. He has delivered his best as an opener.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:10:54 +0000

We are best on only Indian pitches………..

But if we win on foreign pitches its big victory……

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By: theblackirishman

theblackirishman — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:18:01 +0000

On another front, I do hope the young Indians were learning from the Oz bowling & fielding performance. Any other team defending 160 would have given up after 15 overs. Oz showed exactly what makes them the champions.
I am not a big fan of the One day circus, but I am glad I did not miss yesterday’s game. Brett Lee’s bowling, specially his second spell was something to behold. Good on you, chap!

By: theblackirishman

theblackirishman — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:13:36 +0000

I believe that the Indian ODI batsmen (just like their Test brethren) will take a few games to get the hang of batting on oz pitches. In fact, they seem to be acclamatising quicker, perhaps because they are younger
For me, the notable point of the series has been the bowling. I struggle to recall the last time a pair of Indian openers consistenly staying above 140KPH! and then to go on to get the incredible oz batting out for 159, albeit with some assistance from the umps.
As Mohan says, the series could be coming alive, but its ability to stay alive depends on the Ind bowlers ability to deliver that king of performance over and over again.
I continue to subscribe to the fan clubs for MSD & Rohit Sharma