3RD TEST IN V AU + chatter

[hearts on fire]

no i just suck up the aussies like most of the people on here seem to do

Well 99% of people that use this site either live or lived in Australia or have had some connection to Australia.

I don't see why they can't support THEIR country

[hearts on fire]

Hayden is my favourite player by far, and i am disappointed at his series so far, but i have confidence in Matty that he will bounce back and make a big contribution to the total.

Hayden = Gun.
Would love nothing more than to see him bounce back with a big score.

Matthew Hayden is by far the 2nd best batsman in the Australian side(behind Ricky Ponting, I wouldn't mind playing 2nd to him too).

Many people have said that Hayden's career is over, but as far as im concerned it's no where near over, i think hes got a good year or so left in him(hopefully more, but doubt it with his age).

[am Bays]

I don't understand how Australia were "lucky" to win it...... Australia won the series fair and square, this is international cricket, yes there is times where luck plays a role as in a batsman is given out or not out, but i don't think you can be "lucky" winning an International Test match or series.

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are you serious, go back and read some of the peoples post on here about the ganguly stumping claiming how detrimental that was to australia losing the last test- not only did the symonds non dismassal probably cost india 250 runs with his partnerships with the aussie tail that day, tehre was also the completely incorrect dismissal of dravid on teh last day - 2 major factors in australia winning that match

MAy-z whilst I agree we got the rub of the green in that test (as home teams tend to - Ganguly in India ) Spare me the the first test under prepared crap.

India's choice to "flex" their adminstrative muscle by scheduling their test series against Pakistan to December when the future tours program had them in Australia. "Nup we'll make the Australians wait and make them move their test matches". So their bloody mindedness cost them. If they came when they were originally scheduled the first test result could well have been different.

[hearts on fire]

Is there a bit of tension between Watson and Gambhir? on channel 10 news, it just showed Gambhir give Watson a little jab as he turned for his second run........

[Drop Bear]

Many people have said that Hayden's career is over, but as far as im concerned it's no where near over, i think hes got a good year or so left in him(hopefully more, but doubt it with his age).

The media and so called "experts" are always quick to write off people's careers. No matter how much service they have given to their country. Haydos has said many times how much he loves to bat out in the middle. As much as I would love him to play on and on, I reckon he'll go out on a high after next year's Ashes. At that point, I will shed a tear in my beer.

[MAY-Z]

I don't understand how Australia were "lucky" to win it...... Australia won the series fair and square, this is international cricket, yes there is times where luck plays a role as in a batsman is given out or not out, but i don't think you can be "lucky" winning an International Test match or series.

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are you serious, go back and read some of the peoples post on here about the ganguly stumping claiming how detrimental that was to australia losing the last test- not only did the symonds non dismassal probably cost india 250 runs with his partnerships with the aussie tail that day, tehre was also the completely incorrect dismissal of dravid on teh last day - 2 major factors in australia winning that match

MAy-z whilst I agree we got the rub of the green in that test (as home teams tend to - Ganguly in India ) Spare me the the first test under prepared crap.

India's choice to "flex" their adminstrative muscle by scheduling their test series against Pakistan to December when the future tours program had them in Australia. "Nup we'll make the Australians wait and make them move their test matches". So their bloody mindedness cost them. If they came when they were originally scheduled the first test result could well have been different.

i agree that the underprepared state they were in was entirely down to the bcci (so there is no sympathy forthcoming from me for that), but mal was saying that any game in australia, australia would win and used this match as part of his statement- clearly this match wasnt a true reflection of the indians form as when tehy started playing some more cricket tehy proved to be very evenly matched for the rest of the tour both in the test matches and the one-day games

[MAY-Z]

no i just suck up the aussies like most of the people on here seem to do

Well 99% of people that use this site either live or lived in Australia or have had some connection to Australia.

I don't see why they can't support THEIR country

people can support who they want i am just saying that it doesnt hurt to look at things objectively ie without the australia is always right mindset - i dont particularly support any team in international cricket i just love to watch the game and seeing good cricket played

[Lightning McQueen]

no i just suck up the aussies like most of the people on here seem to do

Well 99% of people that use this site either live or lived in Australia or have had some connection to Australia.

I don't see why they can't support THEIR country

Hey young fella, I notice you support Port Adelaide yet you live in the Eastern suburbs, it's no difference, a lot of people support Victorian AFL sides but reside in SA, when I was a young lad, a lot of other kids supported the West Indies. People just aren't patriotic, it's what makes it interesting.

[hearts on fire]

no i just suck up the aussies like most of the people on here seem to do

Well 99% of people that use this site either live or lived in Australia or have had some connection to Australia.

I don't see why they can't support THEIR country

Hey young fella, I notice you support Port Adelaide yet you live in the Eastern suburbs, it's no difference, a lot of people support Victorian AFL sides but reside in SA, when I was a young lad, a lot of other kids supported the West Indies. People just aren't patriotic, it's what makes it interesting.

I don't live in the Eastern Suburbs what makes you think i do?

[Lightning McQueen]

no i just suck up the aussies like most of the people on here seem to do

Well 99% of people that use this site either live or lived in Australia or have had some connection to Australia.

I don't see why they can't support THEIR country

Hey young fella, I notice you support Port Adelaide yet you live in the Eastern suburbs, it's no difference, a lot of people support Victorian AFL sides but reside in SA, when I was a young lad, a lot of other kids supported the West Indies. People just aren't patriotic, it's what makes it interesting.

I don't live in the Eastern Suburbs what makes you think i do?

My apologies then, I've read previously that you've played your sports at Ingle Farm, presumably you have resided near there at some stage then.

[hearts on fire]

Nah it's okay mate, yes i do play my sports for Ingle Farm, but I thought Ingle Farm was in the Northern Suburbs?

I don't live in Ingle Farm, but i live around the area though......

[rod_rooster]

I wouldn't think too many people would consider Ingle Farm as being in the Eastern Suburbs.

[hearts on fire]

I wouldn't think too many people would consider Ingle Farm as being in the Eastern Suburbs.

Ingle Farm is the complete opposite of the Eastern Suburbs......

[TigerBoss]

Hooray for Drop Bear and Hearts on Fire. You blokes should be on the email chain I'm on with May-Z...

You're saying everything that I say to him...

We can't ALL be wrong May-Z.

[Lightning McQueen]

I wouldn't think too many people would consider Ingle Farm as being in the Eastern Suburbs.

North Eastern then

[Booney]

Hooray for Drop Bear and Hearts on Fire. You blokes should be on the email chain I'm on with May-Z...

You're saying everything that I say to him...

We can't ALL be wrong May-Z.

Not many of us have the time for that sort of chain....

[Drop Bear]

I wouldn't think too many people would consider Ingle Farm as being in the Eastern Suburbs.

North Eastern then

I live in Ingle Farm and according to my compass, situated out the back next to my Australian Flag and Matthew Hayden Life Size portrait, it's North North East

[Lightning McQueen]

I wouldn't think too many people would consider Ingle Farm as being in the Eastern Suburbs.

North Eastern then

I live in Ingle Farm and according to my compass, situated out the back next to my Australian Flag and Matthew Hayden Life Size portrait, it's North North East

Well shoot my down in flames there. Is your Australian Flag next to your BBQ, under your verandah not far from your commodore thats under you eucalyptus tree that houses some possums that your blue heeler and dingo are always trying catch. How's your budgies going?

[Drop Bear]

Well shoot my down in flames there. Is your Australian Flag next to your BBQ, under your verandah not far from your commodore thats under you eucalyptus tree that houses some possums that your blue heeler and dingo are always trying catch. How's your budgies going?

Strike me pink. Unfortunately, I drive a Ford but my dingos named Bruce.

[locky801]

Just in case anyones interested

India 3/339

Gambhir 159*

Laxman 84*