1st Test V India starting Boxing Day

[Jim05]

Marsh is a great T20 batsman but as agreed with above he hasn't done enough in FC cricket to warrant a spot in the side.

Hopefully the selectors are realising the error of their ways in not picking an all-rounder who gives our bowling attack another option in Christian (and he is also the top runscorer in Shield cricket this season).

I don't really care who has to go Marsh or Hussey but someone should be for Christian.

Not saying Marsh is the answer but to me it is far more important to find a number 3 than worrying about bringing in a 5th bowler. I consider number 3 to be one of the most important spots in test cricket so that must be our priority.
Watto comes back in at Husseys expense next test for me so therfore no spots left for Christian

[The Sleeping Giant]

Two days of the first test match, and Australia are still 120 runs in front. Reading some posts you would think we are gone already.

[Jim05]

Two days of the first test match, and Australia are still 120 runs in front. Reading some posts you would think we are gone already.

We are well and truly still in it. The first hour this morning is critical, if we pinch a couple early we could roll through them and even lead but if we dont take a wicket in the first hour India should be able to build a decent lead.

[test]

Cat wait for today's play, first hour could decide the test match, we need early wickets, game on for sure!!

[test]

Bang!!!!

[locky801]

What a start by the Hilf, knocks over Dravid 2 ball of the day

[test]

Dravid gone!!

[mal]

GREAT WALL OF INDIA had his castle knocked over

[Q.]

Good to see quality deliveries getting the wickets.

[whufc]

Please catch them Ed!

[test]

Please catch them Ed!

Lol, Tony Grieg mentioned that as the ball hit his helmet it's instantly dead, so you can't catch it off a deflection from your helmet as a fielder. I wasnt aware of that....

[mighty_tiger_79]

siddle gets vvs laxman caught behind

[locky801]

Siddle gets Laxman with a great outswinger

[valleys07]

Good ball by siddle, gets laxman playing and catches the edge!

India 5/221.

[whufc]

Please catch them Ed!

Lol, Tony Grieg mentioned that as the ball hit his helmet it's instantly dead, so you can't catch it off a deflection from your helmet as a fielder. I wasnt aware of that....

There you go, didnt realise that either.

Huge wicket to get VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVS Laxman cheaply.

[Jim05]

Siddle gets Laxman with a great outswinger

U beauty Sids, Laxman never looked comfortable.
Rip through em now lads

[am Bays]

Siddle, biggest spud since Mr Potato Head...

[Jim05]

Please catch them Ed!

Lol, Tony Grieg mentioned that as the ball hit his helmet it's instantly dead, so you can't catch it off a deflection from your helmet as a fielder. I wasnt aware of that....

Absolutely correct

[mighty_tiger_79]

now the match is getting interesting

the great MAL did say that when tendulkar and Dravid get out the indians could be all out for under the aussies score!!

[Jim05]

Why the hell would you bring on Lyon now