Cricket Thread

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Cricinfo:

"Well most of us would have expected a run-fest on this "placid" track, but we've been treated to something more absorbing. The turn with the new ball perhaps surprised both teams and the first two wickets certainly kept everyone interested. Pakistan realised that they had to fight a lot harder after winning the toss. The England seamers also posed questions by getting the ball to nip back in regularly and trouble the batsmen with the odd short delivery. Perhaps we all misread the pitch?"

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Not sure who's day this is. Not exactly a bad score but it was a good toss to win and I think Pakistan would've liked a few more at 7 wickets down. All depends on Misbah getting some quick runs tomorrow morning - would be a big morale boost for him to add another quick 50 tomorrow.

Like we said earlier, England's bowlers can usually be relied upon. I wouldn't call it England's day though until we've actually seen them bat.

[Dennis Bendtner]

Looking forward to Mudhsuden's batting.

[Cripps_orig]

Aussies 604-7 declared

Ponting got 221, Clarke got 210

India 61-2

Tendulkar is in the middle with Gambhir

[Dennis Bendtner]

You were right in a way Ach. Only thing this series is good for now is Tendulkar getting you know what. Might make him retire. If he goes, there's no way Dravid and Laxman can stick around without looking silly. Dravid has been bowled in 9 of his last 11 innings. The wall is made out of paneer.

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The wall is made out of paneer.

[Cripps_orig]

78-3

Tendulkar gone and with him, all interest in the test.

Well until 2nd innings if he has one

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Waiting for one of these pub teamers to get out so Kohli comes in. Why the fuck is Laxman still above him in the order, I really don't know. #Shitcaptaincy #shitperson #shitwag #Ollieisstillsuchafuckingbender

[Cripps_orig]

Forgot Dhoni wasnt playing in this.

So Sehwags the captain?

Best captain in Indian history imo

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Gambhir out to a short ball. Jesus. He needs to grow a pair. He earns millions (in pounds) a year. He earns more than any of the England players are earning. And what for? He's an absolute fanny. Dravid's reaction speeds have gone and he has been bowled almost every innings of this tour. But I'd take him any day over the complete faggots playing for the country right now. Dravid has probably taken more hits than any batsman in Test history. He actively drops his bat and lets the ball hit his chest. He is almost always hit on the forearm and the wrist. He'll walk away, shake it off and get the fuck on with it. Because he's a fucking man. Where did these new breed of pussies come from? Actually, fuck that. Why the fuck don't these 'experienced' shitheads like Dhoni, Sehwag and Gambhir learn something from Dravid instead of just sitting there doing fuck all with their thumbs wedged firmly up their arses. Stupid cunts.