World Cricket II

GP · 23rd November 2010, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by steveaustin

I think, with this inexperienced team, they have put up a fight so far. Another exciting draw on the cards.

Debutant Tanvir is the thorn in the flesh for SA with both bat and ball.

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**P_R** · 23rd November 2010, 03:35 PM

Flau, he has written this earlier.
I think he makes a lot of sense, particularly in Test cricket.

There is no 'change of old guard', 'every run matters' in Tests. That is the very charm of the game. It is rarely brought down to an instance. In fact in most cases where it (to use Shasthri's words) 'goes down to the wire' and people start saying 'this is why test cricket will live' I am quite puzzled.

Because at that moment of reduction is not what test cricket is about (this is not to say it is not enjoyable).

2001 Aus tour of India - which is a 'better' match? Kolkata or Chennai?

It is the same p-o-v that is to be taken when thinking about fielding in test match cricket. Athleticism is merely nice to have.

**steveaustin** · 23rd November 2010, 03:57 PM

"South Africa off to a flyer! I think Smith will dangle the carrot tommorow and give Pakistan a target that is just about reachable. Excellent knock from Rehman today, deserves a five-fer for his potential match saving efforts!"

Just few years ago, Smith did the same thing against the Aussies and Ricky Thomas himself swallowed the carrot completely in just two sessions.

**littlemaster1982** · 23rd November 2010, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by P_R

It is the same p-o-v that is to be taken when thinking about fielding in test match cricket. Athleticism is merely nice to have.

I'm not sure about this. In the previous test match, I saw NZ fielders saving some 20-30 runs by diving around and literally dried up scoring. As long as fielders don't dive for showing off, it definitely helps saving some runs.