Call 'em in!
I did not expect an Australian declaration this early. 298 in 83 overs for India. This is a very good declaration by Ponting. Plenty of time for them to put some pressure on the Indians. India will need Sehwag and Gambhir to score at a decent pace to try and put the Aussies on the backfoot. Anything else will simply keep them in the game. Lastly, can I just say what a pleasure it is to see a genuinely attacking declaration in test cricket. Congrats to the Punter. I had him setting a target of 330-340 odd in 75. But Australia attacked from the very first ball, and scored at a decent rate in their brief dig. Just to add a downer: there do seem to be some rainclouds about, and I wonder if thats played on Ponting's mind; if so, more credit to him for taking a decision quickly. Incidentally, this morning Katich said he'd be willing to take a chance on losing this test in order to win it.
posted by Samir Chopra at 12:34 AM
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I'm also impressed with the declaration. Lets hope the rain stays away so we can get a conclusion to this superb opening test.
Would be nice if the clouds hang around nice and low for the seam bowlers though ;)
Need to get Sehwag out quickly, otherwise the target will be 130 from the last two sessions!
Moses: Well, you got your wish re: Sehwag. As for the clouds, they're hanging around for now!
that's the first time katich has spoken on tour. wonder whose mouthpiece he is
Hasn't he justified his handle? For the first time I can remember.
NC: I've just seen a couple of interviews with him. The quote I mentioned was in the context of what he would have done as NSW captain.
John: You mean Katich?
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