2nd Test: Australia v India at Sydney Jan 3-7, 2012

[AlwaysGreen]

Hussey is 10 times the Cricketer Waugh ever was.

You're the bunniesgimp of the cricket forums.

 

[Fast Eddie]

You're the bunniesgimp of the cricket forums.

Ok well 10 times might be a bit over the top but still a better player.

 

[8Ball]

Agreed. The drop catch that was completely unforgivable was that one just before stumps yesterday. At ANY FORM OF THE GAME (including club cricket), if you don't catch those ones, the coach will simply say "you aren't a wicketkeeper".

The one last night was a shocker no doubt but Tendulkar's one was almost impossible off a spinner. He did quite quite a good job getting a glove on it actually given the size of the deflection.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

He kept for the Under 11's ACT rep squad actually thank you very much. He was a back up keeper who never played but still.

Under 11's ACT > NZ Mens National Team

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

The one last night was a shocker no doubt but Tendulkar's one was almost impossible off a spinner. He did quite quite a good job getting a glove on it actually given the size of the deflection.

:lol:

 

[Fast Eddie]

Is that you fasteddie..didn't recognise you? Still stirring the pot...

Hey mate, nah just thought it was good work by Haddin to just flick it on, got to give him respect for that while most people bag him. I think that should secure his spot for the rest of the series at least.

 

[undertaker]

Hussey is 10 times the Cricketer Waugh ever was.

:lol:You're not serious, are you? Don't get me wrong, Hussey is a fantastic cricketer and one of the best we've had over the last decade. But, Mark Waugh was one of the most naturally gifted batsmen to ever play cricket. All you have to do is have a look at his immaculate strokeplay when he was on song. His technique was even more natural than Gilchrists. However, like my high school friend that I made reference to in a previous post (the one that played alongside Moises Henriques) and like many ppl in society in low paying jobs , lack of discipline and motivation was his downfall and hence his statistics are not an accurate reflection of his skill and ability. Greg Blewett is another one who was like Mark Waugh. Absolutely murdered it at state level and for Australia A, and his 214 vs South Africa in '97 was one of the most beautiful innings to watch. But, at the end of the day, 4 centuries from 46 tests was the culmination of the same reasons why Mark Waugh only averaged 41 in his test career.

 

[HevyDevy]

Agreed. The drop catch that was completely unforgivable was that one just before stumps yesterday. At ANY FORM OF THE GAME (including club cricket), if you don't catch those ones, the coach will simply say "you aren't a wicketkeeper".

Absolutely. And not just that he dropped it, but that he missed it by so far. As I said, Haddin deserves criticism and it's clear his career is in its death throes, but the criticism has to be sensible.

 

[BunniesMan]

Why play Lyon if you are not going to use the f**k out of him at the SCG. Rather have had Harris

Lyon shouldn't have been picked for this one. It was obvious to see it wouldn't be great for spinners and even before the wicket Clarke looked more penetrating than Lyon has.

Laxman GORN, game over.

 

[umina panther]

What a ball!

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Yeah Aussies throwing in the towel :lol:

I notice JJ is around

 

[some11]

Game over.

Amazing ball.

 

[Leagueaddict]

Go Hilf...close the curtain!

 

[Fast Eddie]

:lol:You're not serious, are you? Don't get me wrong, Hussey is a fantastic cricketer and one of the best we've had over the last decade. But, Mark Waugh was one of the most naturally gifted batsmen to ever play cricket. All you have to do is have a look at his immaculate strokeplay when he was on song. His technique was even more natural than Gilchrists. However, like my high school friend that I made reference to in a previous post (the one that played alongside Moises Henriques), lack of discipline and motivation was his downfall and hence his statistics are not an accurate reflection of his skill and ability. Greg Blewett is another one who was like Mark Waugh.

Doens't matter if he looked better while batting or had more ability, didn't turn into outstanding results. I heard during his career he would rather be out partying in various nightclubs or shopping than putting in the hard work like Hussey in the nets. He was haunted by that great line by Adam Parore and could never quite get his career back on track after that.

 

[Moffo]

Hussey is 10 times the Cricketer Waugh ever was.

lol keep on tugging

 

[BunniesMan]

Moved in slightly, moved away off the bounce, flicked the top of off stump. Pretty close to the perfect fast bowlers delivery.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Wasim Akram delivery

 

[Canard]

Undertaker, come on mate you better than to fall for that blatant troll.

 

[BunniesMan]

f**k off Slats, dont quote BunniesMan.

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

Australia have thrown in the towel by the looks.

Australia have thrown in the towel by the looks.

Australia have thrown in the towel by the looks.

We aren't New Zealand mate.