By the way the MCG Test has finished in two and a half days. Pitch anyone? Or is it reserved for Indian pitches?? Remember the
@ashwinravi99
interaction in the press meet?
Breaking
@RishabhPant17
and
@Hanumavihari
were both on very very heavy dosage of pain killers right through. Battled serious pain. Each time someone came out when Hanuma was batting it was with more pain killers. These two young men have really earned the respect of everyone.
For those blaming the IPL Tim Southee credits the IPL for being ready in these conditions. Half of the NZ team played in the IpL and were also in bubbles. They played better. Much better. India was poor. That’s why we lost. Not bec of the IPL.
Rohit, Pant, Pujara, Vihari, Jadeja each of them are a story. Stories of commitment grit and determination. There is more to sport than winning and losing. And this team has showed us what it is to fight and earn respect. This is fantastic to see.
Let me say this
@msdhoni
as mentor was a
@BCCI
call President
@SGanguly99
and Secretary
@JayShah
had spoken to head coach
@RaviShastriOfc
on it and it was supported by everyone. MSD’s T20 record- icc wins, ipl wins and all made him a very good add to the team.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has helped India win 3 world events and Chennai 3
@IPL
titles. Even if he loses all games from here on he will remain one of the greatest to have played this game. Don’t disgrace yourself by dragging his wife and daughter and abusing them.
We have missed
@imjadeja
more than anyone. Jack Leach has out bowled Nadeem and that’s a big diff this Test. Shows the imp of Jadeja. India will need Kuldeep next Test to back Ashwin.
This is many many wins combined. Respect. Physical and mental both battles won. More racist barbs, more answers on the pitch. Well played Team India.
#AUSvsIND
78 lac people concurrently watching the game tonight. And many million more on TV. They weren’t roaming around. Rather staying safe and watching. This is the best you can do to keep people home.
@ImRo45
says one of the best games he is part of.
@mipaltan
So it’s official. We have 2 captains,
@ImRo45
for white ball and
@imVkohli
for red ball. And Test team totally on lines expected. With injuries this is the best team. Congrats to Rohit.
The way
@davidwarner31
has embraced Indian culture and the way he is loved here I want to see him step up tomo and take a stand against racism in the same way
@imVkohli
had done during the World Cup when he stood for Steve Smith. Was good to see Paine join the India huddle today.
There is a remove Virat doing rounds. If you seriously support Indian cricket let’s stop this rubbish immediately. This is his team. He remains the skipper and I am glad the leadership group will be him, Ajinkya Rohit Ashwin Jasprit. While we celebrate let’s not destroy our team.
Just got a message from
@SGanguly99
saying “I will be fine”. So very him to say this. Get well soon and this is the fight we all expect from you. Calling it a day with this piece of good news.
Excellent catch from
@imVkohli
did superb to not let go of the ball on impact with the ground. Could have been hurt. India on cusp of series win under
@ImRo45
Time for some serious objective introspection. When Rohit and Rahul Dravid take over they need to rebuild the T20 team. England is proof of concept it can be done.
Cricket gods may have wanted this innings. He has done this million times but not recently. May be the gods too wanted this. This is cricketing folk. Well done
@msdhoni
@ChennaiIPL
It is unfair that Arjun is targeted for his surname! So what should he do because he is a Tendulkar- not play cricket? What do people want of him? He is a young man of 20 who has been picked by
@mipaltan
judge him by what he does and not by his surname.
As per Chetan Sharma
@ImRo45
is Indias permanent test captain now. Not temporary, not step in, not stop gap because KL is unavailable. No reason to disbelieve him. All else being said to the contrary is personal opinion.
Excellent from
@ImRo45
as captain. He has been on the money all innings. Another good bowling change. Hooda gets Brooks and India edge close to a series win.
#IndvWI
Question for
@ICC
what parameters make cricketer of the decade? Is spirit of the game imp? Is ethics imp? Is being a role model imp? If yes how is Steve Smith cricketer of the decade? Runs yes but cricket is more than runs. You don’t want kids to have his ethics in the future.
In what is a welcome step
@davidwarner31
apologises to Mohammed Siraj for what happened in Sydney and says no form of racism in any sport is to be tolerated.
15 medals now just a formality. It will be around 17-18 by a reasonable count. This is a revolution.
@ParalympicIndia
1 in 2012, 4 in 2016 and now 17-18 for sure in Tokyo. We can make 50 in Paris with proper effort. Government and TOPS made a huge diff.
@IndiaSports
If I remember and
@sachin_rt
correct me Ricky had said in 2008 that Aus will need 2 finals to dispatch India off and a 3rd wasn’t needed. India won 2-0. You battled pain to win it. Today he says we won’t get 200. Team battled pain and we know the result. He needs to keep saying!!
2 series wins in Australia, 2-1 ahead in England. Beating Aus with 7 first team players out,
@RaviShastriOfc
will look back at this stint with a lot of satisfaction. Yes he hasn’t won an ICC trophy but he hands over the baton with a team well capable. Think before you abuse him.
Australia should soon be 2-0 up. Puts in perspective Indias achievement of winning the series 2-1 with 7-8 players injured. Was one of the best wins ever and will remain so.
@RishabhPant17
s innings of 89 was a defining innings of the year.
This is a batting masterclass from
@imVkohli
not always is it about the amount of runs scored. Just see him bat and admire. That’s all you need to do. And
@ashwinravi99
can’t do anything wrong this seires!
Let me make this clear. Let’s junk all conspiracy theories.
@imVkohli
had spoken to the selectors last night and the BCCI last night and decided to give up captaincy. BCCI did not remove him or the question doesn’t even arise. He did as per protocol and selectors were all aware.
From what I know
@ImRo45
is absolutely fine and thank god but
@ShreyasIyer15
is out for 6 weeks or so. This is a bad bad blow. Wish him a speedy recovery.
While
@ImRo45
absolutely deserves this opportunity for he has excellent captaincy pedigree,
@imVkohli
is hugely needed in that change room as leader. Essential he is taken into confidence and Rahul Dravid ensures there is clear communication. For Indian cricket it’s needed.
So another feather for
@msdhoni
the captain. The aura grows. Well played
@ChennaiIPL
the openers set it up and that’s when it had almost turned inevitable. Terrific pushback after a superb KKR start.
Well bowled Prasidh Krishna. If he can do this with the white ball, he will be a red ball asset with opportunities. Series win for
@ImRo45
and
#RahulDravid
hope the
@RishabhPant17
experiment continues.