Genghis reporting from the Gabba

[Genghis]

Hi all. I'm here at the Gabba media box covering an important game for both teams. Ran into Geoff Lawson and he gave me an 'Assalam Alaikum'

Big crowd in today on a very hot day. And a pretty solid start from India thus far. Shoot any questions my way.

[Genghis]

Big commotion in the stadium. We all thought he was safe and the third umpire it seems pressed the wrong button. Billy to the rescue.

[freelance_cricketer]

Yo Genghis, how's Yadav bowling? Does he look like a proper speedster to you or the speed guns are lying?

[Genghis]

Yo Genghis, how's Yadav bowling? Does he look like a proper speedster to you or the speed guns are lying?
fc ... we haven't seen much of him today, just a few overs. But he looked likely. Easily the quickest bowler so far today.

[W63L35]

Shoot any questions my way.

Can you please help Sachin score a 100 today? :)

[Genghis]

Can you please help Sachin score a 100 today? :)
I've seen a few placards with Sachin's 100th century written on them. You know every Indian here today wants today to be the day. :sachin

[freelance_cricketer]

Yes Genghis bhai, help him score a hundred. If he's unfit, bat for him :D

[Genghis]

Yes Genghis bhai, help him score a hundred. If he's unfit, bat for him :D
PP could be a part of history...

[musaarthali]

Genghis saab how Davangere express is bowling

[Genghis]

Yo Genghis, how's Yadav bowling? Does he look like a proper speedster to you or the speed guns are lying?
That was a good over from Yadav. Plenty of pace and a good line too. Not too many runs there.

Pathan is looking good from the other end too.

[Genghis]

Genghis saab how Davangere express is bowling
Vinay was very good with his line. Unlucky not to have a wicket or two.

Zak is back now.

[freelance_cricketer]

Yea 148.3 kph top speed in last over.

[freelance_cricketer]

Also the batting power play. A couple of wickets here would be good.

[Genghis]

Also the batting power play. A couple of wickets here would be good.
Actually other than David Warner for a few overs early in the innings, no one has actually broken free. Pretty slow going from all batsmen. But credit to the Indian bowlers and fielders. Been sharp.

[freelance_cricketer]

But we need wickets, it's regular stuff. Opposition teams crush our bowlers in last 15 overs. FromAussies to Zimbabwe all have the same plan against us in One day Cricket.

[Genghis]

Must say Punter looked woefully out of form. Couldn't buy a run anywhere.

[Genghis]

But we need wickets, it's regular stuff. Opposition teams crush our bowlers in last 15 overs. FromAussies to Zimbabwe all have the same plan against us in One day Cricket.

Is that the start ... Hussey gets one over the infield.

To be fair on India, they have bowled pretty well in the last 15 overs this series.

[Romali_rotti]

Is that the start ... Hussey gets one over the infield.

To be fair on India, they have bowled pretty well in the last 15 overs this series.

Genghis,,, would u say Yadav is one of the quickest bowler you ever seen live ???

[freelance_cricketer]

Is that the start ... Hussey gets one over the infield.

To be fair on India, they have bowled pretty well in the last 15 overs this series.

15 years as an Indian fan, i have been witnessing this game after game. Our defensive bowling gives a false impression till 35th over that all is well when the opposition's scoring rate is kept around 4. But with wickets in hand they always take the final score to 260-270 :23:

[Genghis]

Genghis,,, would u say Yadav is one of the quickest bowler you ever seen live ???

No not quite mate. I've seen Shoaib and Brett Lee on a fast Gabba pitch. But the quickest I've ever seen is Mohammad Zahid with some lightning pace here at the Gabba troubling a player of the calibre of Brian Lara.

[freelance_cricketer]

I am prepared for 270 + total already.

Defence bowling takes you nowhere.

[Romali_rotti]

No not quite mate. I've seen Shoaib and Brett Lee on a fast Gabba pitch. But the quickest I've ever seen is Mohammad Zahid with some lightning pace here at the Gabba troubling a player of the calibre of Brian Lara.

Would you rate Yadav after, Zahid, Lee & Akhtar ??????

[freelance_cricketer]

Ponting's ODI career looks finished.

[saeed-sohail]

Genghis there are rumours flying that Ponting might retire from ODIs at the end of this series. Any media walas chatting about it.

[Genghis]

15 years as an Indian fan, i have been witnessing this game after game. Our defensive bowling gives a false impression till 35th over that all is well when the opposition's scoring rate is kept around 4. But with wickets in hand they always take the final score to 260-270 :23:

I sense Hussey accelerating here. Took a little while but he's finding his stride now. He's the crucial wicket here.

[freelance_cricketer]

Brilliant stuff from Zaheer in the power plays, no wonder he's the best from SC right now.

[freelance_cricketer]

What do you think will be a good score on this pitch? :13:

From India's point of view.

[Genghis]

Would you rate Yadav after, Zahid, Lee & Akhtar ??????

Looks a good prospect. But I really liked Irfan Pathan too when he first came to Oz. India needs to nurture him and keep encouraging him to bowl fast.

[freelance_cricketer]

Hussey's a class act really. What a player !

[Genghis]

What do you think will be a good score on this pitch? :13:

From India's point of view.

250 is usually a pretty standard score here batting first.

100 partnership up between these two. Plenty of bowling changes from Dhoni but no luck so far.

[Genghis]

250 is usually a pretty standard score here batting first.

100 partnership up between these two. Plenty of bowling changes from Dhoni but no luck so far.

And Hussey goes just as I speak.

[freelance_cricketer]

haha,. Hussey departs. I jinxed him

[Genghis]

Genghis there are rumours flying that Ponting might retire from ODIs at the end of this series. Any media walas chatting about it.

Plenty of disappointment when he got out. Had plenty of balls out there, but just couldn't find the gaps. Yeah plenty are saying he should go.

[freelance_cricketer]

Good going for Irfan

[Genghis]

haha,. Hussey departs. I jinxed him
So did I. Still got the other Hussey out there.

[Genghis]

Pathan gets his third ... Forest goes.

[freelance_cricketer]

:out

3 wickets for Irfan Pathan :14:

[Genghis]

Virat seems to be a big crowd favourite in front of us. Plenty of waves and cheers from the Indian crowd around here.

[Romali_rotti]

keep encouraging him to bowl fast.

this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[freelance_cricketer]

Impressive strike rate for Irfan, has always been a wicket taking bowler.

[freelance_cricketer]

Virat seems to be a big crowd favourite in front of us. Plenty of waves and cheers from the Indian crowd around here.

He's the next big thing after all :)

[Genghis]

Must say there's plenty of support from India. And they are all making plenty of noise. Makes it seem like there more Indians than Aussies.

[freelance_cricketer]

That's great, i see good atmosphere from TV

[Genghis]

Lovely straight six from Dave Hussey.

[freelance_cricketer]

Another challenging target for India, for how long will we keep chasing them? :facepalm:

[Genghis]

Three boundaries in a row. Vinay Kumar losing the point here a bit.

[Genghis]

And another. Christian showing his worth.

[Genghis]

Boos from the crowd as Christian takes a single after 4 fours in a row.

Last over coming up.

[freelance_cricketer]

Daniel Christian is ready for IPL

[Genghis]

Looks a pretty good score I reckon.

[freelance_cricketer]

Australia in driver's seat, big task for India. Not gonna be easy at all.

[Genghis]

Pathan ends up with 3 wickets but went at over 6 rpo.

[freelance_cricketer]

But we need wickets, it's regular stuff. Opposition teams crush our bowlers in last 15 overs. FromAussies to Zimbabwe all have the same plan against us in One day Cricket.

15 years as an Indian fan, i have been witnessing this game after game. Our defensive bowling gives a false impression till 35th over that all is well when the opposition's scoring rate is kept around 4. But with wickets in hand they always take the final score to 260-270 :23:

Final score - 288


Told ya, story of Indian Cricket.

[Genghis]

Final score - 288


Told ya, story of Indian Cricket.

Obviously you know your team better than me. :sami

[Genghis]

Wasim Akram was very talkative over dinner. Mentioned that Ponting looks like he's an Afghanistani batsmen and he's lost all his balance, falling all over the wicket.

Anyways back to the cricket... Early wicket for Oz.

[Romali_rotti]

Wasim Akram was very talkative over dinner. .

You had dinner with him ? :O

[Genghis]

Early scare for Tendulkar ... the entire media room thought that was out. Unfortunately the tele is showing the 6pm news so didn't have a replay to look at until we saw the big screen. Right call in the end.

[Genghis]

Early scare for Tendulkar ... the entire media room thought that was out. Unfortunately the tele is showing the 6pm news so didn't have a replay to look at until we saw the big screen. Right call in the end.

[Genghis]

Doherty drops a skier ... but Tendulkar tries the shot again. And not this time. Second wicket goes...

[Genghis]

I guess we aren't going to see history made today... No 100th century!

[Genghis]

Another one bites the dust... Sharma does without troubling the scorers. India thee down early.

[Genghis]

I must say this is one of the noisies I've ever seen the media rooms. Indian mediawalas are not happy with their team...

[Genghis]

Plenty of discusssion on who should be in the team and not.

[OZGOD]

Did Tendy get a big cheer after he was out for 3?

[freelance_cricketer]

Pathetic display by the batsmen.

[Genghis]

No one said a word once Tendulkar was out. Indian crowd that was so loud has gone quiet.

[Genghis]

Finally a big shot. 6 to Raina off Starc!

[freelance_cricketer]

:six

Come on Raina

[Genghis]

Need a big partnership between these two. Doherty on so another chance to hit out.

[freelance_cricketer]

RR mounting though. Only if Yuvraj was there :(

[Genghis]

Spoke too soon. Raina gone!

[freelance_cricketer]

Million dollar man has got to show some magic now.

[ninjafirstslip]

MS-how can you not love the guy.

[freelance_cricketer]

Another 50 in a big chase :bow:

[Genghis]

MS has been ice cool again today. But he's gone now. That's the game.

[Romali_rotti]

Genghis


I feel India couldve had this game, I dunno what the heck the top order were doing trying to pull an Afridi with a SiX and out attitude.. I hope Indians can come out better in the next few games...

[Genghis]

Most of the crowd has left now. Just a formality now as to how many runs India loses by.

Australia move to the top of the tri-series ladder.

Will have pics from this day up soon.

[Genghis]

Genghis


I feel India couldve had this game, I dunno what the heck the top order were doing trying to pull an Afridi with a SiX and out attitude.. I hope Indians can come out better in the next few games...
RR ... 288 was a tough ask. And Dhoni looked like the only one who put a price to his wicket. The game on Tuesday now has a lot more importance to it.

And there's the final wicket ... Well done Wade ... who needs Haddin.

[Romali_rotti]

RR ... 288 was a tough ask. And Dhoni looked like the only one who put a price to his wicket. The game on Tuesday now has a lot more importance to it.

And there's the final wicket ... Well done Wade ... who needs Haddin.

A few steady partnership at the top wouldve made it close with Dhoni taking us home in the end I felt....Its so frustrating to see this Jadeja, I swear it is absolute torture, India should just go with Ashwin and drop this kid for good..........SRT well,,, I dunno why he played this way, a bit confusing really...

[Genghis]

Aparently SRT was injured. I completely agree with Jadega. He didn't even bowl today so he was played as a batsmen. Poor strategy.

Anyways I'm signing out. Night everyone!

[Romali_rotti]

Aparently SRT was injured. I completely agree with Jadega. He didn't even bowl today so he was played as a batsmen. Poor strategy.

Anyways I'm signing out. Night everyone!

Thanks for the commentary dude,,, nite....