Commonwealth Bank Series Game 4: Australia v India @ Melbourne (Sun D/N)

[Russian]

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Melbourne Cricket Ground
2:15pm Sunday February 10

Finally a result and with the Melbourne rain set to clear just in time for the game India will get a result for the first time in the series, but they’ll need more than they got in either innings of the Test at the G if the 1 is to go in the wins column to push them to the top of the table. Both teams probably unchanged, though Brad Hogg’s no certainty to play on the Melbourne pitch (if it can be called a pitch) and the rotation policy may reappear at some point.

Australia XIII:
28 Matthew Hayden, 18 Adam Gilchrist, 14 *Ricky Ponting, 63 Andrew Symonds, 23 Michael Clarke, 48 Michael Hussey, 57 Brad Haddin, 39 James Hopes, 31 Brad Hogg, 58 Brett Lee, 25 Mitchell Johnson, 59 Nathan Bracken, 8 Stuart Clark

India XVII: 44 Virender Sehwag, 10 Sachin Tendulkar, 5 Gautham Gambhir, 12 Yuvraj Singh, 45 Rohit Sharma, 8 Manoj Tiwary, 77 Robin Uthappa, 1 Dinesh Karthik, 91 Suresh Raina, 7 *+MS Dhoni, 63 Irfan Pathan, 8 Praveen Kumar, 66 Harbhajan Singh, 11 Piyush Chawla, 36 Sreesanth, 29 Ishant Sharma, 48 Munaf Patel

Umpires:
Rudi Koertzen (South Africa), Simon Taufel (New South Wales), Bob Parry (3rd, Victoria)

Weather:
Partly cloudy, 23 degrees

Session Times:
First innings: 2:15-5:45pm
Second innings: 6:30-10:00pm
(Gates open 12:15, members 11:30)

Ladder:
Australia – 7
India – 4
Sri Lanka – 2
(All played twice)

Coverage:
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9092/99na.gif – live from 2pm AEDT
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4852/2jl4.gif – coverage on local radio from midday local time/10am Perth (online Real (http://www2b.abc.net.au/grandstand/streaming/cricket.ram) Windows (http://www2b.abc.net.au/grandstand/streaming/cricket.asx))
Cricinfo (http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ausvind/engine/match/291362.html)
Cricket Australia (http://ls.cricket.com.au/HomeFullScorecard48_1098_4.html)
MCG Webcam: (http://www.mcg.org.au)
http://www.mcg.org.au/webcam/score1.jpg

Tickets:
Adults – $30 GA, seats from $40
Concession – $25, $32
Children – $5, $10
Family – $62.50, $85

[HBF]

A bit of rain around Melbourne today, but like Russian said, should clear before the game starts tomorrow. Should be a cracker.

[stmookeyj]

I expect 50K to turn up here with the large Indian contingent.

[OzBomber]

I will be one of those possible 50k. :)

Going with 2 other mates. Should be good fun. Seeing my man Gilly for the final time.

[Beau_Waters for PM]

I feel a big score coming on. Expect Aus to break 300 with Hayden scoring a ton - weather permitting.

[OzBomber]

I feel a big score coming on. Expect Aus to break 300 with Hayden scoring a ton - weather permitting.
I'd rather it be Gilly. ;) :cool:

[Hawks1523]

I'd rather it be Gilly. ;) :cool:

We can only hope. He'd be looking foward to coming back to the 'G after the reception we gave him for the 20 / 20.

[OzBomber]

I think he's made 2 or 3 of his centuries here, so it could be his day tomorrow.

[LIONS then DAYLIGHT]

I think he's made 2 or 3 of his centuries here, so it could be his day tomorrow.

Should put a bet on for gilly to top score for the Aussies

[Illinois Nazi]

Where's the poll option for "Tie"?

[tin can sam]

If the Indians bat first, they are selfish pricks.

[Team Extreme]

will they only telecast 2 hours into melbourne?

[thewhippersnapper]

will they only telecast 2 hours into melbourne?

Nope live all day.

[Cousin Jed]

I feel a big score coming on. Expect Aus to break 300 with Hayden scoring a ton - weather permitting.

300 on the MCG pitch? You'd have to bowl ridiculously poorly to give up that many runs.

[Buddy]

Sreesanth in doubt with the flu, Chawla on the verge of making his ODI debut against Australia. :thumbsu:

[OzBomber]

Should put a bet on for gilly to top score for the AussiesI can't bet, I'm only 14. ;)

[carntheroos4eva]

Aussies will probably thrash the indians.
It was great to see that the aussies had the sri lankan's by the balls on Friday night. :thumbsu:
Wouldn't mind seeing the same result to be honest.

[beez]

I can't bet, I'm only 14. ;)

I cant believe you've done over 3000 posts and ur only 14

[Biggie]

Aussies hopefully bat first.

Want to see 300 scored. :thumbsu:

[thewhippersnapper]

Beautiful day in Melbourne :)

[Harry Bosch]

Aussies having a bat

[DIG]

Hopes, Hogg out. Clark, Haddin in.

[lionbear]

Good toss to win, this pitch will get slower as the sun goes down.

[gerta]

Australia to have to get 10 overs out of Symonds and Clarke.

[dUkez]

Australia to have to get 10 overs out of Symonds and Clarke.
just played around with my dream team, im so stressed lol, currently ranked 37th so wantin a big one to hit the top, first had tendulkar captain then changed once i found out aus was batting, heard clarke will bowl tonight so put him captain, also traded gambhir for yuvraj and sreesanth for harby

[Biggie]

Happy to see Australia batting first. :thumbsu:

[Hawks1523]

Good first nut Sreesanth. A wide. :D

[bluechampion]

Haddin for Hopes is a curious one. Just squad rotation? Hopes has been solid with both bat and ball so far...

[gerta]

Gilly out LBW.. 1 - 1

Rudi Rudi Rudi..

[Cleavy]

Haddin for Hopes is a curious one. Just squad rotation? Hopes has been solid with both bat and ball so far...

Hopes has a slight hamstring strain/twinge

[Hawks1523]

Gone. Sreesanth came back well from the first wide. :eek:
Bad decision. Huge inside edge. Given, Gilchrist a duck. :(

[Team Extreme]

clear edge that was.

[gerta]

Haddin for Hopes is a curious one. Just squad rotation? Hopes has been solid with both bat and ball so far...

Hopes under an injury cloud i think..

[lionbear]

Disgraceful decision, ball clearly deviates off the edge of the bat. Was surprised to even see them appealing:eek:

[Bombers_Forever]

Pathetic decision from Rudi........:thumbsd:

[Drummond]

Shocking decision BUT...

That's exactly why you don't walk Gilchrist.

[Jaymin]

Australia never get any bad decisions...

[Rob]

One of the most obvious bat first lbw's of all time.

Unbelievable decision from a supposedly professional umpire.

[Phil McCreviss]

Umpires ruining the game again. Seriously this is shyte

[Bombers_Forever]

Cmon Ponting - please score some runs today

[Biggie]

****ing bullshit. :thumbsd:

[superfreak]

Gone. Sreesanth came back well from the first wide. :eek:
Bad decision. Huge inside edge. Given, Gilchrist a duck. :(

I had my back turned to the TV and heard the inside edge then big appeal and straight away said to myself not out. It was as clear as day.

That was as bad a decision as you will ever see even a blind man would have given it not out.

[lionbear]

Shocking decision BUT...

That's exactly why you don't walk Gilchrist.

The day a bowler calls me back when I am clearly not out is the day I start walking.

[Bombers_Forever]

Rudi had a good game last time too - starting with a shocker..........he should at least be consistent with both teams on poor decisions in this match

[Rimbaz]

That has got to be one of the worst decisions ive ever seen

[Skeppersap]

Where was Indias fanmous sportsmanship in that appeal? Everyone on the ground except the umpire knew that was not out, yet Indians happy to appeal.

[Phil McCreviss]

Good on Gilly. Top bloke and great sportsman

[sherb]

Disgraceful decision, ball clearly deviates off the edge of the bat. Was surprised to even see them appealing:
I wasn't.

The Indians will appeal for anything, despite them taking the moral high ground in relation to playing within the spirit of the game.

[Bombers_Forever]

Even more disgraceful was the appeal by the Indians - Rudi fell for it

[Corrosion]

Don't India only get the bad decisions :rolleyes:

That was ****ing appauling. Huge inside edge. HUGE.

[Phil McCreviss]

Where was Indias fanmous sportsmanship in that appeal? Everyone on the ground except the umpire knew that was not out, yet Indians happy to appeal.

Here we go

[Xtreme]

Pretty crap decision from the Umpire :thumbsd:

[Bombers_Forever]

Indians will appeal for anything - no sportsmanship from them but they crucify Australia for the same thing.

I don't know what is worse - Rudi's decision or the ad for MonsterHouse I have just seen

[Phil McCreviss]

Shreesanth is bowling well. His celebration was a bit stupid tho

[Hawks1523]

Here we go

Oh it's on!! :mad:

[johnnyhoward]

What a ridiculous decision...what can you do, we're one down. Punter basically opening the batting, dig us out of this hole.

[Bombers_Forever]

Australia should demand Rudi's sacking - since India can decide who should umpire their matches.

At least Taufel is at the other end.

[skipper kelly]

Where was Indias fanmous sportsmanship in that appeal? Everyone on the ground except the umpire knew that was not out, yet Indians happy to appeal.


Spirit of the game.

Cant wait to see the back of these Indians.

[Rob]

WTF? Since when could you just bowl a wide on a free hit and get away with it?

[jerry springer]

justa shitful call,ruined the match already,was looking forward to seeing gilly:thumbsd:

[Skeppersap]

Shocking decision BUT...

That's exactly why you don't walk Gilchrist.

100% correct.

[gerta]

Hayden dropped at 3rd slip..

[Bombers_Forever]

Hayden lucky there............but it is 4 runs

[Bombers_Forever]

****ing bullshit. :thumbsd:

What he said........

[Renegade]

If it was an Indian getting out it would be 'a tough decision that was easy to miss' . If it's an Aussie it's 'the worst decision in cricket history.

Aussies get one bad call compared to every seven the visiting nation gets.

Good to see Karma bit Gilchrist in the arse :D

[sherb]

Here we go
If the Indian cricket team didn't continue to show themselves up as complete and utter hypocrites, you wouldn't get posts along those lines.

Pretty simple really.

[rusdid24]

I'll cut off my leftie if Dhoni didn't know that wasn't an inside edge. Have a look at the replay, put two arms up and a pathetic appeal, then a big smile when it was given out.
But, it's only us that doesn't play within the spirit of the game.

[Corrosion]

Here we go

What do you mean, here we go? It's the truth.

Australia gets crucified when they appeal, yet, India is left unscathed when they appeal such rediculous appeals that are clearly not out.

[Bombers_Forever]

If the Indian cricket team didn't continue to show themselves up as complete and utter hypocrites, you wouldn't get posts along those lines.

Pretty simple really.

Exactly.

[rusdid24]

If it was an Indian getting out it would be 'a tough decision that was easy to miss' . If it's an Aussie it's 'the worst decision in cricket history.

Aussies get one bad call compared to every seven the visiting nation gets.

Good to see Karma bit Gilchrist in the arse :D

I think Gilchrist is the one bloke in this team who only has good karma on his side.

[lionbear]

I wasn't.

The Indians will appeal for anything, despite them taking the moral high ground in relation to playing within the spirit of the game.

I feel sorry for Rudi, these decisions happen but because of the events of the last month and a half they are blown out of proportion.

[campbell]

Even more disgraceful was the appeal by the Indians - Rudi fell for it

I thought the Indians were the sportmans, and never ever over appealed.

A disgraceful appeal, let alone decision.

[sherb]

I'll cut off my leftie if Dhoni didn't know that wasn't an inside edge. Have a look at the replay, put two arms up and a pathetic appeal, then a big smile when it was given out.
But, it's only us that doesn't play within the spirit of the game.
Dhoni showed what he is made of with his false claiming of that catch against Pietersen in a test against England.

So no surprise that he appealed here - or if he does for any other decision which is clearly not out either.

[Phil McCreviss]

If it was an Indian getting out it would be 'a tough decision that was easy to miss' . If it's an Aussie it's 'the worst decision in cricket history.

Aussies get one bad call compared to every seven the visiting nation gets.

Good to see Karma bit Gilchrist in the arse :D

Its probably the worst player to have it happen to. Gilly is as straight as they come mate.

[Xtreme]

"You are a wanker" chants have begun :D

MCG crowds don't fail to disappoint

[Biggie]

Wow Hayden lucky.

[superfreak]

I feel sorry for Rudi, these decisions happen but because of the events of the last month and a half they are blown out of proportion.
I dont mate. That was a dead set shocker, i doubt steve bucknor would have given it out. it was that obvious. If it didnt hit the bat it would have bowled him.

Indian are hypocritical though. Spirit of the game my a**.

I played in a game yesterday where we called a batsman back after he was given out LBW, we half appealed before we realised he hit it, but the umpire waited then gave him out anyway. It wasnt as bad as that one though.

[Bombers_Forever]

"You are a wanker" chants have begun :D

MCG crowds don't fail to disappoint

Good on em - hope they are directing them to the Indians on the field, not someone in the crowd

[gerta]

Cracking stroke from Hayden down the ground.

[Phil McCreviss]

What do you mean, here we go? It's the truth.

Australia gets crucified when they appeal, yet, India is left unscathed when they appeal such rediculous appeals that are clearly not out.

Australia arent the only team in that boat. India is left unscathed? Agree it was a shyte decision but its ridiculous how the sportsmanship card gets played each and every time this comes up. The only classy aspect was how Gilly reacted. What a champ!

[lionbear]

I dont mate. That was a dead set shocker, i doubt steve bucknor would have given it out. it was that obvious. If it didnt hit the bat it would have bowled him.

Indian are hypocritical though. Spirit of the game my a**.

I played in a game yesterday where we called a batsman back after he was given out LBW. It wasnt as bad as that one though.

It was a shocking decision, but the pressure on Umpires this summer because of what has happened earlier was clearly showing in that decision.

[Bombers_Forever]

Lovely drive there

[Skeppersap]

Haydens 2 drives have been supurb!

[gerta]

And another beautiful shot down the ground from Hayden.

[skipper kelly]

Australia arent the only team in that boat. India is left unscathed? Agree it was a shyte decision but its ridiculous how the sportsmanship card gets played each and every time this comes up. The only classy aspect was how Gilly reacted. What a champ!

No. Mr Kumble and his cohorts played the sportsmanship card.

[Phil McCreviss]

"You are a wanker" chants have begun :D

MCG crowds don't fail to disappoint

It is a disgrace. Totally agree

[Rob]

I feel sorry for Rudi, these decisions happen but because of the events of the last month and a half they are blown out of proportion.

I don't feel sorry for him at all. He's a professional umpire - if he couldn't see or hear that edge then he doesn't deserve to be paid.

It's not like one of those tiny little nicks where the bat is a few millimetres from the pad - the bat was miles away from his pads, the ball was going nowhere near the pads and there was a massive double noise.

It was the equivalent of a batsman hitting the ball straight back to the bowler and taking off for a run.

[gerta]

Over the top of 2nd slip for 4 by Hayden. and a free hit as well..

[Bombers_Forever]

Another 4 to Hayden but even if caught, it was not out because it was a no ball. Sharma isn't unlucky Bill :rolleyes:

[Keyser Soze]

The only classy aspect was how Gilly reacted. What a champ!


There are few Australian and International cricketers that would be wise to follow Gilly's example.

Just turned and walked away despite getting a dud decision. All class.

[Bombers_Forever]

Sharma is a tool - his staring at Hayden is just so scary........watch out Matty

[King Elvis]

The Dos looks angry.

[Bombers_Forever]

Cop that Sharma.

Get over it Bill, Sharma isn't unlucky = he is getting what he deserves

[gerta]

The Sharma man just losing it a bit with his run up.

[Bombers_Forever]

1/32 after 4.

[King Elvis]

Haydos is a genius.

Normally bats a mile out of his crease to throw the bowlers line off; then he walks down the pitch to mess with their heads even more.

Now he's batting down in his crease, and Sharma can't get his length right, and looks worried about no-balls.

[Phil McCreviss]

Just on the umpires, does anyone know what sort of training they go through ie hearing, sight etc. Not taking the piss but some of these umps arent exactly young lads.

[lionbear]

Great hitting and repositioning of the feet by Hayden to give him the best chance of hitting the free hit away for 4.

[Jaymin]

Cop that Sharma.

Get over it Bill, Sharma isn't unlucky = he is getting what he deserves

Bill has said Sharma is bolwing beautifully at least 6 times already.

2 overs 0/24.

[Hawks1523]

Good on em - hope they are directing them to the Indians on the field, not someone in the crowd

Hope so. Sreesanth and Harbhajan. :thumbsu: