Australia v India v Sri Lanka

[c4v3m4n]

Should Clarke give Lara's record a shake? 401 the target.... He'd have that by the end of the day, and we'd still have 2 days to bowl them out

Nah. I reckon he should declare once he hits 300....350 max.

Wouldn't wanna leave bowling India out again too late. I know there's still more than two days to play, but we lead by close to 400, that's a great enough lead.

Lara was selfish with his 400, West Indies could have won that test, but by letting Lara get 400, they lost the chance to win the test and it resulted in a draw.

I'd hate for Clarke to put himself first and chase that record rather than declare not out on something and go for the win.

[ossie85]

I agree that Lara's innings was selfish, but if we can't bowl India out in 180 overs, we don't deserve to win (weather always the x factor)

[c4v3m4n]

I agree that Lara's innings was selfish, but if we can't bowl India out in 180 overs, we don't deserve to win (weather always the x factor)

Thats the other thing. They are predicting rain late this evening and into tomorrow.

I reckon he should declare an hour and half before stumps then, put India in after a hard slog in the field and hope for a couple quick wickets. Clarke should be around Hayden's record of 380 by then.

[bomberboy0618]

Kohli yesterday... Got fined 50% of his match fee...

He said this on twitter:

"i agree cricketers dont have to retaliate. what when the crowd says the worst things about your mother and sister. the worst ive heard"

Then KP said this:

"ha ha ha ha ha!!! Welcome to Australia buddy!!" To which Kohli replied: "never heard crap like that. EVER"

:P

I would have turned around and said- Get some tips from Harbhjan on how to insult cricketers without getting caught :P

[c4v3m4n]

WELL DONE CLARKE!!! ;D ;D ;D

300!

[bomberboy0618]

CLARKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If he can break Lara's record I wouldnt be surprised if we see a pitch invasion.

[Maca24]

Let him have a go at 400.
He is having a bash anyway... doesn't hurt to sew up the match now.
Then declare after todays play.

[ossie85]

Don't get many chances like this, I agree Maca...

[c4v3m4n]

Clarke passes Robert Cowper and has the 2nd highest individual score ever in Australia. Hayden only has higher.

He also passes Bob Simpson and has the 4th highest individual score ever by an Australian. Tubby is next with 334*.

This 5th wicket partnership of 295 (currently) is the 9th highest ever for the fifth wicket, the 5th highest by an Australian combo, the 3rd highest in Australia, the 2nd highest at the SCG and the highest 5th wicket partnership ever for any team against India.

[ossie85]

Clarke passes Robert Cowper and has the 2nd highest individual score ever in Australia. Hayden only has higher.

He also passes Bob Simpson and has the 5th highest individual score ever by an Australian. Tubby is next with 334*.

I believe Bradman's 334 is next before Taylor's 334* yes ;) :P

[c4v3m4n]

Clarke passes Robert Cowper and has the 2nd highest individual score ever in Australia. Hayden only has higher.

He also passes Bob Simpson and has the 5th highest individual score ever by an Australian. Tubby is next with 334*.

I believe Bradman's 334 is next before Taylor's 334* yes ;) :P

Same score so they are equal next.  :P

[ossie85]

Wait, who is between Bradman/Taylor and Hayden?

[c4v3m4n]

300 partnership brought up! ;D ;D

[c4v3m4n]

Wait, who is between Bradman/Taylor and Hayden?

No one. Hence why he's the 4th highest.

[ossie85]

Wait, who is between Bradman/Taylor and Hayden?

No one. Hence why he's the 4th highest.

Lol, nice edit ;)