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I will be more interested to see how Stuart Clark performs on sub continent type of pitches. He has been good so far. but his real test begins now I beleive.

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Has Marlon Samuels been offering you tips on the quiet Sledge?

I'm looking forward to this test series as these two teams are my favourite to watch! I expect Aussies to win, no doubt but still expect something good from the Windies. First test is at Sabina Park and the Carib Beer Cup finals played there a few weeks ago saw a bouncy but slowish pitch which had help for the spinners! I expect the test wicket to be bouncy and more pacier which should make for an exciting test.

In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.

Unlikely kiran , he's but a pup !

Mental disintegration works for me !!

Big blows for the Windies. Chattergoon will miss the first test due to recovery to a shoulder injury. Skipper Gayle is out with a groin injury and ofcourse, Marlon Samuels won't play due to his recent two year ban from cricket. Ramnaresh Sarwan has been named skipper of the side. Parchment and Smith is likely to open the batting with Ryan Hinds or Runako Morton playing for Samuels or both might play if they opt for just the 3 fast bowlers and no specialist spinner. Daren Sammy can get a go as well for either of the two incase they want to strengthen the bowling as Gayle won't be available to put in his more than useful part timers.

Aussie are currently into their only warm up fixture before the first test. Jamaica won the toss, batted and scored 297 all out. Wk Baugh got 111 and MacGill got 4-79. Aussies currently on 89-0 with Jacques on 41 and Katich on 35.

A gap is left in the middle order due to Clarke's absence and that would be filled between Katich and Hodge.

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In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.

I though Bravo did a decent job when he captained for the ODI's

To the optimist, the glass is half full.

To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.

To the engineer, the glass is twice the size it needs to be.

Chanderpaul has done the job before and doesn't want to do it again

Poisoned chalice being Windies captain!

Mental disintegration works for me !!

In which channel is the test series telecasted in India? Eng-Nzl series was telecasted in Star Cricket. So is this in ESPN?

ok. Thanks for the info.

I saw th complete 3 sessions though it was lte at night. But apart from Bravo nobody bowled well. They were bowling just a little too much on the pads which helpe Ponting gain confidence. Now he is going to be a headache for them all series.

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The windies have less than a hundred runs and yet they are like three wickets down!!!

What a sensational knock by Chanderpaul! After dropping like a sack of taters, coming back to score his hundred was just immense.

And full credit to Edwards and Powell to crush through the Aussies top order, this is shaping up to be a real contest!

To the optimist, the glass is half full.

To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.

To the engineer, the glass is twice the size it needs to be.

With Hayden back the Aussies will be a different outfit, Sam.

Hats off to Symonds also, with two 50's he's kept Australia's noses in front for the final day. Clarke looks a real threat with the ball, but is he a destroyer? Lee hasn't got it right yet and MacGill has been relatively ineffective - what can Johnson produce when his team needs it? As usual Chanderpaul will be the key figure tomorrow, if the Aussies get him I'm backing them, if the don't who knows what could happen?

Test cricket is thrilling! Enough of this IPL rubbish!

Good one Graham!

Originally posted by sam_ahmed

yes what a thriller this is turning out to be!!! hats off to chanderpaul and the WI for such a wonderful fight.

first IND and now WI, things are not looking good for australia's test dominance.

Now the WI??

come on this is just one test match and it's not even finished yet.......You know how the WI are.....one good day, everyone thinks things are looking good for them and they get everyone's hopes up but they manage to make a mess the next day.....so my advice is just don't hold your breath on the west indies doing something amazing today...it just may not come.