NZ tour of India, Sept 22- Oct 26

[Dr Cricket]

Looks like Harbhajan is getting jealous of Ashwin wicket tally.

So ridiculous it is like Fred Trueman getting jealous of James anderson because he can play 12-16 test a year.

Really baffled since Harbhajan singh should be happy that ashwin is getting wicket and if he really thinks he better than ashwin he should be bowling so much better than him in the past 6 years.

[yuppie]

Looks like Harbhajan is getting jealous of Ashwin wicket tally.

So ridiculous it is like Fred Trueman getting jealous of James anderson because he can play 12-16 test a year.

Really baffled since Harbhajan singh should be happy that ashwin is getting wicket and if he really thinks he better than ashwin he should be bowling so much better than him in the past 6 years.

Ashwin is starting to eclipse Harby's achievements, and it appears he is not dealing with that well.

[andy]

so..another 6-fer for ashwin..im a huge fan of his, with bat and ball, will probably go onto be one of India's all time greats...i know it's a big call, but i think he will be...solid top 7 batsman, and a fantastic spin bowler...Harby is jealous, because ashiwn actually spins the ball and takes wickets!

[yuppie]

Harby's true nature showing through?

If Ashwin continues like this then he will leave a bigger legacy than Harby.

[Dr Cricket]

Harby's true nature showing through?

If Ashwin continues like this then he will leave a bigger legacy than Harby.

TBH he probably has with him being a huge match winner in Asian conditions ok the change in policy of Asian pitches turning earlier has helped but even then takes skill to average less than 20 in Asia.

Also the ironic aspect is that dhoni had to make a huge fuss over the pitches because Harby was awful when the ball didn't turn or he didn't take a wicket early in his spell.

Ashwin might have been awful in his early years and got a lot of stick because of the lack of accuracy or not having a strong stock ball but at the moment he bowling way better and more consistent then Harby ever did.
Can't actually remember Harby ever being good except for in 2001.
He had is moment but he went missing all too often at home or away and really India suffered when Kumble retired.
So quite laughable he laughs at Ashwin wickets when he isn't even a world class or top class spinner.
Sounds like he is jealous that Ashwin is capable of having a defining series all the time and he only had one 2001 aus series.
Can understand if Kumble is saying this but Harby claims are ridiculous when he been awful for a long time and I am 100 percent sure if you replace Harby with ashwin you won't get the same results.
Not sure Harby would average less than 20 with the ball.

[meninblue]

Vijay is run out. Gauti has recoveres from injury and jas come out to bat.

309 already. Should bowl to kiwis for atleast 40 overs today.

[meninblue]

Gauti has been sensational today. Some teriffic strokes played by him scoring at run a ball.

[meninblue]

Lead of 385 with 5 full sessions remaining in the test.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Declare now? Maybe bat another 30m. The only thing that could prevent an India win from here is batting on too long.

[meninblue]

Declare now? Maybe bat another 30m. The only thing that could prevent an India win from here is batting on too long.

There is plenty of time remaining.

Imo it is alright if we bat another 20 overs scoring at 4 an over. I guess that Virat will declare at around 450.

[meninblue]

450 runs scored by us or 40 overs to bowl at NZ today (whichever is earlier) is my view on declaration.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Well, 400 runs already that NZ aren't going to get. But India should be able to declare mid session safely enough.

[meninblue]

Arthur, match situation is already safe for India. But there is no harm in batting some more time as our bowlers wilk get some more rest of about half an hour. 140 overs should be enough to dismiss opponents on day 4 and 5 with our two in form spinners.

[meninblue]

454 runs now. Well played team.

Just 10 runs for Chet century and that could be declaration. Maybe even if this wicket falls.

[meninblue]

Just 4 more for Chet to score a ton.