True, most indian fans do appreciate Dhoni, I was referring to indian fans on this site. Viru, not sure you can pin the inclusion of Binny in Dhoni either, think there was a test in england where despite england piling on the runs Dhoni didn't bowl Binny at all...

Also, kohli has a knack of being in the face of the opposition and opening his mouth a bit too much- considering the circumstances leading upto this game, he's probably best advised to keep his thoughts to himself on the field at least.

Which is exactly what Indian cricket needs after the professionalism of Dhoni after years - a Ganguly type character. Point is moot anyway as it's not like the Aussies are known for their sledging are they

Yeah I know kav, just meant with everything that's happened in austraila in last couple of weeks, probably best both teams stayed away from that kind of verbal belligerence

The attack of Harris, Johnson and Siddle, along with Watson, if all are fit, will be a big challenge for India. If there is any consolation, Adelaide is generally friendly for batsmen and there is relief in the form of Lyon.

India should have taken U Yaduv instead of M Shami.

Bhuvi's got some sort of injury as well which makes me dread the bowling line up we're going to put out tonight. Hopefully we can win the toss and bat first because if we field I can see the Aussies putting up a mammoth total. They wont want to lose this game at all costs in memory to Hughes and you can guarantee will come out all guns blazing.

Everyone fallen asleep?

Couldn't they find a better Indian national anthem singer

Seems like it Kash. I'm only going to watch the first half an hour or so and then knock out too to be honest. Not looking good already for India. Put into field with a bowling attack of Shami, Ishant, Aaron and the debutant Karn Sharma.

Not the best singer but I've always loved our anthem.

Not sure why Ashwin doesn't get a run abroad. I know his record is poor but its only going to improve if he plays.

Im up at 7 so will probably hit sack soon.

comment by Kav H (U19426)
posted 1 minute ago
Not the best singer but I've always loved our anthem.
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That guy was dull. All those people with great voices from India and they pick him.

Do you know who Arijit Singh is? His voice is brilliant should have asked him

Big start needed for the Indian bowling attack.

Aussies have 3 good batsman in Warner, Clarke and Smith. Don't rate Rodgers or Watson while Marsh is new. Possible chance for India if they get Warner early.

our bowling is trash

Kash forgeting haddin. That guy in Aus conditions is very dangerous

This might be a long day for India. A perfect batting pitch.

Australia in T20 mode against our 120kph bowlers already

Kash, not an easy task

Fack off Aaron keep your feet behind the crease for fack sake thats twice already

This is going to be a very long Australian summer...

Kav did I not tell you. Our bowlers rarely give the captains to be attacking. I remember even sehwag became defensive in that adelaide test match. Our bowlers are just crap. Shami and Varun are giving 4s for fun. Its just very poor bowling for an international bowler.

Its been a very long time since we have had Ishant bashing. The lad is finally doing what he should have 2 years ago. Oh well its never too late.

Just tuned in. Seems like Warner is up to his usual tactics! Could be a long day for us!