India-England Test Series

[Dragon]

After much complication, India England Test Series finally commenced on scheduled today, though the location for the matches changes because of security reasons, but all well that ends well. Earlier this match was supposed to be played at Ahmedabad but now new place is Chennai, same with the second test, It will be played in Mohali from 19th Dec.

Truely, England should be complimented that they came back, especially after 5-0 defeat in One day series, if they wanted they could have cancelled the tour, which means a Big Black Spot on Indian Cricket and Security.

Team for these matches are as follows:
England
Andrew Strauss
Alaistar Cook
Ian Bell
Kevin Peterson (c)
Paul Collingwood
Andrew Flintoff
Mathew Prior (w)
Grame Swann
James Anderson
Stephen Harmison
Monty Panesar

India
Sehwag
Gambhir
Dravid
Tendulkar
Laxman
Yuvraj
Dhoni (c)(w)
Amit Mishra
Bhajji
Zaheer
Ishant


England won the toss and Elected to Bat

Currrent Score: 187/3
Wickets:
Cook-52
Bell - 17
Peterson - 4

Zaheer khan took 2 wickets while bhajji bagged one

[Dragon]

Day 02:

England All out for 316

India:
155/6

Bad day for India; Trail by 161 runs

Do you think India gonna make it?

[itsmemad]

India's batting line up starts now... don't forget bhajji & Zaheer with dhoni!

[Dragon]

You got any doubt about Ishant Sharma

But honestly, you can't say anything abt India; no wonder if bhajji or zaheer scores a ton

[Dragon]

I way away on weekend and no body updated the thread

Anyways, currently the match is going through a very interesting phrase. 50-50 chances for both team

We lost Laxman early in the session but Yuvraj and Sachin have ensured that India are in a commanding position, putting on 80 runs for the fifth wicket. India are just 83 runs away from a historic victory and unless England can get a few quick wickets, India will fancy their chances.

Current Score:

304/4
Needs 83 more to win
:clap:

[Rameshjeee]

India: 309/4
Tendulkar 68, Yuvraj* 48
Ind need 78 runs to win...
I hope India to win & I also hope that sachin scores a century....
If sachin scores a ton & India wins...I would rate this as the best innings by the master blaster....I am gr8 fan of sachin.....

[The One]

India: 309/4
Tendulkar 68, Yuvraj* 48
Ind need 78 runs to win...
I hope India to win & I also hope that sachin scores a century....
If sachin scores a ton & India wins...I would rate this as the best innings by the master blaster....I am gr8 fan of sachin.....

I also just love Sachin.
He's my avatar!

[Dragon]

I hope India to win & I also hope that sachin scores a century....
If sachin scores a ton & India wins...I would rate this as the best innings by the master blaster....I am gr8 fan of sachin.....

Your prayers have been answered

India won by 6 wkts
:clap::clap::clap::clap:

Sachin scored a TON, remained Not out on 103*
yuvraj too did a fantastic job - 85 not out
Sachin-Yuvraj 163 runs partnership did the magic.

Sehwag awarded as a man of the match

Trivia: India chased down total which was the fourth-highest ever in the history of Test cricket.

[Rameshjeee]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 41st Test ton and Yuvraj's 85 guided India to a historic six-wicket win over England in the first Test. India lead the two-match series 1-0

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[The One]

Yipee.... :clap::clap::clap:
Sachin Rocks.... :lol::lol::lol:

[Dragon]

I think the next match is on 19th in Mohali, though I stay in Mohali but cant sit and watch a test match LIVE in stadium

[Rameshjeee]

I think the next match is on 19th in Mohali, though I stay in Mohali but cant sit and watch a test match LIVE in stadium

The first match was held in my city...
The next match is in your city....

[Dragon]

Your city proved lucky...
Lets pray for mine...

[itsmemad]

Wot a match!! and how India won!!! Kudos to Indian team!!!! :clap:

[Rameshjeee]

I have never seen Sachin like this,have you guys seen..............

[Dragon]

Yes...you're right, we haven't seen this before....he is looking taller than Yuvraj:lol:

[just4kix]

Sachin Tendulkar still carries a 16 year old boy within him. This picture is one of the best I have seen. The feeling comes from the following factors:

a) Often his blood-suckers used to say that Sachin does not perform when it matters.
b) They would further add that his second innings performance is average at best. Only 3 centuries in 2nd innings (now 4).

Sachin himself could not hide the joy that after long, India managed to chase a substantial total (the 4th best run chase) and succeeded. But above all - this was exorcising the ghost of 1999 on this very ground against Pakistan.

[Rameshjeee]

But above all - this was exorcising the ghost of 1999 on this very ground against Pakistan.

I saw that match live.I still remember,I :48: when sachin got out...

[Dragon]

that's why they call it a religion

[just4kix]

I saw that match live.I still remember,I :48: when sachin got out...

Did you watch this (Engalnd) match in person?

[Rameshjeee]

Did you watch this (Engalnd) match in person?

Yeah!!!!

[just4kix]

Did you watch this (Engalnd) match in person?

Yeah!!!!

Then I envy you.

[Rameshjeee]

I was very fortunate to watch that innings....I rate that innings as the best by Sachin....

[rupu1983]

This innings is quite similar to the century against Pakistan in 1999 that was also in chepauk and pakistan bowling is far better than English bowling attack unfortunately India could not win that match .Tendulkar has lot of good innings but I still think the century against Australia in Perth (1992) is the best

[Dragon]

Second match commenced at Mohali today.

India won the toss and elected to bat.

Lost Sehway early today who went for Duck.

But the good thing is Rahul is back in form, the wall is still strong, batting on 60.

But, the main attraction for today's show is Gambhir who is currently playing on 92 with 11 fours and 1 six.:clap:

Overall India a good position, thought the run rate is bit low.

Current Score: 159/1 in 62 overs. Run Rate: 2.56