India vs Australia: 4 Tests - Feb-Mar 2013

[vicky24]

There is this tweet from ESPNcricinfo which is even better

 

[SVK]

Sehwag dropped for remaining tests. Now his position is in danger for SA Series ahead.
Its bad that Sehwag-Gambhir combo which took Team to new heights in all formats of game in recent years are now not part of team.

 

[moindear]

I guess that is the end of Sehwag unless he gets the same luck as Bhajji has, not much wickets but still in the team!

 

[vicky24]

Why no replacement?

 

[moindear]

So Rahane is going to open the innings, I dont think they will give Shikar Dhawan an opportunity!

 

[mhsabir]

lol
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2013/content/current/story/624494.html

Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja will not be considered for Australia's third Test against India in Mohali after ignoring team orders following the crushing innings defeat in Hyderabad. After the loss inside three and a half days, the coach Mickey Arthur asked every member of the squad to let him know three points on how their individual performances and those of the team could be improved.

The players were informed of the task on Tuesday night and were asked to ensure it was done by Saturday evening. Every other player completed the requirements, either by emailing or texting Arthur their points or by slipping a note under his door. However, as of Monday morning the four players, including the vice-captain Watson, had neglected to comply. Arthur, captain Michael Clarke and team manager Gavin Dovey met and discussed how to handle the situation and decided that it needed to be a "line-in-the-sand moment".

Available players: Michael Clarke (capt), David Warner, Ed Cowan, Phillip Hughes, Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Lyon, Brad Haddin (wk)
Doubtful: Matthew Wade (wk)
Out: Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson, Usman Khawaja

Actually it would have been easy task for Johnson & Khwaja - All they had to say was "Pick me play in the next test "

 

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[moindear]

This is insane
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2013/content/current/story/624494.html
oops...just posted the same thing!

 

[mhsabir]

Atleast they squad now is pruned for them to decide on the XI easily.
Among the four - Watson should probably be marked as most guilty. Pattinson was their best bowler & the other two have not even played...

 

[shr]

If 2 of their guys get injured before or during the match, Mickey Arthur has to go and field. Or perhaps they will call one of the Aussie commentators to come and field? Imagine Glenn Maxwell giving (returning) the baggy green to Hayden before he takes the field. Interesting possibilities.

 

[moindear]

Hughes, who is yet to score against spinners in this series will get another chance. Mitch and Pattinson out, Indians should be very happy
Reminds me of this match
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/current/match/64101.html
India lost this match before the start of play, just cos of the green pitch, thanks to BCCI politics...