South Africa v India test series

[brandon]

Kohli is losing it, dare I say it. When did he last make a score?

766 days since his last international century.

He’s shite.

 

[Jack Torrance]

Good partnership this

 

[Mr Redknapp]

766 days since his last international century.

He’s shite.

If he didn't spend most of his time playing the hard man, he might be able to concentrate outside off-stump

 

[DieselBert]

Good partnership this

Unnecessary from QDK. Can see why he is fuming with himself. India have bowled well here

 

[brandon]

Horrible looking injury for Bumrah like

 

[chelt_mackem]

Horrible looking injury for Bumrah like

Encouraging that he was able to walk off, but worrying that he's still not back, could rule him out for a while.

I was looking forward to spending the day watching Dean Elgar bat and Bumrah bowl, 2 of the great test cricketers. Bit disappointing to have neither of them on the field.

 

[Jack Torrance]

Another good partnership from the tail. Looks like rain will decide this

 

[DieselBert]

India have bowled brilliantly. Thakur has been a bit loose but Siraj, Bumrah and Shami have been superb.

 

[brandon]

Encouraging that he was able to walk off, but worrying that he's still not back, could rule him out for a while.

I was looking forward to spending the day watching Dean Elgar bat and Bumrah bowl, 2 of the great test cricketers. Bit disappointing to have neither of them on the field.

Bumrah came back and was able to bowl, India look certain to win now.

 

[The Rat]

Amazing how far Root has moved ahead of Kohli like

No century for 2 years

Remarkable

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

Kohli out chasing a wide one again, looks shot to bits mentally

 

[Jack Torrance]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he retired from red ball at some point this year while his average is still above 50

 

[The Rat]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he retired from red ball at some point this year while his average is still above 50

Why do people always suggest this almost every series about someone

Absolutely zero chance Kohli will retire from red ball cricket like, what’s that possibly based on? It’s his favourite format by far

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

You must be logged on to see media items

Why do people always suggest this almost every series about someone

Absolutely zero chance Kohli will retire from red ball cricket like, what’s that possibly based on? It’s his favourite format by far

More chance he sacks off t20 now they’ve removed him as captain

 

[The Rat]

You must be logged on to see media items

More chance he sacks off t20 now they’ve removed him as captain

Absolutely

Swear I read on this board every series about someone retiring like.

He loves it.

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

You must be logged on to see media items

Did not realise Ngidi has done that well in tests

 

[Jack Torrance]

Why do people always suggest this almost every series about someone

Absolutely zero chance Kohli will retire from red ball cricket like, what’s that possibly based on? It’s his favourite format by far

To keep his average above 50. He is struggling in this format

 

[The Rat]

To keep his average above 50. He is struggling in this format

He’d retire from his job he loves to protect an average?

Of course he wouldn’t

 

[Jack Torrance]

He’d retire from his job he loves to protect an average?

Of course he wouldn’t

If he’s not scoring runs he might think the time is right to walk away. No century for over 2 years will play on his mind

 

[chelt_mackem]

If he’s not scoring runs he might think the time is right to walk away. No century for over 2 years will play on his mind

The only way he walks away is when he feels he is a net drain on the team rather than a contributor. His form has been poor recently, but he's only 33, still got a good few years in him yet and more than enough time to start picking up runs again.

The test against England next summer will be a perfect opportunity with our general shiteness.