Cricket Thread: Indian Summer

[Kane McGoodwin]

This kid has balls

Doubt Bumrah has been ramped 3x in a test over before for 16 runs... particularly within the 1st hour of a test by a debutant.

 

[Cromulant]

Doubt Bumrah has been ramped 3x in a test over before for 16 runs... particularly within the 1st hour of a test by a debutant.

He said he had a plan.... I don't think anyone thought this was it....

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

He said he had a plan.... I don't think anyone thought this was it....

Forced Bumrah to bowl with a fly slip!

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Koli shoulder bump on Konstas. Welcome to the big time Sam.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

That contact was on Kohli!

Not going to upset Konstas though!

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Konstas taking it out on Bumrah.

 

[Mostyn]

18 off a Bumrah over.

Honestly, Konstas has him rattled. He's moving around the crease and Bumrah can't settle into a length.

If you're not watching it, switch it on. Absolutely fantastic to watch.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

18 off a Bumrah over.

Honestly, Konstas has him rattled. He's moving around the crease and Bumrah can't settle into a length.

If you're not watching it, switch it on. Absolutely fantastic to watch.

Most exciting debut in a long time.

Kid batting without fear smashing Bumrah at more than a run a ball.

 

[George Kramer]

Has Vader posted he’s been reckless yet?

 

[Eagleboy2011]

18 off a Bumrah over.

Honestly, Konstas has him rattled. He's moving around the crease and Bumrah can't settle into a length.

If you're not watching it, switch it on. Absolutely fantastic to watch.

That over reminds me of a young David Hooks first test against England.

 

[Cromulant]

This kid has balls

And now he doesnt

 

[Cromulant]

That over reminds me of a young David Hooks first test against England.

Phil Hughes comes to mind too

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Phil Hughes comes to mind too

Forgot that one. Youngest test century in over 50 years. Good to see Aus giving young talent a go .

 

[rocket18]

Good on the lad, amazing what batting with intent does, instead of looking like you're playing for a draw.

Apart from Head he's been the only batsman to attack the Indian bowlers.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Was a surreal experience watching that

Incredible
Fearless
Stupid
Audacious

Has put us in a good position though and we'd been terrible vs Bumrah playing orthodox cricket shots in the previous tests

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Pretty stoked with Konstas making a 50 on debut. Went at a good clip too.

 

[FR0GGY]

He’s got a twin brother, get him in

 

[FR0GGY]

First time in 5 years both openers have passed 50 in the first innings at home

 

[GreyCrow]

First time in 5 years both openers have passed 50 in the first innings at home

It has been nearly 8 years ( Sydney Test Jan 2 2017 ) since both openers scored 100

Renshaw 184
Warner 113

Partnership 151

 

[FR0GGY]

It has been nearly 8 years ( Sydney Test Jan 2 2017 ) since both openers scored 100

Renshaw 184
Warner 113

Partnership 151

Hopefully Konstas is one answer we are looking for.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Good on the lad, amazing what batting with intent does, instead of looking like you're playing for a draw.

Apart from Head he's been the only batsman to attack the Indian bowlers.

& Carey.

Rest have been mainly ordinary.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It has been nearly 8 years ( Sydney Test Jan 2 2017 ) since both openers scored 100

Renshaw 184
Warner 113

Partnership 151

Would be good if Renshaw could find more consistent form.

 

[Interloperer]

I have to admit I didn't think Konstas opening would work out as well as it did. I thought he'd be picked in the lower order first

 

[Interloperer]

That said, Australia are now in a worse position than they were in the first inning last match

 

[Crow54]

Oh dear.