Test Cricket 2012

[Corky]

Just need to wrap this up soon, don't want to be chasing 80+.

But what a performance, especially from Monty.

[Mack]

Monty Panesar.. quite brilliant.

[Guest ttfn]

If we end up chasing anything over 100 things could get interesting.

Just goes to show how well Cook and Pietersen batted.

[Guest MattP]

Stunning performance, Pietersen absolutely exceptional, spinenrs fantastic.

When Monty bowls like this you have to wonder what goes so wrong sometimes.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Would love Australia to get a wicket, just had 2 LBW descions reversed by DRS. South Africa are 111/4 off 74 overs this is pure test cricket 2 batsment trying to save a test.

[Guest MattP]

Would love Australia to get a wicket, just had 2 LBW descions reversed by DRS. South Africa are 111/4 off 74 overs this is pure test cricket 2 batsment trying to save a test.

Great action, need two wickets before tea really. That should do it.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Thank christ for that break thru, great partnership tho 89 runs off 68 overs. ABDV made 33 off 220 balls.

[Guest MattP]

Thank christ for that break thru, great partnership tho 89 runs off 68 overs. ABDV made 33 off 220 balls.

Going to be a blow if you don't get this one.

We've nip two out early, should be plain sailing from here.

[Guest MattP]

57 to win :trumpet:

[Guest MattP]

Excellent stuff, a series we can really go on and win now.

[leicsmac]

Superb performance, we've not won a Test match in India that convincingly in a long time. Panesar and Swann were both superb.

Wonder what kind of pitch we can expect at Kolkalta in a week or two? Don't think Dhoni is going to ask for a square turner again...

[Corky]

Fantastic performance.

[Corky]

KP got man of the match.

Slight shame that they couldn't do a double choice with Monty, who was thrown in and bowled brilliantly.

[purpleronnie]

Yep, brilliant stuff, makes up for the terrible decision to leave monty out.

[Guest MattP]

KP got man of the match.

Slight shame that they couldn't do a double choice with Monty, who was thrown in and bowled brilliantly.

As good as he was KP's winnings couldnt go without a MOTM award.

Pitch will be very interesting next time out now.

[Corky]

Andy Flower stepping aside as limited overs coach with Ashley Giles taking control of that team.

Flower will continue with the Test team.

[SOCCERROO FOX]

Ponting to retire after this match, shame to see him bow out the way he has.

[Corky]

Oh, was hoping to boo him next year

Great career, mostly remembered for losing 3 Ashes series

[Guest MattP]

Oh, was hoping to boo him next year

Great career, mostly remembered for losing 3 Ashes series

:trumpet:

Fairwell Punter, you were great to honest, thanks for the memories.

[Aus Fox]

Oh, was hoping to boo him next year

Great career, mostly remembered for losing 3 Ashes series

Don't worry to much Mitchell Johnson has been recalled for all your booing neeeds

[Corky]

He bowls to the left, he bowls to the riiiiiiggghhhhtttt.....

[Guest MattP]

Don't worry to much Mitchell Johnson has been recalled for all your booing neeeds

Any excuse.

[Guest MattP]

Even KP got in on the act. Getting a right buzz for next summer watching these.

[marko]

Possibly my favourite Ponting innings:

August 27th 2005 at Trent Bridge, England.

Australia 2nd innings (following on)

RT Ponting run out (sub [GJ Pratt]) 48 (137)

[Captain...]

Even KP got in on the act. Getting a right buzz for next summer watching these.

You got tickets?

Only managed to get days 1,2 and 5 at Trent Bridge

Bunch of us are in the ballot for Oval test.