Australia v India: Boxing Day Test, day two – live!

Live updates from day two of the third Test at the MCGJoin the conversation: via email or tweet @GeoffLemonSport 1.56am GMT G’day from the ‘G. Thanks, Geoffers. That may have been the least attacking of Pujara’s tons (so CricViz tells me, in terms of strokes played) but it didn’t detract from it one bit. His powers of concentration really are up there with anyone to play the modern game. Along with Kohli, they are preparing to drive the hosts into the dirt as the day matures. We all know that the mighty OBO works best when you tell me what you think along the way. You can do that through the usual channels via email or the idiot machine. Yes, this might end up being a long and tiring day. But let’s experience it together. Flash-forward to the Percy Beames Bar in three days time. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/3PtMO6XsBb 1.37am GMT If you’re going off the scoreboard alone, 62 runs added in the session is pretty painful. It was entertaining for the first hour though, as a good duel developed between Cummins and Starc and the batsmen. It got a bit more attritional, if I dare, afterwards. That works for India, as mentioned – the longer they bat, the harder it’ll be for Australia. But as crazy as it sounds, the visiting side still need runs. Collapses can happen any time, and if they suddenly found themselves out for 350 by tea, they’d be in a fairly weak position given the conditions. Hopefully things can go up a gear or two after the break. Adam Collins will be your escort for that session, and from me until tomorrow it’s adios. Continue reading…
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