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User_gary Posted 18 years ago
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he can stay on the park
Bangalore, Oct.7 (ANI): Can the Australian team repeat the magic of winning a series in India? Having done so in 2004 after a gap of 35 years, this seems to be the biggest question dogging the minds of bookmakers, who have cautiously bet 2.10 dollars on the Australians to win.
According to a Fox Sports report, the Australian batting line-up is settled, but issues remain.
Opener Matthew Hayden hasn't had a long innings so far on tour, but appears determined to make a mark. His attention to detail could be seen during a net session in Hyderabad where he spent five minutes debating with bowling machine operator Troy Cooley whether there was an imaginary fieldsman at point, behind point or in front of point.
Ponting had his middle stump uprooted by Board XI leggie Piyush Chawla in Australia's first innings, but would have been content with an undefeated half-century in the second. However, until he scores heavily in the Tests, the mental demons of previous failures here will remain.
Shane Watson was forced out of the tour match by a chest virus. His talent has never been questioned - just whether he can stay on the park for any length of time.
Please explain the emboldened parts to me.
According to a Fox Sports report, the Australian batting line-up is settled, but issues remain.
Opener Matthew Hayden hasn't had a long innings so far on tour, but appears determined to make a mark. His attention to detail could be seen during a net session in Hyderabad where he spent five minutes debating with bowling machine operator Troy Cooley whether there was an imaginary fieldsman at point, behind point or in front of point.
Ponting had his middle stump uprooted by Board XI leggie Piyush Chawla in Australia's first innings, but would have been content with an undefeated half-century in the second. However, until he scores heavily in the Tests, the mental demons of previous failures here will remain.
Shane Watson was forced out of the tour match by a chest virus. His talent has never been questioned - just whether he can stay on the park for any length of time.
Please explain the emboldened parts to me.
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Hello Gary, "The park" is an informal term, much favoured by commentators, for the pitch (or any other kind of sporting arena). Here, the implication is that Shane is injury- and ailment-prone. Hats off to Tendulkar.
- Hello Gary, "The park" is an informal term, much favoured by commentators, for the pitch (or any other kind of sporting arena).
- Here, the implication is that Shane is injury- and ailment-prone.
- Hats off to Tendulkar.
- Best wishes, MrP
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Hello Gary,
"The park" is an informal term, much favoured by commentators, for the pitch (or any other kind of sporting arena).
Here, the implication is that Shane is injury- and ailment-prone.
Hats off to Tendulkar.
Best wishes,
MrP
"The park" is an informal term, much favoured by commentators, for the pitch (or any other kind of sporting arena).
Here, the implication is that Shane is injury- and ailment-prone.
Hats off to Tendulkar.
Best wishes,
MrP
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