Australia vs India, 1st ODI, India tour of Australia, 2018-19 - CommentaryAUS vs IND, 1st ODI, India tour of Australia, 2018-19 - Commentary

Shaival: A friend asked, Would it have made a difference had Dhoni made a 70 ball 50 against a 96 ball 51? I answered, " Yes it would have, but would also have made a difference had Rayudu not used that review where he was out plumb. "

Rakesh: Everyone is talking about How well Dhoni batted. For me, looking at the asking rate, he wasted 50% of the deliveries he faced which he could have used for scoring few more runs. Too much defensive play !!!

Anshul: This is why MS Dhoni is so crucial for the ODI set up. The way he is supporting Rohit is just is the calm after the initial storm. Hope he scores a big hundred & his critics will be shut, atleast for this series.

Anish MSD: I think Dhoni should wear a fitness band while he is on the ground and should disclose the statistics. We can actually get to know how much he runs between the wickets and his actual heart rates. I am quite sure some amusing figures would come up!! Hehe..

Harisankar Panigrahi: Guys don't worry about run rate now, remember the phrase "slow and steady wins the race"?

Harisankar Panigrahi: I am sure Rohit can do the job done for India but he is desperate to get support from the other end. "Fingers crossed." Hope Dhoni and Dinesh can pass this exam paper set by Australia.

Sivaa: @NoorKhan Yes, but the Aussies are not playing like the retro team from 80's, India is playing as if they are facing Aussies from the 80's.

Gattu: "MSD hasn't scored a 50 in entire 2018. For a legend that is a bad record to have. This match appears to be the platform for him to make us forget that."

Noor Khan: "The retro kit is already working for the Australians."

Subham Sarda: "Today is the day, when India need something special from someone special. You know whom right -- MSD.. Can he prove to be the savior for India and repeat his 2011 WC innings?" ----- Let's wait and watch.

Harsha Bhogle: We all thought Australia's total was 20 short. Probably was compared to what might have been but it feels about 100 over at the moment!

Karthik: "Dear Shikhar Dhawan, that's what happens if you don't play much cricket. Can't expect to come and score at the international level without much game time."

Ankit: "Irony that all players dropped from Australia's Test squad against Sri Lanka have performed well today."

KEERTHI GADIRAJU: "The target Australia will set will be decided by the X factor of Maxwell."

Pratik Pathare: "Why isn't Maxwell sent up the order ? His presence up the order might have accelerated Australia's run-rate." ----- Team management have given him the role of finisher it seems.

Thejesh: "In India's last ODI series in Australia, Bumrah made his debut in International Cricket and now he is the number 1 ODI bowler in the rankings."

Chinmay K: "The whole Aussie batting line up is trying to cement their place in the squad and as a result there seems to be lack of aggression and free flowing strokes which we normally see from them!"

Dipen: "Should have sent in Maxi to give him time to settle in before launching "

Gokul: Why Rohit Sharma not bowling these days! I mean he is one of those rare bowlers who got a hat-trick in IPL!

Saurabh: New Love Story Trending: Rohit and Slip Catches!! In recent time some fantastic slip catches have been taken by Rohit.

rayan: I don't understand why pitching outside leg is adjudged not out all the time? -- Rules are rules.

Anish Gandhi: Looks like Australian team has studied Kuldeep Yadav well. Most of the balls are played by coming down the pitch.

Sharad: Rather than the retro, would have loved to see the Aussies don the kit from the 2003 world cup, that yellow in the middle, green on the sides with the stars imprinted on the tummy area which was a symbol of the Aussie dominance in the early 2000s.

Archit: Would like to see an Aussie batsman score a big ton and guide their team to 300. Finch can't be that person every time. This could be a blessing in disguise for Khawaja or Marsh to cement their place in the Aussie 11 for the WC.

Abhishek: Stop it guys... Leave the suspension topic behind.. Let's focus on the fantastic game going on.

Aakash Moghariya: I understand Khaleel has not played for long time and he doesn't get line right. But bowling two no balls in 2 overs is not good cricket! Least he can do is not bowl extras.

Saurabh: Congratulations to Bhuvi on reaching 100 wickets mark. Good to see him in the playing 11 as well as in rhythm.

Sourav Banerjee: Correct Decision!! Cricket is a gentlemen's game followed by crores of youngsters all over the world and Hardik and KL being players of a game which is followed as a religion in India can't just go out and speak anything on the national Television. A lesson for upcoming generations.

Apoorv: Definitely harsh on KL!! He conferred everything in a decent manner. Attending any talk show is not a basis for being suspended as many players have attended in the past!

Abdul: It is a bit harsh on KL. He has presented everything in a good way unlike Hardik. Really harsh to get suspended for just sitting with Hardik.

Harsha Bhogle: I must admit I am surprised India are playing Dinesh Karthik. Really rate him as a batsman in this format but thought Jadhav might give a few overs. This also means that the bowlers have been told there is nowhere to hide and they have to bowl 10 overs.

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