First Test India V Aust

vandy · Oct 8th, 2008, 21:06

Vandy's in Bangalore and all systems are GO for the First Test.

Tickets in Hand,Just got to purchase my India Flag first thing
in the Morning.

Place I'm staying at is actually part of the Stadium, couldn't
ask for any closer than that.

Will post a few reports as the Test goes.

Cheers & Time for a G&T, on the Lawn off course.

vandy

brishti · Oct 8th, 2008, 23:14

enjoy vandy!

i hope the stadium is, at least, half-full.
unfortunately, tests dont attract them crowds no more.
kumble being a bangalore boy - it just might attract some crowd.
just outside the stadium is the 'kumble circle' - its the crossing of mg road and st marks road!!!!

:brishti

locus · Oct 9th, 2008, 08:23

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

I'm arriving in New Delhi on the 1st of November.. wonder if I'll be able to make it to the test there for a day...

LilBoy BigTown · Oct 9th, 2008, 13:27

Ponting's made a good start, lets see if he can bat on for a while and get a hundred.

What a contest we have on hand. I am licking my lips

.

chAos · Oct 17th, 2008, 03:08

How did it go, Vandy?

Brisso · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:00

Drawn match and an ill-spirited drab game on a terrible wicket. No wonder people are voting with their feet.

vandy · Oct 17th, 2008, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisso

Drawn match and an ill-spirited drab game on a terrible wicket. No wonder people are voting with their feet.

The match could have gone either way over the last 2 days,with
Aust having the upper hand as far as a win.

Ponting praised the wicket,which by the way held firm even to the last day.

Brisso, I take it youv'e been listening to the Oz media,and as far as ill - spirited goes, Please explain.Ther was only 1 incident when Shane Watson thought he was Andrew Symonds and started Sprouking Off when Bowling.Hayden was also a bit Chirpy,
still chucking a SAD from his 2 Dismissals.

Met IM's Mr Tender & BradH at the game, had some good laughs.

Did a couple of Indian TV interviews,Star Sports & News Today,
now that was interesting.

I heard the Aus Media got stuck into Ganguly,Nothing New Really.

BTW, I went into the Stand where the passionate locals go,We
called it the Mosh Pitt, went there with local Bangalorean IMiker Batistuta. Had an absolute ball, especially when the
Mexican Wave got going,great experience I won't forget in a hurry.

Became good friends with the Pitch Curator( guy from NZ)who was staying at the same place as myself(Stadium Club House)had a few
Foster's sessions with him.

Currently in Cochin and heading off into the Hills tomorrow for
Munnar & Kumily.

Bye for now

vandy

chAos · Oct 18th, 2008, 01:54

Oooh, you're a celebrity now!

Sounds fabulous vandy, thanks for the update.

brishti · Oct 18th, 2008, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vandy

I heard the Aus Media got stuck into Ganguly,Nothing New Really.

they still ranting about ganguly!

thats a serious compliment

you seemed to have had a great time vandy!
thanks for the update.

:brishti

vandy · Nov 3rd, 2008, 11:30

Had a Truly AWESOME EXPERIENCE in Bangalore attending the
First test.

Thought I'd post some pics from the Cricket.

rgds

vandy

Pics from left to right; vandy in the Mosh Pitt, IMer Batistuta & vandy,IMers Mr Tender& BradH, TV interview with vandy
Good friend Phil from NZ(pitch curator), vandy going off, vandy's backup,vandy with one of his banners.

Gametotravel · Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:08

Vandy; you look a bit like Tendulkar with those shades on! Anymore cricket viewings planned currently?

vandy · Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gametotravel

Vandy; Anymore cricket viewings planned currently?

G'Day Gametotravel,

My first Priority now is to take the wife on a Holiday and then
I can think about next October when the Aussies return to India
for a One Day series of 7 games.You never know, Chance I could
Possibly return for a One Day game.

vandy

Gametotravel · Nov 3rd, 2008, 12:33

All the best! Keep us posted.

Oct 8th, 2008, 21:06	#1
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,148	First Test India V Aust Vandy's in Bangalore and all systems are GO for the First Test. Tickets in Hand,Just got to purchase my India Flag first thing in the Morning. Place I'm staying at is actually part of the Stadium, couldn't ask for any closer than that. Will post a few reports as the Test goes. Cheers & Time for a G&T, on the Lawn off course. vandy

Oct 9th, 2008, 13:27	#4
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	Ponting's made a good start, lets see if he can bat on for a while and get a hundred. What a contest we have on hand. I am licking my lips . Last edited by LilBoy BigTown : Oct 9th, 2008 at 13:28. Reason: wrong spelling

Nov 3rd, 2008, 11:30	#10
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 1,148	Had a Truly AWESOME EXPERIENCE in Bangalore attending the First test. Thought I'd post some pics from the Cricket. rgds vandy Pics from left to right; vandy in the Mosh Pitt, IMer Batistuta & vandy,IMers Mr Tender& BradH, TV interview with vandy Good friend Phil from NZ(pitch curator), vandy going off, vandy's backup,vandy with one of his banners. Last edited by vandy : Feb 23rd, 2009 at 07:10.

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brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	enjoy vandy! i hope the stadium is, at least, half-full. unfortunately, tests dont attract them crowds no more. kumble being a bangalore boy - it just might attract some crowd. just outside the stadium is the 'kumble circle' - its the crossing of mg road and st marks road!!!! :brishti

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chAos I have a theory... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dakshin Posts: 1,334	How did it go, Vandy?

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