West Indies vs Australia – 1st Test – May 22-26 2008

Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

Sometimes the mind says : TOO MUCH IPL! But mate, it never is enough, when it comes to pleasures of life. But not in this post. I would try my best!

If you are a Kolkata Knight Rider fan, you would have a bitter feeling now. Bitter as your team has been knocked out of the IPL. Bitter as one of your star signings Ricky Ponting could do nothing to help you in your quest for a semi-final berth. Bitter as the same guy has scored 154 in his very first post IPL stint on the cricket field, albeit in a test match against the null-star West Indies team. Enough about feelings, serious cricket follows:

Despite Hayden not playing due to Achilles, at the end of Day 1, the Aussies were well placed at 301 for the loss of 4 wickets. Other major contributions with the bat : Hussey(56) and Hodge(53)

Looking at the bowling analysis of the West Indies, almost everyone bowled as good, or as bad, though Fidel Edwards was the most successful (and expensive) of the bowlers (2/56 in 14). The day was dull to watch, if not for the exquisite stroke play by Ponting, Hussey and Hodge. Updates Tomorrow.

Photo: Newscom

Post from: EveryJoe

Ricky Ponting Sizzles as West Indies go through the motions