Australia one up in the series.

The second test started this morning. WI batting, 2/49 at lunch.

Of interest, youngster Brad Hodge making his test debut at 30 yo, and (Pommie) Andrew Symonds recalled for only his third test.

The west indies are a sorry mob at the moment

latest scores and rain stopped play for a while,

Bellerive Oval

1st Inns:

* West Indies 10/149

C.H. Gayle 56 G.D. McGrath 4/31

Australia 1/256

M.E. Hussey 116 n.o. M.L. Hayden 110

Stumps Day 2 : WIN 149, AUS 1-256 (66)

The west indies are a sorry mob at the moment

latest scores and rain stopped play for a while,

Bellerive Oval

1st Inns:

* West Indies 10/149

      C.H. Gayle 56 G.D. McGrath 4/31

  Australia 1/256

      M.E. Hussey 116 n.o. M.L. Hayden 110

Stumps Day 2 : WIN 149, AUS 1-256 (66)

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West Indies are not helped that there best bat, Lara, is continually given out when he isn't (now 3 dismissals out of 4!). It's not as if the Aussies need the help!

Australia won the second test by 9 wickets, and retained the Frank Worrell trophy, after Hayden threw his wicket away when the score was tied.

There's a lot of promise for the Windies for the future. Bowlers, Collymore and Fidel Edwards look good, and keeper Ramdin and allrounder Bravo shared a big partnership in the second innings.

On a sour note, Lara had two ridiculous desicions given against him by incompetent umpires in this game. The guy is struggling to find form and timing and doesn't need this crap. He will shortly become the highest run scorer of all time and will probably retire soon after. He needs a fair go.

For Australia, Clarke has been dropped for the next test with Langer coming back from injury. Hussey (man of the match) and Hodge (60 runs) did enough to retain their places.

Australia won the second test by 9 wickets, and retained the Frank Worrell trophy, after Hayden threw his wicket away when the score was tied.

There's a lot of promise for the Windies  for the future. Bowlers, Collymore and Fidel Edwards look good, and keeper Ramdin and allrounder Bravo shared a big partnership in the second innings.

On a sour note, Lara had two ridiculous desicions given against him by incompetent umpires in this game. The guy is struggling to find form and timing and doesn't need this crap. He will shortly become the highest run scorer of all time and will probably retire soon after. He needs a fair go.

For Australia, Clarke has been dropped for the next test with Langer coming back from injury. Hussey (man of the match) and Hodge (60 runs) did enough to retain their places.

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agree Croc umpiring needs revamping

Bring back the Windies of yesteryear........

It starts again tomorrow here in Adelaide, hopefully we can see Lara at his best, and possibly last appearnce here in Oz

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

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Is this an accurate report?? I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports. Lara got a double ton? Also, please excuse my gullability (making new words up) if this was a p!ss take.

Is this an accurate report??  I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports.

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I watched bits of it as I popped in and out the office this morning in Bangkok, but the crowd was loving it no doubt about that.

Slight change of subject but straight after this (on now) is the IND vrs SA ODI - oh dear 75/5 when I looked earlier on this evening.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

Is this an accurate report?? I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports. Lara got a double ton? Also, please excuse my gullability (making new words up) if this was a p!ss take.

Why would I lie?

I just try to give updates to interested parties who may not have good access to results of some sporting events.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

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Lara not given 'one back' as the ball pitched outside leg stump therefore cannot be given out. Something I noticed the Aussie commentators bizerley overlooked!

Lara is certainly the greatest batsman i've ever seen, head and shoulders above the rest. Who can forget the series in the caribbean when he singlehandedly drew the 4 match series with the Ozzies. Shame the Windies have been weak for most of his era - but that shouldnt take anything away from Lara's achievements. He will soon have the highest individual score in both test and first class cricket - and the most ever test runs! Who can argue with that!

Was a great knock by Lara, a mate of mine went to the game yesterday and reckons it was a fantastic display of batting.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

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Is this an accurate report?? I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports. Lara got a double ton? Also, please excuse my gullability (making new words up) if this was a p!ss take.

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Why would I lie?

I just try to give updates to interested parties who may not have good access to results of some sporting events.

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And its really appreciated Croc. Not much Aussie sports news here in LOS.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

Is this an accurate report?? I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports. Lara got a double ton? Also, please excuse my gullability (making new words up) if this was a p!ss take.

Why would I lie?

I just try to give updates to interested parties who may not have good access to results of some sporting events.

And its really appreciated Croc. Not much Aussie sports news here in LOS.

At plays end on day one of the third test the Windies (West Indies) are 7/352.

Lara is 202 n.o., and about a dozen runs from Borders all time run scoring record. His innings has been described as "stunning class and vintage majesty" The next highest score was 34.

The umpires gave him one back after he appeared to be plumb early in the day. He was owed that one after some diabolicle decisions against him in the previous tests.

The Australian public enjoyed his innings as if he was one of their own in the knowledge that they may not see him here again.

Should be an interesting and close test match.

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Is this an accurate report?? I've not been really been able to keep up with the play and normally get out of date reports. Lara got a double ton? Also, please excuse my gullability (making new words up) if this was a p!ss take.

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Why would I lie?

I just try to give updates to interested parties who may not have good access to results of some sporting events.

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No reason, just was surprised Lara got such a score, well, really surprised as Oz was absolutely dominating last I heard and Lara's form seemed a little bit sketchy. Didn't mean to upset you and your reports Cheers anyway !!

managed to see extended highlights of day four, and you have to feel sorry for the Windies. A match they are finally competing in and all the decisions go the wrong way. Three of the Windies top batsman - Sarwan, Smith and Ramdin were clearly given out to bad decisions and then Hayden was caught at the end of the days play to make it three down - but was let off by the umpires. I dont think Australia really need this help.

Shame coz it could have been a close test!

managed to see extended highlights of day four, and you have to feel sorry for the Windies.  A match they are finally competing in and all the decisions go the wrong way.  Three of the Windies top batsman - Sarwan, Smith and Ramdin were clearly given out to bad decisions and then Hayden was caught at the end of the days play to make it three down - but was let off by the umpires.  I dont think Australia really need this help.

Shame coz it could have been a close test!

Agree with you. All these bad umpiring decisions spoil a game and series. Oz copped the majority of the bad ones in the ashes series and the Windies are being slaughtered by the umps now. (although, after seeing about 10 replays, I think the Ramdin one was out).

During the World v Oz test they trialled using the third umpire for lbws and contensious catches. I thought it worked very well with only minimal disruption to the game. I would like to see it introduced officially!

I agree. Its time for technology to be introduced!