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The only thing I heard was of Pandaya saying something like he is getting a lot of tail.

That itself is harmless, imo, but it might be how he said it, and there may well be more.

Obviously I didn't see the programme but the reported comments seem like the sort of remark best not aired on television in this day and age... not really that awful but a bit laddish and lacking in delicacy : was it really worth a suspension ? I guess in the modern era with sponsors etc very sensitive this is what happens. Sounds to me as if the players got a bit carried away with the "atmosphere" of the show and forgot they are role models not rock stars...

Pandaya's reported comments certainly come off as very crass and objectifying women. I can see why people are upset there.

But the only references to what Rahul said I can find state that he was 'more reserved' without actually stating what he talked about. I still can't quite work out what he did to earn a ban.

Shankar will join the squad ahead of the second ODI against Australia which will be played at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.

Better effort from MSD today.

Virat...

India batted second in both matches. Lost 1, win 1. Will be nice to check out how this team approaches with setting up a target.

Unbeaten 87 from MSD at a slow rate to chase down a low total v Australia. Reminds me of Ian Bell. 2-1 to India though, so well done to the men in blue.

India win ODI series 2-1.

Kedar Jadhav makes a comeback with 57 ball 61.

Career best figures for Chahal! 6-42

Well done India on a very successful tour of Aus. They would be very pleased.


I did say to my wife before any cricket started this season, that I expected Aus to cop a hiding in every game, so there's even a positive for me out of this all.