SHIV NEEDS 215 RUNS To Reach 6000 at HOME

Shiv got 15 of the 215 runs he needs for 6000 runs at HOME.

* The ball shiv got out to could have been left alone, but he tried to tickle it for a boundary and got caught behind.

* That's cricket for you.

* Hopefully Shiv will ATONE for his low score in the 2nd innings.

Rev

Sadly, it seemed pretty obvious to me.

But as usual I was jumped upon.

It would be a terribly sad day, for all cricket lovers irrespective of tribe, when Tiger hangs up holsters but it comes to everyone.

I still think Shiv has much to offer but he is, more than normal, batting negatively and surviving.

I will not write him off just yet but the paucity of fixtures and not playing ODIs, which he should be, creates a problem for Shiv.

Some time ago I also said, it is unlikely Shiv will pass Lara's record and that too did not go down terribly well and although I wish he does, it is appearing more unlikely.

I do wish the chap the very best and hope, when the time is right, he jumps before being disgracefully pushed.

* Shiv scored 40(15 +25) of the 215 runs he needs to reach 6000 at HOME.

* So now Shiv needs 175 runs to reach 6000 at HOME.

* Hopefully he'll get those against Bangladesh.

Rev