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[Buzz]

tendulkar out in the last over... India probably on top, but could be in for a tough session tomorrow

[Village Trundler]

Nicely poised game.

Watching the two highest run scorers in test cricket ply their trade was magnificent and it was a far better test for patinson than NZ.

Australias selection policy is clearly confused. If the number 3 batsman wasn't fit, a bowling allrounder was coming into the side. I struggle to see any plan or direction with the selections.

[kaustav]

It is nicely poised indeed. India needs to score 500 in order to win the game; batting 4th and chasing anything over 150 will be very very difficult. A lot of missed opportunities for the Aussies though; I wonder why Pup did not bring himself on--- I am sure he is a better bet than Warner. Did he not take a hat-trick last time India was touring Australia?

[langer17]

The commentators were saying that he has some sort of back problem which means he tries to leave himself out of the bowling attack as much as possible.

You got it. He can field and bat fine, but when he bowls he just aggravates it a bit. So unless it is absolutely necessary, he wont bowl.

[thedon]

hes had bulging discs for a long time. I remember on one ashes tour of england he could hardly bat

[kaustav]

2 big wickets early on; Australia will win the game if India does not take at least a 150 runs lead.

[yvk3103]

The moving ball getting the batsmen in trouble again.

India will be happy if they get to or close to 400 now

[Wolfie89]

Lots resting on Dhoni and the tail now

[yvk3103]

Ishant has played better than the 3 recognized batsmen who have been sent back by the Aussies.

[Wolfie89]

Ishant has played better than the 3 recognized batsmen who have been sent back by the Aussies.

Totally agree with you. Did you see his flick off the pads which crashed straight into Cowan's grill at short leg?

[rajesh500]

I have full faith and hopes on Ishant and Ashwin..

[yvk3103]

Yes, it looked terrifying in real time. Good no damage was done.

Loving the way Ishant has been leaving the short ball. Very difficult for someone as tall as him to get out of the way. Dropping the shoulders too.

[Wolfie89]

Ishant's looking quite comfortable out there really especially against the short ball. Lucky Cowan was wearing a lid otherwise there was a broken nose on the cards for definite.

Ashwin does have a test match hundred although against a Windies attack no where near as good as this Aussie one.

[kaustav]

I dunno whether India will cross 300 now.

[jw17]

Ishant's leave in general is genius! Better than KP's.