Day 1 – A promising match Folks!

What an interesting day of play! The first test match of the India-Australia series has shown signs of a competitive test series. Now this match really looks alive and kicking isn't it? Not yet though! To start with, I was pleased to see Kumble go in with two spinners because somehow it made sense to play to your strengths and utilize all the experience in hand. I really thought that India should use a two spin attack for the series and exit from their earlier modes in Australia. The pitch wa...

Day 1 – India breaks Pakistan but fails to nail them

Detailed Scorecard My first sight of the test match between India and Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, was a bit of a shock. A misty haze was all around and one could not even pick out where the fielders were in the outfield. But the closer camera angles from the stump, confirmed that it was not all that bad and visibility was indeed fit for playing. Delhi at this time of the year is typically like this. The temperature was pleasantly cool, unlike the usual hot and humid conditions, w...