Why don’t they put the lights on when it’s getting dark in India like is done in Australia and England? Is this something they only do when India are playing for a win?

Cameron White (31 overs, 1/88, 2.8 rpo) bowled much better than expected. He has a similar style of leg spin to Anil Kumble (51 overs, 0/160, 3.2 rpo) in that he doens’t turn it much and relies more on bounce. He was bowling to players who are regarded as better players of spin, and that 1 wicket should be noted was a well set Sachin Tendulkar, albeit mid hissy fit about the light. As Mark Waugh said, Sachin middled it so can’t really blame the light for his shot.

Simon Katich was a good choice as opener. In India we need a Dravid style anchor who isn’t too fussed with the business of scoring runs so much as not getting out. Sure it’s un-australian, that’s why we had to get a West Aussie in to fill the role.

Good to see that Rick(y)’s got his mojo back, scoring 100 in India and an attacking declaration albeit pushed by the weather. Does he realise that, as captain, the camera spends an innordinate amount of time on him? This makes it harder to get away with picking your nose, or spitting into your hands then rubbing the golly around. Why doesn’t he wear a helmet when fielding at silly mid off? Sure it’s hot and the Baggy Green is an icon, but is there not a safety aspect to this as well? Maybe, just maybe he’s taken some inspiration from Vivian Richards and bats without a helmet too. That’d be cool.