India vs Australia 2nd Test Match
2nd-6th January 2008
Sydney Cricket Ground


The action now shifts to the 2nd test. With a massive defeat in the first test, I don't forsee much from the 2nd test. SCG is typically a good wicket for Indians as it suits them. Its traditionally been a spinners wicket(So not exactly a great pitch for Sehwag)

MCG has exposed the Indian batting. Some of the guys who are in the firing line.

1) Rahul "The Slow" Dravid - Horribly slow batting at the top of the order. Got bogged down. But that was not his regular position also so we can give him a benefit of doubt. maybe.
2) Yuvraj Singh - You have to be a bit more consistent mate. 2 innings and both failure. He has never looked comfortable. One bangalore innings shouldn't carry him forward. We don't want another Sehwag.
3) Jaffer - A bit unfair but he looked sluggish and as slow as Dravid. But he has good form behind him
4) Dhoni - Failed in batting, very ordinary behind the stumps, lot of catches fell short and he never adjusted. When kartik(who btw acts as opener and has a good record at that in tests) is sitting out, getting him back is also an option in place of Dhoni.
5)Bhajji - He improved in the 2nd innings. 1st Innings very ordinary bowling. His place will depend on the conditions that exist on the day of the match