> India vs Australia 4th Test @ Adelaide

The Adelaide Oval is famous for its 'Burdett Belters', pitches that batsmen usually feast on. The surface tended to favour draws in the late eighties, with six consecutive stalemates, but has produced just one since the India Test in 1992. "For me it's about a pitch that will go all the way so that the match finishes in the last session of the final day," Burdett said two days before the final Test in Adelaide. "It's a myth that Adelaide produces only draws. Since 1992 we've had only one draw here, that too a thrilling one against South Africa in 1998."

Rain is forecast but Burdett is confident that the drainage facilities at the ground will ensure they get some play. "It swings if there's cloud. Thursday and Friday have cloudy conditions forecast. But otherwise Adelaide is like Delhi. South Australia is supposed to be the driest state in the world. When the weather is cool it means the south westerly is blowing across and could help swing. The north wind comes off the desert. That's very hot and won't help that much."

Burdett thinks India should contemplate playing two spinners on this track, only because the track offers spin and bounce. "The pitch will take turn. The important thing is there will be bounce and carry. Tim May played for South Australia and he always spoke about better angles he got here compared to Sydney, where it turns slow. Anil Kumble is a class player and will do well. He bowled beautifully in Perth on a pitch not supposed to turn."