A tame draw

I don't remember the last time I saw an Australian team playing for a draw, it pretty much shows how rattled they were from the Perth's loss.

Kumble won the toss and elected to bat, Sachin helped himself to another century, Laxman as usual threw away his wicket when he was well set for a big one. Just to rub it in kumble almost got his second century before running out of partners or patience which ever way you want to look at it. When the Australians turn came to bat, Hayden hit his third century of this series and Indians had their task cut out when RP Singh pulled out injured. Ricky Pointing and Michael Clarke scored a century each and it was nice to see Pointing being made to work for his runs. By the time their innings folded, there were only two results possible either a draw or an Australian victory, which was stretching it a bit too far.

Second time around Sehwag finally proved to all and sundry that he belongs to this level by playing one of the best knocks played in this series, which in a way saved India from an embarrassing situation. Actually by the end of day 3, I lost complete interest in this test match save for the chance to see Adam Gilchrist play one last time, was more than disappointed when Sehwag held on that catch which dismissed Gilly. Test matches involving Australia won't be the same any more at least for me with Gilly gone.

The score line of 1-1 would have been apt for this series but I guess, 2-1 ain't that bad either.