During India's last trip for a Test series, the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) played important role, much to India's courage destruction and Sri Lanka's amusement. The system helps in taking correct decision and besides operating as a vital tactical tool. It's an extension of a captain's strategy on the field and an added entertainment in a Test for spectators. Cricket missed this tricky tool on Wednesday, not because it could have corrected wrong decisions, but because it could have added hope.
Seeing how Vijay and Dravid were straight forward decisions and only Laxman was hit on the leg stump. In fact, India were lucky as it spotted an inside edge from Vijay from Fernando. Thus India would have been ruining their decision to give UDRS a thumbs-down. The Lankans would have immediately wanted for a second opinion after Raina was said not out. These interesting things always enhance a Test match, but India did not want the system. FIFA's decision to enhance the technology will slow the game down.
Second Test heads for draw
India scored their second highest total ever in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka heading for a draw on Friday. India, who replied to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 642/4, was all out for 707 on the fifth on Friday. With just 14 wickets having fallen on the pitch so far, a eagerness appears with Sri Lanka leading in the 3-match series after winning the first Test by 10 wickets. The final Test starts at the Oval in the Sri Lankan on Tuesday. India's last wicket pair of Ishant Sharma and Ojha, put on a partnership of 39 runs.
Sharma finally fell for 27, leaving Ojha unbeaten on 18. All four Sri Lankan bowlers conceded more than 100 runs, with off-spinner Suraj Randiv for 222 from 73 overs. Tillakaratne Dilshan was the lone bowler to contain the Indians with figures for 56 from 27 overs. India's innings was marked by Sachin Tendulkar's 203, his fifth double century, while Suresh Raina made 120 and Dhoni hit 76.
Sharma finally fell for 27, leaving Ojha unbeaten on 18. All four Sri Lankan bowlers conceded more than 100 runs, with off-spinner Suraj Randiv for 222 from 73 overs. Tillakaratne Dilshan was the lone bowler to contain the Indians with figures for 56 from 27 overs. India's innings was marked by Sachin Tendulkar's 203, his fifth double century, while Suresh Raina made 120 and Dhoni hit 76.
Sachin's stressful play
Sachin is batting on 108 but there is talk of whether he can get to his highest Test score. One of two remaining milestones still remains on to-dos list. The other is a World Cup win, but for someone whose skills seem to be tough for his age for the ODI double hundred. Tendulkar said he was planning to stay on Day 4 show, stressing on fitness levels and the importance of adequate rest. He exclaimed it is hot and humid and feels dehydrated. Tendulkar also acknowledged that the absence of Muttiah Muralitharan had been a big factor. He mentioned Mendis has done well against them.
Sehwag said, every day they hear from Sachin in the dressing room and that is equal to learning for them. Tendulkar stretched his lead over Ricky Ponting on Wednesday and if Raina and Dhoni, can stick around for company, might yield a bit for Tendulkar.
Sehwag said, every day they hear from Sachin in the dressing room and that is equal to learning for them. Tendulkar stretched his lead over Ricky Ponting on Wednesday and if Raina and Dhoni, can stick around for company, might yield a bit for Tendulkar.
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