Dhoni serves a warning

He has been a silent performer on the circuit. Narendra Pal Singh 7-58 once again did it for Hyderabad as he ran through the Baroda batting line-up dismising them for just 93.

Naidu shines with bat

For Thilak Naidu, life8217;s been a rollercoaster. First played as a batsman but he also keeps wickets for Karnataka now. After disappearing from the sight last season, Naidu8217;s 120 will surely raise eyebrows.

Patel8217;s comeback

Niraj Patel brushed shoulders with Mohammed Kaif and Yuvraj Singh during the world cup winning under-19 team in 1999. He was expected to make the climb as quickly as them, but unfortunately has missed out. The 121 today was just a gentle reminder that he is very much around.

Badani shines

Having missed out on a India berth by a whisker, Hemang Badani is once again starting the long hard climb. His 146 against Assam means that he has taken a giant step. This also means that the late order ODI batsmen 8212; Yuvraj, Kaif and Dinesh Mongia 8212; should always be on their toes.