Harbhajan strikes back

The seamers were equal to the task and contributed to the improved performance. In short, India had a good day in the field.

England will rue their failure to capitalize on a brilliant start. Vaughan dismissal seemed to jolt them and alter the run of play. India8217;s response to England8217;s formidable total was resolute and assured.

Sanjay Bangar, the makeshift opener, dropped sheet anchor. He is an unusual player even among the journeymen of world cricket. Originally thought of as an above average medium-pacer, Sanjay Bangar has a competent defense and the straightest of bats. He fields enthusiastically and is able to face the challenge of the pivotal pressure of being an opening batsmen.

Rahul Dravid will hold the key to India8217;s chances in this match. If they are to play positive cricket and make an impression on the course of play, Dravid will have to continue with his rich vein of form. He is the foundation on which much of India8217;s success in this tour, has been built. The wicket.com