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This is an archive article published on August 23, 2002
Railman negotiates a tricky track
Rahul Dravid played an obdurate and technically correct hundred to provide India with a solid foundation from which to launch a large total....
Written by TONY GREIG
August 23, 2002 12:00 AM IST
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Rahul Dravid played an obdurate and technically correct hundred to provide India with a solid foundation from which to launch a large total. They have a great chance of putting the pressure back on England. His 12th Test century was easily one of the best of his distinguished career.
On an overcast day on the notoriously seamer-friendly wicket at Leeds, the Indian vice-captain battled it out for much of the day. Dravid has proved that he is the Indian batsman who can consistently perform in overseas conditions. Though the honours belonged to Dravid, it was the underrated all-rounder Sanjay Bangar who first dented England8217;s seamers. Batting with a high backlift and a straight bat, Bangar was able to play the swinging ball with relative ease.
The 29-year-old Bangar, who has a wealth of experience in the Ranji Trophy, successfully made the mental adjustment tof open the innings.
Whenever a middle-order batsman opens the batting, he has to not only change his style of play but also alter his mindset.
Virender Sehwag8217;s early dismissal may have caused some alarm. But, Bangar and Caddick were assured in defense. If not for the determination showed by these two, India would have struggled. The blows on the body were taken in their stride.
The English bowlers were economical and on occasions threatened to be penetrative. But luck eluded them and they will have to find the right length tomorrow to make their way through the Indian batting order. Much will depend on Matthew Hoggard. Thewicket.com
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