Sachin’s tip to Sehwag? It’s a secret

Though reverse swing didn’t work much for India in this Third Test, Ishant Sharma still managed to break a stump. Standing at mid-on, the fast bowler made a direct hit while trying to effect a run-out, breaking the stump in half. The umpires had to call for a replacement even as the third umpire gave his verdict — not out, incidentally. Having bowled 19 luckless overs, he would’ve preferred to have something in the wickets column.

Happy Gambhir

Anil Kumble’s injury might have been a big blow, but Gautam Gambhir wasn’t complaining. S Badrinath, who replaced his skipper in the field, was asked to field at the short-leg position as Gambhir relieved himself of the helmet and shin-pads. The Tamil Nadu batsman spent a torrid time standing at that position as the tiring Amit Mishra and Sehwag sent down some loose stuff. Gambhir, meanwhile, looked happy sliding around and chasing the ball to the ropes.

One-day wonder

The Australia series is still at its peak, and the Test match poised nicely, but on Saturday, the focus will shift towards the forthcoming England ODI series. The selectors are expected to pick the one-day team at the Ferozeshah Kotla for the seven-match series and the selected players are likely to be called in for a short camp at the NCA.