Fantastic day of cricket.

On day 3,Hayden and Katich played sensibly in the first session and both scored classy half centuries. Katich down the track to work the ball over mid wicket missed the ball off Mishra to be bowled for well played half century. Then ponting joined the hands of Hayden to play some classy innings to give Australia some sought of fight back to reach India's mammoth total of 613. "Jumbo" Kumble injured his left hand finger while trying to catch Hayden's hard hit ball off Mishra. He then was taken out of the ground by handing over the captaincy to Dhoni. He didnt come on to bowl then. Sehwag was used very well by Dhoni. He removed Hayden, Ponting and Hussey by his brilliant bowling. At the end of day 3

Australia 338/4. Hayden 83,Katich 64,Ponting 87,Clark 21*, Watson 4*.
India's Bowling Sehwag 2, Mishra 1 wicket.

Very Very Special Laxman!!!!!!

Laxman's Special Interest :
VVS Laxman is a very very laxman as he can use his wrist comfortably to find the gap even when the opposition team places 4 to 5 fielders on his favourite On side. This 150 plus score is his 4th 15o plus score in international arena as well as against Australia. This shows that he has real appetite to play big innings against Australia. His ability to score against Australia is a very special gift for India. He now nearly averages 54 against Australia in both home and away series.This innings is special in terms of fastest double century by him which emulates record set by him against the same aussies in 2001 which India won in Kolkata. Among the fabulous four Laxman is the only youngest player in the Indian side. He has left a couple of years to play. It'll be interesting to see him again playing Australia.

Twin tons put India in Command.

Gambhir and Laxman scores double tons for India for the first time in history. This is very very special just because India set this record against World champions,Australia.Earlier today, Gambhir played the supporting role for VVS Laxman. But then Scored comfortably after Laxman reaching his 1oo whereas laxman scored freely by rotating his wrist superbly in the first session too. They together played without losing any wicket at lunch. Soon after lunch Gambhir reached his maiden Double ton that too against Australia as his highest score in the international arena. But fell to a loose shot to Watson. Sourav too followed him. With dhoni doing the cameo role fell for quick fire 27 runs. Laxman with tailanders played the lone hand.When we all waiting what would be the target for declaration, Kumble and laxman together put on 98 runs partnership to torment Australia once again. India all waiting for Laxman to Score his second double hundred against Australia to declare. He scored his double ton and India declared.Laxman has now scored four 150 plus score off his 6 century he scored against Australia so far. With massive 414 runs to avoid follow on Australia walked in to play with Openers Katich and under pressure Hayden. They too played well to walk away the field without losing any wicket. Australia is at 50/0 at the end of second days play. India is in full control of match. With restricting Australia to 300 will definitely favour India to win the match and to wrap up the series.

India 613/7d, Gambhir 206,Laxman 200*,Sachin 68,Kumble 45.
Aussie Bowling : Johnson 3, Watson 2,lee and katich 1 wicket each.

Australia 50/0.Hayden 16*,Katich 29* at the end of day 2.

Gambhir's ton steady India after shakky start

Team News :
India won the toss and chose to bat at feroz shah kotla. India made one change with Mishra coming in for injured Bhajji. Australia too brought in Stuart Clark in place of Peter Siddle.

Day One :
Sehwag and Gambhir opened the innings for India. Lee gave a breakthrough in his early spell by taking Sehwag wicket for just 1 run. And then Mitchell Johnson taking Dravid wicket off to a loose shot. India were tottering at 27-2 at one stage. But Sachin and Gambhir steadied innings without further loss of wicket in the first session. Sachin played beautifully with his formidable strokes but fell cheaply before tea for well played 68 runs.
Gambhir though looked determined to play long innings, wasn't able to score well in his 1st session but after lunch he looked settled for a big innings and played his strokes freely all over the ground. With Laxman, He played aggressive innings after tea. And the scorecard tickled fastly. Gambhir has 2 good partnership. One with Sachin and another with Laxman. Gambhir is now playing at 149*, Laxman at 54* at the end of play for the loss of three wickets.

SCORECARD at the end of Day 1:

India 296/3, Gambhir 149*, Laxman 54*.
Lee 1 wicket, Johnson 2 wicket.

India's stern test to wrap up the Series.

India beat Australia so convincingly by 320 runs in the second test played at Mohali. And it'll be a stern test for India to wrap up the series in kolta. For both the countries its a crucial test match. After a poor test, Aussies will try hard to win the match to level the series. But for India its important to keep the momentum they showed on Aussies in the second match and to wrap up the series. Aussies concern will be there top order which doesn't look certain to play a long innings with Big Mathew Hayden failed to pile up the runs in both the match. Also failing to read Zaheer thrice in his four innings. The Battle between them is going to entertain the spectators for sure in the third test match. Ricky, Kaitch, Clark and Watson will amend and look to pile up the runs. For India perspective, Bhajji is suffering from toe injury that he picked up in the last test. If he is unfit, Mishra who impressed everyone in his debut match will fill his place in the Indian team. JUMBO is all certain to play his second match in the series. He is raring to go to play in his favourite ground, The Feroshah Kolta where he picked up 55 wickets in just 6 Tests at an impressive average of 15.41. India has the edge to win the match and the series.