India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 1
Can Australia turn things around after their shambolic defeat in the 2nd Test? In a word, no.
Okay, just kidding, I haven't thrown my team under the bus just yet. They may somehow, miraculously slow the inexorable Indian momentum. Matt Hayden is in shocking form a la Ashes 2005 but maybe he's due. Michael Clarke has developed a nasty habit of getting out in the last over of the day - three times this series if you count his wicket falling to end the 2nd Test. But even if the Aussie batsmen can turn their form around, it's hard to see where their 20 wickets are going to come from. When Cameron White is your frontline spinner, well, I know Shane Warne and Mr White, you sir are no Shane Warne.
As for India, the only bright spot seems to be Harbhajan Singh isn't playing due to a toe injury. This is unusual - usually it's him who does the stepping on others' toes. On the other hand, that brings Anil Kumble into the side who by all reports seems to have taken a few thousand wickets in Delhi. Now if only Ishant Sharma could miss the game due to split ends. Live score courtesy of Cricinfo.
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