India struggle despite Sachin, Karthik's fine knocks
Posted on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:12 | Updated Jul 19, 2008 at 23:46
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Tags: India-Sri Lanka series, practice game, Zaheer Khan
Earlier Test left-arm spinner Rangana Herath had Virender Sehwag lbw with one that also kept low as the batsman thrust a leg out at the ball that fund him in front for 27.
As for Tendulkar, who was back after a seven week-break with a visit to England, he put together a masterful innings of 69 even as his teammates struggled to cope with conditions at the Nondescript Cricket club venue.
He entertained a small but appreciative Saturday afternoon crowd and put on notice Brian Lara that his world record Test record, of which Tendulkar needs 172 to surpass is definitely under threat during this looming Test series.
When Karthik joined Tendulkar it was a matter of settling in as quickly as possible to counter the bowling on a pitch that was largely up and down. Finding the batting rhythm was equally important and he set about rebuilding the innings.
As Karthik explained it, Tendulkar's presence at the crease is always valuable as his experience and guidance on how to plan the counter attack adds confidence.
"Just batting with the best batsman in the world adds to your confidence as it helps make you think. His advice gives you the assurance you need," Karthik said.
"My own role was that I wanted to prove myself on this tour and get runs as it is important for me to do well,' Karthik said. "There is always the pressure to do well, but I feel confident in such a situation as this. When I went in I took my time to play my shots and get used to the pace and bounce of the pitch.
"It's great for me to establish myself in the Test side and if I can get some runs," he added. "But I also know that it is one of three opportunities that I'll to get to establish myself and I was really surprised when I was selected. When you play for India there is a sense of pressure always, mostly for the wicketkeeper as (Mahendra Singh) Dhoni always sets such a high standard.
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Posted By Vidhushak !!
An International Test side, that India is, should NOT make frivolous complaints reg the pitch, climate conditions, mind-sets, etc ..
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Posted By r.karthikeyan
ya india did well to recover because of sachin\''s expierience and young karthik\''s good follow-up.this is a good effort from
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Posted By yugesh
i think India played well despite slow wicket but sachin and karthick were awesome still i scared about opening partership
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Posted By arvin
nothing to worry... by end of 3rd test ganguly/dravid/laxman will be beack in form making 60-70 odd runs each in
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Posted By r.karthikeyan
this is a true setback for indian top-order which has has done handsome cricket before this since laxman,dravid,saurav are good
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