Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Sehwag and Hayden trade verbal blows

A day of attrition was followed by a round of verbal volleys with both camps criticising the other for not pushing for victory

26-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

High noon drama

The tensest period of the day, in the hundred minutes after lunch, was over. So much had happened, yet the bigger picture remained intact; a lot of action, very little change. Beautiful

26-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

'I told these guys I'll get good runs' - Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh said the events of Sydney had no impact no his performance here, admitting that he had tried to shut out matters that weren't in his control

25-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

A twist in India's tail

Several factors have gone into India's improvement as a Test side over the last two years, one of which is the outstanding contributions from the lower order

25-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

Tendulkar does a Don in Adelaide

Sachin Tendulkar was attacking in Melbourne, authoritative in Sydney, and innovative in Perth but this was the combination of them all

24-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

'I was determined to get a big one here' - Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said he was happy to have notched up his first hundred at the Adelaide Oval, one where he hadn't made much of an impact earlier

24-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the Adelaide Oval

Adelaide calm sets up storming finish

So beautiful is the Adelaide Oval that you feel like forgetting this state of series, the quiet tension enveloping the ground and the sheer anticipation of one of the most important Tests in recent times

23-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Adelaide

Adelaide will push us further - Kumble

Anil Kumble seeks inspiration from India's 2003 victory at the Adelaide Oval, the match which revived his career and stunned the home side

23-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Adelaide

Groundsman insists Adelaide 'will take turn'

Les Burdett, the groundsman of the Adelaide Oval, talks about what to expect during the fourth Test

22-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Adelaide

No rift in the side - Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India's vice-captain, says his bowlers did well to exploit Australia's frailties against swing and feels his side achieved a moral victory by competing on equal terms with the opposition

22-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Adelaide

Robin defends rotation in the field

Robin Singh has revealed the logic behind shuffling around the close-in fielders and trying to put senior players close in when the new batsman walks in

21-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Adelaide

ICC president-elect concerned over Gavaskar

David Morgan, the president-elect of the ICC, has voiced his concern over Sunil Gavaskar's recent critical comments on Mike Procter

21-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Perth

India prosper from Lillee's advice

Venkatesh Prasad has revealed his chat with Dennis Lillee played a part in India's historic win in Perth

20-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Perth

Ishant savours spell to Ponting

Ishant Sharma is happy that Anil Kumble had faith in him and said it was his "rhythm" which earned him the reward of getting Ricky Ponting twice

20-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Perth

Smells like team spirit

Instead of a rubber-wristed masterclass, the crowd was treated to a workmanlike knock from VVS Laxman which showcased his gritty side

19-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the WACA

'My best win ever' - Kumble

Anil Kumble has termed India's 72-run win over Australia in the Perth Test as his greatest triumph

19-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the WACA

Laxman shows very, very steely side

Instead of a rubber-wristed masterclass, the crowd was treated to a workmanlike knock from VVS Laxman which showcased his gritty side

18-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the WACA

India's young fast-bowling trio have a field day

India's rookie fast bowlers got the better off the most formidable batting line-up, with RP Singh taking four wickets and Irfan Pathan and Ishant Sharma two wickets apiece as Australia were bowled out for 212

17-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the WACA

Kumble joins 600-wicket club

Anil Kumble dismissed Andrew Symonds on the second day of the Perth Test to become the first Indian bowler to take 600 Test wickets

17-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan in Perth

The power of three

Years from now Perth might be remembered as the city where Rahul Dravid recovered from his toughest phase in Test cricket. Back to his favourite No. 3 position, his value as the side's cushion was evident

16-Jan-2008•Siddhartha Vaidyanathan at the WACA

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