
Indian batsman VVS Laxman smashes to the boundary, India A v Australia, tour match, Nagpur, February 2001© Getty Images

Australia's Mark Waugh (R) catches out Indian batsman Hemang Badani (C) for zero runs as Australian wicket-keeper Adam Craig Gilchrist (L) looks on during the second day of the first three-day match between India and Australia in Nagpur, 18 February 2001. India were 272 for 6 in reply to Australia's first inning's score of 291 runs.© AFP

Indian bowler Balaji Rao (R) and Indian wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia (L) unsuccesfully appeal for Leg Before Wicket (LBW) as Australian batsman J. Gillespie looks at the umpire for his decision on the first day of play in the first three-day match betweeen India and Australia being played at Nagpur 17 February 2001. Australia were all out for 291 in their first innings.© AFP