Clarke steps up to the task

Adam Gilchrist On Australia's preparation for the tour It's been ideal start of the tour for us. Losing a half day due to rain turned it into a practice game, rather than a proper one where teams are trying to get a result. We got a couple of chances to bat, and worked out which way to go with the ball. And the training facilities have been fantastic, so it's been a good few days. We've pretty much covered what we wanted to get out of the game. Now it's up to us to use that experience.

On whether Clarke's innings sealed his Test slot Not certain yet. But he definitely did what was asked of him. He had the opportunity to open and was keen to do that: to get in there, and make sure he got a really good hit. I thought he played really well, and certainly put forward a strong case. I also thought Hodge looked composed in both his innings. So we have options there.

On their spinners Nathan Hauritz was the only full-time spinner in this game. I was happy with the way he bowled. I thought he is still adjusting and learning the way to bowl in India, as opposed to The Gabba, in Queensland, which is not so spin-friendly. He will surely benefit from the experience. The others were part-timers and it isn't a huge concern.

On the TV rights wrangle
Obviously, there is a requirement from the ICC that you have to have the technology, so it will be a complication without it. But we aren't thinking about it at all. We are just keeping our focus.

On using Shane Watson as a restrictive bowler at one end while attacking at the other
That's a definite option. We have a very balanced side, with plenty of variety, and we will take a decision depending on the conditions. I thought he was impressive today and bowled really well. He did contain, and yet still attack the stumps. It wasn't negative bowling and got his reward a couple of times.

Whether facing a lot of spin bowling before the first Test was essential It's an invaluable experience to get in there, and get time in the middle against any spin bowler. In the first innings, Michael Clarke just could not believe how different the pitch was. It just looks and feels different than the way it plays. So, for Clarke to have got two chances to play in match-conditions against a couple of spinners who've played a bit of Test cricket is good.

On Brett Lee's performance He did a terrific job and that was what we were looking for from him. Both he and Glenn, who was magnificent, have just returned from playing one-day tournaments and we to make some tough choices about who to leave out.

On the No.3 slot We've got a few options there. After this game, we think that Simon Katich can do it and Brad Hodge is a specialist there. They are probably the two choices and the rest of the balance of the team would be moulded around that choice.

Ajit Agarkar On the game I haven't played a three-day or a four-day game for a while after I returned from Middlesex. It's always good to get around 20 overs under the belt. I was satisfied with my spell today and that's why I didn't return to bowl more. I got what I wanted from this game. The Tests start soon and I didn't want to overwork myself.

On the advantages of playing against Australia before the Tests I'm probably in a better position to assess their approach compared to the others. But a Test match is totally different from a side game.

On getting Justin Langer out so regularly I'm lucky to have got him quite out a few times. Nearly got him today as well. I'd like to think that I've bowled well to him. But he also scored two hundreds against us when we were in Australia. He's got nearly 19 Tests and got a hundred in Sri Lanka as well.