BOWLER’S DAY OUT

After, the much envied Indian line-up provided us with a remarkable display of batting, the bowlers stepped up to show what they were capable of! West Indies came out with a hope to steady the ship after their opener’s had walked back without troubling the scorekeepers. The Indian bowlers howsoever were in no such mood as they dismissed two more in quick succession leaving them sinking at 46/4. Bravo and Samuels offered some resistance , before the much impressive Yadav broke through their defence leaving the Caribbean’s helpless. After that it was just a matter of time, as the spinners wrapped up the first Innings with the scorecard reading 153, and Ojha finishing with four.

                      An obvious decision to follow on was made by the Indian skipper , which meant the Indies were looking at a huge Inning’s defeat. The young boy from Vidarbha struck early, as he got Brathwaite to edge one to Dhoni. A partnership of 90 odd runs between Edwards and Barath brought back smiles in the West Indies camp, with the two batsmen looking  to finish the day unbeaten. Ishant Sharma  however had other plans. Patience and persistence paid off for the tall fellow as he got Barath to edge one towards Laxman who made no mistake, therby ending the long partnership. The day was drawing closer to stumps, before Sharma struck again removing the other half centurion, giving India a satisfactory close of play session.

                        Tomorrow could well be the day when India closes the 3 match series, taking an unassailable lead. Will Ojha and co. have it easy tomorrow or would the likes of Chanderpaul test India’s patience? Catch the action tomorrow as the fourth day promises to be entertaining and don’t forget to come back as we bring you the end of day’s report at Cardus: Live from the grave!