India v Australia - Day 1 - As it happened

Australia dominating proceedings on the first day of the second Test at Sydney, bundling out India for 191 before Ponting and Clarke helped post a strong reply with the bat.

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The Indian batting line-up needs some deep introspection. Being unable to score over 300 for over a year of overseas tours is certainly a cause for worry.continuereading

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Dominant Australia take honours on first day

India’s famed batting line-up came a cropper yet again against a disciplined Australian pace attack as they allowed the home side to wrest the early initiative on an engrossing opening day of the second cricket Test on Tuesday.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni opted to bat after winning the toss but his decision boomeranged as the visitors were dismissed for 191 in 59.3 overs on a seaming and bouncy pitch at the SCG, which is hosting its centenary Test.

But for Dhoni (57 not out) and Sachin Tendulkar (41), the Indian total would have been much lower as their other colleagues struggled against an inexperienced but disciplined opposition pace bowling attack.

Zaheer Khan though threatened to bring India back into the match with three quick scalps early in Australia’s reply. continuereading

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Prasad takes 2 but South Africa races to 135-2

Dhammika Prasad made an immediate impact for Sri Lanka with two wickets in his first match on tour but South Africa still hurried to 135-2 at lunch Tuesday on the first day of the third and final test at Newlands.

Prasad struck with his first ball after Sri Lanka put the host in to bat in the series decider, forcing Graeme Smith to play on for 16.

Prasad also removed Hashim Amla lbw for 16 to go to into the break with 2-30 after he was brought into Sri Lanka’s lineup for the injured Dilhara Fernando.

Recalled opener Alviro Petersen moved to 54 not out and Jacques Kallis was 47 not out in his 150th test as South Africa then counterattacked in the opening session. continuereading

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