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December 31, 2003



Tendulkar down but not out: Border
Technically, says Allan Border, Tendulkar does not seem to be doing anything wrong. 'He is just finding different ways to get out.'
Zaheer should have waited till Sydney
India let slip a golden opportunity to pocket the series before the final Test at Sydney, says says Javagal Srinath.



December 29, 2003



Defeat staring India in the face
The onus is on the Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly and his ever-reliable deputy Rahul Dravid to save the Test, says Javagal Srinath.



December 27, 2003



Blessed to have Hayden and Ponting
After 18 years of international cricket I rate our performance on the second day of this Test match as one of the best team efforts I have ever been involved in, says Steve Waugh.



December 26, 2003



India must not commit harakiri
The Adelaide win should call for a more determined display by Ganguly's boys in the third Test, says Javagal Srinath.
MCG is one of cricket's great venues
Being 1-0 down coming into the Boxing Day Test is virtually unknown territory for Australia, says Steve Waugh.



December 22, 2003



Is one defeat all it takes?
Suddenly, the very methods that helped the Aussies conquer the world are being questioned.
Australia's magic potion runs out
Sriram Ranganathan says Australia's troubles are more with the bowling than the batting.



December 18, 2003



Path to victory was not exactly rosy
J Srinath admits that even had not dreamt that India would go on to win the Adelaide Test after conceding 556 runs in the first innings and tottering at 85-4.
We must take inspiration from Calcutta
Brad Williams's courage in playing on the last day despite a shoulder injury must inspire the team, says Steve Waugh.



December 17, 2003



Australia were too flamboyant
Former Australian captain Allan Border feels Australia might have subconsciously underestimated the Indians.



December 16, 2003



It's 'high' time for Ganguly's gang
Steve Waugh's glorious career is now in grave danger of ending in a whimper rather than a grand celebration.



December 15, 2003



Write Sachin off at your own peril
Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman not only frustrated the mighty Aussies, but drove home the message that the Indians cannot be tamed as easily as some had thought, says J Srinath.



December 13, 2003



The Little Master really is human
This match looks certain to go the distance, says Steve Waugh.



December 12, 2003



Ganguly has matured into a great leader
India go into the Adelaide Test with at least a moral advantage, says J Srinath.
Sterner Test awaits India at Adelaide
Adelaide offers everyone a chance to showcase their skills, says Steve Waugh.



December 10, 2003



India may have to call upon Kumble
The former Australia captain is disappointed with Harbhajan Singh bowling.



December 09, 2003



The stage is set for a titanic battle
The lengthy rain interruptions in Brisbane didn't allow either side to gather momentum and take control of the proceedings, says Steve Waugh.
The critics must be eating their words now
The Indians have taken a big leap with a lot of good things coming their way, while the Australians will have to regroup, says J Srinath.



December 07, 2003



To bat or not to bat
The Indians appear to be in the driver's seat at the Gabba now, says J Srinath.



December 05, 2003



It was like a spear through my heart!
Just when you think you have seen it all, the unexpected presents itself, says Stephen Waugh of his last two dismissals.



December 04, 2003



Why the Aussies rule cricket
Most teams take a session to absorb pressure and turn it around. Australia does it in the space of an over or two.



December 03, 2003



Don't miss the chance to see Tendulkar
Restricting India's batting lineup will be the key, says Steve Waugh as he prepares to lead his side out onto the Gabba for the last time.



December 02, 2003



'India must play five bowlers in first Test'
Former Australia captain Allan Border says the best way to get to the Australian batting is to bowl with controlled aggression.



November 28, 2003



Prem Panicker: Sins of omission



November 27, 2003



Prem Panicker: Can we get real, please?



November 26, 2003



Dr. Cam Battersby: The legend of the Gabba



November 25, 2003



Ashish Magotra: India's plans need a spin



November 24, 2003



Arvind Lavakare: Disaster Down Under?



November 21, 2003



Javagal Srinath: Indians have nothing to lose



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