Stick Cricket - Indian report card

Stick Cricket - Indian report card: "INDIAN REPORT CARD
By Thomas Rose - January 30, 2008

With the four Test series done and dusted, it's time for Tom Rose to hand out his report card for the Indian players. Who makes the grade and who doesn't? You'll have to click through to find out...

Sachin Tendulkar: A+
For such an inexhaustible run machine, it was surprising to learn that this series was the Little Master’s most prolific in terms of runs. It was Sachin at his old best, batting with an air of invincibility. Scratch that, it wasn’t an air – he was truly infallible. That said, Bing dismissed him four times and Sarf bowled him twice, but not before he was able to rattle up 493 runs at an average of 70.52. The standout knocks were an unbeaten 154 at Sydney and an imperious 153 at Adelaide, and it appeared he could bat on end. On his final tour down under, he strode on and off to standing ovations, such was the appreciation of the paying public.

Virender Sehwag: A
Recent poor form led to his exclusion from the Boxing Day Test, stumping many Australian observers. Following the dismal failure of the Jaffer/Dravid opening combination in Melbourne and Sydney, Sehwag was called upon and although he managed only 29 and 43, the manner in which he scored them did not allow Australia to dictate"