Gambhir ton steers India
Saturday, 20 December 2008
Gautam Gambhir hit an unbeaten century and was ably supported by Rahul Dravid as India dominated day one of the second Test against England in Mohali, reports BBC.
Despite losing the toss, England struck early when Stuart Broad removed Virender Sehwag in the second over.
But Gambhir, dropped on 70, and Dravid (65no) batted watchfully to steady the innings with a 173-run partnership.
As England toiled, Gambhir (106no) made his fourth Test ton before bad light curtailed play with India on 179-1.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be delighted with the way his batsmen responded to the loss of Sehwag and put their side, who are already 1-0 up in the two-Test series, on course for a substantial first-innings total.
Gambhir’s tremendous recent form continued as he claimed a third century in six Test innings and Dravid went some way to silencing those who want him removed from India's team.
England must take early wickets on day two if they are to remain in contention, but the tourists know India have plenty of batting still to come and a fearsome record at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
Despite losing the toss, England struck early when Stuart Broad removed Virender Sehwag in the second over.
But Gambhir, dropped on 70, and Dravid (65no) batted watchfully to steady the innings with a 173-run partnership.
As England toiled, Gambhir (106no) made his fourth Test ton before bad light curtailed play with India on 179-1.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be delighted with the way his batsmen responded to the loss of Sehwag and put their side, who are already 1-0 up in the two-Test series, on course for a substantial first-innings total.
Gambhir’s tremendous recent form continued as he claimed a third century in six Test innings and Dravid went some way to silencing those who want him removed from India's team.
England must take early wickets on day two if they are to remain in contention, but the tourists know India have plenty of batting still to come and a fearsome record at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.