It was an irony that a man whose bequest to cricket is the elimination of the draw should end his Test career with one.

It was an irony that a man whose bequest to cricket is the elimination of the draw should end his Test career with one.

At the post-match press conference, Sourav Ganguly wore a vacant look, of disappointment and frustration

One of the nicest things that can be said about VVS Laxman is that he looks like a batsman from another age

Guess who flew down to boost the confidence of the Indian cricket team before the most important Test match of their lives

Guess who flew down to boost the confidence of the Indian cricket team before the most important Test match of their lives

Just like his batting, Akash Chopra has a confidence that is not demonstrative

India are on the precipice of realising an impossible dream, and Australia have a legacy to save

India are on the precipice of realising an impossible dream, and Australia have a legacy to save

Australia have drawn level, but India can draw heart from their performance in Melbourne

This series has seen some incredible twists so far, but none was forthcoming today

Even though it's only with hindsight, the question should nevertheless be asked:should Zaheer Khan have played this Test?

Cricket has been so enthrallingly absorbing in this series so far because the script has been defied and the story has belonged to the underdog

Cricket has been so enthrallingly absorbing in this series so far because the script has been defied and the story has belonged to the underdog

Steve Waugh's farewell season hasn't turned into a funeral yet

Steve Waugh's farewell season hasn't turned into a funeral yet

When Brett Lee got one to kick from a length in his second over and struck Virender Sehwag on the head, a huge cheer went up in the stands

When Brett Lee got one to kick from a length in his second over and struck Virender Sehwag on the head, a huge cheer went up in the stands

The moment of the day came in Brett Lee's second over of the day

That burning gaze, the shuffle of the pelvic muscles, the contempt for leather ... every time Sachin Tendulkar picks up his weapon of choice and readies to dispense justice, he makes a compelling sight