Ravichandran Ashwin content with India’s position – Cricket News Update
Despite the loss of premier batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, played at the MCG.
"100 runs behind, we know how Rahul (Dravid) and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607 could have really stacked it up. That didn't happen, hopefully someone else could do it; we know laxman is there,” said Ashwin. "If sun beats down and wicket eases more, we need to bat as much possible
and get as much lead as possible.”
The eventful day was brought to a close by the wicket of Tendulkar, who was cleaned up by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197 despite nearing his hundredth ton. The little master departed on 73 but the proceedings belonged to the tourists courtesy of good batting display from
the top order.
The bowlers also had their work cut out, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170 and Peter Siddle. However, the Aussie tail ender’s stuck to their task, ensuring the lower order
added some crucial runs.
Their resistance was finally broken by Ashwin, as he claimed the final two scalps to bag a total of three wickets on his first bout on Australian soil as the hosts finally ended on 333.
The Indian innings started briskly, courtesy of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739, whose aggressive stroke play allowed his team a solid platform. He consequently made 67, while also reaching 8000 career runs. However, it was the final session which put the tourist in front
as defiant knocks from Tendulkar and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, who remained unbeaten, ensured the team ended the day on 214 for 3.
Despite losing the little Master, Ashwin hopes to make most of the ascendency when his team occupies the crease on Day 3 and also added that it just a matter of time when Tendulkar reached his hundredth ton.
"It's eventually going to happen. No point in bothering about it. We're very happy to be in the position we are presently. Probably one wicket lesser would have been nice. Tendulkar played very well but eventually he got a good ball," Ashwin added.
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