Prodigy shown by the Indian team, with all the top-class batsmen crossing 50 took a decisive lead against England at the Nottingham test. Time ahead for England promises to be tough, with India snatching a lead of 280 runs. With two days remaining in the Test, the English team will have to bring all their experience into play. The day belonged to India, yet two umpiring decisions going against the Men in Blue, hindered Sachin Tendulkar’s chances of hitting 38th century in Test cricket.

The show at Nottingham on Sunday was enacted by the Indian batsmen, batting to bat England out off the Test. Five top order batsmen crossed fifty mark, with Sachin, Saurav hammering Sidebottom, Tremlett, Panesar and Anderson quartet throughout the Nottingham stadium, reminding the old vintage days where the duo played many a momentous innings for India. Their unfortunate dismissal came after wrong observations made by the umpire.

The stylish Laxman joined the bandwagon and showed his incredible prowess that was marred by a long absence. It is only M S Dhoni who missed the fiesta by getting out cheaply. However, by then India had taken a decisive lead and with two days remaining, Team India is better placed to register a convincing win.
Though Sachin missed another Test ton, he became the third batsmen to cross the 11,000 mark. Good Luck Sachin, carry on your versatile batting and amass runs for India.
Via: BBC